Of course the Protestant form of worship was adopted; but strict Romanist as he was, Charles allowed no symptom of disapproval to escape him, but listened devoutly to Mr. Shrigley, who performed the service admirably, being excited by the presence of the prince. The reverend gentleman prayed for the king, but without naming the sovereign. All his hearers, however, knew that James the Third was meant. Mr. Coppock was not so guarded. He prayed for James the Third, for Charles Prince of Wales, Regent of England, and for the Duke of York. Taking for his text the words "_Render unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar's_," he preached a most fiery sermon, in which he announced the speedy restoration of the Stuart dynasty, and the downfall of the House of Hanover. Whatever might have been thought of this treasonable discourse by a certain portion of the congregation, no voice was raised against it. That it pleased the prince and his attendants was sufficient for the ambitious young divine. CHAPTER XXIV. THE PRINCE INSPECTS THE MANCHESTER REGIMENT. On coming forth from the church, Charles and his attendants found the newly-formed Manchester Regiment drawn up in the churchyard. The corps numbered about three hundred men; most of them being fine stalwart young fellows, averaging six feet in height. Till that morning none of them had donned their uniforms, or even shouldered a musket, but by the exertions of Colonel Townley, the Chevalier de Johnstone, and Sergeant Dickson, they had been got into something like order, and now presented a very creditable appearance. The officers looked exceedingly well in their handsome uniforms--red faced with blue. On this occasion each wore a plaid waistcoat with laced loops, a plaid sash lined with white silk, and had a white cockade in his hat. In addition to the broadsword by his side, each officer had a brace of pistols attached to his girdle. Though all, from the colonel downwards, were fine, handsome men, unquestionably the handsomest young man in the corps was Captain Legh. The flag of the regiment was borne by Ensign Syddall. On one side was the motto--LIBERTY AND PROPERTY; on the other CHURCH AND COUNTRY. The standard-bearer looked proud of his office. Nothing now of the barber about Ensign Syddall. So changed was his aspect, so upright his thin figure, that he could scarcely be recognised. To look at him, no one would believe that he could ever smile. He seemed to have grown two or three inches taller. His deportment might be somewhat too stiff, but he had a true military air; and his acquaintances, of whom there were many in the crowd, regarded him with wonder and admiration. The ensign, however, took no notice of any familiar observations addressed to him, having become suddenly haughty and distant. With the regiment were four field-pieces.