Let the masses speak." But there was no need to make appeals, for the outrage itself caused so swiftly a growl of anger that on the very next day the prisoner was set free, and there came protest upon protest against the high-handed action of the House.

In Westminster Hall 4,000 people gathered to cheer Mr.Bradlaugh when he came to the House on the day after his liberation.

In less than a week 200 meetings had thundered out their protest.

Liberal associations, clubs, societies, sent up messages of anger and of demand for justice.

In Trafalgar Square there gathered--so said the papers--the largest crowd ever seen there, and on the Thursday following--the meeting was held on Monday--the House of Commons rescinded its resolution, refusing to allow Mr.Bradlaugh to affirm, and admitted him on Friday, July 2nd, to take his seat after affirmation.