Nor was a monitor wanting to enforce the awful lesson.

Solomon Eagle, with his brazier on his head, ran through the streets, calling on the inhabitants to take to heart what had happened, to repent, and prepare for their doom.
"The Lord will not spare you," he cried, as he stationed himself in the open space before St.Stephen's, Walbrook.

"He will visit your sins upon you.

Pray, therefore, that ye may not be destroyed, both body and soul.
Little time is allowed you for repentance.

Many that hear me shall not live till tomorrow; few shall survive the year!" "Thou, thyself, shalt not survive the night, false prophet," cried a voice from a neighbouring window.