A TRUE REPORTARIE OF THE MOST TRIUMPHANT, AND ROYAL ACCOMplishment of the Baptism of the most Excellent, right High, and mighty Prince, FREDERIK HENRY; By the grace of God, Prince of SCOTLAND. Solemnized the 30. day of August. 1594. Printed by R. Walde-graue, Printer to the K. Majesty. Cum Privilegio Regali. A TRUE REPORTARIE OF THE BAPTISM OF THE PRINCE of Scotland. THE Noble and most potent Prince of Scotland, was borne in the Castle of Striuiling upon Tuesday, the 19 day of February 1594. upon which occasion the kings Majesty, sent for the Nobles of his Land, and to all the capital Burrows thereof, to have their advise, how he should proceed for the due solemnisation of his Royal Baptism, and what Princes he should send to: When they were all compeired with great diligence and goodwill, he proponed unto them, that it was necessary, to direct out Ambassadors to France, England, Denmark, the Lowe-Countries, the Duke of Brunswick his brother in law, and to the Duke of Magdelburgh, the Queen's majesties Grandfather, and to such other Princes as should be thought expedient. Likewise, he thought the Castle of Striuiling, the most convenient place for the residence of this mo●t Noble and Mighty Prince, in respect that he was borne there: As also, it was necessary, that sufficient preparation might be made for the Ambassadors that should be invited to come for honour of the Crown and Country. And besides all this, because the Chapel Royal was ruinous, and too little, concluded, that the old chapel should be utterly razed, and a new erected in the same place, that should be more large, long and glorious, to entertain the great number of strangers expected. These propositions at length considered, they all with a free voluntary deliberation, granted unto his Majesty, the sum of an hundredth thousand pounds' money of Scotland. Then was there Ambassadors elected, to pass in France, England, Denmark, the Low Countries, and other places before mentioned, who were all dispatched with such expedition, and their Legacies took such wished effect: That first there came two famous men from the King of Denmark, the one CHRISTIANUS BERNEKOW, the other, STENIO bill, these came to Leyth the 16. of july, The next day after them, came ADAMUS CRUSIUS, Ambassador for the Duke of Brunswick, and JOACHIMUS BASSEVITIUS, Ambassador for the Duke of Magdelburgh, who is Grandfather to the noble Princess ANNE, by the grace of God Queen of Scotland. Thirdly, the 3. day of August, there came Ambassadors from the States of Holland and Zealand, the Baron of Braderod, and the Treasurer of Zealand, called IA●O●VS FALKIUS. There was also a Noble man directed from England, to wit, the Earl of Cummerland, who, even when he had prepared himself richly, and honourably in all respects for his voyage to come into Scotland, and divers Noble men and Gentil men of renown, prepared and commanded for his honourable convoy, It pleased God to visit him with sickness: And in that respect another Noble man was chosen to supply his place, which was the Earl of Sussex, etc. And he in consideration of his short, and unexpected advertisement, made such diligence in his voyage, and magnificence for his own person and honourable convoy, as was thought rare and rich by all men: wher●●y it fell out, that betwixt the sickness of the one Nobleman and the hasty preparation of the other, the time was so far spent, that the very prefixed days of the Baptism, were sundry tunes delayed. And because the Ambassador of England was so long a coming: & the Ambassadors of Denmark, Brunswick and Magdelb●rgh, were feared to be hindered in their voyage by the Sea, by reason of the near approaching of Winter: They desired daily of the King's Majesty, during their remaining in Edinburgh, to have some prefixed day to be nominate and certainly kept, that immediately thereafter, they might be dispatched, which he granted at the last, although he had divers great impediments to the contrary. The first was because the Chapel Ro●●ll and C●stell of Striuiling, was not fully compl●●t in all such necessaries, as w●s requisite, although he had the supply of the greatest numbered of Artificers in the whole Country, convened there, of all crafts for that service, and his majesties own person daily overseer, with large and liberal payment: but the chiefest cause, was the long absence of an Ambassador from England, which his Majesty greatly respected for many causes: And last of all, expecting, that some Ambassador should have come from France, which fell not out as was looked for. But when the Ambassador was come from England to Edinburgh, forthwith, his Majesty dispatched one of the Gentlemen of his Nienes chalmer, to request him to repair towards Striuiling the next day with all possible diligence, (which was the 28. day of August) because he would have had the Baptism administered the day following. But neither were the Propynes sent by the Queen of England, neither her Ambassadors own carriages as then come: Therefore the Baptism was delayed until the 30. day of August, as ye shall hear particularly hereafter. But in the meantime, it is to be understood, that all these Noble Ambassadors before expressed, were honourably sustained upon the King's Majesties own proper costs, during the whole time of their residence in Scotland, save only the Ambassador of England, whose whole expenses, were defrayed by his Soverane the Queen of England. And because the rest of the Ambassadors were repaired to Striuiling by his majesties direction, long before the coming of the English Ambassador his Hienes bestowed the time with them in magnific banqueting, reveling, & daily hunting with great honour. The King's Majesty, purposing further to decore by magnificence this action, committed the charge thereof to the Lord of Lendores, and M. William Fowler, who by their travels, diligence, and invention, brought it to that perfection, which the shortness of time and other considerations could permit. So they having consulted together, concluded that those exercises, that were to be used for decoration of that solemnity, were to be divided both in Field pastimes, with martial and heroical exploits, and in household, with rare shows and singular inventions, The Field to be used at two several days: the first to be of three Turks, three Christian knights of Malta, three Amazons, and three Moors. But by reason of the absence, or at the least, the uncertain presence of the three last Gentlemen, who should have sustained these personages, it was thought good, that the number of that mask should consist of Nine Actors, nine Pages, and nine Lack●es, which coming from sundry parts and at divers times, together with the diversity of their apparel, should bring some novelty to the beholders. The place most expedient for this action, was the Valley, near the castle, which being prepared for that purpose, both with Carier and Scaffold, after the coming of the Queen's Majesty, with her honourable and gallant Ladies, together with the honourable Ambassadors, the field being beset by the brave younkers of Edinburgh with their hagbutes, during the whole time of that pastime. Then three Christians entered the field with sound of Trumpet, who were the King's majesty, 〈…〉 and THOMAS ER●KINE, (〈◊〉 h●s M●●●●lles chalmer) who made up this 〈◊〉. A little after followed, three appareled like ●●rhes, very go●g●ousl●e attired: and these were the D●ke of Lennox, the Lord Home, and Sir ROBERT KER of Ces●urde Knight. Last of all, came in three Amazons in women's att●●●, very sumptuously clad, and these were, the Lord of Lendores, the Laird of Barclewch, and the ●bbote of Holie-rood-house. So all these persons being present, and at their entry, making their reverence to the Queen's Majesty, Ambassadors and Ladies, having their Pages riding upon th●ir led Horse, and on their left arms, bearing th●●r masters imprese or device. The King's Majesties, was a lions head with open eyes, which signifieth after a mystic & ●●●roghphique sense, Fortitude and Vigilancy: the word●s were, Timeat & primus & ultimus orbis. The second was a Dog's collar, at veset with iron pikes, the words were these, Offendit, & defendit. The third of that Christian army, was a Winde-mil, with her spokes unmoving, and winds unblowing on every side, with these words, Nisperat immeta. The second faction did carry these: A heart half in fire, & half in frost: on the one part Cupid's torch, & on the other, jupiters' thunder, with these words, Hine amor, inde metus. The other Page a Zodiac, and in the same, the Moon far opposite to the Sunn●, with these words, Quo remotior, lucidior. ●hat is to say, the tarther, the fairer. The third of this pairt●e, carried painted, four coach wheels, the hindmost following the foremost, & yet never overtaking them, with these words, Quo magis insequor. The last three Pages, bare in their Targes, these imprese following, & Crown, an eye, and a Portcuilis: the Crown betokening the power of God, the Eye his Providence, and the Portcullis his protection, with these words, which were composed in Anagrams, of Walterus Scotus, the Laird of Bacleughs' name, Clausus tutus ero The second Page of this pairtie, carried on his targe, the Portraiture of an hand, holding an● Till by the tail, alluding to the uncertainty of persons or of times, with these words: V● frustrà sic pattenter. The last was this, a fire in sight of the Sun, burning, and not perceived, with this sentence, Oblector lumine victus. And every Lackey, carrying in his hand, his Masters' Lance. They began their pastime by running at the King and Glove: The laws whereof were these. First, th●t all the persons of this pastime, compear masked, and in such order as they come into the field, so to run out all their courses. secondly, that none use ante other ring, but that which is put by: and use no other Lance, but that which they hau● brought for themselves. thirdly, he th●t twice touches the ring, or stirs it, winneth as much as if he carried away the Ring. fourthly, 〈◊〉 l●ts his Lance fall out of his hand, is de●●●●ed of all the rest of his courses. fiftly, that every one run with lose reins, and with as much speed, as his Horse hath. sixtly, that none after his race, in uptaking of his Horse, lay his Lance upon his shoulder, under the pain of loss of that which he hath done in his course. Sevinthlie, he that carrieth not his Lance under his arm, looseth his course. eightly, that none until his three courses be ended, change his Horse, if he be not hurt, or upon some other consideration moved to change him. These Laws being seen and approved by the Actors, the Queen's majesty, signified unto them, that he who did run vest, should have for his reward, a fair and a rich King of Diamonds: and he also, who on that same side, had best Fortune in running, he should be acknowledged with another as fair as the first. The proof hereof, being made, the victory fell to the Duke of Lennox, who bringing it to his side & pairtie, had the praise and prize adjudged to himself. Thus the first days pastime was ended, with great contentment to the beholders, and commendation of the persons enterprysers. The second days pastime was extended, by reason, that the artisans were employed in other business, who should have followed forth that invention given them: And seeing the grace of that exercise, consisted in Embosserie, and the craftsmen apt for the same, otherwise and necessarily busied, it was left off: Which, if it had been brought to effect, this Country had not seen, nor practised a more rater: for what by the bravery and strange apparel of the persons themselves, and by the divers shapes of the Beasts, that should have been born and brought there in sight, had been commendable and wonderful: by reason that such beasts, as Lion, Elephant, ●art, Unicorn, and the Griphon, together with the Camel, Hydre, Crocodile, and Dragon (carrying their riders) had carried also with it by the newness of that invention, great contentment and commendation of that exercise. But I say, some arising lets impeshed this invention: & all things were cast of, that might have farther decored this solemnity, through other urgent occasions. And when all the Ambassadors were convened together, and all necessary materials ready, the Chapel Royal of the castle of Striuiling was richly hung, with costly tapestries: And at the north-east end of the same, a royal seat of Estate, prepared for the King's majesty: And on his right hand, was set a fatre wide Chair, with the due ornaments pertaining thereto, over which, was set the Arms of the King of France. Next thereunto, w●s a princely travers of Crimson Taffeta, for the Ambassador of England, & over his head, the Arms of England: on the desk before him, lay a Cushion of red veluot: There stood attending on him, two Gentlemen Ushers, appointed by the Queen of England, for that present service. Next unto him, sat M. Robert Bowes, Ambassador ordinary for the Queen of England: On the desk before him, was laid a cloth of purple velvet, and a Cushion suitable thereunto. Then sat the Ambassador of the noble Prince, Henricus julius, Duke of Brunswick, and before him on the desk was laid a cloth of green velvet, with a cushion of the same: and over his head, the Arms of his Prince. Next unto him, sat the Ambassadors of the Low Countries, with a long fair cloth, spread on the desk before them of blue velvet, and two Cushions suitable thereunto, and over their heads the Arms of their Countries. On the King's left hand, was placed nearest his Majesty, the two Ambassadors of Denmark, with a large broad cloth spread on the desk before them of purple veluot, and the Arms of Denmark over their heads. Next unto them, sat the Ambassador of the noble Prince Vdalricus, Duke of Magdelburgh, with his Prince's Arms over his head. In the midst of the Chapel Royal within the partition, where the King's Majesty, the Ambassadors, and Prince with his convoy were placed, there was a new pulpit erected: The same was richly hung with cloth of gold: All the pavement within this partition, was Princelike laid with fine tapestry, Under the Pulpit was another desk, wherein sat in the midst, M. David Cuninghame, Bishop of Aberdeen, M. David Lindesay, Minister of Leyth, and john Duncanson, one of the ordinary ministers to the king's Majesty: Before whom was set a table, covered with yellow velvet. And when all things were in readiness, as was requisite. There was placed a hundredth Hagbutters (being only the youkers of Edinburgh, bravely appareled) in order, betwixt the Princes utter chamber door, and the entry to the Chapel Royal, on both the sides of the passage. Then the King's Majesty, with his Nobles and Counsellors attending on him, entered the Chapel, and there sat down in his Royal seat of Estate. All the Ambassadors likewise were sent for, and convoyed to the Princes Chalmer of presence where the Prince was lying on his bed of Estate, richly decored, and wrought with broidered work, containing the story of Hercules and his travels. This bed was erected on a platform, very artificially, with a foot pace of three degrees ascending to it: The degrees being covered with tapestry, all wrought with gold, and a large cloth of Lawn, covering both the bed and the degrees which reached forth a great space over the flore. Then the old Countess of Mar, with reverence passed to the bed she took up the Prince, and delivered him to the Duke of Lennox, who presently rendered him likewise to the Ambassador of England, to be borne to the Chapel Royal. The Master of the Ceremonies, addressing himself to a table in the said Chalmer, curiously ordered, whereon stood those ornaments of honour, which were to be borne to the Chapel before the Prince, with due reverence delivered them to certain noble men, according to the order appointed by his Majesty for the bearing thereof. In like manner, the Prince's Robe-royall, being of purple Velnote, very richelle set with pearl, was delivered to the Duke of Lennox, who put the sane about the prince: the train whereof, was born up by the Lord Sinclair, & the Lord Vrquhart. Then they removed themselves to the utter chalmer, where, there was a fair high Pale made foursquare, of Crimson velvet attending: which was laid on with rich pasments, and fringed with gold. This Pale was sustained by four Worshipful Barons, The Laird of Bacleugh, the Constable of Dundie, Sir Robert Ker of Cesfurd Knight, & the Laird of Traquhair. Under the which Pale were the Ambassadors of England, Robert Erll of Sussex, carrying the Prince in his arms, & M. Robert Bowes, ordinary Ambassador for England, assisting him. Next to them, was the Duke of Lennox. About the Pale, were the Ambassadors of Denmark, Magdelburgh, Brunswick, and the Estates. There followed, the old Countess of Mar. Mistress Bowes, diverse Ladies of Honour, with the Mistress Nurse. Then the Trumpets sounding melodiously before the Prince and his convoy, went forward: LYON King of Arms, and the Heralds his brethren with their coat-armors, in goodly order following. Next followed the Prince's Honours, borne by these Noblemen: The Lord Sempill carrying a Lavar of water, The Lord Seton, a fair Basin: The Lord Levingston a Towel, and the Lord Home a low Crown competent for a Duke, richly set with Diamonds, sapphires, Rubies, and Em●rauldes: who approaching near the Pulpit, where these Honours w●re received from them, by the master of the Ceremonies, and by him placed on the Table before the pulpit: the Noble men retiring back to their appointed places. lastly, the Pale was carried in before the pulpit, where the Ambassador of England rendered the Prince to the Duke of Lennox, who immediately delivered him to the old Countess of Mar, and she consequently to the Mistress Nurse. And all the Ambassadors were then set, in such order of places, as the demonstration of their Armouries, gave notice. Without the partition, were ornate forms, all covered with green, whereupon were placed the Gentlemen of England, Denmark, Almain, Flanders, and Scotland.. And as all men were thus competently placed, and universal silence made, entered M. Patrick Galloway, one of his majesties ordinary Preachers into the pulpit, who learnedly and godli●te, entreated upon the text of the 21. of Genesis. Which being done, the Bishop of Aberdene, stood up in his seat, and taught upon the Sacrament of Baptism, first, in the vulgars' tongue, and next in the Latin, to the end, all men might generally understand. This done, the Provost, and Prebends of the Chapel Royal, did sing the 21. Psalm of David, according to the art of Music, to the great delectation of the noble Auditory. Then they proceeded to the action. The King arose▪ and came towards the Pulpit. The Ambassadors followed in their or●●●. The Barons that carried the Pale above the Prince, moved towards the Pulpit: The D●k● of Lennox, received the Prince from the Countess of Mar, and delivered him to the hands of the Erll of Sussex, Ambassador for Engla●d: Where he was named by all their consents, FREDERIK HENRY, HENRY FREDERIK, and so baptized, In the name of the Father, Son, and holy Ghost, by the said names. This being done, Lion King of Arms, with a loud voice, reports these names thrice over: & then after him, the rest of his brethren Heralds, with Trumpets sounding, confirmed the same. Then the King's Majesty, Ambassadors, and all removing to their places: the English Ambassador alone, withdrawing himself on the one side was met and attended on, by two Grooms, who humbly on their knees, the one presenting a large rich Basin, the other a suitable Lavar, replete with sweet water, wherewith the Ambassador washed: a Gentleman Sewer, with humble reverence, presenting him a fair To w●ll, wherewith he dried his hands, and so forthwith returned to his place. This being done, the Bishop ascended to the pulpit, where, after that he had delivered in verse, a certain praise and commendation of the Prince, than he converted the rest of his Latin Oration, in prose to the Ambassadors, every one in particular, beginning at the Ambassador of England, and so continuing with the rest: Wherein he made mention of the Chronology of each of these Princes: & recited the proximity, and nearness of bloo● that they had with Scotland. Concluding his Oration, with exhortation & thanksgiving to God for that good occasion, and prosperous assembly. In conclusion, the ●lessing being given, Lion King o● Arms, cried with a loud voice, God save FREDERIK HENRY, and HENRY FREDERIK, by the grace of God, Prince of Scotland. The rest of the Heralds, proclaimed the same at an open window of the Chapel Royal, with sound of Trumpet. Then the King, the Prince▪ the Ambassadors, the Nobles, and Ladies of Honour, retired forth of the Chapel, in such order as they entered, and repaired towards the King's Hall, During their passage, the Cannons of the castle roared, that therewith the earth trembled, and other smaller shot made their harmony after their kind. In the King's Hall, the Duke of Lennox received the Prince from the Ambassador of England, and presented him to the King's Majesty, who addubbed him knight. He was touched with the Spur by the Erll of Mar: Thereafter the King's majesty presented a ducal crown of his head, & then was proclaimed by Lion King of Arms, The right Excellent, High, and Magnanime, FREDERIK HENRY, HENRY FREDERIK, by the grace of God, Knight and Baron of Renfrew: Lord of the Yles, Erll of Carrike, Duke of Rosay, Prince ●nd great Steward of Scotland. These words were repeated by the Heralds with a loud voice, at an open Window of the Hal. Then the Prince was carried by the Ambassador of England, to his own Chalmer of presence: where, the most rich, and rare propynes were there presented. Also, there were certain Barons and Gentlemen addubbed Knights, whose names do follow in order as they were proclaimed. And first their oath. The Oath of a Knight. 1 I Shall fortify and defend the true Christian Religion, & Christ's holy Evangel, now presently preached within this Realm, to the uttermost of my power. 2 I shall be leil & true to my soverane Lord the King's Majesty, To all orders of Chievalry, and to the noble office of Arms. 3 I shall fortify and defend justice at my power, and that without favour or feed. 4 I shall never fly from my soverane Lord, the King's Majesty, nor from his Hienes Lieutenants in time of mellay, and battle. 5 I shall defend my native Realm, from all Allieners and strangers. 6 I shall defend the just action & quarrel of all Ladies of Honour, of all true and friendless Widows, of orphans, and of Maidens of good fame. 7 I shall do diligence, wheresoever I hear there is any Murderers, Traitors or maisterfull Reavers, that oppresseth the King's Liege's, and poor people, to bring them to the Law at my power. 8 I shall maintain & uphold the noble estate of Chivalry, with Horse, harnisse, and other Knightly abillzements: And shall help and secure them of the same order at my power, if they have need. 9 I shall inquire and seek to have the knowledge & understanding of all the Articles and points contained in the book of Chievalry. All these premises to observe, keep, and fulfil: I oblesse me, so help me my God, by my own hand, so help me God, etc. Sir William Stewart of Houstoun, Knight. Sir Robert Bruce of Clackmannan, Knight. Sir john Boswell of Balmowt●w, Knight. Sir james Schaw of Salquhy, Knight. Sir john Murray of Ethilstoun, Knight. Sir William Menteith of Kerse, Knight. Sir Alexander Fraser of Fraserburgh, Knight. Sir john Lindesay of Dunrod, Knight. Sir George Levingston of Ogilface, Knight. Sir james Forester of Torwood-head, Knight. Sir Andrew Balfoure of Stratho●●, Knight. Sir Walter Dundas of over Newlistoun, Knight. Sir john Boswell of Glasemont, Knight. Sir George Elphingstoun of Blythwood, Knight. Sir William Levingston of Darnechester, Knight. Sir David Meldrum of New-hall, Knight. These names were proclaimed upon the Tarrase of the forefront of the Castle, with sound of Trumpets, and great quantity of diverse especes of gold and money, cast over amongst the people. These things being accomplished, the King and Queen's Majesties, w●th the Ambassadors, addressed themselves to the banquet in the great Hal, about eight of the clock at night. Then came Lion King of Arms, with his brethren the Heralds, and entered the Hall before the King and Queen's meat, the Trumpets sounding melodiously before them: with these Noble men, beating office for the present. The Erll of Mar, Great Maister-housholde. The Lord Fleming, Great Maister-Vsher. For the Kings M. The Erll of Montroze, Cartier. The Erll of Glencarne, Copper. The Erll of Orkenay, Sewar. For the Queens M. The Lord Seton Carver. The Lord Hume Copper. The Lord Sempill Sewar. This delicate banquet being ordered with great abundance, the King, Queen, and Ambassadors, were placed all at one Table, being form of three parts, after a Geometrical figure, in such sort, that every one might have a full sight of the other. The King & Queen's Majesties, were placed in the midst of the table, and on the King's right hand w●re set the English Ambassadors, the Earl of Sussex, and M. Robert Bowes, next them sat the Ambassador from the Duke of Brunswick, and the Ambassador from the Duke of Magdelburgh. On the King's left hand, next to the Queen's Majesty, sat the Ambassador of Denmark, and Ambassadors from the States of Holland and Zealand: Betwixt every one of their seats, was left a good space. On the East and west side of the Hall, was placed two very long Tables, where were set certain Noble men, Ladies of honour, and Counsellors of Scotland, and with them, the Noble men and Gentlemen of England, Denmark, Almain and Flanders. And betwixt every Nobleman and Gentleman stranger, was placed a Lady of honour, or Gentil-woman. Now, being thus in a very honourable and comely order set, and after a while, having well refreshed themselves with the first service, which was very sumptuous, there came into the sight of them all, a blackmoor, drawing (as it seemed to the beholders) a triumphal Charlot (and before it, the melodious noise of trumpets and Howboyes) which Chariot entered the Hall, the motion of the whole frame (which was twelve foot long, and seven foot broad) was so artificial within itself, that it appeared to be drawn in, only by the strength of a Moor, which was very richly attired, his traces were great chains of pure gold. Upon this Chariot was finely and artificially devised, a sumptuous covered Table, decked with all sorts of exquisite delicates and dainties, of pattisserie, fruitages, and confections. About the table, were placed sit Gallant dames, who represented a silent Comedy, three of them clothed in Argentyne Saten, and three in Crimson Saten: All these six garments, were enriched with Togue and Tinsal, of pure gold and silver, every one of them having a Crown or Garland on their heads, very richly decked with feathers, pearls, and jewels upon their lose hair, in Antica forma. In the first front stood dame Ceres, with a sickle in her right hand, and a handful of Corn in the other, and upon the outmost part of her thigh, was written this sentence, Fundent vberes omnia Campi, which is to say, the plenteous Fields shall afford all things. Over against Ceres, stood fecundity, with some bushes of Chesbolls, which under an hierogliphi● sense, representeth broodines with this Devise, Forlix prole divum, and on the other side of her habit, Crescant in mill. The first importing that this Country is blessed by the Child of the gods, and the second, alluding to the King and Queen's Majesties, that their generations may grow into thousands. Next on the other side, was placed Faith, having in her hands a Basin, and in the same two hands joined together, with this sentence, Boni alumna coniugij, The fortress and nurse of a blessed marriage. Over against Faith, stood Concord, with a golden Tasse in her left hand, and the horn of abundance in her right hand with this sentence, Pleno beant te numina Sinu. The heavenly powers do bless thee with a full bosom. The next place was occupied by Liberality, who having in her right hand two Crowns, and in her left, two Sceptres, with this device, Me comite plura quam dabis, accipies. That is to say, having me thy follower, thou shalt receive more than thou shalt give. And the last was Perseverance, having in her right hand a staste, and on her left shoulder an Anchor, with this devise, Nec dubiares mutabuns', nec secunda, Neither doubtful, nor more prosperous things shall change your state. This Chariot which should have been drawn in by a Lion, (but because his presence might have brought some fear, to the nearest, or that the sight of the lights and torches might have commoved his tameness) It was thought meet, that the Moor should supply that room: And so, he in outward show, pressed to draw that forward, which by a secret conboy, was brought to the Prince's Table, and the whole desert, was delivered by Ceres, Foecunditie, Faith, Concord, Liberality, and Perseverance, to the Earls, Lords, and Barons that were Sewers. Presently after the returning of the Chariot, entered a most sumptuous, artificial, and well proportioned ship, the length of her keel, was 18. foot, and her breadth 8. foot: from her bottom to her highest flag, was 40. foot: the Sea she stood upon, was 24. foot long, with breadth convenient: her motion was so artificially devised within herself, that none could perceive what brought her in. The Sea under her, was lively counterfeit, withal cou●outs: On her foresterne was placed Neptunu●, having in his hand h●s Trident, & on his head a Crown, his apparel was all of Indian cloth of si●ver and silk, which bore this inscription, ●unxi atquereduxi which in sense importeth, that as he joined them, so he reduced their Majesties. Then Thetis with her M●ce, goddess of the sea with this devise, Nunquam abero & tutum semper te littore sistam, which signifieth, that by her presence, she always shall be careful to bring them into a safe shore and harborough. Then Triton with his wilke Trumpet, was next to her with this devise, Velis, votis, ventis, by Sails, by Vows, by Winds. Round about the Ship, were all the Marine people, as Syrenes, (above the middle as women, & under as fishes:) and these were Parthenope, Ligea, and Leucosia, who accommodating their gestures to the voice of the Musicians, repeated this verse, unus eris nobis cantandus semper in orb. And all the same was decored with the riches of the seas, as Pearls, Corals, Shells, and Metals, very rare and excellent. The bulk of this Ship was curiously painted, and her Galleries, whereupon stood the most part of the Banquet in Crystalline glass, gilded with Gold and Azure. Her Masts were red, her tackling and cordage, was silk of the same colour, with golden Pulle●s, Her ordinance was 36. pieces of Brass, bravely mounted, and her Anchors Siluer-gylt. All her Sails were double of white Taffeta. And in her foresail, a Ship Compass, regarding the North Star, with this sentence, Quascunque per undas. Which is to say, through quhatsoever seas, or waves, the King's Majesty intendeth his course, and protect of any acrysing action, Neptune as God of the Sea, shall be favourable to his proceed. On the Main-saile, was painted the Armouries of Scotland and Denmark, with this device, competent in the person of the Prince of Scotland. En quae divisa beatos efficiunt, collecta tenes. That is to say, Behold (O Prince) what doth make these kingdoms severally blessed, jointly (O Prince of hope) thou holds, and hast together. Her tops were all armed with Taffetas of his majesties Colours, Gold, and Geules: and all her flags and streamers suitable to the same. Her Mariners were in number six, appareled all in changeable Spanish Taffetas, and her Pilot in cloth of gold, he alone stood at the helm, who only moved and governed the whole frame, both the Ship and her burden, very artificially. The Musicians within the same, were 14. all appareled in Taffetas of his majesties colours, besides Arion with his Harp. Being thus prepared, at the sound of Trumpets, she approached, and at the next sound of Triton's wilk Trumpet, together with the Master's whistle, she made sail till she came to the Table, discharging the ordinance in her Stern by the way: But because this devise carried some moral meaning with it, it shall not be impertinent to this purpose, to discover what is meant and propyned thereby. The King's Majesty, having undertaken in such a desperate time, to sail to Norway, and like a new Ia●on, to bring his Queen our gracious Lady to this Kingdom, being detained and stopped by the conspiracies of Witches, and such denillish Dragons, thought it very meet, to follow forth this his own invention, that as Neptunus (speaking portically, and by such sictions, as the like Interludes and actions are accustomed to be decored withal) joined the King to the Queen. So after this Conjunction, he brought their Majesties as happily hither: and now at this her blessed delivery, did bring such things as the Sea affords, to decore this festival time withal: which immediately were delivered to the Sewers, forth of the Galleries of this Ship, out of Crystalline glass, very curiously painted with Gold & Azure, all sorts of Fishes: as hearings, Whyting, Flookes, Oysters, Buckles, Lampets, Partans, ●●apstars, Crabs, Spout-fish, Clammes: with other infinite things made of Sugar, and most bluely represented in their own shape. And whiles the Ship was unloading: Arion sitting upon the Gal●● nose, which resembled the form of a Dolphin fish, played upon his Harp: Then began her music in green holyne Howboyes in five parts. After that, followed Viols with voices in plain counterpoint, to the nature of these Hexameter Verses. undique conveniant, quot Reges nomine Christi Gaudent, huc que suas maturent cogere vires. 〈◊〉, O Rex, opibusque antejueris omnes Quisque suam jam posse velit tibi cedere sorte●. Regna, viros, aurum, quae tefecere potented. Omnia conjugij decorant haec pignora chari: ANNA precor foelix multos feliciter annos, ●ive, resume novas, atque annuus anni Instar eat, redeatque; novo tibi partus abor●●. Cresce Puer, sacri mens numinis imbibat imbres, Semper uterque parens de te nova gaudia captet. Scotia, qua● quondam multis tenebrosa vocataes Lumina magna nitent in te superantia coelum, Lux Verbi, & Rex, & Princeps diademata Regni. After which, ensued a still noise of Recorders and Flutes: and for the fourth, a general consort of the bes● Instruments. So this Interlude, drawing near to an end, in the ver●e last courses, was discovered this sentence likewise. Submissus adorat Occ●anus, inferring that the Ocean Sea, by offering the shapes of her treasure humbly adored and honoured the sitters. And when in this time, all the banquet was done, after thanks being given, there was sung with most delicate dulce voices, and sweet harmony in 7. parts, the 128. Psalm, with 14. voices, And that being done, at the sound of Triton's wilk Trumpet, and the Pilots whistle, she weighed anchor, made sail, and with noise of Howboyes and Trumpets, retired, and then discharged the rest of her ordinance, to the great admiration of the beholder's. After all which Pastime and sport, with merry and joyful repast, the King and Queen's Majesties, after other offices of honour and respect, the place being prepared for the Revels, and the Persons appointed for the same, discharging themselves sufficiently. Their Majesties, and Ambassadors, went to another Hall, most richly and magnificently hung with rich tapistry, where for the collation, a most rare, sumptuous, and Princelike desert of Sugar was prepared, which being ended, after taking of leave, and goodnights, they departed about three of the clock in the morning, to their night's rest. The dates ensuring, so long as leisure might serve, was bestowed by the Ambassadors, in banqueting of Noble men and Gentlemen of their acquaintance, and the King in the mean time was Solicit and careful of honourable and magn●●●ke rewards, to be bestowed on either of them, which was also Princely performed, to their great contentments. And as they were come to Edinburgh, they were all banqueted at some time, severally, and at other times together, by divers Noble men of Scotland, with great honour: Last of all, one Ambassador banqueted another, for commemoration of that joyful meeting and good success. Then the King and Queen's Majesties came to Edinburgh, where they were invited by the Ambassadors of Denmark, unto a Banquet within their Ship, which lay at anchor in the River of Forth: She was so great, that she could not enter the harborough. The Banquet was very sumptuous, and the Ambassadors so joyous of their final dispatch, behaved themselves to their Majesties on a kindly manner, according to the ordinary custom of their Country, by propining of drink unto them in name of their Princes, which was lovingly accepted and requited: In commemoration whereof, the whole Artillery of that great Vessel were shot in great number. The three great Ships of the Estates, lying in the same Road near by, made correspondance and resonance to the number of six score great shot, and thus concluded their Bien all. Then the castle of Edinburgh, for performance of the King's honour, as they perceived the ships to lose, and to hoist up sail: The Captain of the Castle saluted every Ship, as they showed themselves in readiness by order, with a number of great Cannon shot. And so I conclude. FINIS.