The king appeared in person on the 13th of April, 1771, at the new Parliament; the chancellor read out the edicts.

"You have just heard my intentions," said Louis XV.; "I desire that they may be conformed to.

I order you to commence your duties.

I forbid any deliberation contrary to my wishes and any representations in favor of my former Parliament, for I shall never change." One single prince of the blood, the Count of La Marche, son of the Prince of Conti, had been present at the bed of justice.

All had protested against the suppression of the Parliament.