The small shops selling goods on the streets naturally closed down, and although a man in the tavern was selling newspapers, he was immediately arrested. However, very soon, some boys and ordinary citizens promptly took over his role, but within minutes, everything seemed to return to calm.
The Royal Palace Hotel and all the shops closed their doors, which wasn't unusual for Paris, but if it had happened in London, it would have been big news. The houses of all the ministers also filled with armed personnel, prompting widespread discussion among the people.
After the parliamentary meeting concluded, they declared themselves the sole and true representatives of the people, stating that without their approval, everything was illegal. This meant that after January 1, all actions taken by the ministers were illegal, and the people no longer needed to pay taxes to the king.
