THE True Narration of the Entertainment of his Royal Majesty, from the time of his departure from Edenbrough; till his receiving at London: with all or the most special Occurrences. Together with the names of those Gentlemen whom his Majesty honoured with Knighthood. printer's device of Thomas Creede, featuring the crowned, female figure of Truth being scourged by a hand emerging from a cloud (McKerrow 299) VIRESSIT VULNERE VERITAS TC AT LONDON Printed by Thomas Creed, for Thomas Millington. 1603. To the Reader. AFter long travel, to be informed of every particular, as much as diligence might prevail in; this small work of his majesties Receiving and royal Entertainment is brought forth which though it may seem to have been too long deferred, yet seeing nothing thereof hath been public; no time can be too late, to express so excellent a matter; wherein the dutiful love of many noble Subjects so manifestly appeared to our dread Lord and Sovereign: and his Royal thankfulness in exchange for that, which was indeed but duty: though so adorned with munificent bounty, that most houses where his Highness rested, were so furnished by the owners, with plenty of delights and delicates, that there was discerned no negligence; but if there were any offence, the sin only appeared in excess; as more at large you shall hereafter perceive: where the truth of every thing is rather pointed at, than stood upon. All diligence was used to get the names of those Gentlemen, that in sundry places received the honour of Knighthood, & what the Heralds have in register, are duly set down, both for name, time, and place. If any be omitted, let it please 〈◊〉 him to signify their names, and the house where they received that honour; and there shall be additions put to this Empression; or at least (which will be by order more fitly) placed in the next Many I am sure there are not missing, and only in that point we are somewhat doubtful: the rest is from his highness departure from Edenbrough: his coming to London, so exactly set down, as nothing can be added to it, but superfluous words; which we have strived to avoid. Thine T. M. A NARRATION of the Progress and entertainment of the Kings most excellent Majesty, with the occurrents happening in the same journey. THE eternal majesty, in whose hand are both the mean and mighty of the earth, pleased to deliver from weakness of body and grief of mind, Elizabeth his handmaid, our late Royal Mistress & gracious Sovereign, easing her age from the burden of earthly kingdoms, & placing her (as we steadfastly hope) in his heavenly Empire, being the resting place after death, for all them that believe faithfully in their life. Thursday the 24. of March, some two hours after midnight, departed the spirit of that great Princess, from the prison of her weak body, which now sleeps in the Sepulchre of her Grandfather. The Counsel of State, and the Nobility, on whom the care of all the country chief depended, immediately assembling together, (no doubt assisted with the spirit of truth) considering the infallible right of our Sovereign Lord King james, took such order, that the news of the Queen's death should no sooner be spread, to deject the hearts of the people; but at the instant they should be comforted with the proclaiming of the King. Being hereon determined, Sir Robert Carie took his journey in post towards Scotland, to signify to the King's Majesty the sad tidings of his Royal sister's death, and the joyful hearts of his subjects that expected no comfort but in and by his majesties blessed government. This noble Gentleman's care was such, that he intermitted no time, but notwithstanding his sundry shift of horses, and some falls that bruised him very sore, he by the way proclaimed the king at Morpeth. And on saturday coming to Barwick, acquainting his worthy brother Sir john Carry how all things stood, posted on to Edinburgh, where he attained that night, having ridden near three hundred miles in less than three days. But before we come there, you shall understand what was instantly done at Barwick by sir john Carie, upon the news brought by Sir Robert his brother: who like a worthy soldier, & politic Statesman, considering it was a Town of great import, and a place of war, he caused all the Garrison to be summoned together, as also the Mayor, aldermans, and Burgesses, in whose presence he made a short and pithy Oration, including her majesties death, and signifying the intent of the State, for submitting to their lawful Lord. And presently with great contentment of all parties, his Majesty was proclaimed King of England, Scotland, France, etc. on Saturday in the afternoon, being the 26. of March, about three of the clock. Where all the people (though they grieved for their late Queen) yet was grief suddenly turned to pleasure, in expectation of their new King. But we will post from Barwick after Sir Robert Carey, and overtake him at Edinburgh. You understood before, that Sir Robert came to Edinburgh on Saturday night, where being admitted to the King, be-bloodied with great falls & bruises, brought his Highness the first news of Queen Elizabeth's death; which howsoever it presented him with kingdoms, glory, & immensive wealth; yet like his Royal self he showed apparent signs of Princely sorrow. And dismissing Sir Robert Carry after so great toil to his repose, his Majesty continued in his grief, and through that expressed his true piety. It was thought necessary in so high affairs to let slip no occasion how ever sorrow particularly touched his Majesty for the loss of his private friend, and Royal sister: yet the general care as well of those his people in Scotland, as for us in England, caused him on Sunday, being the 27. of March to dispatch the Bishop of Halirudhouse to Barwick, that he might receive the Town to his use, as the nearest place wherein by right he claimed possession. Who accordingly making all the speed he might, came to Barwick, where of the Governor he was honourably entertained: and after signifying his majesties pleasure, reposed himself for that night. On Monday, being the 28. of March, by sound of trumpet, the Governor, Mayor, Officers, and Counsel of the Town, were assembled at the Cross, where there the Governor surrendered to the Bishop of Halirud house his staff, and all his authority unto the King's majesties use: so likewise did the Mayor deliver up the keys of the Town. And the said Bishop being thus seized of all the authority to the King's Majesty use, ministered the oath of allegiance, unto the Governor, Mayor, and the superior Officers belonging to the Garrison and to the Town. Which oath taken, the Bishop of Halirudhouse, expressing the gracious intention of his Majesty, as well to them, as all other his subjects of England, whom he found like them affected: which was rather to maintain then to infringe their Charters; to give, then take from them any thing; redelivered the keys and staff of authority to the Mayor and Governor: so likewise to every Commander, Captain, Lieutenant, and whatsoever office they had before her majesties death, there in the King's name he confirmed them, to their great joy & contentment. Thus spent the Lord of Halirudhouse the first part of Monday in Barwick, and dined with the Magistrates. In the afternoon the Lord Governor, and his chief Officers of place, called together all the Soldiers that were under pay: so did the Mayor and Aldermen convene all the Commonalty of the Town: to whom when the oath was read, and the Magistrates had certified them that they had been their example, the L. of Halyrud-house wondered at, and much commended their joy and readiness to be sworn servants to so regal a Master; which he amply discoursed to his Majesty at his return to Edinburgh the next day, not hiding any of their forward applauses, but delivered their willingness to his Highness with express and lively words: assuring him by his entrance into England at that little door, how welcome into the wide house his Excellence should be. While this was a doing in Barwick, there drew to the King hourly most of the Nobility in Scotland, with sundry Knights and Gentlemen, gratulating the great blessings befallen his Highness, and attending his Royal pleasure. Besides many numbers of Gentlemen came out of England to salute his Majesty, all whom he graciously welcomed, and honoured one of them with the Order of Knighthood, being M. john Paiton, son to Sir john Paiton Lieutenant of the Tower of London, this being to that noble Gentleman no little glory that he was the first Knight (yea, named by the King's Majesty himself, his first Knight) that was made by our Sovereign after he was nominated and truly known to be the mightiest king in Europe. During the continuance of his Majesty in Scotland, before his Progress towards England, his whole care was for the peaceable government of of that realm, from which he was a while to part. And to that end, he had sundry conferences with his Nobility, laying the safest projects that in his wisdom and their experiences seemed likely for effecting his royal desire; which God willing will come to pass to his great liking and benefit of both the Realms. But that it might more to his people appear, he in person came graciously to the City of Edinburgh, unto the public Sermon: and after the Sermon was finished, in a most learned, but more loving Oration, he expressed his occasion of leaving them, to the Burgesses & a number of the people: exhorting them to contiune in obedience, being the bond that bind Princes to affect their subjects, which broken on their part he trusted should never be, and of his they were assured: persuading them also to agreement amongst themselves, being the bond of charity that tied all men (especially Christians) to love and bear one with another. In which obedience to him, and agreement amongst themselves if they continued, howsoever, he was in a manner at that time constrained to leave them: yet he would in his own person visit them, & that shortly, in times convenient, and most necessary for his own advancement and their benefit. Yet for all his kingly Oratory, mild behaviour and true intention, the people's hearts against his departure were even dead, and grief seized every private man's reins, saving only those that were made happy by attending his Royal person into England. For now they began duly to think upon his unmatched virtues, which never the most malicious enemy could impeach, being in the world's eye innocent of any capital and notorious crime, but such as may be incident to any just man, who daily fall, but never fall away: they now considered his affability, mercy, justice, and magnanimity: they remembered how in late years Scotland by his government had increased in more riches, then in the time of many his Predecessors. Besides, his care for establishing true Religion, his Traffic almost with all Nations, the royalty of his marriage, the blessings hoped for by his issue. And such an universal sorrow was amongst them, that some of the meaner sort spoke even distractedly: and none but at his departing (which yet we are not come unto) expressed such sorrow, as in that Nation hath seldom been seen the like: albeit the King's Majesty was possessed of that which the common sort of the Nation long wished for, I mean the Kingdom. The 31. of March, being Thursday, his Majesty with great solemnity and pomp, was proclaimed King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, at the Market Cross of Edenbrugh, in presence of the whole Officers of Estate of the Realm, and many of the Nobility of Scotland, and sundry Knights and Gentlemen of England. And in the evening of that day, there were many hundreds of Bonfires made all about the City, with great feasting and merriment held, till the appearing of the next day. But as joyful as they were of his majesties great advancement and enlarging of his Empire, so were they (as I before noted) for their private want of him no less filled with grief, as above all other times was most apparently expressed at his departure from Edinburgh towards England: the cries of poor people being so lamentable and confused, that it moved his Majesty to much compassion: yet seeing their clamours was only of affection, and not grounded on reason, with many gracious and loving words he left them, and proceeded on his Progress. It was the fift of April, being Tuesday, that his Majesty departed from Edinburgh, gallantly accompanied with multitudes of his Nobility, Lords, Barons, and Gentlemen of Scotland, and some French, as the French Ambassador, being Leger in Scotland, (whose wife was carried betwixt Edinburgh and London by eight pioneers or porters, one four to relieve the other four by turns, carrying her in a char with slings) as also his Majesty being accompanied with his own attendants, as the Duke of Lennox, the Earl of Argyle, the Earl of Murrey, the Earl of Cassils, the Earl of Mar, the Lord Home, the Lord Oliphant, and sundry other too tedious in this place to be repeated: for that their several names shall hereafter be more particularly expressed. Besides there were in his highness train many numbers of gallant and well appointed English Knights and Gentlemen, who attended his Majesty that day from Edinburgh unto Dunglasse, a house of the Lord Homes, where his Excellence reposed himself that night. Wednesday the sixth of April, his Majesty progressed from Dunglasse towards Berwick, having then attending on him many more Noblemen, Knights, and Gentlemen, besides the Lords Wardens of the borders of England & Scotland, attended by the Borderers with several companies to receive him. The Lord Governor of Barwick also being accompanied with all the Counsel of war: the Constables with their Cornets of horse, and divers of the Captains: the band of Gentlemen Pensioners, with divers Gentlemen, advanced forward to entertain & conduct his Majesty into the Town of Barwick. Happy day, when peaceably so many warlike English gentlemen went to bring in an English & Scottish king, both included in one person, into that town that many a 100 years hath been a town of the enemy, or at the least, held in all leagues either for one Nation or the other. But the King of peace have glory, that so peaceably hath ordained, a King descended from the Royal blood of either Nation, to make that Town by his possessing it, a harbour for English and Scots, without thought of wrong or grudging envy. Not to digress longer, these Gallants met him, and were graciously respected of his Highness, so falling in among the other Trophies, they set forward; and when his Highness came within some half mile of the Town, and began to take view thereof, it suddenly seemed like an enchanted Castle: for from the mouths of dreadful engines, not long before full fed by moderate attes-men, that knew how to stop and empty the brass and iron paunches of those roaring noises, came such a tempest, as dreadful and sometimes more deathful than thunder, that all the ground thereabout trembled, as in an earthquake, the houses and towers staggering, wrapping the whole Town in a mantle of smoke, wherein the same was a while hid from the sight of his Royal owner. But nothing violent can be permanent, it was too hot to last, & yet I have heard it credibly reported, that a better peal of Ordinance was never in any fouldiers' memory (and there are some old King Harry's Lads in Berwick I can tell you) discharged in that place: neither was it very strange; for no man can remember Barwick honoured with the approach of so powerful a Master. Well, the King is now very near the gates: and as all darkness flies before the face of the Sun, so did these clouds of smoke and gunpowder vanish at his gracious approach. In the clearness of which fair time, issued out of the town, M. William Selby, Gentleman, Porter of Barwick, with divers Gentlemen of good repute: and humbling himself before the king's Majesty, presented unto him the keys of all the Ports, who received them graciously: & when his Highness was entered betwixt the gates, he restored to the said M. Selby the keys again, & graced him with the honour of Knighthood for this his esspeciall service: in that he was the first man that possessed his Excellence of those keys: Barwick indeed being the gate that opened into all his Dominions. This done, his Highness entered the second gate, and being within both the walls, he was received by the Captain of the ward, and so passed through a double gaurde of Soldiers, well armed in all points: but with looks humble, and words cheerful, they gave his Majesty to know, their hearts witnessed that their arms were worn only to be used in his Royal service. Between this gaurde, his Majesty passed on to the Market Cross, where the Mayor and his Brethren received him with no small signs of joy, and such signs of triumph as the brevity of time for prepatation would admit. But the common people seemed so over-wrapt with his presence, that they omitted nothing their power and capacities could attain unto, to express loyal duty and hearty affection: kneeling, shouting, (crying, welcome, and God save King james, till they were (in a manner) entreated to be silent. As soon as it pleased the people to give him leave that he might speak, M. Parkinson the Recorder of Barwick, being a man grave and reverend, made a brief speech to his Majesty, acknowledging him their sole and Sovereign Lord. To whom in the towns name he surrendered their Charter, presenting his Highness also from them with a Purse of gold, which as an offering of their love he graciously received. And for their Charter, he answered them most benign and royally, that it should be continued, and that he would maintain their Privileges, and uphold them and their Town in all equity, by reason it was the principal and first place, honoured with his mighty and most gracious person. These ceremonies amongst the Townsmen ended, as his usual manner is after any journey, his Majesty passed to the Church, there to humble himself before the exalter of the humble, and thank him for the benefits bestowed upon him and all his people: at which time preached before him the Reverend Father in God, Doctor Toby Matthew, Bishop of Durham, who made a most learned and worthy Sermon; which finished, the King departed to his Palace, and then they gave him a peal of great Ordinance, more hot than before. Barwick having never had King to rest within her walls wellnigh these hundredth years. The night was quickly overpast, especially with the Townsmen that never in a night thought themselves securer; but the journey of the hours are always one, how ever they are made long or short by the apprehension of joy, or sufferance of grief. The morning's Sun chased away the clouds of sleep from every eye, which the more willingly opened, that they might be comforted with the sight of their beloved Sovereign, who in his Estate (attended upon by the Governor and the Noble men, together with the Magistrates and Officers of the Town) passed to the Church, where he stayed the divine prayers and Sermon; which, when with his wont himilitie he had heard finished, in the like estate he returned to his Palace. This day being Thursday the 7. of April, his Majesty ascended the walls, whereupon all the canoneers, and other Officers belonging to the great Ordinance stood, every one in his place: the Captains with their bands of soldiers likewise under their several Colours. Amongst which warlike train, as his Majesty was very pleasant and gracious, so to show instance how he loved & respected the Art-militarie, he made a shot himself out of a Canon, so fair, and with such sign of experience, that the most expert Gunners there beheld it, not without admiration: and there was none of judgement present, but without flattery gave it just commendation. Of no little estmation did the Gunners account themselves in, after this kingly shot, but his Majesty above all virtues, in temperance most excellent, left that part of the wall & their extraordinary applause: but being attended by his nobility both of Scotland and England, (the Lord Henry Howard, brother to the late Duke of Norfolk, and the Lord Cobham being then newly come to the Town) and guarded by the Gentlemen Pensioners of Barwick, he bestowed this day in surveying of the plots and fortifications, commending the manner of the soldiers, and the military order of the Town, being indeed one of the best places of strength in all the North of England. All which, when with great liking he had to his kingly pleasure beheld, he returned to his Palace, and there reposed till the next day. The 8. of April being Friday, the Trumpets warned for the remove; and all that morning his Majesty with royal liberality bestowed amongst the Garrison Soldiers, and every Officer for war according to his place, so rich and bounteous rewards, that all soldiers by his bountiful beginning there, may be assured they shall not (as they have been) be curtailed of their duties by exacting pollers, but used as the servants and servitors of a king: which very name, but more his largesse, adds double spirit to a man of war. After dinner his Highness mounted on horseback and took leave of Barkicke, where near the bridge, he Knighted M. Ralph Grace, a Gentleman of great command and possession near the borders. As his Excellence left Berwick, and entered the Realm of England, he was received by M. Nicholas Forester, high Shireffe of Northumberland, who besides his own servants & followers, was accompanied with a number of gallant Gentlemen of the shire: who riding before his Majesty, led the way towards Withrington, where his Majesty intended to rest that night. By the way, of his Kingly goodness, and Royal inclination to the honour of arms, and reverence of virtuous age, he vouchsafed to visit that worthy honourable soldier, Sir William Read, who being blind with age, was so comforted with the presence and gracious speeches of the king, that his spirits seemed so powerful within him, as he boasted himself to feel the warmth of youth stir in his frost-nipped blood. The way his Majesty had to ride being long, enforced him to stay with this good Knight the less while; but that little time was so comfortable, that his friends hope it will be a mean to cherish the old knight all his life long. Not to be longer writing this, than his Highness was riding the journey: he departed thence upon the spur, scarce any of his train being able to keep him company: for being near 37. miles, he road it all in less than four hours. And by the way for a note, the miles according to the Northern phrase, are a wey-bit longer than they be here in the South. Well, as long as the miles were, his Majesty made short work, and attained Withrington, where by the master of the place, Sir Robert Carie, and his right virtuous Lady, he was received with all duty and affection, the house being plentifully furnished for his entertainment. Besides, for situation and pleasure, it stands very delightful. His Majesty having a little while reposed himself after his great journey, found new occasion to travel further: for as he was delighting himself with the pleasure of the Park, he suddenly beheld a number of Deer near the place: The game being so fair before him, he could not forbear, but according to his wont manner, forth he went, and slew two of them. Which done, he returned with a good appetite to the house, where he was most royally feasted and banqueted that night. On Saturday the 9 of April, his Majesty prepared towards Newcastle. But before his departure from Withrington, he Knighted M. Henry Withrington, M. William Fenicke, and M. Edward Gorge. After which taking his leave with Royal courtesy, he set forwards towards Newcastle, being 16. miles from Withrington. To pass the occurrentes by the way, being not very material, when his Majesty drew near to Newcastle, the Mayor, aldermans, Counsel, and best Commoners of the same, beside numbers of other people, in joyful manner met him. The Mayor presenting him with the sword and keys with humble duty and submission. Which his Highness graciously accepting, he returned them again: Giving also to his Majesty in token of their love and hearty loyalty, a purse full of Gold. His Majesty giving them full power and authority under him, as they lately held in her majesties name: Ratifying all their customs and privileges that they were possessed of, and had a long time held. And so passing on, he was conducted to the Mayor's house, where he was richly entertained, and remained there three days. Upon Sunday, being the 10. of April, his Majesty went to the Church, before whom the Bishop of Durham preached. And that day, (as it is his most Christianlike custom) being spent in devotion, he rested till Monday, which he bestowed in viewing the Town, the manner and beauty of the bridge and key, being one of the fairest in all the North parts. Besides, he released all prisoners, except those that lay for treason, murder and Papistry, giving great sums of money for the release of many that were imprisoned for debt. Who hearty praised God and blessed his Majesty for their unexpected liberty. So joyful were the Townsmen of Newcastle of his Majesty there being, that they thankfully bore all charge of his household, during the time of his abode with them, being from Saturday till Wednesday morning. All things were in such plenty, and so delicate for variety, that it gave great contentment to his Majesty. And on the townsmen's parts there was nothing but willingness appeared, save only at his highness departure, but there was no remedy. He hath yet many of his people by his presence to comfort, and forward no doubt he will, as he thence did, giving thanks to them for their loyal and hearty affection. And on the bridge before he came at Gateside, he made M. Robert Dudley Mayor of Newcastle, Knight. This Wednesday being the 13. of April, his Majesty set forward toward Durham. And at Gateside near Newcastle, he was met by the Sheriff of the County, and most of the Gentlemen in the same. In his way near Chester, a street, a little Town betwixt Newcastle and Durham, he turned on the left hand of the Road, to view a pleasant Castle of the Lord Lumleyes, which being a goodly Edifice of free stone, built in quadrant manner, stands on the shoring of a hill in the middle of a green, with a River at the foot of it, & woods about it on every side: but to the Towneward which is by the River, divided from it. After his Highness had a while delighted himself with the pleasure of the place, he returned on his way towards Durham, being six miles from thence. Of which way he seldom makes long journey. And when he came near, the Magistrates of the city met him, & behaving themselves as others before them, it was by his Highness as thankfully accepted. And passing through the gates, whence his Excellence entered the market place, there was an excellent Oration made unto him, containing in effect the universal joy conceived by his subjects at his approach, being of power to divert from them so great a sorrow as had lately possessed them all. The Oration ended, he passed towards the Bishop's house, where he was royally received. The Bishop attending his Majesty with a hundred Gentlemen in Tawny Liveries. Of all his entertainment in particular at the Bishops, his merry & well seasoned jests, as well there as in other parts of his journey, all his words being of full weight, and his jests filled with the salt of wit, yet so facetious and pleasant, as they were no less gracious and worthy regard, than the words of so Royal a Majesty; it is bootless to repeat them, they are so well known. Thursday being the 14. day, his Majesty took leave of the Bishop of Durham, whom he greatly graced and commended, for his learning, humanity and gravity, promising to restore divers things taken from the Bishopric, which he hath accordingly in part done, giving him already possession of Durham house in the Strand. In brief, his Majesty left Durham, and removed toward Walworth, being sixteen miles from Durham. Where, by the Gentlewoman of the house, named Mistress Genison, he was so bountifully entertained, that it gave his Excellence very high contentment. And after his quiet repose there that night, and some part of the next day, he took his leave of the Gentlewoman with many thankful and Princely gratulations, for her extending costs in the entertainment of him and his train. Friday being the 15. of April, his Majesty set forward from Mistress Genisons of Walworth towards York. His train still increasing by the numbers of Noblemen and Gentlemen from the South parts, that came to offer him fealty, and to rejoice at his sight: whose love although he greatly tendered, yet did their multitudes so oppress the country, and make provision so dear, that he was feign to publish an Inhibition against the inordinate and daily access of people's coming, that many were stopped of their way, and only those that had affairs suffered to have access, some of great name and office being sent home to attend their places. All this notwithstanding, a number there were in his highness train, still increasing in every shire. For now the high Shireffe of York shire, gallantly accompanied, attended his Majesty to M. Inglebeyes beside Topcliffe, being about 16. miles from Walworth, who with great submission received his Majesty, and there he rested for that night. On Saturday being the sixteenth of April, his Majesty removed from master Inglesbeye towards York, being sixteen miles from Topcliffe: and when he came about some three miles from York, (the liberties of the City extending so far) master buck and master Robinson, Shireffes of the City met him, & with humble duty presented him with their white staves: which his Majesty receiving, he delivered them instantly again, so they attended him towards the City; within a mile of which, when his Highness approached, there met him the Lord Burleigh, Lord Precedent of the North, with many worthy Knights and Gentlemen of the shire. These also attended on his person to York. Where, when he came near unto the City, there met him three of the Sergeants at Arms, late servants to the deceased Queen, viz. M. Wood, M. Damfort, and M. Westrope, who delivered up their Maces, which his Majesty with Royal courtesy, redelivered to them, commanding them to wait on him in their old places, which presently they did. And at the same time the Sergeant Trumpeter, with some other of his fellows, did in like manner submit themselves, and render their service, which he benignly accepted, & commanded them in like manner to wait on him. Then road he on till he came to one of the gates of York; where the Lord Mayor of the City, the Aldermen, and the wealthiest Commoners, with abundance of other people met him. There a long Oration being made, the Lord Mayor delivered the Sword and Keys to his Majesty, together with a Cup of Gold, filled full of Gold, which present his Majesty gratefully accepted, delivering the Keys again to the Lord Mayor; but about the bearing of the Sword there was some small contention, the Lord Precedent taking it for his place, the Lord Mayor of the City esteeming it his. But to decide the doubt, the King's Majesty merrily demanded, If the Sword being his, they would not be pleased, that he should have the disposing thereof. Whereunto when they humbly answered, it was all in his pleasure, his Highness delivered the Sword to one, that knew well how to use a sword, having been tried both at Sea and on Shore, the thrice honoured Earl of Cumberland, who bore it before his Majesty; riding in great State from the gate to the Minster. In which way there was a Conduit that all the day long ran white and claret wine, every man to drink as much as he listed. From the Minster his Majesty went on foot to his own house, being the Manor of Saint Maries, having all the way a rich Canopy over his head, supported by four Knights, and being brought thither he was honourably received by the Lord Burleigh, who gave cheerful entertainment to all the followers of his Majesty during the time of his continuance in York. The 17. day being Sunday, his Majesty passed towards York Minster, being one of the goodliest Ministers in all the Land, England being as famous for Churches as any one kingdom in Europe, if they were kept in reparations as that Minster is. To this Minster the King passed to hear the Sermon, and at the gate a Coach was offered to his Highness. But he graciously answered, I will have no Coach, for the people are desirous to see a King, and so they shall, for they shall aswell see his body as his face. So to the great comfort of the people, he went on foot to the Church, & there he heard the Sermon, which was preached by the Bishop of Lymrick, whose doctrine and method of teaching, was highly by his Majesty commended. And what his judgement is, is as extant to us all of any understanding, as the light of the clear midday, or Sun to every perfect eye. The Sermon ended, his Majesty returned a foot in the same sort as he came, to his Manor, where he was Royally feasted. This Sunday there was a Seminary Priest apprehended: who before (under the title of a Gentleman) had delivered a Petition to his Majesty, in the name of all the English Catholics; when he was taken, his Highness had some conference with him: but by reason of other great affairs he referred him to be further examined by the Bishop of Limbricke, who presenting the effects of his examination, the Priest was the next day committed. Dinner being ended, his Majesty walked into the garden of the Palace, being a most delightful place: where there awaited him a number of Gentlemen of great name and worth: whose commendations he received from Honourable persons, & beheld honour charactered in their faces. For this is one especial note in his Majesty; Any man that hath aught with him, let him be sure he have a just cause, for he beholds all men's faces with steadfastness, and commonly the look is the window for the heart. Well, to that I should handle. Amongst these Gentlemen, it pleased his Majesty to make choice of these following, whom he graced with the honour of Knighthood. Sir William Cecil. Sir Edmond Trasford. Sir Thomas Holcraft. Sir john Mallorie. Sir William Inglesbey. Sir Philip Constable. Sir Christopher Haward. Sir Robert Swift. Sir Richord worthley. Sir Henry Bellouseyes'. Sir Thomas Ferfax: Sir Henry Griffith. Sir Francis Boynton. Sir Henry Cholmley. Sir Richard Gargrave. Sir Marmaduke Grimstone. Sir Lancelote Alford. Sir Ralph Eliker. Sir George Fravil. Sir Maior Vavasor. Sir Ralph Babthorp. Sir Richard Londer. Sir Walter Crape. The same day, his Majesty caused five Gentlemen to be sworn his servants, which served Queen Elizabeth before time, whose names were M. Richard Connisbie, M. George Pollord, Ushers: daily waiters. M. Thomas Rolls, and M. Hariffe, Gentlemen, quarter waiters: and M. Richard Read-head, Gentleman Sewer, in ordinary of his majesties Chamber. This day likewise, the Mayor of Kingston upon Hull, delivered to his Majesty a petition, which was also subscribed and justified by divers Aldermen of the said Town, to be done in the behalf of all the poor Inhabitants: who with one voice besought his Majesty, that they might be relieved and succoured, against the daily spoils done to them by those of Dunkirk, that had long molested them, and other the English Coast-men. His Highness, as he is naturally inclined to much pity, so at that time he seemed to have great compassion of their wrongs and afflictions, which were not hidden from him, though they had been silent: but he comforted them with this Princely and heroic reply: That he would defend them: and no Dunkirkar should after dare to do any of his subjects wrong. In which assurance they departed, and no doubt shall find the effect of his kingly promise. I told you before what bounty the Lord Burleigh used, during the continuance of the king's Majesty in the Manor: but it was indeed exceeding all the rest in any place of England before, Butteries, Pantries and Sellars always held open in great abundance for all comers. Monday being the 18. day, his Majesty was feasted by the L. Maior of York, whom he knighted by the name of Sir Robert Walter, at whose house there was such plenty of all delicates as could be possibly devised. After dinner, his Majesty following the rule of mercy he had begun with, commanded all the prisoners to be set at liberty, except Papists & wilful murderers. Which deed of charity effected, he left York; and road to Grimstone, being a house of Sir Edward Stanhops', where he lay that night, and dined the next day, his Majesty and all his Train having their most bountiful entertainment. All the Offices in the house standing open for all comers, every man without check, eating and drinking at pleasure. Before his Majesty departed from Grimstone, he knighted these Gentlemen: Sir Roger Aston. Sir Thomas Aston. Sir Thomas Holt. Sir james Harington. Sir Charles Montague. Sir Thomas Dawney. Sir william Bambro. Sir Francis Lovel. Sir Thomas Gerret. Sir Robert Welter's Mayor of York. Sir Ralph Conisbie. Sir Richard Musgrave. The 19 day being Tuesday, his Majesty took his journey towards Doncaster, where by the way he went to Pomfret, to see the Castle, which when he had at pleasure viewed, he took horse and road to Doncaster, where he lodged all night, at the sign of the bear, in an Inn, giving the host of the house for his good entertainment, a Lease of a Manor house in a reversion, of good value. The 20. day being Wednesday, his Majesty road towards Worstop, the Noble Earl of shrewsbury's house: & at Batine, the high Sheriff of Yorkshire took his leave of the King, and there M. Askoth, the high Sheriff of Nottinghamshire received him, being gallantly appointed both with horse & man. And so he conducted his Majesty on, till he came within a mile of Blyth, where his Highness lighted, and sat down on a bank side to eat and drink. After his majesties short repast, to Worstop his Majesty rides forward, but by the way in the Park he was somewhat stayed: for there appeared a number of Huntesmen all in green: the chief of which with a woodman's speech did welcome him, offering his Majesty to show him some game, which he gladly condescended to see: and with a train set, he hunted a good space, very much delighted; at last he went into the house, where he was so nobly received with superfluity of all things, that still every entertainment seemed to exceed other. In this place, besides the abundance of all provision and delicacy, there was most excellent soul-ravishing music, wherewith his Highness was not a little delighted. At Worstop he rested on Wednesday night, and in the morning stayed breakfast: which ended, there was such store of provision left, of foul, fish, and almost every thing, besides bread, beer, & wine: that it was left open for any man that would, to come and take. After breakfast his Majesty prepared to remove, but before his departure he made these Gentlemen knights, whose names are following. Sir john Manners. Sir Henry Grace. Sir Francis Newport. Sir Henry Beaumond. Sir Edward Lockrane. Sir Hue Smith. Sir Edmond Lucy. Sir Edmond Cokin. Sir john Harper. Sir William Damcort. Sir Henry Perpoint. Sir Thomas Grisbey. Sir john Beeron. Sir Percivall Willoughby. Sir Peter Freschewell. Sir William Skipwirth. Sir Richard Sexton. Sir Thomas Stanley. The 21. being Thursday, his Highness took his way towards New-warke upon Trent, where that night he lodged in the Castle; being his own house, where the Aldermen of New-warke presented his Majesty with a fair gilt Cup, manifesting their duties and loving hearts to him, which was very kindly accepted. In this town and in the Court, was taken a Cutpurse doing the deed: and being a base pilfering thief, yet was all Gentlemanlike, in the out side: this fellow had good store of Coin found about him; and upon his examination confessed that he had from Barwick to that place, played the cutpurse in the Court: his fellow was ill missed, for no doubt he had a walking mate: they drew together like Coach-horses, and it is pity they did not hang together: for his Majesty hearing of this nimming gallant, directed a Warrant, presently to the Recorder of New-warke, to have him hanged, which was accordingly executed. This bearing small comfort to all the rest of his pilfering faculty, that the first subject that suffered death in England, in the reign of King james, was a Cutpurse, which fault if they amend not, heaven suddenly send the rest. The King ere he went from New-warke, as he had commanded this silken base thief, in justice to be put to death, so in his benign and gracious mercy, he gives life to all the other poor and wretched prisoners, clearing the Castle of them al. This deed of charity done, before he left New-warke, he made these Knights. Sir john Parker. Sir Robert Bret. Sir Lewes Lewkener. Sir Francis Ducket. Sir William Mumperson. Sir Richard Warbirton. Sir Richard Wigmore. Sir Edmond Fox. The 22. day being Friday, his Majesty departed from New-warke, toward Beaver Castle, hunting all the way as he road, saving that in the way he made these four Knights, one being the Sheriff of Notinghamshire. Sir Roger Askoth. Sir William Sutton. Sir john Stanhop. Sir Brian Lassels. Sir Roger Askoth, high Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, being Knighted, took leave of his Majesty, and Sir W. Pelham high Sheriff of Lincolnshire, received his Highness, being gallantly appointed both with Horse and men; divers worshipful men of the same Country accompaing him, who convoyed and guarded his Majesty to Beaver Castle, being the right Noble Earl of Rutland's: where his Highness was not only royally, and most plentifully received, but with such exceeding joy of the good Earl, and his honourable Lady, that he took therein exceeding pleasure. And he approved his contentment in the morning, for before he went to break his fast, he made these Knights whose names follow. Sir Oliver Manners. Sir William Willoughby. Sir Thomas Willoughby. Sir Gregory Cromwell. Sir George Manners. Sir Henry Hastings. Sir William Pelham. Sir Philip Tyrright. Sir Valantine Browne. Sir Roger Dallison. Sir Thomas Grantham. Sir john Zouche. Sir William jepson. Sir Edward Askoth. Sir Oliver Digby. Sir Anthony Markam. Sir Thomas Cave. Sir William Turpin. Sir john Ferres. Sir Henry Pagnam. Sir Richard Musgrave. Sir Walter Chute. Sir William Lambert. Sir Edward Rosseter. Sir Edward Comines. Sir Philip Sterley. Sir Edward Swift. Sir Basile Brooke. Sir William Fairefaux. Sir Edward Bush. Sir Edward Tyrright. Sir john thorn. Sir Nicholas Sanderson. Sir Edward Littleton. Sir William Fompt. Sir Thomas Beaumout. Sir William Skevington. Sir Henry Beaumond. Sir Philip Sharred. Sir john Tirril. Sir Edward Car. Sir Richard Ogle. Sir Haman Swythcoate. Sir William Hickman. Sir William Fieldings'. Sir Humphrey Conisby. The 23. day being Saturday, after the making of these Knights, and having refreshed himself at breakfast, his Majesty took kind leave of the Earl of Rutland, his Countess, and the rest, and set forward towards Burleigh, and by the way he dined at Sir john harington's, where that worthy Knight made him most Royal entertainment. After dinner his Highness removed towards Burleigh, being near Stanford in Northamptonshire. His Majesty on the way was attended by many Lords and Knghts: and before his coming, there was provided train-cents, and live hairs in baskets, being carried to the heath, that made excellent sport for his Majesty: all the way between Sir john harington's and Stanford, sir john's best hounds with good mouths following the game, the King taking great leisure and pleasure in the same. Upon this heath, not far from Stanford, there appeared to the number of an hundred high men that seemed like the Patagones, huge long fellows, of twelve and fourteen foot high, that are reported to live on the Main of Brasil, near to the straits of Megallant. The King at the first sight wondered what they were, for that they overlooked horse and man. But when all came to all, they proved a company of poor honest suitors, all going upon high stilts, preferring a petition against the Lady Hatton. What their request was I know not, but his Majesty referred them till his coming to London, and so passed on from those giants of the Fen, toward Stanford. Within half a mile whereof the Bailiffs and the rest of the chief Townsmen of Stanford, presented a gift unto his Majesty, which was gracioufly accepted: so rid he forward through the Town in great state, having the sword borne before him, the people joyful on all parts to see him. When his Highness came to Stanford bridge, the Sheriff of Lincolnshire humbly took his leave, and departed greatly in the King's grace. On the other part (the Town standing in two shires) stood ready the high Sheriff of Northamptonshire, bravely accompanied, and gallantly appointed with men and horse, who received his Majesty and attended him to Burleigh, where his Highness with all his train were received with great magnificence, the house seeming so rich, as if it had been furnished at the charges of an Emperor. Well, it was all too little, his Majesty being worthy much more, being now the greatest Christian Monarch of himself as absolute. The next day being Easter day, there Preached before his Highness the bishop of Lincoln, and the Sermon was no sooner done, but all offices in the house were set open, that every man might have free access to Butteries, Pantries, Kitchens to eat and drink in at their pleasures. The next day being Monday the 25. of April, his Highness road back again to sir john harington's: and by the way his Horse fell with him, and very dangerously bruised his arm, to the great amazement and grief of all them that were about his Majesty at that time. But he being of an invincible courage, and his blood yet hot, made light of it at the first: and being mounted again, road to sir john harington's, where he continued that night. And on Tuesday morning, the pain received by his fall was so great, that he was not able to ride on horseback, but he turned from sir john harington's to take a Coach, wherein his Highness returned to Burleigh, where he was royally entertained as before, but not with half that joy, the report of his majesties hurt had disturbed all the Court so much. The next day being Wednesday the 27. day of April, his Majesty removed from Burleigh, towards Master Oliver Cromwel's, and in the way he dined at that worthy and worshipful Knight's sir Anthony Mildmayes, where nothing wanted in a subjects duty to his Sovereign: nor any thing in so potent a Sovereign, to grace so loyal a subject. Dinner being most sumptuously furnished, the Tables were newly covered with costly banquets, wherein every thing that was most delicious for taste, proved more delicate, by the Art that made it seem beauteous to the eye. The Lady of the house, being one of the most excellent Confectioners in England, though I confess many Honourable women very expert. Dinner and banquet being past, and his Majesty at point to departed, sir Anthony, considering how his Majesty vouchsafed to honour him with his Royal presence, presented his Highness with a gallant Barbary horse, and a very rich saddle, with furniture suitable thereunto: which his Majesty most lovingly and thankfully accepted, and so taking his princely leave, set forward on the way. In this remove towards master Oliver Cromwel's, did the people flock in greater numbers, then in any place Northward: though many before priest to see their Sovereign, yet here the numbers multiplied. This day, as his Majesty passed through a great common (which as the people thereabout complain, sir I. Spenser of London hath very uncharitable molested) most of the Country joined together, beseeching his Majesty that the Commons might be laid open again for the comfort of the poor Inhabiters thereabout, which his highness most graciously promised should be performed according to their hearts desire. And so with many benedictions of the comforted people he passed on till he came within half a mile of master Oliver Cromwel's, where met him the Bailiff of Huntingdon, who made along Oration to his Majesty, and there delivered him the Sword, which his Highness gave to the new released Earl of Southampton, to bear before him. O admirable work of mercy, confirming the hearts of all true subjects in the good opinion of his majesties royal compassion: not alone to deliver from the captivity such high Nobility, but to use vulgarly with great favours, not only him, but also the children of his late Honourable fellow in distress. Well, God have glory that can send friends in the hour he best pleaseth, to help them that trust in him. But to the matter. His Majesty passed in State, the Earl of Southampton bearing the Sword before him, as I before said he was appointed, to master Oliver Cromwel's house, where his Majesty and all his followers, with all comers whatsoever, had such entertainment, as the like had not been seen in any place before, since his first setting forward out of Scotland. There was such plenty and variety of meats, such diversity of wines, & those not riff-raff, but ever the best of the kind, and the sellers open at any man's pleasure. And if it were so common with wine, there is little question but the Butteries for beer and ale were more common: yet in neither was there difference: for who ever entered the house, which to no man was denied, tasted what they had a mind too, and after a taste found fullness, no man like a man, being denied what he would call for. As this bounty was held back to none within the house, so for such poor people as would not press in, there were open beerehouses erected, wherein there was no want of bread and beef, for the comfort of the poorest creatures. Neither was this provision for the little time of his majesties stay, but it was made ready 14. days, & after his highness departure distributed to as many as had mind to it. There attended also at master Oliver Cromwel's, the heads of the University of Cambridge, all clad in Scarlet Gowns and corner caps; who having presence of his Majesty, there was made a most learned and eloquent Oration in Latin, welcoming his Majesty, as also entreating the confirmation of their Charter and Privileges, which his Majesty most willingly and freely granted. They also presented his Majesty with divers books published in commendation of our late gracious Queen, all which was most graciously accepted of his Highness. Also Master Cromwell presented his Majesty with many rich and acceptable gifts, as a very great, and a very fair wrought standing Cup of gold, goodly horses, float and deep mouthed Hounds, divers Hawks of excellent wing, and at the remove gave 50. pound, amongst his majesties Officers. Upon the 29. day being Friday, after his Highness had broke his fast, he took kind and gracious leave of Master Oliver Cromwell, and his virtuous Lady, late Widow, to that Noble and opulent Knight, Signior Horatio Paulo Vicino. Thence with many regal thanks for his entertainment, he departed to Roiston. And as he passed through Codmanchester, a Town close by Huntingdon, the Bailiffs of the Town with their brethren met him, and acknowledged their allegiance. There, convoying him through their Town, they presented him, with threescore and ten Teeme of horse all traced too fair new ploughs, in show of their Husbandry. Which, while his Majesty being very well delighted with the sight, demanded why they offered him so many horses and ploughs: he was resolved that it was their ancient custom, whensoever any king of England passed through their town, so to present his Excellence. Besides they added, that they held their lands by that tenure, being the king's tenants: his Majesty not only took well in worth their good minds, but bade them use well their ploughs, being glad he was Landlord of so many good Husbandmen in one Town. I trust his Highness, when he knows well the wrong, will take order for those, as her Majesty began, that turn plough-land to Pastorage: and where many good Husbandmen dwelled, there is now nothing left, but a great house without fire: the Lord commonly at soioure near London, & for the Husbandmen and ploughs, he only maintains a shepherd and his dog. But what do I talking of sheep when I am to follow the gests of a King. I will leave them and their wolvish lords, that have eaten up poor Husbandmen like sheep, and proceed where I left. His Majesty being past Godmanchester, held on his way towards Royston, and drawing near the Town, the Sheriff of Huntingtonshire humbly took his leave: and there he was received by that worthy Knight, Sir Edward Deny, high Sheriff of Hartfordshire, attended upon by a goodly company of proper men, being in number seven score, suitably appareled, their Liveries blue Coats with sleeves parted in the midst, buttoned behind in jerkin fashion, & white doublets, and hats and feathers, and all of them mounted on horses with red saddles. Sir Edward after his humble duty done, presented his Majesty with a gallant horse, a rich saddle, and surniture correspondent to the same, being of great value, which his Majesty accepted very graciously, and caused him to ride on the same before him. This worthy Knight being of a deliver spirit, and agile body, quickly mounted, managing the gallant beast, with neat and eiduing workmanship, being in a rich suit of a yellow dun colour, somewhat near the colour of the horse & the furniture. And thus in brave manner he conducted his Majesty to one master Chester's house, where his Highness lay that night, on his own kingly charge. The 30. day being Saturday, his Majesty took his journey towards Standon, to Sir Thomas Sadlers, and by the way the Bishop of London met him; attended on by a seemly company of Gentlemen in tawny Coats and chains of gold. At Sir Thomas Sadlers, his Majesty was royally entertained, for himself and his Kingly train: nothing being wanting the best desired, nor that the meanest could demand. There his Majesty stayed Sunday, before whom the Bishop of London preached. His Majesty now drawing near to London, the numbers of people more and more increased, aswell of Nobility, Gentry, Citizens, country-people, and all, aswell of degree, as of no degree; so great a desire had the Noble, that they priest with the ignoble to see their Sovereign. This being the difference of their desires, that the better sort either in blood or of conceit, came to observe and serve; the other to see and wonder. The first of May being Monday, his Majesty removed to Sir Henry Cocks, being nine miles from Sir Thomas Sadlers, where provision for his Majesty and his Royal train, was so abundant, that there was no man of what condition soever, but had what his appetite desired. For his majesties private and most to be respected entertainment, it was such as ministered his highness great contentment. Continuing there but one night, and departing the next day, honoured the good Knight for his greater expenses. The 3. of May being Tuesday, his Majesty took his journey towards Theobals, a house belonging to Lord Robert Cecil, and about four miles distant from Sir Henry Cocks, where met him the Lord Keeper, the Lord Treasurer, the Lord Admiral, with most of the Nobility of the Land, and Counsel of Estate, who were graciously received. At which time the Lord Keeper made a most grave, learned, brief and pithy Oration to his Majesty. To which his Highness answered with great grace and princely wisdom. At this house, there met his Majesty, all, or the most part of the old servants and officers in Household, of our late Royal Mistress Queen Elizabeth, and with them the guard of his majesties body, all of them being courteously received to their own content. Also in this house of Theobals, his Majesty made divers Noblemen of Scotland, of his Honourable privy Counsel. Viz. The Duke of Lennox. The Earl of Mar. The L. Home. Sir George Home, Treasurer of Scotland. Sir james Elphingston, Secretary to the King. The L. of Kinlosse, now M. of his majesties Rolls. Also of the English Nobility, he made these of his secret and Honourable Counsel. The Lord Henry Howard. The Lord Thomas Howard, who was also made there, Lord Chamberlain. The Lord Monjoy. His Majesty stayed at Theobals, 4. days; where, to speak of Lord Robert's cost to entertain him, were but to imitate Geographers, that sets a little round o. for a mighty province: words being hardly able to express what was done there in deed, considering the multitude that thither resorted beside the train, none going thence unsatisfied. At Theobals, his Majesty made these Knights. Sir William Killegrave. Sir Francis Barinton. Sir Roland Litton. Sir William Peter. Sir john Brograve. Sir William Cook. Sir Henry Capell. Sir Harbert Crofts. Sir Edward Grenill. Sir Henry Butler. Sir Henry Maynard. Sir Richard Spencer. Sir john Leventhrope. Sir Nicholas Stanhop. Sir Thomas Popeblunt. Sir Richard jefford. Sir Thomas Medcalfe. Sir Emanuel Capel. Sir William Smith. Sir _____ Ferres. Sir Robert Bitton. Sir Vincine Skinner. Sir Hugh Beeston. Sir john Leigh. Sir Thomas Bishop. Sir _____ Lewes. Sir jaruis Elves. Sir Robert Barker. The 7. of May being Saturday, his Majesty removed from Theobals, towards London, riding through the Meadows, where within two miles on this side of Waltham, Sir Henry Deny discharged his followers, and there master Swinnerton, one of the sheriffs of London, accompanied with the Sheriff of Middlesex, met his Majesty, with 60. men in Livery cloaks, where an eloquent and learned Oration was made to his Highness. Besides these men in Livery cloaks that attented the Sheriff, all well mounted on gallant horses, most of the sheriffs Officers attended him, who conducted his Majesty within two miles of London. And at Stanford hill, the Lord Mayor of London presented him with the Sword and Keys of the City, with whom were the Knights and Aldermen in scarlet gowns and great chains of gold about their necks, with all the chief Officers and Counsel of the City. Besides 500 Citizens, all very well mounted, clad in Velvet coats and chains of gold, with the chief Gentlemen of the Hundreds, who made a gallant show to entertain their Sovereign. There also met his Majesty, all his Officers of Estate, as Sergeants at Arms with their rich maces, the Heralds with their coat of Arms, and Trumpeters, every one in their order and due place. The Duke of Lennox bearing the sword of Honour beford his Majesty, and so his Highness passed on, in Royal and imperial manner. At this time, that honourable old Knight, Sir Henry Leigh met with his Majesty, being attended by 60. gallant men, well mounted on fair horses, thirty of them being great horses, many of his men having chains of gold, the rest wearing yellow searfes embroidered with these words: Constantia & fide. To this old Knight, his Majesty spoke very lovingly, and so pacedthrough his troops very well pleased. The multitudes of people in high ways, fields, meadows, closes and on trees were such, that they covered the beauty of the fields, and so greedy were they to behold the countenance of the King, that with much unruliness they injured and hurt one another, some even hazarded to the danger of death: but as uncivil as they were among themselves, all the way as his Majesty passed with shouts and cries, and casting up of hats (of which many never returned into the owner's hands) he passed by them over the the fields, and came in at the back side of the Charterhouse. Thither being come, he was most Royally received and entertained, by the Lord Thomas Howard, where was such abundance of provision of all manner of things, that greater could not be: both of rare wild souls, and many rare and extraordinary banquets, to the great liking of his Majesty, and contentment of the whole train. He lay there three nights, in which time the Lords of Counsel often resorted thither, and sat upon their serious affairs. At his departure he made divers Knights, whose names are these. Sir Charles Haward. Sir Ambrose Willoughby. Sir Edward Haward. Sir William Hastings. Sir Giles Alington. Sir _____ Verney. Sir john Thin. Sir William Fitzwilliams. Sir William carrel. Sir Edmond Bacon. Sir Francis Anderson. Sir john Pountney. Sir Edward Darcy. Sir _____ Sidenham. Sir john Tuston. Sir Thomas Griffin. Sir Valentine Knightly. Sir _____ Wiseman. Sir Thomas Ayleffe. Sir _____ Cromer. Sir Thomas Rowse. Sir _____ Rodney. Sir Henry Vaughan. Sir john Smyth. Sir _____ Hamman. Sir Thomas Meade. Sir Eusebius Isham. Sir john Cowper. Sir Robert Winkfield. Sir Thomas josling. Sir Henry Goodericke. Sir Maxmilian Dallison. Sir William Crape. Sir George Fleetwood. Sir Peter evers. Sir Henry Clear. Sir Francis Wolly. Sir Arthur Mannering. Sir Edward Waterhouse. Sir _____ Twisaldon. Sir Hatton Cheek. Sir _____ Goring. Sir Robert Townsend. Sir William Hind. Sir William Sands. Sir Robert Cotton. Sir Oliver Luke. Sir Thoms Kneuet. Sir Henry Sackford. Sir Edwine Sands. Sir john Absley. Sir William Fleetwood. Sir Walter Mildmay. Sir Edward Lewkener. Sir Miles Sands. Sir William Kingswell. Sir Thomas Kempe. Sir Edward Tirrel. Sir Thomas Russel. Sir Richard Touchburn. Sir Thomas Cornwell. Sir Richard Farmer. Sir William Stafford. Sir Thomas Carrel. Sir Edward Carrel. Sir Thomas Palmer. Sir john Newdigate. Sir George Raleigh. Sir Thomas Bewford. Sir William Lower. Sir Charles Fairefaux. Sir Henry Sidney. Sir George Harvey. Sir Henry Crippes. Sir john Himmegham. Sir William Bowger. Sir jeremy Westam. Sir Edmond Boyer. Sir Nicholas Halseworth. Sir john genning's. Sir Ambrose Turwell. Sir john Luke. Sir William Dormer. Sir Richar Saunders. Sir john Shearley. Sir Thomas Wayneman. Sir Goddard Pempton. Sir Thomas Mettame. Sir Edm. Bellingham. Sir john Harington. Sir Edward Harington. Sir William Dyer. Sir William Dyer. Sir Walter Montague. Sir Guy Palm. Sir _____ Ashley. Sir Thomas Vackathell. Sir Thomas Stukley. Sir Edward Watson. Sir Thomas Preston. Sir William leek. Sir Thomas Cornwalles. Sir Edward Francis. Sir Hugh Loss. Sir William Lygon. Sir Thomas le gross. Sir john Taskerow. Sir Thomas Fowler. Sir Eusebius Andrew. Sir Edward Andrew. Sir William Kingswel. Sir Robert Lucy. Sir William Walter. Sir john Cuts. Sir Richard blunt. Sir Anthony deering's. Sir H. Vaughan. Sir john Carew. Sir Edward Apsley. Sir Bartram Boomer. Sir William Alford. Sir Robert Lee. Sir Thomas Beaumond. Sir Robert Markam. Sir Francis Castilon. Sir George Savil. Sir George Martham. Sir Arthur Attie. Sir Pexal Brockhurst. Sir john Washall. Sir Robert Cleveland. Sir Richard Farmer. Upon Wednesday the 11. of May, his Majesty set forward from the Charterhouse, to the Tower of London, in going quietly on horseback to Whitehall, where he took Barge: having shot the Bridge, his present landing was expected at Tower stairs, but it pleased his Highness to pass the Tower stairs towards S. Katherine's, and there stayed on the water to see the Ordinance on the white tower (commonly called julius Caesar's Tower) being in number 20. pieces, with the great Ordinance on Tower wharf, being in number one hundred, and Chalmers, to the number of 130. discharged and shot off. Of which, all services were so sufficiently performed by the gunner's, that a peal of so good order was never heard before: which was most commendable to all sorts, and very acceptable to the King. Then his Royal person arrived at his own stairs, so called the King's stairs, and with him these Nobles, besides other gallant Gentlemen of worthy note: Viz. The Lord Admiral, the Earl of Northumberland, the Lord of Worcester, Lord Thomas Howard, etc. At his coming up the stairs, the Sword was presented to his Majesty, by Sir Thomas Conisby, Gentleman Usher of his privy Chamber, & by the King delivered to the Duke of Lennox, who bore it before him into the Tower. Upon the stairs the Gentleman Porter delivered the keys of the tower to the Lieutenant of the Tower, & the Lieutenant presented them accordingly to the King's Majesty: who most graciously acknowledged the most faithful discharge of the loyal and most great trust put in him, so taking him about the neck, redelivered them again. After his repose in the Tower some hour, it was his majesties pleasure, to see some Offices, as the armory, the Wardrobe, the rich Artillery, and the Church. And after for recreation, he walked in the garden, & so rested for that night. The next day being Thursday, & the 12. of May, he saw the Ordinance house, and after that the Mynt-houses, and last of all the Lions. The next day being Friday, the 13. of May, he made these Lords and Knights following: Viz. in his presence Chamber, before dinner. Lord Cecil of Esemdon. Lord Sidney of Penshourst. Lord Knowles of Grascy. Lord Wotton of Guarleyes'. Sir john Deanie. Sir john Traue. Sir Thomas Smyth. Sir Thomas Hubbard. And after Noon in the Gallery- Sir William Dethicke. Garter. Sir Robert Markam. Sir George Merton. Sir Edmond Bolt. Sir Thomas Paiton. Sir David Fowls. Sir William Gardner. FINIS.