_Bradshaw._ "Sir, the court awaits a definitive answer from you. If what we have stated respecting our authority does not satisfy you, it is sufficient for us, we know that it is founded upon the authority of God and of the country." _The King._ "It is neither my opinion nor yours which should decide." _Bradshaw._ "The court has heard you; you will be disposed of according to its orders. Let the prisoner be removed. The court adjourns until Monday." The court then withdrew; and the king retired under the same escort that had accompanied him. Upon rising he perceived the sword placed upon the table, "I have no fear of that," he observed, pointing towards it with his cane. As he descended the staircase, several voices called out "Justice! justice!" but far the greater number were heard to exclaim, "God save the king! God save your majesty." On the morrow at the opening of the sitting, sixty-two members being present, the court ordered strict silence to be observed under pain of imprisonment. On his arrival, however, the king was not the less received with marked applause. The same sort of discussion commenced, and with equal obstinacy on both sides. "Sir," at length, exclaimed Bradshaw, "neither you, nor any other person shall be permitted to question the jurisdiction of this court. It sits by authority of the Commons of England--an authority to which both you and your predecessors are to be held responsible." _The King._ "I deny that. Show me a single precedent." Bradshaw rose up in a passion: "Sir, we do not sit here to reply to your questions. Plead to the accusation, _guilty_ or not _guilty_." _The King._ "You have not yet heard my reasons." _Bradshaw._ "Sir, no reason can be advanced against the highest of all jurisdictions." _The King._ "Point out to me this jurisdiction; or you refuse to hear reason." _Bradshaw._ "Sir, we show it to you here. Here are the Commons of England. Sergeant, remove the prisoner." The king on this turned suddenly round towards the people. "Bear in mind," he said, "that the king of England has been condemned without being permitted to state his reasons in support of the people's liberty." These words were followed by an almost general cry of God save the king. * * *