Chapter XXXIV: Schemes of the instrusive government 73

The Cortes 74

Mode of election 75

Regulations proposed by the Central Junta 81

The Regency delays the convocation 81

Cortes convoked 83

Commencement of their proceedings 84

Oath required from the Regents 86

The Bishop of Orense scruples to take the oath 87

First measures of the Cortes 90

The Duke of Orleans offers his services 91

Second Regency 92

Marquis of Palacio refuses to take the oath 93

Tyrannical conduct of the Cortes towards him 94

Self-denying ordinance 95

Liberty of the press 96

State of the press 100

El Robespierre Español 102

Debates concerning Ferdinand 102

Decree concerning him 104

Character of the Cortes 106