In which the mysterious and fervent Lord George Gordon stirs the city with secretive calls to join a vast Protestant association, drawing the curious and the credulous into his cause, while his devoted secretary, Gashford, navigates the eager yet volatile ranks of supporters, including the grim and zealous hangman Dennis. As the day unfolds, the peculiar figure of Lord George commands both bewildered admiration and whispered amusement, setting the stage for a procession of loyalty and unrest to Westminster.