M. W. S. — Your petition has been favourably received

by this Princely Chapter, but whilst we admire your zeal
and courage, and your conduct inspires us with confi-
dence and esteem, Alas ! you come amongst us at a time
when we are overwhelmed with grief and the deepest
sorrow, and consternation now spreads horror o'er our
brows! an earthquake heaves its convulsive power! the
Veil of the Temple is rent asunder !

(Here the Curtains before the Altar are drawn back.)