Note 12 — PART II.
Reading edition
His Majesty's noble demeanour—calm, courageous, and dignified—on that agitating occasion, has always been justly applauded. The audience was of course highly excited; and Mr Sheridan composed, on the spur of the moment, the following addition to the National Anthem. It was sung by Mrs Jordan thrice that evening:—
"From every latent foe, From the assassin's blow, God shield the King! O'er him thine arm extend; For Britain's sake defend Our father, prince, and friend— God save the King!"