The Bishop of London, being under suspension, did not sign.
It was now late on Friday evening: and on Sunday morning the Declaration was to be read in the churches of London.

It was necessary to put the paper into the King's hands without delay.

The six Bishops set off for Whitehall.

The Archbishop, who had long been forbidden the court, did not accompany them.

Lloyd, leaving his five brethren at the house of Lord Dartmouth in the vicinity of the palace, went to Sunderland, and begged that minister to read the petition, and to ascertain when the King would be willing to receive it.