England's Farewell to Christian the fourth, famous King of Denmark: With a relation of such shows & several pastimes presented to his Majesty, as well at Court the fifth day of August last passed, as in other places since his Honourable passage thorough the City of London.  
The most Honourable Entertainment of his Highness, aboard his majesties Ships in the road of Gyllingame, near the City of Rochester in Kent.  
With the King's Entertainment aboard the Denmark Ships, at Gravesend: As also their Honourable leave-taking and farewell, Setting Sail from Gravesend on Monday night, the eleventh of August. 1606.  
By H. Roberts.  
Printed at London for William Welby. 1606.   

To the right Worshipful Sir john jolles, Knight, Alderman and Sheriff of the City of London, HENRY ROBERTS, your Worship's true devoted, wisheth all increase of worship in this world, and after this life, the joys Eternal.  
RIght Worshipful, long since in those employments I had for the Irish affairs, in the time of our most dread and gracious Sovereign, deceased, and ever sithence, I sought opportunity, to make some show of my zeal unto you, but time never favouring the expectation of my desired thought, I was enforced to keep silent my loves intention. Yet now having some occasion, through these great and most honourable favours showed unto the gracious and renowned King of Denmark, at his being here, by our famous King, Nobility, and States of our Land, whereof many have been eye-witnesses near this honourable City: Yet considering, that many thousands which desired to see the same, have been debarred of their contentments therein, and having bestowed my time and charge, in noting from time to time, what hath been done in all honour to welcome this renowned King in several places, and sundry honourable pastimes (no doubt) to the eternal honour of his Majesty and this Land, I have emboldened myself to publish the same under your Worship's protection, and beseech you of your accustomed clemency so to accept it, as it is faithfully intended: so shall I bind myself ever to your service, and in all duty rest your Worships,  
Ever to be commanded, H. ROBERTS.   

England's Farewell: Showing the most royal Entertainment of the King of Denmark, aboard his majesties Ships in the road of Gyllingame, near the City of Rochester in Kent.  
With the King of England's entertainment aboard the Denmark Ships at Gravesend.  
As also, their Honourable leave-taking one from the other.  
THat there is no greater comfort to man, then perfect Love to be maintained one with the other, there is few or none, but having Christian charity, can testify: for besides the prescript rule of God which commandeth we love one another, it bringeth such contentment to the mind, that there can be no jewel of so rare and high esteem, as the perfect love of friends. How many great Potentates have, in their inward thoughts, preferred the love of some especial one in their pleasures to solace with, and in their counsels to participate with in all passions both of body and mind, to be as a second self!  
Such is the effect of Love, that many have hazarded life, and what ever the earth did afford them in their love, to make it known. Some for their countries love have died, some for their friend, and many by adventring honour of their houses, by the force of their love.  
If such be the touchstone of that virtue, and so highly aught to be regarded, how may all Christians joy therein, that have or do participate of the same! And how may we admire in this iron age, wherein so many vices abound, to behold the amity of Neighbour with Neighbour, Nation with Nation, and Friend with Friend! Where, by the contrary, no torment on earth may be comparable to the inward griefs that heart endureth, where envy hath domination. And truly is it said and written of that horrible sin, by whom, & through whom many great outrages have been attempted and done. And daily we have seen the Subject attempting the death of their Sovereign, the Son the Father, the Husband the Wife, and many times the Wives their Husbands. This hellhound envy, begotten by the Devil, where it once fostereth, never giveth over his host, until he hath brought him to confusion: of which we have too many examples. God grant, we that profess Christ jesus in one sympathy of heart and mind, may abolish that Hag, and truly embrace that heavenly commandment, to love one another, and that we all, subjects of this peaceable and most gracious Sovereign King james, may be so united in love to our maker, and duty to his Majesty, that the Devil never have power, to cause us forget the one or the other:  
But, that seeing his Excellency is the true touch of love, not only to us his home-born people, but unto all Christian Nations what ever they be that seek his favour or comfort, a Father to the Stranger, & a careful maintainer of peace for his people, a true jonathan to his David, a holy anointed of the Lord, in this most royal King, oh let us all true subjects note, and noting, imprint in our hearts the rare, and most honourable love of his Majesty showed to the person of his royal Brother, King of Denmark, between whose loves there may be no comparison. The one, Love caused to commit his Kingly person to the adventure of fears and enemies, to see his joy, the comfort of his royal estate our gracious Sovereign the Queen's Majesty, and their royal issue: whose love, with brotherly love hath been so joyfully accepted of their Highness, as never hath been seen in this land the like. Yea, such a surpassing joy may it ever be amongst us, that we can never think, speak, or write too much thereof.  
Oh rare love, oh kingly and royal precedent for all people to note, what hath happened since the sixteenth of july now last passed, the day of this famous King of Denmark's first arrival in Tilbery Hope, where he was entertained, and brought from his Ship with his chief delight our dread Sovereign, and the Prince, lovingly welcomed by the Queen and States, and joyfully received by all their Subjects, who with duty and zeal, made it known in all the best manner so short time would give leave; yet such it was, as his Princely mind was much delighted in the same, and no doubt doth applaud this honourable City, both for beauty, wealth, and pleasure: a most excellent note and honourable appearance of his gracious acceptance of their loves showed, may be gathered, by his sudden and silent coming again in person to view the state of this City, and rare monuments thereof, who having seen it the last of july in all royalty, the Citizens in their rich attire, the houses garnished, and such multitudes of people of all estates, in this manner ensuing came to view it.  
The next day being Friday, and the first of August, this royal King, knowing the zeal and love of our Nation, whose loyalty he need not distrust, accompanied with the Earls of Nottingham, Sussex, and others, in their Coaches came to S. Paul's Church, where he walked, and viewed the same, and from thence, to the top of the Steeple, where he took much delight to behold the beauteous situation of London, the pleasant Gardens and Fields adjoining, the richness of the Thames, so furnished with Ships of great countenance and worth, as he graciously applauded the excellency thereof. But amongst all other things, he admired most, when the noble men accompanying him, did report the being of a Horse upon that place, coming up such a way of great danger and so ●ye, that he took very good notice thereof, and wonderfully did admire the same.  
From thence he took his Coach with his company, and passed on to the Exchange, viewing the beauty of Cheapside, and the riches of the inhabitants, the Goldsmiths, Mercers, and other wealthy trades, all the way setting their commodities to sale: A sight which may delight any Prince in the world to behold.  
To grace this Royal Exchange, so named by our late Royal Queen, his Grace walked round about the Pawneabove, and viewed with great pleasure the same. Then came he to the Merchants walks beneath, where it was told his Highness the manner of our Merchants, and the hours of their meetings, where from all countries there was daily news to be heard by one means or other: here they make great exchanges of their Merchandise, make their traffic to foreign Countries, ship their men for service; so that their greatest affairs were every day twice there effected.  
There-hence proceed they by Cornchill, Gracious street, and Fanchurch, to the Tower of London, where our gracious Sovereign, his dear esteemed Brother King james, met his Highness, and with Kingly welcomes entertained him, and in his own person conducted him to the offices of the jewel house, Wardrobe, of the Ordinance, Mint, and other places, where, to their Kingly presence, in the jewel house were presented the most rare and richest jewels, and beautiful Plate, so that he might well wonder thereat, but cannot truly praise, or estimate the value thereof by many thousands of pounds.  
The like in the Wardrobe, where, for rich Robes, beset with stones of great price, fair and precious Pearl and Gold, were such, as no King in the world might compare: Besides the rich furniture of hangings, clothes of estates, Cushions, Chairs, and Kingly furniture for his Palaces, as may cause much admiration, and bring great content to the beholders  
But passing then on to the office of the Ordinance, he well viewed the warlike provision of the great Ordinance, which at an hour is ready for any service to be commanded. Over every piece the Ladles and Sponges hang to lad them withal: and the Traces and Colours for the Horses to draw them away, when they shall need to serve.  
The armoury and store of small shot so well maintained and kept, the numbers ready fitted of all sorts of Muskets, Calivers, Petronels, Dags, and other serviceable weapons, as Pikes, Halberds, Targets, shields of sundry fashions, for variety, antiquity of the things, and the relating of their uses, did make him with great and honourable admiration to behold them all very well, and commend them.  
These rare, rich, and most admirable pleasant sights over-gone, their Majesties ascend to the Mint, which they viewed, and from thence to the Lions, and other wild beasts there kept and maintained for his highness pleasures and pastimes, all kingly delights, and such variety, as I think the world cannot bring in one Country more store, as it hath been noted by many great travelers, who have seen the greatest Courts of the world.  
From this place, as they went to take their Barges, the King of Denmark walked a turn or two upon the Tower Wharfe, viewing the rich and forcible Ordinance there placed, whereof there was no small store, as his Majesty might well remember, by the honourable peal was made him the day before, at their setting forwards from the Tower, to go through the City.  
When their pleasures were well delighted with these shows, the Tide serving to shoot the Bridge, they took their Barges, and were rowed to his majesties House, White Hall. At their going from the Wharfe, an honourable peal of great Ordinance was discharged, the Officers using great diligence and foresight, and the Gunners applying themselves very painfully for the performance thereof, the time being so short, as truly they did all deserve great commendations.  
This day brought with honour to end, they repose themselves this night, and in the morning very early, being Saturday, they hunted in the Park of Saint james, and killed a Buck.  
Then passed they on to Hide Park, where they hunted with great delight, spending the rest of the forenoon in following their pastime, and about the time of dinner returned, and there dined; and about four a clock, their Barges being by commandment ready at the Privy stairs, they went by water to Greenwich.  
The next day, being Sunday, her Majesty was churched, to the great joy of all the beholders, the two Kings being present at that time, where they heard a learned Sermon.  
This day they solace in their private delights, the Kingly Brothers, the Queen, Prince, and Nobles of both Realms, showing by all the means they can, their loves, by variety of delight to beguise time, and bid them welcome.  
On Monday, the fourth day of August, the Queen, who had not been partaker of any their Kingly ports, accompanied their Royal persons, and the Prince, who were attended on by the Nobility, and gallant Courtiers, at which time, their sport was to run at the ring; in following which, they spend that afternoon, where sundry of the young Noblemen proved their skill at that exercise, but none excelled his Majesty, and the Denmark King, at whose good success the Queen was very much delighted, and took great pleasure therein.  
The next day, being the solemn observation of his majesties thanksgiving for freeing his Highness from the treacherous practices of the Gowryes, the forenoon of that day they spent in thankfulness to God, whereof his Majesty hath a most religious and zealous care. The afternoon, for their delight, were the Bears and Bulls brought, in which sport some time was spent, but made the shorter, by reason of the honourable exercise of Tilting: the Lords and Courtiers being ready armed, upon notice given them, repaired to the Tiltyard, every one with his several device, most gallantly mounted, and richly armed.  
To honour this royal presence the more, the King of Denmark armed very rich, and mounted on a most stately Courser, came to the Tilt, and ran eight courses, the first four with the Lord of Effingam, whobrake their staves most gallantly, three a piece, and foiled the other. Then the noble and most toward Earl of Arundel ran with his Majesty of Denmark, and broke three staves a piece, to the great joy of all the beholders. Then followed the rest of the Tilters as they were appointed, so gallantly behaving themselves, as was both honourable and delightful to that most gracious and royal company. Night growing upon them, they were enforced to give over their sport, where, taking their humble leaves of the two Kings, the Queen, and Prince, they left the Tilt yard, and being unarmed, returned to the Court, where, besides former graces, and favours showed them by all their royal persons, they received many thanks, and so spent the rest of the evening in other delightful sport, till time of night called them to rest.  
At this honourable exercise, the toward and most hopeful Prince showed himself in his Armour, being gallantly mounted, and a heart as powerful as any, though that his youth denied strength. For this days exercise, all the Masters of Defence and professors thereof, were summoned with their weapons to show their skill, that the King of Denmark might see the manner of our fight, and the variety of weapons practised for men's defence, as well in private quarrels, as their Country's service: but the time overslipped, the Challenger Fencers, when they had marched with their Drums and Ancients about the Tilt yard, departed.  
The next morning, the King of Denmark being desirous to see some of their practice, they which were ready in the Town, having warning to give their attendance, in the morning early repaired to the Tilt yard, and there, in presence of the two Kings, many of the Nobility and Courtiers, showed both manhood and skill, wherein the Kings took great pleasures, and gave them Kingly thanks and favours.  
This sport was made more short, by reason of the Kings going from Court, to see our kings Houses nearest London, and to hunt in their Parks: After they had broken their fasts, they set forward with their Trains to Richmonde; there that night they hunted, and lay: and the next day dined at Hampton court, and there hunted, and killed Deate, with great pleasures: And surely the King of Denmark was very much delighted, with the gallantness of these royal Palaces of his Majesties; as did appear by his earnest noting of them, and often recounting of their pastimes and pleasures.  
From thence, they proceeded to Windsor; where he was entertained by the King, most royally: here was presented unto him, the Knights of Windsor; being all goodly Gentlemen, and such as had served Queen Elizabeth in her Wars; and for service done, preferred in their latter years, to this place of rest: and are called by name of, King james Knights of Windsor.  
These goodly ancient Gentlemen, being in their Robes of Purple and Scarler, with the Garter, and Saint George's Cross upon them.  
Which goodly, and charitable manner, when the King of Denmark was possessed withal, and the order of their first foundation, and continuance, the King highly commended the Founder, and in charity wished, the successors to the worlds end, might continue so honourable an action as that: whereof, by God's grace, there is no doubt, his Majesty from his first coming, having so graciously and most bountlfully showed his zeal to that honourable action, by augmenting their portions, which were possessed of those places.  
Long did they not make stay in Windsor, by reason that the time began to shorten, for the King of Denmark's departure, wherefore after some time spent in hunting, they ma●e their return to the Court at Greenwich, where her Majesty lay: and on Friday, the eight of August there arrived, and so rested till Mondav following.  
The next morning then, being Saturday the ix. of August, the tide serving fit for their purpose, this gracious and royal King of Denmark, being now to take his farewell of those he held in esteem; with great courtesy, and many thanks, to those of the Counsel, and Nobility, which stayed from following the Kings he gave them a Princely and most loving farewell: and so of many others of Honour and Worship, with many rich and bountiful Rewards to the Officers of the kings Household, and Guard.  
Which done, the Barges giving their attendance, these two Royal Kings, the Queen and Prince Henry, came aboard them; and were rowed by all industerous means down the River of Thames, so low as North-fleete, or there abouts; where they had their Train attending, and their Coaches: so passed they on the way to Rochester, leaving the way to Gravesend: all the way followed with such numbers of people, as well from London, as other places, that it was to be wondered at.  
Time hath brought them near the City of Rochester; where they are met with the Mayor and brethren of the City, who with reverence, delivered his Mace unto his Majesty; which graciously did accept the same, and redelivered it to the Mayor, willing him to keep it, and to vie it with justice, as before: Which done, the Mayor taking his Footecloth-Horse, which was ready, and road on before his Majesty, bearing the Mace before him throughout the City, to the house of the Right worshipful Sir Peter buck Knight, one of his highness Officers of the Navy: which house was the lodging of the king of Denmark: whom our King there left to his repose, and returned himself to the House of the reverend Bishop of Rochester, Doctor Barlow: and the Queen & Prince to their Lodgings, which were all several▪  
The next day, being Sunday, which Holy appointed day of the Lord, their Majesties came to the Cathedrali Church the College, where they heard a most learned Sermon, by a reverend grave and learned Doctor.  
The Sermon ended, their Dinners prepared aboard the Ships, and their Boats and Barges attending them. They set forwards to the Water's side, where every Officer in his place, served: the Right Honourable Earl of Nottingham Lord High admiral being present, Sir Robert Mansell, Sir john Treuor, and others.  
The King had a Note delivered him, containing the names of every Ship, what burden they wear, and what Munition and Men they had: which Note, his Highness observed, and viewed every Ship as they rowed alongst, keeping their way, until they came to the Ship, prepared for them to dine: which Ship was perfumed with sweet and pleasant Perfume, and hanged with Cloth of Gold all the sides within: wherein three Chairs of Estates was placed, for the two Kings, and Queen.  
The dinner was furnished with all kind of Dainty provision, in such aboundaot manner, that the King of Denmark marveled where such store of meat should be dressed: And to see the manner of it, his Majesty took occasion, after dinner, to go upon a spacious Gallery made upon Lighters, between the two royal Ships the Elizabeth jonas, and the White Bear; near which two Ships, rid a great Hulk, which was furnished with Ovens for Baked meats; and had in it three fair Ranges to roast with: all which, his Majesty in person saw; and throughout that Ship, went from place to place, noting every room.  
The time passing away, the Kings took their Barges, accompanied with the Queen, Prince, and Noblemen; and rowed on towards Chatham, where they had sight of all the Ships▪ which were rich in Ancients, Pendants, Hags, and Streamers: and withal, so furnished with goodly Men, as might joy their Majesties to behold: All which, made so glorious a show, that might well amaze the miode of a man to think on, being a Friend; but torrify the heart of the proudst Enemy, to see it.  
When their Majesties had viewed the whole Fleet, they were rowed to the shore; where on a Hill, very convenient, they might overlook the whole Navy, there was ordained places for them: When being seated, and the word given, every Ship, in their due course, discharged orderly their whole Ordinance, in such order and form, the one Ship after the other, as was greatly pleasing to their Majesties; and gained great credit to the Gunners, performets' of that service. The great Shot then discharged, was two thousand three hundred, besides the Health at dinner; which was begun with Shot, and answered.  
This welcome most Honourably performed, the Kings gave the Lord high admiral, and the Officers thanks, for their pains, and care taken herein, and returned to Rochester, to their Lodgings. That evening, the Gunners of the Navy, showed very excellent and rare Fireworks.  
The next morning, being Monday, and the xi. of August, the Kings, the Queen, and Prince, with their trains, set forward towards Gravesend, by the way so followed with people, as was wonderful, and did make the train of Courtiers admire: yea, such was the multitude of people, Londoners, & others, which came to Rochester, that thousands could get no lodgings, or meat for their money.  
The time hath brought these Royal persons, near to the Town of Gravesend, where the Port Re●ne of the Town, with his Brethren, in very decent manner, presented themselves to his Majesty, and offered his Office unto his Highness: which graciously accepted the same, and delivered it again unto him,  
So passed their majesties forwards to the water's side; at whose coming, they were saluted with a mighty peal of Ordinance from the King of Denmark's admiral, and so from all the rest of his Fleet: who having finished, the two Blockhouses of Tylberie and Gravesend began; and thundered such a Volye of Shot, as was highly to be commended.  
Aboard the Royal Ship of the Denmark Kings, are these Princes gone; where a most hearty welcome they receive, and great cheer. The Ordinance often times discharging, upon Healths to all Friends: which Ordinance was answered by our two Blockhouses in such order, as desarues commendations.  
After dinner, the Gunners of the King of Denmark's Ships, showed their rare devices of Fireworks: the beauty of which was not to be seen, by reason of the brightness of the Sun, which dimmed the same.  
Dinner ended, and the tide (which stayeth not) serving to go for London, our gracious King & Queen having brought his kingly Brother to his own Ship, from whence he brought him, after many kind Adues given on every side, as well by the Princes, as their Noble train, they commend his Majesty to God's protection, and heartily wish his safety in his own Country: which solemn farewells accomplished, the King, Queen, and Prince, took their Barges to come for the Court, leaving the King of Denmark to God's pleasure, and favour of the Winds; who sent after them, a token of Princely love, in the thundering noise of all the Ordinance from all his Ships.  
These Royal Companies parred, as you have heard, the King of Denmark took order for Rewards to be given to all Offices of his majesties Household: which, as it is said, was most bountiful. And for other places, aboard the Ships to the Masters, like Rewards.  
Thus have I recounted in two several Pamphlets, the whole Discourse, and royal Entertainment of this most Royal King: whose pleasures, and great welcomes in all places, no Prince but may admire.  
And most worthily was the love of all men bestowed on his Highness, for all courtesy and loving favours might be expected from a King of his magnificence, was not wanting in him; as his gracious countenance showed in all places. Besides which, it hath very seldom, or never been seen, so many Strangers together in this Land, so well governed, and so kindly used: Such was his Princely care of them, and our Nation, for breeding of quarrels by any of his people, that of all other Vices, their charge was to keep them from being drunk: and withal, inflicted upon them a heavy punishment, for any that should offend, contrary to his commandment: for the execution of this his majesties pleasure herein, he appointed a Marshal, who had divers men, as Officers under him, to have a vigilant care over them; which with all diligence performed the same: and such as they found drunk, were brought to a House appointed for their Prison; where their Thumbs were chained together, and nailed by it to a post: where they remained till some suit was made for their delivery, & hearty repentance for their faults; the due execution whereof, kept them in such awe, that you should seldom after the first week, see any of them out of order.  
A comfortable hearing it is to all Christians, to see so vile a sin reform. God grant us all to follow like examples of well doings: preserve our dread Sovereign Lord King JAMES, the Queen, the Prince, and all the rest of their Royal issue: And send this famous kingly Brother, a fair wind, and a safe and pleasant passage to his desired Port. Amen.  
FINIS.