THE MAGNIFICENT Entertainment: Given to King james, Queen Anne his wife, and Henry Frederick the Prince, upon the day of his majesties Trvumphant Passage (from the Tower) through his Honourable City (and Chamber) of London, being the 15. of March. 1603. As well by the English as by the Strangers: With the speeches and Songs, delivered in the several Pageants. Mart. Templa This, mores populis dedit, otia ferro, Astra suis, Caelo sydera, serta iovi. Tho. Dekker. Imprinted at London by T. C. for Tho. Man the younger. 1604. ❧ A DEVICE (projected down, but till now not published,) that should have served at his majesties first access to the City. THe sorrow and amazement, that like an earthquake began to shake the distempered body of this Island (by reason of our late sovereigns departure,) being wisely and miraculously prevented, and the feared wounds of a civil sword, (as Alexander's fury was with Music) being stopped from bursting forth, by the sound of trumpets that proclaimed King james: All men's eyes were presently turned to the North, standing even stone still in their Circles, like the points of so many Geometrical needles, through a fixed & Adamantine desire to behold this 45. years wonder now brought forth by Time: their tongues neglecting all language else, save that which spoke zealous prayers, and unceasable wishes, for his most speedy and longd-for arrival. Insomuch that the Night was thought unworthy to be crowned with sleep, and the day not fit to be looked upon by the Sun, which brought not some fresh tidings of his majesties more near and nearer approach. At the length Expectation (who is ever waking) and that so long was great, grew near the time of her delivery, Rumour coming all in a sweat to play the Midwife, whose first-comfortable words were, that this Treasure of a Kingdom (a Man-Ruler) hid so many years from us, was now brought to light, and at hand. martial. Et populi vox erat una, Venit. And that he was to be conducted through some utter part of this his City, to his royal Castle the Tower, that in the age of a man (till this very minute) had not been acquainted nor borne the name of a Kings Court. Which Entrance of his (in this manner) being fam'de abroad, Because his loving Subjects the Citizens would give a taste of their duty and affection: The Device following was suddenly made up, as the first service, to a more royal and serious ensuing Entertainment; And this (as it was then purposed) should have been performed about the Bars beyond Bishopsgate. The Device. SAint George, Saint Andrew, (the Patrons of both Kingdoms) having a long time looked upon each other, with countenances rather of mere strangers, then of such near Neighbours, upon the present aspect of his majesties approach toward I ondon, were (in his sight) to issue from two several places on horseback, and in complete Armour, their Breasts and Caparisons suited with the Arms of England and Scotland, (as they are now quartered) to testify their leagued Combination, and new sworn Brotherhood. These two armed Knights, encountering one another on the way, were to ride hand in hand, till they met his Majesty. But the strangeness of this newly-begotten amity, flying over the earth, It calls up the Genius of the City, who (not so much amazed, as wondering at the Novelty) Intersepts their Passage. And most aptly (in our judgement) might this Domesticum Numen (the Genius of the place) lay just claim to this pre-eminence of first bestowing Salutations and welcomes on his Majesty, Genius being held (Inter fictos Deos), to be God of Hospitality and Pleasure: and none but such a one was meet to receive so excellent and princely Guest. Or if not worthy, for those two former respects: Yet being Deus Generationis, and having a power as well over Countries, herbs and trees, as over men, and the City having now put on a Regeneration, or new birth; the induction of such a Person, might (with out a Warrant from the court of Critists) pass very currant. To make a false flourish here with the borrowed weapons of all the old Masters of the noble Science of Poesy, and to keep a tyrannical coil, in Anatomizing Genius, from head to foot, (only to show how nimbly we can carueup the whole mess of the Poets) were to play the Executioner, and to lay out City's household God on the rack, to make him confess, how many pair of Latin sheets, we have shaken & cut into shreds to make him a garment. Such feats of Activity are stale, and common among Scholars, (before whom it is protested we come not now (in a Pageant) to Play a masters prize) For Nunc ego ventosae plebis suffragia venor. The multitude is now to be our Audience, whose heads would miserably run a woolgathering, if we do but offer to break them with hard words. But suppose (by the way) contrary to the opinion of all the Doctors) that our Genius (in regard the place is Feminine, and the person itself, drawn Figura Humana, sed Ambiguo sexu) should at this time be thrust into woman's apparel. It is no Schism: be it so: our Genius is then a Female, antic; and reverend both in years and habit: a Chaplet of mingled flowers, Inter woven with branches of the Plane Tree (crowning her Temples: her hair long and white: her Vesture a loose robe, Changeable and powdered with Stars: And being (on horseback likewise) thus furnished, this was the tune of her voice. Genius Locj. STay: we conjure you, by that Potent Name, of which each Letter's (now) a triple charm: Stay; and deliver us, of whence you are, And why you bear (alone) th'ostent of War, When all hands else rear Olive boughs and Palm: And Halcyonean days assure all's calm. When every tongue speaks Music: when each Pen (Dulled and died black in Gall) is white again, And dipped in Nectar, which by Delphic fire Being heated, melts into an Orphean-quire. When Troy's proud buildings show like Fairie-bowers, And Streets (like Gardens) are perfumed with Flowers: And Windows glazde only with wondering eyes; (In a Kings look such admiration lies!) And when soft handed Peace, so sweetly thrives, That Bees in Soldiers Helmets build their Hives: When loy a-tiptoe stands on Fortune's Wheel, In silken Robes: How dare you shine in Steel? Saint George. Lady, What are you that so question us? Genius. I Am the places Genius, whence now springs A Vine, whose youngest Branch shall produce Kings: This little world of men; this precious Stone, That sets out Europe: this (the glass alone,) Where the neat Sun each Morn himself attires, And gilds it with his repercussive fires. This jewel of the Land; England's right Eye: Altar of Love; and Sphere of Majesty: Green Neptune's Minion, bout whose Virgin-waste, Isis is like a Crystal girdle cast. Of this are we the Genius; here have I, Slept (by the favour of a Deity) Fortie-foure Summers and as many Springs, Not frighted with the threats of foreign Kings. But held up in that gowned State I have, By twice twelve-fathers politic and grave: Who with a sheathed Sword, and silken Law, Do keep (within weak Walls) Millions in awe. I charge you therefore say, for what you come? What are you? Both. Knights at Arms. S George. Saint George. Saint Andrew. Saint Andrew For Scotland's honour I. S. George. For England's I Both sworn into a League of Unity. Genius. I Clap my hands for joy, and seat you both Next to my heart: In leaves of purest gold, This most auspicious love shall be enrolled. Be joined to us: And as to earth we bow, So, to those royal feet, bend your steeled brow. In name of all these Senators, (on whom Virtue builds more, than these of antic Rome) Shouting a cheerful welcome: Since no clime, Nor Age that has gone o'er the head of Time, Dide're cast up such joys, nor the like Sum (But here) shall stand in the world, years to come, Dread King, our hearts make good, what words do want, To bid thee boldly enter Troynovant. Rerum certa salus, Terrarum gloria Caesar! Mart. Sospite quo, magnos credimus esse Deos: Dilexere prius pueri, juvenesque senelque, Idem. At nunc Infantes te quoque Caesar amant. This should have been the first Offering of the cities Love: But his Majesty not making his Entrance (according to expectation) It was (not utterly thrown from the Altar) but laid by. Mart. Iam Crescunt media Paegmata celsa via. BY this time Imagine, that Poets (who draw speaking Pictures) and Painters (who make dumb Poesy) had their heads & hands full; the one for native and sweet Invention: the other for lively Illustration of what the former should devise: Both of them emulously contending (but not striving) with the properest and brightest Colours of Wit and Art, to set out the beauty of the great Triumphant day. For more exact and formal managing of which Business, a Select number both of Aldermen and Commoners (like so many Roman AEdiles) were (Communi Consilio) chosen forth, to whose discretion, the Charge, Contriving, Projects, and all other Dependences, owing to so troublesome a work, was entirely, and judicially committed. Many days were thriftily consumed, to mould the bodies of these Triumphs comely, and to the honour of the Place: & at last, the stuff whereof to frame them, was beaten out. The Soul that should give life, & a tongue to this Entertainment, being to breath out of Writers Pens. The Limbs of it to lie at the hardhanded mercy of Mychanitiens. In a moment therefore of Time, are Carpenters, joiners, Carvers, and other Artificers sweating at their Chizzells. Vir. Accingunt Omnes operi. Not a finger but had an Office: He was held unworthy ever after to suck the Honey dew of Peace, that (against his coming by whom our Peace wears a triple Wreath) would offer to play the Drone. The Streets are surveyed; heigthes, breadths, and distances taken, as it were to make Fortifications, for the Solemnities. Seven pieces of ground, (like so many fields for a battle) are plotted forth, upon which these Arches of Triumph must show themselves in their glory: alost, in the end do they advance their proud foreheads. Virg: — Circumpueri, Innuptaeque Puellae, Sacra Canunt, funemque manu contingere gaudent. Even children (might they have been suffered) would gladly have spent their little strength, about the Engines, that mounted up the Frames: Such a fire of love and joy, was kindled in every breast. The day (for whose sake, these wonders of Wood, clymde thus into the clouds) is now come; being so early up by reason of Artificial Lights, which wakened it, that the Sun over-slept himself, and rose not in many hours after, yet bringing with it into the very bosom of the City, a world of people. The Streets seemed to be paved with men: Stalls in stead of rich wares were set out with children, open Casements filled up with women. All Glass windows taken down, but in their places, sparkeled so many eyes, that had it not been the day, the light which reflected from them, was sufficient to have made one: he that should have compared the empty and untrodden walks of London, which were to be seen in that late mortally-destroying Deluge, with the thronged streets now, might have believed, that upon this day, began a new Creation, & that the City was the only Workhouse wherein sundry Nations were made. A goodly and civil order was observed, in Martialing all the Companies according to their degrees: The first beginning at the upper end of Saint Marks Lane, and the last reaching above the Conduit in Fleetstreet: their Seats, being double-railde: upon the upper part whereon they leaned, the Streamers, Ensigns, and Bannerets, of each particular Company decently fixed: And directly against them, (even quite through the body of the City, so hie as to Temple-bar) a single Rail (in fair distance from the other) was likewise erected to put off the multitude. Amongst whose tongues (which in such Consorts never lie still,) though there were no Music, yet as the Poet says: Mart. Voxdiversa sonat, populorum est vox tamen una. NOthing that they speak could be made any thing, yet all that was spoken, sounded to this purpose, that still his Maieftie was coming. They have their longings: And behold, A far off they spy him, richly mounted on a white jennet, under a rich Canopy, sustained by eight Barons of the Cinqueports; the Tower serving that morning but for his withdrawing Chamber, wherein he made him ready: and from thence stepped presently into his City of London, which for the time might worthily borrow the name of his Court Royal: His passage alongst that Court, offering itself for more State) through seven Gates, of which the first was erected at Fanchurch. Thus presenting itself. IT was an upright Flat-square, Fanchurch. (for it contained fifty foot in the perpendicular, and fifty foot in the Ground-lyne) the upper roof thereof (one distinct Grices) bore up the true moddells of all the notable Houses, Turrets, and Steeples, within the City. The Gate under which his Majesty did pass, was 12. foot wide, and 18. foot high: A Postern likewise (at one side of it) being sour foot wide, and 8. foot in height: On either side of the Gate, stood a great French Term, of stone, advanced upon wooden Pedestals; two half Pilasters of Rustic, standing over their heads. I could shoot more Arrows at this mark, and teach you without the Carpenters Rule how to measure all the proportions belonging to this Fabric. But an excellent hand being at this instant curiously describing all the seven, and bestowing on them their fair prospective limbs, your eye shall hereafter rather be delighted in beholding those Pictures, than now be wearied in looking upon mine. ❧ The Personages (as well Mutes as Speakers) in this Pageant, were these: viz. 1 THe highest Person was The Britain Monarchy. 2 At her feet, fate Divine Wisdom. 3 Beneath her, stood The Genius of the City, A man. 4 At his right hand was placed a parsonage, figuring, The Counsel of the City. 5 Under all these lay a person representing Thamesis the River. Six other persons (being daughters to Genius) were advanced above him, on a spreading Ascent of which the first was, 1 Gladness. 2 The second, Veneration. 3 The third, Promptitude. 4 The fourth, Vigilance. 5 The fift, Loving affection. 6 The sixth, Unanimity. Of all which personages, Genius and Thamesis were the only Speakers: Thamesis being presented by one of the children of her majesties Revels: Genius by M. Allin (servant to the young Prince) his gratulatory speech (which was delivered with excellent Action, and a well tuned audible voice) being to this effect: That London may be proud to behold this day, and therefore in name of the Lord Maior and Aldermen, the Council, Commoners and Multitude, the heartiest Welcome is tendered to his Majesty, that ever was bestowed on any King, etc. Which Banquet being taken away with sound of Music, The waits & Hault-boyes of London. there, ready for the purpose, his Majesty made his entrance into this his Court Royal: under this first Gate, upon the Battlements of the work, in great Capitals was inscribed, thus: LONDINIUM. And under that, in a smaller (but not different) Character, was written, CAMERA REGIA: The King's Chamber. Too short a time (in their opinions that were glued there together so many hours, to behold him) did his Majesty dwell upon this first place: yet too long it seemed to other happy Spirits, that higher up in these Elysian fields awaited for his presence: he sets on therefore (like the Sun in his zodiac) bountifully dispersing his beams amongst particular Nations: the brightness and warmth of which, was now spent first upon the Italians, & next upon the Belgians: The space of ground, on which their magnificent Arches were builded, being not unworthy to bear the name of the great Hall to this our Court Royal: wherein was to be heard & seen the sundry languages & habits of Strangers, which under Princes Rooses render excellent harmony. In a pair of Scales do I weigh these two Nations, and find them (neither in hearty love to his Majesty, in advancement of the City's honour, nor in forwardness to glorify these Triumphs) to differ one grain. To dispute which have done best, were to doubt that one had done well. Call their inventions therefore Twins: or if they; themselves do not like that name, (for happily they are emulous of one glory) yet thus may we speak of them. ovid. — Fancies non omnibus una, Nec diversa tamen, Qualem decet esse sororum. Because, whosoever (fixis oculis) beholds their proportions, Expleri mentem nequit, ardescitque tuendo. Virg. The street, upon whose breast, Gracious street. this Italian jewel was worn, was never worthy of that name which it carries, till this hour: For here did the King's eye meet a second Oblect, that enticed him by tarrying to give honour to the place. And thus did the quaintness of the Engine seem to discover itself before him. The Italians Pageant. THe building took up the whole breadth of the Street, of which, the lower part was a Square, garnished with four great Columns: In the midst of which Square, was cut out a fair and spacious high Gate, arched, being twenty seven foot in the perpendicular line, and fifteen at the ground line: over the Gate, in golden Characters, these verses (in a long square) were inscribed: Tu Regere Imperio populos jacobe memento, Hae tibi erunt Artes, Pacique imponere morem, Parcere Subiectis, & debellare superbos. And directly above this, was advanced the Arms of the Kingdom, the Supporters fairly cut out to the life: over the Lion (some pretty distance from it) was written, JACOBO REGI MAGN. And above the head of the Unicorn, at the like distance, this, HENRICI VII. ABNEP. In a large Square erected above all these, King Henry the seventh was royally seated in his Imperial Robes, to whom King james (mounted on horseback) approaches, and receives a Sceptre, over both their heads these words being written, HIC VIR, HIC EST. Between two of the Columns, (on the right hand) was fixed up a Square table, wherein, in lively and excellent colours, was limned a woman, figuring Peace, her head securely leaning on her left hand, her body modestly bestowed (to the length) upon the earth: In her other hand, was held an Olive branch, the Ensign of Peace, her word was out of Virgil, being thus, — Deus nobis haec otia fecit. Beneath that piece, was another square Table, reaching almost to the Bases of the two Columns: In which, 2. (seeming) Sea personages, were drawn to the life, both of them lying, or rather leaning on the bosom of the earth, naked; the one a woman, her back only seen; the other a man, his hand stretching and fastening itself upon her shoulder: the word that this dead body spoke, was this, I Decus, I Nostrum. Upon the lefthand side of the Gate, between the other two Columns, were also two square Tables: In the one of which were two persons portrayed to the life, naked, and wild in looks, the word, Expectate solo Trinobanti. And over that, in another square, carrying the same proportion, stood a woman upright, holding in her hand a Shield, beneath whom was inscribed in golden Characters, — Spes fidissimarerum. And this was the shape and front of the first great Square, whose top being flat, was garnished with Pelasters, and upon the root was directed a great Padestall, on which stood a Person carved out to the life (a woman) her left hand leaning on a sword, with the point downward, and her right hand reaching forth a Diadem, which she seemed by bowing of her knee and head, to bestow upon his Majesty. On the four corners of this upper part, stood four naked portraitures (in great) with artificial Trumpets in their hands. In the Arch of the Gate, was drawn (at one side) a company of Palm trees, young, and as it were but newly springing, over whose branches, two naked winged Angels, flying, held forth a Scroll, which seemed to speak thus, Spes altera. On the contrary side, was a Vine, spreading itself into many branches, and winding about Olive, and Palm trees: two naked winged Angels hanging likewise in the Air over them, and holding a Scrol between them, filled with this inscription, Vxor tua, sicut vitis abundans, Et filii tui, sicut palmites Olivarum. If your imaginations (after the beholding of these objects) will suppose, that this Majesty is now gone to the other side of this Italian Trophy; do but cast your eyes back, and there you shall find just the same proportions, which the forepart, or Breast of our Arch carrieth, with equal number of Columns, Pedestals, Pilasters, Limned pieces, and Carved Statues. Over the Gate, this Distichon presents itself. Nun tuo Imperio satis est Iacohe potiri? Imperium in Musas, Aemule quaeris? Habes. Under which verses, a wreath of Laurel seemed to be ready to be let fall on his majesties head, as he went under it, being held between two naked antic women, their bodies stretching (at the full length) to compass over the Arch of the Gate. And above those verses, in a fair Azure table, this inscription was advanced in golden Capitals: EXPECTATIONI ORBIS TERRARUM, REGIB GENITO NUMEROSISS. REGUM GENITORI FAELICISS. REGI MARTIGENARUM AUGUSTISS. REGI MV SARUM GLORIOSISS. Itali statuerunt laetitiae & cu●us Signum. On the right hand of this backpart, between two of the Columns was a square table, in which was drawn a Woman, crowned with beautiful and fresh flowers, a Cáducaeus in her hand: Al'the notes of a plenteous and lively Spring being carried about her, the soul that gave life to this speaking picture, was: — Omnis seret omnia Tellus. Above this piece, in another square, was portrayed a Tryton, his Trumpet at his mouth, seeming to utter thus much, Dum Caelum stellas. Upon the left hand of this back part, in most excellent colour, Antikely attired, stood the 4. kingdoms, England, Scotland, France and Ireland, holding hands together, this being the language of them all, Concords stabili Fatorum Numine The middle great Square, that was advanced over the Frieze of the Gate, held Apollo, with all his Ensigns and properties belonging unto him, as a Sphere, Books, a Caducaeus, an Octoedron, with other Geometrical Bodies, and a Harp in his left hand: his right hand with a golden Wand in it, pointing to the battle of Lepanto fought by the Turks, (of which his Majesty hath written a Poem) and to do him Honour, Apollo himself doth here seem to take upon him to describe: his word, Fortunate Puer. These were the Mutes, and properties that helped to furnish out this great Italian Theatre: upon whose Stage, the sound of no voice was appointed to be heard, but of one, (and that, in the presence of the Italians themselves) who in two little opposite galleries under & within the Arch of the gate, very richly and neatly hung, delivered thus much Latin to his Majesty: The Italians speech. SAlue, Rex magne, salve. Salutem Maiestati tuae Itali, faelicissimum Aduentum laeti, faelices sub Te futuri, precamur. Ecce hic Omnes, Exiguimunere, pauculi Numero: Sed magni erga Maiestatem tuam animi, multi obsequij. At nec Atlas, qui Coelum sustinet, nec ipsa Coeli convexa, altitudinem attingant meritorum Regis optimi. Hoc est, eius, quem de Teipso expressisti doctissimo (Deus!) et admirabili penicillo: Beatissimos populas, vbi & Philosophus regnat, & Rex Philosophatur. Salue, Rex nobilissime, salve, vive, Rex potentissime salva, vive, Rex potentissime, faeliciter. Regna, Rex sapientissime, faeliciter, Italioptamus omnes, Itali clamamus omnes: Omnes, omnes. Having hoisted up our Sails, and taken leave of this Italian shore, let our next place of casting anchor, be upon the Land of the 17. Provinces; where the Belgians, (attired in the costly habits of their own native Country, without the fantastic mixtures of other Nations) but more richly furnished with love, stand ready to receive his Majesty: who (according to their expectation) does most graciously make himself & his Royal train their Princely guests. The house which these Strangers have builded to entertain him in, is thus contrived. The Pageant of the Dutchmen, by the Royal Exchange. THe Foundation of this, was (as it were by Fate) laid near unto a royal place; for it was a royal and magnificent labour: It was bounded in with the houses on both sides the street, so proudly (as all the rest also did) did this extend her body in breadth. The passage of State, was a Gate, large, asceding eighteen foot high, aptly proportioned to the other limbs, and twelve foot wide, arched; two lesser Posterns were for common on feet, cut out and opened on the sides of the other. Within a small Frieze, (and kissing the very forehead of the Gate) the Edifice spoke thus, unicus à Fato surgo non Degener Haeres. Whilst lifting up your eye to an upper larger Frieze, you may there be enriched with these golden Capitals, JACOBO, ANGL. SCOT. FRANC. HIBERN. REGI OPT. PRINC. MAX. BELGAE ded. But bestowing your sight upon a large Azure Table, lined quite through with Characters of gold, likewise you may for your pains receive this inscription, ORBIS RESTITUTOR. PACIS FUND. RELIG. PROPUG. D. IAC. P. F. REGI. P. P. D. ANNAE REGIAE CONIUG. SOR. FIL, NEPTI, ET D. HENRICO. I. FIL. PRINC. IWENT. IN PUBL. VRBIS ET ORBIS LAETITIA, SECULIQVE FAELICITAT. XVII. BELGIAE PROV. MERCATORES benign REGIA HAC IN VRBE EXCEPTI, ET S. M. VESTRAE OB ANTIQ. SOCIALE FOEDUS, ET D. ELIZ. BENEFICENT. DEVOTI. FAUSTA OMNIA ET FOELICIA AD IMPERII AETERNITAT. PRECANTUR. Above which (being the heart of the Trophy) was a spacious square room, left open, Silk Curtains drawn before it, which (upon the approach of his Majesty) being put by, 17. young Damsels, (all of them sumptuously adorned, after their country fashion,) sat as it were in so many Chairs of State, and figuring in their persons, the 17. Provinces of Belgia, of which every one carried in a Scutcheon (excellently pencilde) the Arms and Coat of one. Above the upper edge of this large Square Room, and over the first Battlement, in another front, advanced for the purpose, a square Table was fastened upright, in which was drawn the lively picture of the King, in his Imperial Robes; a Crown on his head, the Sword and Sceptre in his hands: upon his left side stood a woman, her face fixed upon his, a burning heart in her right hand, her left hanging by, a Heron standing close unto her: upon his other side stood upright (with her countenance directed likewise upon him) another woman, winged, and in a Frieze beneath them, which took up the full length of this Square: this inscription set out itself in golden words: — Viroque Satellite Tutus. Suffer your eyes to be wearied no longer with gazing up so high at those Sunbeams, but turn them aside to look below through the little Posterns: whose State swelled quickly up to a greatness, by reason of 2. Columns, that supported them on either side. In a Table, over the right-hand portal, was in perfect colours, drawn a Serpent, pursued by a Lion: between them, Adders and Snakes, chasing one another, the Lion scornfully casting his head back, to behold the violence of a black storm, that heaven powered down, to overtake them: the sound that came from all this, was thus: — Sequitur gravis Ira feroces. The opposite body to this (on the other side, and directly over the other portal, whose pomp did in like manner lean upon, and uphold itself by two main Columns) was a square piece, in which were to be seen, Sheep browzing, Lambs nibbling, Birds flying in the Air, with other arguments of a serene and untroubled season, whose happiness was proclaimed in this manner, — Venit alma Cicuribus Aura. Directly above this, in a square Table, were portrayed two Kings, reverently and antiquely attired, who seemed to walk upon these golden lines, Nascitur in nostro Regum par Nobile Rege Alter lesiades, Alter Amoniades. From whom, lead but your eye, in a straight line, to the other side, (over the contrary Posteme) and there in a second upper Picture, you may meet with two other Kings, not fully so antic, but as rich in their Ornaments; both of them, out of golden letters, composing these words, Lucius ante alios, Edwardus, & inde JACOBUS Sextus, & hic sanxit, sextus & ille fidem. And these were the Nerves, by which this great Triumphal Body was knit together, in the inferior parts of it, upon the shoulders whereof, (which were garnished with rows of Pilasters, that supported Lions rampant, bearing up Banners) there stood another lesser Square, the head of which wore a Coronet of Pilasters also; and above them, upon a Pedestal, curiously closed in between the tails of two Dolphins, was advanced a Women, holding in one hand, a golden Warder, and pointing with the forefinger of the other hand up to heaven. She figured Divine Providence, for so at her feet was written. Provida Mens Caeli. Somewhat beneath which, was to be seen an Imperial Crown, two Sceptres being fastened (crosswise) unto it, and delivering this speech, — Sceptra haec concredidit uni. At the elbows of this upper Square, stood upon the four corners of a great Pedestal, fource Pyramids, hollow, and so neatly contrived, that in the night time (for anger that the Sun would no longer look upon these earthly beauties) they gave light to themselves, and the whole place about them: the windows, from whence these artificial beams were thrown, being cut out in such a fashion, that (as Ovid, describing the Palace of the Sun, says) Clara micante Auro, Flammasque imitante Pyropo, So did they shine afar off, like Crysolites, and sparkled like Carbuncles: Between those two Pyramids that were lifted up on the right hand, stood Fortitude; her Pillar resting itself upon this golden line, Perfero curarum pondus, Discrimina temno. Between the two Pyramids on the other side, justice challenged her place, being known both by her habit and by her voice, that spoke thus, Auspice me Dextra solium regal perennat. We have held his Majesty too long from entering this third Gate of his Court Royal; It is now high time, that those eyes, which on the other side ache with rolling up and down for his gladsome presence, should enjoy that happiness. Behold, he is in an instance passed through; The Objects that there offer themselves before him, being these: Our Belgic Statue of Triumph, wears on her back, as much riches, as she carried upon her breast, being altogether as glorious in Columns, standing on Tiptoe, on as lofty and as proud Pyramids; her walks encompa'st with as strong and as neat Ptlasters: the colours of her garments are as bright, her adornments as many: For, In the square Field, next and lowen, over one of the Portals, were the Dutch Country people, toiling at their Husbandry; women carding of their Hemp, the men beating it, such excellent Art being expressed in their faces, their stoop, bend, sweating, etc. that nothing is wanting in them but life (which no colours can give) to make them be thought more than the works of Painters. Lift up your eyes a little above them, and behold their Exchange; the countenances of the Merchants there being so lively, that bargains seem to come from their lips. But in stead of other speech, this is only to be had, PIO INVICTO, R. JACOBO, QVOD FEL. EIUS AUSPICIIS VNIVERSUM BRIT. IMPERIUM PACAT, MARE: TUTUM PORTUS APERIT. Over the other portal, in a square (proportioned, to the bigness of those other) men, women & children (in Dutch habits) are busy at other works: the men Weaving, the women Spinning, the children at their Hand-loomes, etc. Above whose heads, you may with little labour, walk into the Mart, where as well the Froe, as the Burger, are buying and selling, the praise of whose industry (being worthy of it) stands published in gold, thus, QVOD MUTVIS COMMERCIIS, ET ARTIFICUM, NAUTRARUMQVE SOLERTIA CRESCAT, DESIDIA EXULAT, MUTVAQVE AMICITIA CONSERVETUR. Just in the midst of these four Squares, and directly over the Gate, in a large Table, whose feet are fastened to the Frieze, is their fishing & shipping lively and sweetly set down: The Skipper (even though he be hard tugging at his Net) loudly singing this: Quod Celeb: hoc Emporium prudenti industria fuos, Quovis Terrarum Negotiatores emittat, exteros Humaniter admittat foris famam, domi divitias augeat. Let us now climb up to the upper battlements; where, at the right hand Time stands: at the left (in a direct line) his daughter Truth; under her foot is written, Sincera. And under his, Durant. Sincera Durant. In the midst of these two, three other persons are ranked together, Art, sedulity, and Labour: beneath whom, in a Frieze roving along the whole breadth of that Square, you may find these words in gold. Arts, Perfecit, Sedulitate, Labour. As on the foreside, so on this, and equal in height to that of Divine Providence, is the figure of a Woman advanced: beneath whom, is an imperial Crown, with branches of Olive, fixed (crosswise) unto it, and gives you this word. Sine Caede at Sanguine. And thus have we bestowed upon you, all the dead Colours of this Picture, (wherein not withstanding, was left so much life) as can come from Art. The speaking instrument, was a Boy, attired all in white Silk, a wreath of Laurel about his temples: from his voice came this sound. Sermo and Regem. Qvae tot Sceptra tenes forti, Rex maxim, dextra, Provida Mens summi Numinis illa dedit, Aspice ridentem per gaudia Plebis Olympum. Reddentem et plausus ad sua verba suos, Tantus honos paucis, primi post secula mundi Obtigit, et paucis, tantum unus incubuit, Nam Regere imperijs populum faelicibus unum, Arduares, magnis res tamen apta viris. At non unanimes nutu compescere gentes, Non homines pensum, sed labor ille Dei, Ille ideò ingentes qui temperet orbis habenas, Adiungit longas ad tua fraena manus. Et menti de mente sua praelucet, et Artem Regnandi, regnum qui dedit illa, docet. Crescentes varijs Cumulat virtutibus annos, Quas inter pietas, culmina summa tenet. Hac proavos reddis patriae, qui barbara Gentis Flexêre inducto Namine, corda ferae. Hac animos tractas rigidos, subigisque rebels, Et leave persuades quod trahis ipse jugum, Illi fida comes terram indignata profanam, Aut nunc te tanto Regereversa Themis. Assidat et robusta soror, ingentibus ausis Pro populo carum tradere prompta caput. Quin et Regis amor, musae et dilectus Apollo, Regali gaudent subdere plectra manu. Aurea et ubertas solerti nata labour, Exhibet aggestas Ruris et vrbis opes. Sunt haec dona Poli, certa quae prodita fama Miratum vt veniat, venit uterque polus, Venimus et Belgae, patrijs Gens exul ab oris Quosfovit tenero matter Eliza sinu. Matri sacratum, Patri duplicamus amorem, Poscimus et simili posse favore frui. Sic Deum Panthaeci tibi proferat alitis aewm, Sceptra per junumeros qui tibi tradit Auos, Sic Regina tua pars altera, et altera proles, Spes populi longum det, capiatque decus. Whilst the tongues of the Strangers were employed in extolling the gracious Aspect of the King, and his Princely behaviour towards them, his Majesty (by the quickness of Time, and the earnestness of expectation, whose eyes ran a thousand ways to find him) had won more ground, and was gotten so far as to S. Mildred's Church in the Poulterie: close to the side of which, a Scaffold was erected; where (at the cities cost) to delight the Queen with her own country Music, nine Trumpets, and a Kettle Drum, did very sprightly & actively sound the Danish march: Whose cunning and quick stops, by that time they had touched the last ladies care in the train, behold, the King was advanced up so high as to Cheapside: into which place (If Love himself had entered, and senne so many gallant Gentlemen, so many Ladies, and beautiful creatures, in whose eyes glances (mixed with modest looks) seemed to dance courtly Measures in their motion) he could not have chosen, to have given the Room any other name, then, The Presence Chamber. The stately entrance into which, Soper lane. was a fair Gate in height 18. foot. In breath 12. The thickness of the passage under it, being 24. Two Posterns stood wide open on the two sides, either of them being 4. foot wide, and 8. foot high. The two Portals that jetted out before these Posterns, had their sides open four several ways, and served as Pedestalles (of Rustic) to support two Pyramids, which stood upon four great Balls, and four great Lions: the Pedestalles, Balls, and Pyramids, devowring in their full upright height, from the ground line to the top, just 60. foot. But burying this Mechanic Body in silence, let us now take note in what fashion it stood attired. Thus than it went apparelled. The Device at Soper-lane end. WIthin a large Compartment, mounted above the forehead of the Gate, over the Frieze, in Capitalles was inscribed this Title: NOVA FAELIX ARABIA. Under that shape of Arabia, this Island being figugured: which two names of New, and Happy, the Country could by no merit in itself, challenge to be her due, but only by means of the secret influence accompanying his Majesty wheresoever he goes, and working such effects. The most worthy parsonage advanced in this place, was Arabia Britannica, a Woman, attired all in White, a rich Mantle of green cast about her, an imperial Crown on her head, and a Sceptre in one hand, a Mound in the other; upon which she sadly leaned: a rich Veil (under the Crown) shadowing her eyes, by reason that her countenance (which till his majesties approach, could by no worldly object be drawn to look up) was pensively dejected: her ornaments were marks of Chastity and Youth: the Crown, Mound, and Sceptre, badges of Sovereignty. Directly under her in a Cant by herself, Fame stood upright: A Woman in a Watchet Robe, thickly set with open Eyes, and Tongues, a pair of large golden Wings at her back, a Trumpet in her hand, a Mantle of sundry colours traversing her body: all these Ensigns desplaying but the propettie of her swiftness, and aptness to disperse Rumours. In a Descent beneath her, being a spacious Concave room, were exalted five Mounts, swelling up with different ascensions: upon which sat the five Senses, drooping: Viz. 1 Auditus, Hearing. 2 Visus, Sight. 3 Tactus, Feeling. 4 Olfactus. Smelling. 5 Gustus, Taste. Apparelled in Robes of distinct colours, proper to their natures; and holding Scutcheons in their hands: upon which were drawn hieroglyphical bodies, to express their qualities. Some pretty distance from them (and as it were in the midst before them) an artificial Laver or Fount was erected, called the Fount of Arate (Virtue.) Sundry Pipes (like veins) branching from the body of it: the water receiving liberty but from one place, and that very slowly. At the foot of this Fount, two personages (in greater shapes than the rest) lay sleeping: upon their breasts stuck their names, Detractio, Oblivio: The one holds an open Cup; about whose brim, a wreath of curled Snakes were winding, intimating that whatsoever his lips touched, was poisoned: the other held a blacke-Cuppe covered, in token of an envious desire to drown the worth and memory of Noble persons. Upon an Ascent, on the right hand of these, stood the three Charites or Graces, hand in hand, attired like three Sisters. Aglaia, Figuring Brightness, or Majesty. Thalia, Figuring youthfulness, or flourishing. Euphrosyne, Figuring cheerfulness, or gladness. They were all three Virgins: their countenances labouring to smother an innated sweetness and cheerfulness, that apparelled their cheeks; yet hardly to be hid: their Garments were long robes of sundry colours, hanging loose: the one had a Chaplet of sundry Flowers on her head, clustard here and there with the Fruits of the earth. The second, a Garland of ears of Corne. The third, a wreath of Vine-branches, mixed with Grapes and Olives. Their hair hung down over their shoulders lose, and of a bright colour, for that Epithet is properly bestowed upon them, by Homer in his Hymn to Apollo. PULCHRICOMAE CHARITES. The Bright Haired Graces. They held in their hands penciled Shields: upon the first, was drawn a Rose: on the second, 3. Dyce: on the third, a branch of Mittle. Figuring Pleasantness. Accord. Flourishing. In a direct line against them, stood the three Hours, to whom in this place we give the names of Love, justice, and Peace: they were attired in loose Robes of light colours, painted with Flowers: for so Ovid apparrels them. Conueniunt pictis incinctae vestibus Horae. Wings, at their feet, expressing their swiftness, because they are Lackeys to the Sun: lungere equos titan velocibus imper at Horis, ovid. Each of them held two Goblets; the one full of Flowers (as Ensign of the Spring,) the other full of ripened Figs, the Cognisance of Summer. Upon the approach of his Majesty (sad and solemn Music having beaten the Air all the time of his absence, and now ceasing,) Fame speaks. Fama. Turn into Ice mine eyeballs, whilst the sound Flying through this brazen trump, may back rebound To stop Fame's hundred tongues, leaving them mute, As in an untouched Bell, or stringless Lute, For virtues Fount, which late ran deep and clear, Dry, and melts all her body to a tear. You Graces! and you hours that each day run On the quick errands of the golden Sun, O say! to virtues Fount what has befell, That thus her veins shrink up. Charites Horae. We cannot tell. Euphrosyne. Behold the five-folde guard of Sense which keeps The sacred stream, sit drooping: near them sleep Two horrid Monsters: Fame! summon each Sense, To tell the cause of this strange accidence. Hereupon Fame sounding her Trumpet; Arabia Britannica, looks cheerfully up, the senses are startled: Detraction and Oblivion throw off their iron slumber, busily bestowing all their powers to fill their cups at the Fount with their old malicious intention to suck it dry; But a strange and heavenly music suddenly striking through their ears, which causing a wildness and quick motion in their looks, drew them to light upon the glorious presence of the King, they were suddenly thereby daunted and sunk down; The Fount in the same moment of Time, flowing fresh and abundantly through several pipes, with Milk, Wine, and Balm, whilst a person (figuring Circumspection) that had watched day and night, to give note to the world of this blessed Time, which he foresaw would happen, steps forth on a mounted Stage extended 30. foot in length from the main building, to deliver to his Majesty the interpretation of this dumb Mystery. This Presenter was a Boy, one of the Choristers, belonging to Paul's. His Speech. Great Monarch of the West, whose glorious Stem, Doth now support a triple Diadem, Weighing more than that of thy grand Grandsire Brute, Thou that mayst make a King thy substitute, And dost besides the Red-rose and the white, With the rich flower of France thy garland dight, Wearing above Kings now, or those of old, A double Crown of Laurel and of gold, O let my voice pass through thy royal ear, And whisper thus much, that we figure here, A new Arabia, in whose spiced nest A Phoenix lived and died in the suns breast, Her loss, made sight, in tears to drown her eyes, The Ear grew deaf, Tastelike a sick-man lies, Finding no relish: every other Sense, Forgot his office, worth and excellence, Whereby this Fount of Virtue 'gan to freeze, Threatened to be drunk by two enemies, Snaky Detraction, and Oblivion, But at thy glorious presence, both are gone, Thou being that sacred Phoenix, that dost rise, From th'ashes of the first: Beams from thine eyes So virtually shining, that they bring, To England's new Arabia, a new Spring: For joy whereof, Nymphs, Senses, Hours, & Fame, Echo loud Hymns to his imperial name. At the shutting up of this Speech, his Majesty (being ready to go on,) did most graciously feed the eyes of beholders with his presence, till a Song was spent: which to a loud and excellent Music (composed of Violins & an other rare Artificial Instrument, wherein beside sundry several sounds effused (all at one time) were also sensibly distinguished the chirpings of birds, was by two Boys (Choristers of Paul's) delivered in sweet and ravishing voices. Cant. Troynovant is now no more a City: O great pity! is't not pity? And yet her Towers on tiptoe stand, Like Pageants built on Fairy land, And her Marble arms, Like to Magic charms, bind thousands fast unto her, That for her wealth & beauty daily woo her, yet for all this, is't not pity? Troynovant is now no more a City. 2 Troynovant is now a Summer Arbour, or the nest wherein doth harbour, The Eagle, of all birds that fly, The Sovereign, for his piercing eye, If you wisely mark, 'tis beside a Park, Where runs (being newly borne) With the fierce Lion, the fair Unicorn, or else it is a wedding Hall, Where four great Kingdoms hold a Festival. 3 Troynovant is now a Bridal Chamber, whose roof is gold, floor is of Amber, By virtue of that holy light, That burns in Hymen's hand, more bright, Than the silver Moon, or the Torch of Noon, Hark what the Echoes say! Britain till now near kept a Holiday: for love dwells here: And 'tis no pity, If Troynovant be now no more a City. Nor let the screw of any wresting comment upon these words, Troynovant is now no more a City. Enforce the Author's invention away from his own clear strength and harmless meaning: all the scope of this fiction stretching only to this point, that London (to do honour to this day, wherein springs up all her happiness) being ravished with unutterable joys, makes no account (for the present) of her ancient title, to be called a City, (because alluring these triumphs, sheeputs off her formal habit of Trade and Commerce, treading even Thrift itself under foot, but now becomes a Reveller and a Courtier. So that, albeit in the end of the first Stanza 'tis said, Yet for all this, is't not pity, Troynovant is now no more a City. By a figure called Castigatio or the mender, here follows presently a reproof; wherein titles of Summer Arbor; The eagle's nest, a wedding Hanll, etc. are thrown upon her, the least of them being at this time by virtue of Poetical Heraldry, but especially in regard of the State that now upholds her, thought to be names of more honour, than that of her own. And this short Apology, doth our verse make for itself, in regard that some, (to whose settled judgement and authority the censure of these devices was referred,) brought though not bitterly the life of those lines into question: But appealing with Machaetas to Philip, now these reasons have awakend him: let us follow King james, who having passed under this our third gate, is by this time, graciously receiving a gratulatory, Oration from the mouth of Sir Henry Montague, Recorder of the City, a square low gallary, set round about with pilasters, being for that purpose erected some 4. foot from the ground, and joined to the front of the Cross in Cheap; where likewise stood all the Aldermen, the Chamberlain, Town-clerk, and Counsel of the City. The Recorders Speech. High Imperial Majesty, it is not yet a year in days since with acclamation of the People, Citizens, and Nobles, auspiciously here at this Cross was proclaimed your true succession to the Crown. If then it was joyous with Hats, hands, and hearts, lift up to heaven to cry King james, what is it now to see King james? Come therefore O worthiest of Kings as a glorious Bridegroom through your Royal chamber: But to come near, Adest quem querimus. Twenty and more are the Sovereigns we have served since our conquest, but Conqueror of hearts it is you and your Posterity, that we have vowed to love and wish to serve whilst London is a City. In pledge whereof my Lord Maior, the Aldermen, and Commons of this City, wishing a golden Reign unto you, present your Greatness with a little cup of gold. At the end of the Oration three Cups of gold were given (in the name of the Lord Maior, and the whole Body of the City,) to his Majesty, the young Prince, and the Queen. All which but above all (being gifts of greater value) the loyal hearts of the Citizens, being lovingly received; his Grace was (at least it was appointed he should have been) met on his way near to the Cross, by Sylvanus dressed up in green ivy, a Cornet in his hand, being attended on by four other Syluans in ivy likewise, their bows and quivers hanging on their shoulders, and wind Instruments in their hands. Upon sight of his Majesty, they make a stand, Sylvanus breaking forth into this abrupt passion of joy. Sylvanus.. Stay Syluans, and let the loudest voice of Music proclaim it (even as high as Heaven) that he is come. Alter Apollo redit, Nows En, iam regnat Apollo. Which acclamation of his was borne up into the air, and there mingled with the breath of their musical Instruments: whose sound being vanished to nothing, Thus goes our Speaker on. Sylvanus.. Most happy Prince, pardon me, that being mean in habit, and wild in appearance, (for my richest livery is but leaves, and my stateliest dwelling but in the woods,) thus rudely with piping Syluanes. I presume to intercept your royal passage. These are my walks: yet stand I here, not to cut off your way, but to give it a full and a bounteous welcome, being a Messenger sent from the Lady Eirene my Mistress, to deliver an errand to the best of all these Worthies, your royal self. Many Kingdoms hath the Lady sought out to abide in, but from them all, hath she been most churlishly banished: not that her beauty did deserve such unkindness, but that (like the eye of Heaven) hers were too bright, and there were no Eagles breeding in those nests, that could truly behold them. At last here she arrived, Destiny subscribing to this Warrant, that none but this Land should be her Inheritance. In contempt of which happiness, Envy shoots his empoisoned stings at her heart, but his Adders (being charmed) turn their dangerous heads upon his own bosom. Those that dwell far off, pine away with vexing to see her prosper, because all the acquaintauce which they have of her, is this, that they know there is such a goodly Creature as Eirene, in the world, yet her face they know not: whilst all those that here sleep under the warmth of her wings, adore her by the sacred & Celestial name of Peace, for number being (as her blessings are) infinite. Her daughter Euporia (well known by the name of Plenty, is at this present with her, (being indeed never from her side) under yonder Arbour they sit, which after the daughter's name is called, Hortus Euporiae (Plenties Bower:) chaste are they both, and both maidens in memory of a Virgin, to whom they were nurse children: for whose sake (because they were bound to her for their life,) me, have they charged to lay at your imperial feet, (being your hereditary due) the tribute of their love: And with it thus to say. That they have languished many heavy months for your presence, which to them would have been, (& proud they are that it shall be so now,) of the same operation and influence, that the Sun is to the spring, and the spring to the earth: hearing therefore what treble preferment you have bestowed upon this day, wherein besides the beams of a glorious Sun, two other clear and gracious stars shine cheerfully on these her homely buildings: Into which (because no duty should be wanting) she hath given leave even to Strangers, to be Sharers in her happiness, by suffering them to bid you likewise welcome. By me (once hers now your vassal,) she entreats, and with a knee sinking lower than the ground on which you tread, do I humbly execute her pleasure, that ere you pass further, you would deign to walk into yonder Garden: the Hesperides live not there but the Muses, and the Muses no longer than under your protection. Thus far am I sent to conduct you thither, prostrately begging this grace, (since I dare not, as being unworthy, lackey by your royal side) in that yet these my green Followers and myself may be joyful forerunners of your expected approach, away Sylvanus. And being (in this their return) come near to the Arbour, they gave a sign with a short flourish from all their Cornets, that his Majesty was at hand: whose princely eye whilst it was delighting itself with the quaint object before it, a sweet pleasure likewise courted his ear in the shape of Music, sent from the voices of nine Boys (all of them choristers of Paul's) who in that place presenting the nine Muses sang the ditty following to their Viols and other Instruments. But, least leaping too bluntly into the midst of our Garden at first, we deface the beauty of it, let us send you round about it, and survey the Walls, Allies, and quarters of it as they lie in order. This being the fashion of it. The passages through it were two gates, arched and grated Arbor-wise, their height being 16. foot, their breadth 10. from the roof, and so on the sides, down to the ground, Cucumbers, Pompions, Grapes, and all other fruits growing in the land, hanging artificially in clusters: Between the two gates, a pair of stairs were mounted with some 20 assents: at the bottom of them (on two pillars) were fixed two Satyrs carved out in wood; the sides of both the gates, being strengthened with four great French frames standing upon pedestals, taking up in their full height 20. foot. The upper part also carried the proportion, of an Arbour, being closed with their round tops, the midst whereof was exalted above the other two, Fortune standing on the top of it. The garnishments for the whole Bower, being Apples, Pears, Cherries, Grapes, Roses, Lilies, and all other both fruits and flowers most artificially moulded to the life. The whole frame of this summer banqueting house, stood (at the ground line) upon 4 four; the Perpendicular stretching itself to 45. We might (that day) have called it, The Music room, by reason of the change of tunes, that danced round about it; for in one place were heard a noise of cornets, in a second, a consort, the third, (which sat in sight) a set of Viols, to which the Muses sang. The principal persons advancde in this Bower, were, Eirene (Peace) and Euporia (Plenty) who sat together. Eierene. Peace: Was richly attired, her upper garment of carnation, hanging loose, a rob of White under it, powdered with Stars, and girt to her: her hair of a bright colour, long, and hanging at her back, but interwoven with white ribbons, and jewels: her brows were encompassed with a wreath compounded of the Olive, the Laurel, & the Date tree: In one hand she held a Caducaens, (or Mercuries rod, the god of eloquence:) In the other, ripe ears of corn gilded: on her lap sat a Dove: All these being ensigns, and furnitures of Peace. Euporie. Plenty: Her daughter sat of the left hand, in changeable colours, a rich mantle of Gold traversing her body: her hair large and loosely spreading over her shoulders: on her head a crown of Poppy & Mustard seed; the antic badges of Fertility & Abundance, In her right hand a Cornucopia, filled with flowers, fruits, etc. Chrusos. Directly under these, sat Chrusos, a person figuring Gold, his dressing, a tinsel rob of the colour of Gold. Argurion. And close by him, Argurion, Silver, all in white tinsel; both of them crowned, and both their hands supporting a Globe, between them, in token that they commanded over the world. Pomona. Pomona, the goddess of garden fruits; sat at the one side of Gold and Silver; attired in green, a wreath of fruitages circling her temples: her arms naked: her hair beautiful, and long. Ceres. On the other side sat Ceres, crowned with ripened ears of Wheat, in a loose straw-coloured robe. In two large descents (a little below them) were placed at one end, The nine Muses. Clio. Euterpe. Thalia. Melpomene. Terpsichore. Erato. Polymnia. Vranio. Calliope. With musical instruments in their hands, to which they sung all the day. At the other end. The 7 liberal Artes. Grammar. Logic. Rhetoric. Music. Arithmetic Geometry. Astrology. Holding shields in their hands, expressing their several offices. Upon the very upper edge of a fair large Frieze, running quite along the full breadth of the Arbour, and just of their feet were planted ranks of artificial Artichokes and roses. To describe what apparel these Arts, and Muses wore, were a hard labour, and when it were done, all were but idle. Few Tailors know how to cut out their garments: they have no Wardrobe at all, not a Mercer, nor Merchant, though they can all write and read very excellently well, will suffer them to be great in their books. But (as in other countries) so in this of ours, they go attired in such thin clothes, that the wind every minute is ready to blow through them: happy was it for them, that they took up their lodging in a summer arbour, and that they had so much music to comfort them, their joys (of which they do not every day taste,) being notwithstanding now infinitely multiplied, in this, that where before they might have cried out till they grew horse, & none would hear them, now they sing. Aderitque vocatus Apollo. Chorus in full voices answering it thus. Ergo alacris Syluas, & caetera rura a voluptas Panaque pastoresque tenet, Driadasque puellas, Nec Lupus insidias pecori, nec retia Ceruis Vlla dolum meditantur, amat bonus otia Daphnis; Ipsi laetitia voces ad cider a iactant Intonsi montes: ipsae iam carmina Rupes, Ipsasonant Arbusta, Deus, Deus ille! Sylvanus (as you may perceive by his office before) was but sent of an errand: there was another of a higher calling, a travailer, and one that had gone over much ground, appointed to speak to his Majesty, his name Vertumnus, the master Gardner, and husband to Pomona: To tell you what clothes he had on his back were to do him wrong, for he had (to say truth) but one suit: homely it was, yet meet and fit for a Gardener: In stead of a hat, his brows were bound about with flowers, out of whose thick heaps, here and there peeped a queen apple, a cherry, or a pear, this boon-grace he made of purpose to keep his face from heat, (because he desired to look lovely) yet the sun found him out, and by casting a continual eye at him, whilst the old man was dressing his arbours, his cheeks grew tawny, which colour for the better grace, he himself interpreted blushing. A white head he had, & sunne-burnt hands: in the one he held a weeding hook, in the other a grafting knife: and this was the tenor of his speech. That he was bound to give thanks to heaven, In that the arbour and trees which growing in that fruitful Cynthian garden, began to droop and hang down their green heads, and to uncurle their crisped forlocks, as fearing and in some sort, feeling the sharpness of Autumnian malice, are now on the sudden by the divine influence appareled with a fresh and more lively verdure than ever they were before. The nine Muses that could expect no better entertainment than sad banishment, having now lovely and amiable faces: Arts that were threatened to be trod under foot by Barbarisime, now (even at sight of his Majesty who is the Delian Patron both of the Muses & Arts) being likewise advanced to most high preferment whilst the very rural & Sylvan troops dancd for joy: the Lady therefore of the place Eirene, (his mistress) in name of the Praetor, Consuls & Senators of the City, who carefully prune this garden, (weeding out all hurtful & idle branches that hinder the growth of the good,) and who are indeed, Ergatai Pistoi, faithful labourers in this piece of ground, She doth in all their names, (& he in behalf of his Lady) offer themselves, this Arbour, the bowers & walks, yea her children gold & silver, with the loving & loyal hearts of all those the Sons of peace, standing about him, to be disposed after his royal pleasure. And so wishing his happy Arrival, at a more glorious bower, to which he is now going, yet welcoming him to this, & praying his Majesty not to forget this poor Arbour of his Lady, Music is commanded to carry all their prayers for his happy reign, with the loud Amen of all his Subjects as high as heaven. Cant. Shine Titan shine. Let thy sharp rays be hurled Not on this under world, For now 'tis none of thine. These first 4. lines were sung by one alone, the single lines following, by a Chorus in full voices. Chor. No, no 'tis none of thine. 2 But in that sphere, Where what thine arms enfold, Turns all to burnished gold, Spend thy guilt arrows there, Chor. Do, do, shoot only there. 3 Earth needs thee not: Her childbed days are done, And She another Sun, Fair as thyself has got. Chor. A new new Sun is got. 4 O this is had! Whose new beams make our Spring, Men glad and birds to Sing, Hymns of praise, joy, and glee. Sing, Sing, O this is he! 5 That in the North First rising: shun (so far) Bright as the morning Star, At his gay coming forth. Chor. See, see, he now comes forth. 6 How soon joys vary? Here staid had still! O then Happy both place and men, But here had list not tarry. Chor. O grief! had list not tarry. 7 No, no, his beams, Must equal divide, Their heat to Orbs beside, Like nourishing silver streams. Chor. joys slide away like streams. 8 Yet in this lies Sweet hope: how far soever, He bides, no clouds can sever, His glory from our eyes. Chor. Dry, dry, your weeping eyes. 9 And make heaven ring, His welcomes shouted loudly, For Heaven itself looks proudly, That earth has such a King. Chor. Earth has not such a King. His Majesty dwelled here a reasonable long time, giving both good allowance to the song & Music, and liberally bestowing his eye on the workmanship of the place: from whence at the length departing, his next entrance was, as it were, into the closet or rather the privy chamber to this our Court royal: through the windows of which he might behold the Cathedral Temple of Saint Paul: upon whose lower battlements an Anthem was sung, by the Choristers of the Church to the music of loud instruments: which being finished, a latin Oration was Viva voce delivered to his grace, by one of master Mulcasters' Scholars, at the door of the free-schole founded by the Mercers. Oratio habita, & ad Regem, & coram Rege prae schola Paulina. Brevis ero, ne ingratus sim, Rex serenissime, licet, & planè, & plenè putem Regem tam prudentem, in tam profusa suorum laetitia, ita se hody patientia contra taedium armavisse, ne ullius toedij ipsum posset toedere. A Edificium hoc magno sumptu suo extructum Dominus johannes Collettus Ecclesiae Paulinae Decanus, sub Henrico septimo, maiestatis tuae prudentissimo abavo, erudiendae pueritiae consecravit, vt huius scholae infantia tuo in Regnum. Anglicanum jure coetanea existat. Tanta magnificentia conditum parique magnificentia dotatum fidelissimae Mercerorum huius vrbis primaria semper, hody etiam Praetoriae societati tuendum testamento moriens commendavit. Quae societas, & demortui fundatoris spei, & nostrae educationis studio fidem suam sanctissimè exoluit. Hic nos cum multis aliis erudimur, qui communi nomine totius pueritiae Anglicanae, a Domino Rege, licet sponte sua ad omnia optima saris incitato, bumillimè tamen contendimus, vt quemadmodum sua aetatis ratione, in omnire adultioribus prospicit, ita in summae spei Principis Henrici gratiam tenerioribus, parique cum ipso aetate pueris, in scholarum cura velit etiam consulere. Virgae enim obsequium sceptriobedicntiā & parit, & praeit inquit preceptor meus. Quique metu didicit juvenis parere puerque, grandibus imperiis officiosus erit. Habent scholae Anglicanae multa, in quibus Regiam maiestatis correctionem esflagitant, ne inde in Academias implumes evolent unde in Rempublicam implumiores etiam è prima nuditate emittuntur. Quod malum à Preceptore nostro accepimus: qui annos iam quatuor supra quinquaginta publice, privatimque erudiendae pueritiae praefuit, & haec scholarum errata, cum aliquo etiam dolore suo, & passim, & sparsim deprehendit. Nostra haec schola fundatorem Collettum hominentam pium; tutores Merceros homines tam fidos cousecuta, quam esset foelix, si placeret, Domino etiam Regi, quod Regibus Angliae, ad summam apud suos charitatem saepissimè profuit, huic Mercerorum principi societati, fratrem se, & concivem adscribere, Quantum huic urbi ornamentum, quantum socierati honestamentum, Quantum scholae nostrae emolumentum? Quantus etiam Regi ipsi honos inde accederet, mauult, qui hoc vuit alias inter alia per otium Regi suo apperire, quam hody cum taedio & praeter aream eidem explicare. Omnipotens Deus jesus Christus & cum co, ac per cum noster, et Pater, et Deus serenissimum Regem jacobum, honoratissimam Reginam Annam, nobilissimum Principem Henricum, reliquamque Regiae stirpis ad omnia summa natam sobolem diu nobis ita incolumes tueatur, vt cum huius vitae secundissimum curriculum confeceritis, beatissimam vitae caelestis aeternitatem cousequamini. Dixi. Our next Arch of triumph, was erected above the Conduit in Fleetstreet, into which (as into the long and beauteous gallery of the City) his Majesty being entered; a far off (as if it had been some swelling Promontory, or rather some enchanted Castle guarded by ten thousand harmless spirits) did his eye encounter another Tower of Pleasure. Presenting itself. Fourscore and ten foot in height, and fifty in breadth; the gate twenty foot in the perpendicular line, and fourteen in the ground line: The two Posterns were answerable to these that are set down before: over the posterns ris up in proportionable measures, two turrets, with battlements on the tops: The midst of the building was laid open to the world, and great reason it should be so, for the Globe of the world, was there seen to move, being filled with all the degrees, and states that are in the land: and these were the mechanical and dead limbs of this carved body. As touching those that had the use of motion in it, and for a need durst have spoken, but that there was no stuff fit for their mouths. The principal and worthiest was Astraea (justice) sitting alost, as being newly descended from heaven, gloriously attired; all her garments being thickely strewed with stars: a crown of stars on her head: a Silver veil covering her eyes. Having told you that her name was justice, I hope you will not put me to describe what properties she held in her hands, sithence every painted cloth can inform you. Directly under her, in a Cant by herself, was Arate (virtue) enthroned, her garments white, her head crowned, and under her Fortuna: her foot treading on the Globe, that moved beneath her: Intimating, that his majesties fortune, was above the world, but his virtues above his fortune. invidia. Envy, unhandsomely attired all in black, her hair of the same colour, filletted about with snakes, stood in a dark and obscure place by herself, near unto Virtue, but making show of a fearfulness to approach her and the light: yet still & anon, casting her eyes, sometimes to the one side beneath, where on several Greece's sat the four cardinal virtues: Viz. justitia. Fortitude. Temperantia. Prudentia. In habiliments, fitting to their natures. And sometimes throwing a distorted and repining countenance to the other opposite seat, on which, his majesties four kingdoms were advanced. Viz. England. Scotland. France. Ireland. All of them, in rich Robes and Mantles; crowns on their heads, and Sceptres with persild scutcheons in their hands, lined with the coats of the particular kingdoms: for very madness, that she beheld these glorious objects, she stood feeding on the heads of Adders. The four Elements in proper shapes, (artificially and aptly expressing their qualities) upon the approach of his Majesty, went round in a proportionable and even circle, touching that cantle of the Globe, (which was open) to the full view of his Majesty, which being done, they bestowed themselves in such comely order, and stood so, as if the Eronie had been held up on the tops of their fingers. upon distinct Ascensions, (neatly raised within the hollow womb of the Globe) were placed all the states of the land, from the Nobleman to the Ploughman, among whom there was not one word to be heard, for you must imagine as Virgil saith: Aegl. 4. Magnus ab integroseclorum nascitur ordo. Iam redit at * virgo redeunt Saturnia regna. Astraea. That it was now the golden world, in which there were few parts. All the tongues that went in this place, was the tongue of Zeal, whose parsonage was put on by W. Bourne, one of the servants to the young Prince. And thus went his speech. THe populous Globe of this our English I'll, Seemed to move backward, at the funeral pile, Of her dead female Majesty. All states From Nobles down to spirits of meaner Fares, Moved opposite to Nature and to Peace, As if these men had been Th' Antipodes, But see, the virtue of a Regal eye, Th'attractive wonder of man's Majesty, Our Globe is drawn in a right line again, And now appear new faces, and new men. The Elements, Earth, Water, Air, and Fire, (Which ever clipped a natural desire, To combat each with other, being at first,) Created enemies to fight their worst, See at the peaceful presence of their King, How quietly they moved, without their sting: Earth not devouring, Fire not defacing, Waternot drowning, & the Air not chasing: But proping the quaint Fabric that here stands, Without the violence of their wrathful hands. Mirror of times, lo where thy fortune sits, Above the world, and all our humane wits, But thy high Virtue above that: what pen, Or Art, or brain can reach thy virtue then? At whose immortal brightness and true light, envies infectious eyes have lost their sight, Her snakes (not daring to shoot-forth their stings 'Gainst such a glorious object) down she flings Their forks of Venom into her own maw, Whilst her rank teeth the glittering poisons chaw, For 'tis the property of envies blood, To dry away at every kingdoms good, Especially when she had eyes to view, These four main virtues figured all in you, justice in causes, Fortitude gainstfoes, Temperance in spleen, and Prudence in all those, And then so rich an Empire, whose fair breast, Contains four Kingdoms by your entrance blessed By Brute divided, but by you alone, All are again united and made One, Whose fruitful glories shine so far and even, They touch not only earth, but they kiss heaven, From whence Astraea is descended hither, Who with our last Queen's Spirit, fled up thither, Foreknowing on the earth, she could not rest, Till you had locked her in your rightful breast. And therefore all Estates, whose proper Arts, Live by the breath of Majesty, had hearts Burning in holy Zeals immaculate fires, With quenchless ardours, and unstained desires, To see what they now see, your powerful Grace, Reflecting joys on every subject's face: These painted flames and yellow burning Stripes, Upon this robe, being but as shows and types, Of that great Zeal. And therefore in the name Of this glad City, whither no Prince ever came, More loved, more longed for, lowly I entreat, You'd be to her as gracious as you're great: So with reverberate shouts our Globe shall ring, The Musics close being thus: God save our King. If there be any glory to be won by writing these lines, I do freely bestow it (as his due) on Tho. Meddleton, in whose brain they were begotton, though they were delivered here: Qnae nos non fecimus ipsi, vix ea nostra voco. But having pieced up our wings now again with our own feathers; suffer us a while to be pruning them, and to lay them smooth, whilst this song, which went forth at the sound of Hault-boyes, and other loud instruments, flies along with the train. Cant. Where are all these Honours owing? Why are seas of people flowing? Tell me, tell me Rumour, Though it be thy Humour More often to be lying, Than from thy breath to have truth flying: Yet alter, now that fashion, And without the stream of passion, Let thy voice swim smooth and clear, When words want gilding, than they are most dear Behold where jove and all the States, Of Heaven, through Heavens seven silver gates, All in glory riding (Backs of Clouds bestriding) The milky way do cover, With starry Path being measured over, The Deities convent, In jove's high Court of Parliament. Rumour thou dost lose thine aims, This is not jove, but One, as great, King JAMES. And now take we our flight up to Temple-bar, (the other end of this our Gallery) where by this time, his Majesty is upon the point of giving a gracious and Princely Farewell to the Lord Major, and the City. But that his eye meeting a seventh beautiful object, is invited by that, to delay awhile his (lamented) departure. The Building being set out thus. The Front or Surface of it was proportioned in every respect like a Temple, being dedicated to janus, as by this inscription over the janus head may appear. jano Quadri fronti Sacrum. The height of the whole Edifice, from the ground line to the top, was 57 foot, the full breadth of it 18. foot: the thickness of the Passage 12. The personages that were in this Temple, are these. 1. The principal person, Peace. 2. By her stood, Wealth. 3. Beneath the feet of Peace, lay Mars (War) groveling. 4. And upon her right had (but with some little descent) was seated Quiet, the first handmaid of Peace. 5. She had lying at her feet, Tumule. 6. On the other side was the second handmaid, Liberty at whose feet lay a Cat. 7. This person trod upon Servitude. 8. The third handmaid was Safety. 9 Beneath her was Danger, 10 The fourth attendant was, felicity: 11 At her feet, Unhappiness. Within the Temple was an Altar, to which, upon the approach of the King, a Flamen appears, and to him, the former Genius of the City. The effect of whose speech was, that whereas the Flamen came to perform rites there, in hônour of one Anna a goddess of the romans, the Genius vows, that none shall do Sacrifice there, but himself, the offering that he makes being, the Heart of the City, etc. And thus have we (lowly and aloof) followed our Sovereign through the seven Triumphal gates of this his Court Royal, which name, as London received at the rising of the Sun; so now at his going from her (even in a moment) She lost that honour: And being (like an Actor on a Stage) stripped out of her borrowed Majesty, she resigns her former shape & title of City; nor is it quite lost, considering it went along with him, to whom it is due. For such Virtue is begotten in Princes, that their very presence hath power to turnea Village to a City, and to make a City appear great as a Kingdom. Behold how glorious a Flower, Happiness is, but how fading. The Minutes (that lackey at the heels of Time) run not faster away than do our joys. What tongue could have expressed the raptures on which the soul of the City was carried beyond itself, for the space of many hours? What wealth could have allured her to have closed her eyes, at the coming of her King, and yet See, her Bridegroom is but stepped from her, and in a Minute (nay in shorter time, than a thought can be borne) is she made a Widow. All her consolation being now, to repeat over by rote those Honours, which lately she had perfectly by heart: And to tell of those joys, which but even now, she really beheld; yet thus of her absent, beloved, do I hear her gladly and heartily speaking. Virg. In freta dum Fluvii Current: dum montibus umbra, Lustrabunt Conuexa, Polus dum sidera pascet, Semper Honos, Nomenque tuum, Laudesque manebunt. The Pageant in the Strand. THe City of Westminster and Duchy of Lancaster, perceiving what preparation their neighbour city made to entertain her sovereign; though in greatness they could not match her, yet in greatness of Love and Duty, they gave testimony, that both were equal. And in token they were so, hands and hearts went together: and in the Strand, erected up a Monument of their affection. The Invention was a Rainbow, the Moon, Sun, and the seven Stars, called the Pleyades, being advanced between two Pyramids: Electra (one of those seven hanging in the air, in figure of a Comet) was the speaker, her words carrying this effect. That as his Majesty had left the City of London, happy, by delivering it from the noise of tumult: so he would crown this place with the like joys; which being done, she reckons up a number of blessings, that will follow upon it. The work of this was thought upon, begun and made perfect in xii. days. As touching those five which the City builded, the Arbour in Cheapside, and the Temple of janus, at Temple-bar, were both of them begun and finished in six weeks. The rest were taken in hand, first in March last, after his Majesty was proclaimed, upon which, at that time, they wrought till a month after S. james his day following, and then gave over by reason of the sickness: At this second setting upon them, six weeks more were spent. The City elected sixteen Comitties, to whom the Managing of the whole business was absolutely referred: of which number, four were Aldermen, the other grauè Commoners. There were also Committees appointed as Overseers, and Serueyors of the works. Artificum Operarium que in hoc tam celebri apparatu, summa. summa. THe City employed in the Framing, building, and setting up of their five Arches, these officers and workmen. A Clerk that attended on the Committees. Two officers that gave Summons for their meetings. etc. A clerk of the Works. Two master-Carpenters. Painters. Of which nnmber, those that gave the main direction, and undertook for the whole business, were only these seven. William Friselfield. George Moss. john Knight. Paul Isacson. Samuel Goodrick. Richard Wood George Heron. Carvers. 24 Over whom, Stephen Harrison joiner was appointed chief; who was the sole Inventor of the Architecture, and from whom all directions, for so much as belonged to Carving, joining, Moulding, and all other work in those five Pageants of the City (Painting excepted) were set down. joiners 80 Carpenters. 60 Turner's. 6 labourers to them. 6 sawyer's. 12 labourers during all the time, and for the day of the Triumph. 70 Besides these, there were other Artificers, As: Plommers, Smythes, Molders. To the Reader. REader, you must understand, that a regard, being had that his Majesty should not be wearied with tedious speeches: A great part of those which are in this Book set down, were left unspoken: So that thou dost here receive them as they should have been delivered, not as they were. Some errors wander up and down in these sheets, under the Printers warrant: which notwithstanding may by thy Authority be brought in, and receive their due Correction. As in F. 2. For, From his own clear strength, Read, clear, straight, etc. And within few lines beneath that: In steed of, (Because alluring this triumph) Read, because that during these, etc. In the Cant. likewise, beginning thus, Shine Titan Shine, In steed of, O this is Had, read, O this is Herald And in the sixt staff: For, Here stayed, Had still. But here Had list not tarry. Read for every Had, he. Other faults pardon, these I think are the grossest. FINIS.