Sidero-Thriambos. Or Steel and Iron Triumphing. Applauding the advancement of Sir Sebastian Harvey, Knight, to the dignity of Lord Maior of London. Taking his oath in the same authority at Westminster, on Thursday, being the 29. day of October. 1618. Performed in hearty love to him, and at the charges of his kind Brethren, the right Worshipful Company of iron-mongers. Devised and written by A. M. Citizen and Draper of London.  
LONDON, Printed by NICHOLAS OKES, dwelling in Foster-lane. 1618.   

To the Master, Wardens, and whole Assistant body of the iron-mongers Worshipful Society.  
GEntlemen,  
the trust by you reposed in me, I hope you find to be faithfully performed on my behalf, in the despite of envy, and calumnious imputations. What the whole scope of the devices aimed at, and were ordered according to your direction: are briefly set down in this Book, which I dedicate the rather to your Worships, because yours being the charge; what honour remaineth (next to his, for whom you intended the solemn days Triumph) ought in reason to return to you. And so (in discharge of mine own duty) I commend both myself and service to your favourable acceptation.  
Your Worships to be commanded, A. M.   

Sidero-Thriambos.  

The Triumphs of Steel and Iron.  
THis famous and most Honourable City of London, having (for many hundred years) had the Royal pre-eminence, to make choice of her chief Magistrate, by the title of Lord Maior, and two Sheireffes, as his worthy Assistants in Office for the years authority, under the highest and supreme power, enjoying the same by free voice & suffrages of public election, in the Guildhall of London. Now in this instant year 1618. Sir Sebastian Harvey, Knight, and Aldermam of this Noble City, and free of the Right Worshipful Company of iron-mongers, being chosen into that great and graceful dignity; his affectionate & kind Brethren (according to ancient and precedent custom, observed to many more Lord Majors of the same Society) did thus tender their willing and hearty service to him, upon the day of his inauguration, when (passing by Barge with the other Aldermen his Brethren) he went to take his Oath at Westminster, on Thursday the 29. of October.  
The first devise, presenting itself for his honours service, is an imaginary Island, termed Lemnos, very ingeniously and artificially fitted, suitable to the days solemnity. And, because favourable conceit, must needs supply the defect of impossible performance, especially in so slender a compass: let the Isle itself be swallowed up in the appearance of a goodly Mine, aptly seated in the midst thereof. Therein Mulciber, the God of mines and Metals (especially such as consist of Steel & Iron) showeth his personal attendance, with divers of his oneeyed Cyclops about him, forming from the mines Oar, Gads of Steel, Bars of Iron, & other such like matters out of the Metals, for use of the iron-mongers Society, who are as Lords & Masters of the said Mine, and therefore it is called the iron-mongers Mine. These feigned Cyclops, suited according to their service and diligence (each with his Hammer busily employed, while others attend the Fire and bellows) are nimble and dexterious youths, such, as to the continual fall of their Hammers, in sweet Musical voices, and delicate variety of pleasing changes; do outwear their work merrily, as accounting no toil tedious, thus bestowed in the Societies service: closing up every Stanza with Acier Dure, the word or Motto belonging to the Company.  
This Isle or Mine being seated quadrangle-wise, at the four corners sit four beautiful Nymphs or Graces; being named Chrusos, Argurion, Calcos and Sideros, figuring the four ages of the world, and habited according to their true Characters and natures. The Golden-Age, the Silver-Age, and the Brazen-Age, having formerly triumphed, according to their several turns and times of eminency: do now give way to the Iron-Age (wherein we live) to have her degree of sovereignty, as holding chief predominance in this days Triumph. For, she being sole Commandress, in Metals of most usual employment; affordeth out of her bounteous Mine, all kinds of martial and Military weapons, honouring with them Arms and Soldiers. Likewise, for Tillage and Husbandry, those instruments best agreeing therewith: because it is the sustentation of life, and supporter of all other manuary Trades. Being not unmindful also, of Navigation & Commerce with foreign Nations, which can have no consistence, but by her help.  
Beside, the Companies Crest, of two Lizzards, linked together with a Golden Terret (which in their Coat of Arms, is placed in the Cheveron) stands fairly figured upon the Mine. Above them all is jupiter, mounted upon his Royal Eagle, with his three-forked Thunderbolt in his hand, made in the Isle of Lemnos by Mulciber. He is also clad in a fair Armour, intended for the service of Mars▪ but now bestown on him, as an honourable present by Mulciber, because he so graciously vouchsafed, to be personally present in this Triumph, as Patron of all their pains, and protector from foul-mouthed slander and detraction.  
This devise is drawn by two goodly Ostriches, as being supporters of the Sooieties Arms, and therefore aptly alluded as Guides to Mulciber's Mine, befitting none other so well as that: for, naturally they digest both Steel and Iron, as is avouched by many credible Authors.  
One other Military Engine also, seeming to be forged in the same Mine, is appointed to the second place, which is a fair and goodly Cannon, strongly mounted upon her Carriage, with all necessary furnishment, for charging and discharging, by her, as also diverse Chambers, to be shot off as occasion serveth, and as the Master Gunner and his Mate (there present) please to give direction, or perform the service in their own persons.  
Certain gallant Knights in Armour, well mounted on their Coursers for service, and readily prepared with their petronels; have the charge or guiding of this Cannon▪ besides a brave troop of Musketeers. This was first employed on the water, in the morning's service, and afterward helpeth the days further Triumph.   

The Speeches between the Master Gunner and his Mate, at the Cannon.  Maist. 
Where are you Mate?  Mate. 
Here Sir, at hand,  
To do what ere the Master shall command.  Maist. 
This goodly Canon, forged for this day  
In Lemnos, where great Mulciber bears sway,  
He and his Cyclops using all their skill,  
To frame it in best form, and for good will  
They bear unto that ancient Company,  
For whom their Hammers walk continually,  
Still to supply them from their plenteous Mine  
With Steel and Iron: which as they refine  
From the earth's Oar; So to all Lands they send,  
And all Arts else do bounteously befriend.  
Because, where Steel and Iron go to wrack:  
Those Lands do feel a lamentable lack.  
Now Mate, thou seest, this is a jovial day,  
And every Trade triumphs as best it may,  
(By yearly custom) gladly to express,  
Their free affection, in full cheerfulness.  
Be not we idle then, Seeing to our charge,  
This Cannon is committed: But at large  
Declare our diligence. Our Gunner's Art,  
In this Triumphal day must bear a part.  
Fall to thy pains.  Mate. 
Master, with all my heart.  
And no men shall deliver (more than we)  
How much we honour this days dignity. 
All this he speaketh answerable to his action.   
First then, I'll Sponge her, as she ought to be,  
Then Lad her, to Report her lustily.  
Next Ram her. Now this Bullet passeth in,  
Which Ramd again, louder Report shall win.  
And shooting not Point blank, but out at length:  
I'll mount her higher on her Carriage strength.  
Now I have done Sir.  Master. 
Then will I give Fire;  
And may all speed no worse than we desire.   

Next followeth a silver Leopard, thickly bespotted with black Pellets, being the Crest of the Lord majors Arms. Upon the Leopard rideth an ancient British Bard; For Bards were esteemed as Poets or Prophetical soothsayers, and (in those reverend times) held in no mean admiration and honour. He guideth the way to the Mount of Fame, being a Pageant, and aptly alluding to the other devise; but in a more moral and significant manner. For therein is figured, a model of London's happy Government, in that supreme dignity of the Mayoralty. Being a true type of that most sacred Majesty, by whose gracious favour it is best supported, and borroweth (from thence) all beams of true light and splendour.  
In the most eminent place sitteth Fame, seeming as if she sounded her Golden Trumpet, the Banner whereof, is plentifully powdered with Tongues, Eyes and Ears: implying, that all tongues should be silent, all eyes and ears wide open, when Fame filleth the world with her sacred memories.  
This day, she seemeth to present the new sworn Lord Maior to Sovereign Majesty, whose Lieutenant and lawful Deputy he is now invested for London. She showeth him, what other gracious personages she hath there attending her, for more honourable solemnity of this general Triumph; presaging a happy and successful course to his year of government. By her is figured a goodly Ship, whereby she conveighes all beatitudes of Kingdoms, Cities and Nations, to the furthest remoate Countries. Intimating thereby, how the Magistrate may honour his Prince, in that high trust and care committed to him, and supplying the State still with all needful occasions, as by Traffic and Commerce are continually required.  
Expectation (sitting somewhat lower on Fame's right hand) intimateth to him, that there will be more than ordinary matter expect from him▪ in regard, that he is now mounted like a Beacon on an Hill, to flame forth brightly, and not to burn dimly. Whereof Hope (sitting on the other side) seemeth to give a gracious persuasion. In regard, that his worthy Father did formerly supply the same place, and left such sensible instructions to his Son, as cannot but edge his temper the more keenly, and quicken his spirits the more industriously. Because it is no common thing, for a Son, to succeed his Father in such eminency, and therefore bindeth him to the more serious observance.  
Wherein to encourage him the more, she showeth him all those sacred Virtues, that gave his Father comfort in his Magistracy, justice and Fortitude, who will as forwardly further him; treading down those vile Incendiaries, Ambition, Treason, and Hostility, which seek the subversion of all estates, by Bribing, Corruption, and smoothing Insinuation, or else by open Fire and Sword. But because this year may be the better secured, against all their violences and treacherous attempts; they sit gyved, and manacled together in Iron shackles, purposely made and sent from the iron-mongers Mine, to bind such base villains to their better behaviour.  
Now, because Fame cannot endure, that any part of her Mount should be unfitly furnished: In a degree more backward, & somewhat lower than her Seat, sit her two sober Sisters, Fear and Modesty; both veiled, but so sharpsighted, that they can discern through the darkest obscurities, when any disorder threateneth danger to Majesty, or to his careful Deputy. When any such inconvenience happeneth, forthwith they inform Vigilancy & Providence, sitting next to them. Who hearing the 'larum and striking clock in the Castle: they awake Care the Sentinel, to ring the Bell in the watchtower, which calleth up Courage & Council, that every one may have employment, for safe preserving the Mount of Fame.  
For better understanding the true morality of this devise, the personages have all Emblems and Properties in their hands, & so near them, that the weakest capacity may take knowledge of them; which course in such solemn Triumphs hath always been allowed of best observation: both for avoiding trouble to the Magistrate, by tedious and impertinent speeches, and devouring the time, which craveth diligent expedition.  
Concerning our British Bard, raised to be our Speaker, by sacred power of the Muses, he revolving over his ancient volumes, concerning the course of times; findeth, that in this year of 1618. the letter H. shall have predominance in three distinct persons, as eminent Governors, & namely in the City of London, viz. the L. Maior, and both the Shieriffes. And if his predicting opinion doth not beguile itself, he saith that their names, will be Harvey, Herne and Hamarsley, for so the book of Fate hath concluded of them, against which can be no contradiction. Whereupon making trial of his divination by his staff (which usually directed him in all such courses) as he speaketh to the Lord Maior; he smiteth the Staff upon his foot, & suddenly issueth forth the three several letters of H. apparently to be discerned of all. So, finding his judgement to be fallen out true, & that the persons figured by those three letters are also there present: he proceedeth on in the rest of his Speech, which according to the British garb, and as than he uttered it, is here set down.   

The Bards first speech, delivered to my Lord Mayor, at his going to Saint Paul's Church in the afternoon.  
BLithe and bonny been ye awe,  
And meckle blissing still be faw  
Upon so fair and gudly meany,  
As thilk like, near saw I any.  
A British Bard, that long hath slept,  
And in his Grave would still ha' kept:  
But that the spirit of Poesy  
(Which haudeth highest Sovereignty)  
Hath raised me from my silent rest,  
To make e'en in this jovial Feast.  
Aw for your seek, most worthy man,  
(Lowting as lowly as I can)  
To creve your favour, that I may,  
For your Society somewhat say,  
Of thilk their buxom love to you,  
Which they present but as your due.  
As often they have done before,  
To mickle of their brethren mere.  
Among wha was your Feather one,  
Which this high charge did undergone.  
O, let me say it to your fece,  
It is a sign of special greece,  
●ee to supply your Feathers place:  
In sick an encient femous City,  
Under yer King, chief Deputy.  
And let me tell ye ey thing mere,  
Of Records have I read good steer;  
Yet near could find the like before,  
As now hath happed. Thilk dignity,  
Of Meire and Shrieffes authority,  
Whilk London yearly greants to three▪  
eyen letter H begins them awe,  
And in so soot concordance faugh:  
That Heruey, Herne and Hemersley,  
Maken ey pleasing Sympheny.  
eyen Enegreme ilke neme mey bliss,  
With Honour, heal and Happiness.  
Honour to be sele Steffe and stay,  
heal to uphaude all eirie weigh,  
And Happiness sa to attend.  
Yer year may have a happy end.  
Thaese Shows and Emblems ta express,  
Maine trouble ye with tediousness.  
And ay, wha would na way offend,  
Yer kenning of them do commend  
Until thilk Book, whilk speeks them awe,  
Mere large than to my lot does faugh.  
Sa, Honour, heal and Happiness,  
Give awe yer actions good success.   

At night at my Lord's House.  
Thilk eye of day, whilk grec'de our spart,  
Being clased up, mekes his resarte  
Till under-dwellers. Seble-night,  
Was gledly lengthen an't delight:  
But standeth fearful of offending,  
Because awe joys must have an ending.  
Not, that we desire to lief ye,  
But for you're own heme must receive ye.  
And, thereto maken bavide intiusion,  
Was clase up awe with rude confusion.  
Whilk fare my Leard, my perting is,  
Wisbing ye mickle years of bliss,  
That justice, Zeal and Payetie,  
Maine shine in ye with Meiesty,  
That he wha puts ye in thilk trust,  
Mey find yer rule sa true and just,  
That after times may talk, and say  
When Heruey, Herne and Hemersley  
As Meire and Sheriffs did bear sway:  
True Honour, Health and Heppinesse,  
Thilk year did their endeavours bliss.  
Yer brethren's love I must commend  
To yer acceptance, sa I end.  
FINIS.