It was subsequently affirmed, that this proceeding had been without the knowledge of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice; and the King's attorney soon after recalled the citation.

The British Ambassador again proffered his kind offices, and there were friends among the Greeks themselves.

But the great body of the people were hostile, and Dr.King concludes one of his letters thus: "I feel that my Lord and Master has called me to this combat, and though it seems to be waxing hotter and hotter, so long as my Captain and Leader lives, I have nothing to fear." He was somewhat cheered by the assurance of a Greek of standing, that his book, though the cause of much suffering to the author, had given a turn to public opinion.
After this Dr.King ventured out into the city with considerable freedom, and conversed with such as he met on the subject of religion.

Many, even some of the priests, saluted him in the streets, though contrary to the commands of the Holy Synod.

A member of the Synod, who had subscribed the excommunication, on meeting him returned his salutation.
There was only a lull in the storm.