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Peter Parley's visit to London - Tim And Angi

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VISIT TO LONDON. 71<br />

as the most devoted of her Majesty's subjects.<br />

" During this part of the ceremony, the<br />

Queen remained standing by the chair on<br />

which she had at first taken her seat, and<br />

turned her face successively <strong>to</strong>ward that part<br />

of the Abbey <strong>to</strong> which the question was<br />

addressed.<br />

" When the enthusiastic cheering subsided<br />

her Majesty resumed her seat, and preparations<br />

were made for<br />

that part of the altar<br />

service called the Oblation. The Bible, the<br />

chalice, and patina, were placed upon the<br />

altar, before which, two officers of the wardrobe<br />

spread a rich cloth of gold, and laid<br />

upon it a cushion for her Majesty <strong>to</strong> kneel

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