THE KING'S CORONATION: Being an Exact Account of the CAVALCADE, WITH A Description of the Triumphal Arches, and Speeches prepared by the CITY of LONDON For His late Majesty Charles the Second, In His Passage from the Tower to Whitehall. ALSO THE NARRATIVE Of his Majesty's Coronation, with his magnificent proceeding, And Feast in Westminster-Hall, April the 23th. As it was Published by his Majesty's Order, with the Approbation and Licence of Sir Edward Walker, Garter Principal King at Arms. By John Ogilly Esquire. Published by William Morgan his Majesty's Cosmographer. Edinburgh, reprinted by the Heir of Andrew Anderson, Printer to His most Sacred Majesty, Anno DOM 1685. I have perused a brief Narrative of his Majesty's Solemn Coronation, Printed by Mr. Ogilby, together with his Description of his Majesty's Entertainment passing through the City of London to his Coronation, etc. and in Pursuance of his Majesty's Order unto me directed, have examined, and do approve thereof, so as the said Mr. Ogilby may freely publish the same. EDWARD WALKER Garter Principal King at Arms. From the Herald's College this thirteenth of June 1662. An Advertisement. 1. THe four Triumphal Arches built by the City of London, for the entertainment of our late most gracious Sovereign Charles the Second, in his passage from the Tower to Whitehall on the 22th of April, 1661. being the Day before his Coronation. 2. The Inside of Westminster Abby, Describing the places of the Nobility and great Officers, with the manner of the King's Coronation, on St GEORGE'S Day April the 23th. Done on Copper; and proper to be added to this Book, sold by William Morgan at his House, next the Blew-Boar in Ludgate-Street. THE CAVALCADE; Or His Majesty's passing through the City of London to His Coronation. April the 22th. 1661. THe City of London having built four Triumphal Arches, and adorned the Streets in the best manner they could, to entertain His Majesty in his passage from the Tower to Whitehall. About ten of the Clock, being all mounted on stately Horses with very rich Trapping, the Cavalcade began in the following Order. After several led Horses followed with Kettle Drums and Trumpets, the Duke of Yorks Horse Guard, next the Messengers of the Chamber, than the Esquires to the Knights of the Bath, the Knight Harbinger, and Sergeant Porter, the Sewers of the Chamber, and Gentlemen ●●shers, Quarter Waiters, the Clerks of the Chancery, Clerks of the Signet, Clerks of the Privy Seal, Clerks of the Council, Clerks of the Parliament, and Clerks of the Crown-Next the Chaplains having dignities, the King's Advocate and Remembrancer, the Masters of the Chancery, the King's Learned Council at Law, the King's Puisne Sergeants, the King's Attorney and Solicitor, the King's eldest Sergeants, the Secretaries of the French and Latin Tongues, the Gentlemen Ushers, daily Waiters, Sewers, carriers, and Cupbearers in Ordinary, Esquires of the Body, Masters of standing Offices (vizes) Tents, Revels; and Ceremonies, Armoury, Wardrobe and Ordinance, Masters of the Requests, Chamberlains of the Exchequer, Gentlemen of the Privy Chamber, Knights of the Bath sixty eight, the Knight Marshal, the Master of the Jewel House, and the Treasurer of the Chamber, than Barons youngest Sons, Viscount's youngest Sons, than the three Barons of the Exchequer, the six Justices of the King's Bench and Common Pleas, the Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, and Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, the Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench and Master of the Rolls, than Barons eldest Sons, Earls younger Sons, Viscount's eldest Sons, than a Kettle Drum, and two Sets of the King's Trumpets, and the Sergeant Trumpeter with his Mace, than two Pursuivants at Arms before the Barons two and two, being (as all the Train was, especially the Nobility) attended by Gentlemen, Pages, and Footmen in rich habits going before those to whom they did belong, Then Marquesses younger Sons, Earls eldest Sons, and two Pursuivants at Arms before the Viscounts, than Dukes younger Sons, Marquis' eldest Sons, than two Heralds before the Earls, than the Lord Chamberlain of the King's Household, than Duke's eldest Sons, and two Heralds before the Marquis of Worcester, and the Marquis of Dorchester, than two Heralds before the Duke of Buckingham, and here the Attendants began to be more numerous and uncovered, than Clarenceux and Norroy the two Kings at Arms, the Lord Chancellor, the Lord Treasurer, the Lord High Steward, and sour Sergeants at Arms with their Maces, before two persons representing the Dukes of Normandy and Aquitain, than Garter Principal King at Arms, the Gentleman Usher with the black Rod, and the Lord Mayor of London, followed by the Gentlemen, Pages and Footmen that attended his Royal Highness the Duke of York, (our now most gracious Sovereign,) who was followed by about twenty Sergeants at Arms with their Maces; after whom came the Earl of Linds●y, Lord great Chamberlain of England, the Earl Northumberland, Lord High Constable of England, and the Earl of Suffolk, Earl Marshal of England, than the King's Footmen, and Pages, and the King in the midst of the Gentlemen Pensioners and Equirees, followed by the Yeomen of the Guard, than the Duke of Albemarle, Masts of the Horse, on Horseback, leading a Horse of Estate, the Vice-Chamberlain, The Captain of the Pensioners, and Captain of the Guard, followed by the King's Horse Guards, etc. In this Order they marched through Croutched Friars to Algate, and so through the City to Whitehall. In Croutched Friars, on a Stage was placed a Band of eight Wa●ts, and near Algate another Band of the like Music entertained them from a Balcony built for that purpose. A Description of the Triumphal Arches. IN Leadenhal-Street, near Lime-Street, was erected the first Triumphal Arch after the Doric Order: On the North side, on a Pedestal before the Arch, was a Woman personating Rebellion, mounted on an Hydra, in a Crimson Robe, torn Snakes crawling thereon, and begirt with Serpents, her Hair snaky, a Crown of Fire on her Head, a bloody Sword in one hand, a charming Rod in the other, Her Attendant, Confusion, in a deformed shape, being a Garment of several ill matched Colours, and put on the wrong way, on her Head ruins of Castles, torn Crowns, and broken Sceptres in each hand. On the South Pedestal was a Representation of Britain's Monarchy, supported by Loyalty, both Women, Monarchy in a large purple-Robe, adorned with Diadems and Sceptres, over which she had a lose mantle edged with blue and Silver Fringe, resembling Water, on her Mantle the Map of great Britain, on her Head London, in her right Hand Edinburgh, in her left Dublin. Loyalty was all in white with three Sceptres in her right Hand, and three Crowns in her left. The first painting on the South side was a prospect of his Majesty's Landing at Dover Castle, Ships at Sea, great Guns going off, one kneeling and kissing the King's Hand, Soldiers Horse and Foot, with many people attending and gazing. The painting on the North side opposite to this was a Trophy with decollated Heads. The painting over the middle Arch represented the King mounted, in calm motion, Usurpation flying before him, being a Figure with many Ill-favoured Heads, some bigger, some lesser, and one shooting our of his shoulder like Cromwell, another Head upon his Rump or , two Harpies with a Crown, chased by an Angel into Hell's mouth. Above the Arch, on two Pedestials and North ward, stood the Statues of King James and King Charles the First, in the middle and somewhat higher, (just over the Arch) the Statue of his Sacred Majesty Charles the Second. Behind the Figure of Charles the Second, in a large Table was Deciphered the Royal Oa●● bearing Crowns and Sceptres. The upper Paintings on the East-side were ruinous, representing the Disorder the Kingdom was in, during his Majesty's absence, but on the West side they were finished, to represent the Restauration of our happiness by His Majesty's Arrival. The Painting on the South-West side represented the Lord Mayor delivering the Keys of the City to the King, in the Niches were four figures; the first on the South side. a Woman in pleasant colours, the emblem on her shield a Terrestrial Glob, the Sun Rising, B●ts and Owls flying to the shadow. The second Had on her Escutcheon, a swarm of Bees whetting their stings. The third on the North side had on her shield a mountain burning, Cities and Vine-Yards destroyed. The fourth had on her Escutcheon an Arm, as it were thrust out of the Clouds, and in the hand a naked sword. Eight Mutes above were on pedestals, four in white, and four in Crimson. The Music of this Fabric is ten Drums flanking Rebellion, and twelve Trumpets flanking Mon●rcoy, aloft under the two Devastations twelve Trumpets and four Drums. Within the Arch, on two Balconies, six Trumpets and four Drums, while the Train passed along, the Drums beat the Marches of several Countries, and the Trumpets sound several Levers, but His Majesty drawing near, the Drums turn their March to a Battle, the Trumpets sound a Charge, and on a sudden Rebellion rouseth up herself; at which Drums and Trumpets ceasing, Rebellion addresses to His Majesty the following Speech. Stand! stand! who you are, this stage is ours, The Names of Princes are inscribed on Flowers And whither with them! stand! you must we know To Kings and Monarchy a deadly foe; Me, who dare bid you, midst your triumphs stand, In the great City of your native Land. I am Hell's Daughter, Satan's eldest Child, When I first Cried the Power of Darkness smiled, And my glad Father, thundering at my Birth, Unhinged the Poles, and shook the sixed Earth. My dear Rebellion (that shall be thy Name Said he) thou Emperors and Kings shalt Tame, No Right so good, Succession none so long, But thou shalt vanquish by thy popular throng, Those Legions, which to enlarge our power we send Throughout the World, shalt thee (my Dear) attend, Our mighty Champions, the seven deadly Sins, By Malice, Profit, Pleasure all their Gins, Bring to our Kingdom some few spotted Souls; Thou shalt by Treason h●rry them in shoals. Would you now know what interest I have here Hydra I ride, great Cities are my Sphere: I Sorc'ry use, and Hag Men in their Bed●, With Commonwealths and Rota's fill their heads; Making the Vulgar Fanatique Swarms, Court Civil War, and dote on Horrid Arms. 'Twas I, who in the late unnatural Broils, Engaged three Kingdoms and two Wealthy Isles. I hope at last to march with Flags unfurled, And tread down Monarchy through all the World. At which Words Monarchy and Loyalty unve●ling themselves, Rebellion starts as affrighted, but recollecting herself concludes her speech thus, Ah Britain, Ah! standest thou Triumphant there, Monarchick Isle, I shake with horrid fear. Are thy Wounds whole, upon thy Cheek fresh smiles? Is joy restored to these late mournful Isles? Ah, must he enter, and a King be Crowned, Then, as he riseth, sink me under ground. Rebellion having ended her Speech. Monarchy entertains His Majesty with the following, Sinks. To Hell soul Fiend shrink from this glorious Light, And hid thy Head in everlasting Night. Enter in safety, Royal Sir, this Arch; And through your joyful Streets In Triumph March; Enter, our Sun, our Comfort, and our Life; No more these Walls shall breed Intestine strife. Henceforth your People only shall content, In Loyalty each other to transcend, May your great Actions and immortal Name Be the whole business and delight of Fame; May you and yours in a perpetual Calm Be Crowned with Laurel and Triumphal Palm, And all confess, whilst they in you are blest I Monarchy,, of Governments am best. Monarchy having ended her speech the Trumpets sound pleasant Levets, and the Drums heat a losty English March whilst his Majesty, the Nobility, and the Rear Guard pass on. The next Entertainment was at Cornhill Condult, on the top of which stood eight Nymphs clad in white, each having an Escutcheon in one hand, and a Pendant or Banner in the other. On the Tower of the said Conduit a Noise of seven Trumpets. The second Arch. NEar the Exchange in Cornhill was erected a Naval Arch. On the East side were two Stages. On each side of the Street one. In that on the South side was a Person representing the River Thames; his Garment lose and flowing, Colour Blue and White waved like Water; a Mantle over like a Sail, his Head Crowned with London Bridge, Flags and Osiers like long hair falling over his Shoulders, his beard long, Sea Green, and White, an O●r in his right hand, the Model of a Ship in his left, an Urn beside hi●, out of which issued Water, four Attendants in White, representing the four fresh streams which fall into the River Thames, (viz.) Charwel, Lea, Coln, and Medway. In the Stage on the North side, made like the upper Deck of a Ship, were three Seamen, whereof one was habited like a Boat swain: The first Painting on the North side over the City Arms, represents Neptune with his Trident advanced. On the South side opposite was Mars, with his Spear inverced, his shield charged with a Gorgon, over the Arch the Marriage of Thames and Isis. The Painting on the North side over Neptune represents the Exchange. The Painting on the South side over Mars shows the Tower of London. The Pedestals in the upper Story were adorned with living Figures, representing Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, with Escutcheons and Pendents, bearing the Arms of the Companies Trading into those parts. Europe a Woman armed al'antique, on her Shield a Woman riding on a Bull, and at her Foot a Coney. Asia, on her head a Glory, her Stole of Silk, with several forms of Wild Beasts wrought on it. Africa, a Woman, in her Hand a Pomegranate, on her Head a Crown of Ivory and Ears of Wheat, at her Feet two Ships laden with Corn. America, Crowned with Feathers of divers Colours; on her Stole a Golden R ver, and in her hand a Silver Mountain. The uppermost Table in the fore Ground represents King Charles the First, with the Prince, Charles the Second, in his hand viewing the Sovereign of the Sea, the Prince leaning on a Cannon, above over the Cornish between the two Celestial Hemispheres an Atlas bearing a Terrestrial Glob, and on it a Ship under Sail. The great Painting on the West side represented the Duke of York, habited al'antique, like Neptune, standing on a Shell drawn by Sea Horses, before which is a Triton sounding, the Duke holding in one hand a Trident, and the Reins in the other: In the four Niches within the Arch, were living Figures, with Escutcheons and Pendents, representing Arithmetic, Geometry, Astronomy, and Navigation. Arithmetic, a Woman habited al'antique with her Fingers, erect upon her Vestmentlives with Music Notes: in her Escutcheon a Book opened, with a hand pointing to the Figures, I.U.X.L.C.D.M. Geometry, a Woman in a pleasant Green, in her Shield a Compass and a Reed. Astronomy, a Woman in an azure and lose Vestment, wrought with Stars of Gold, she looking up to Heaven, in her Shield a Table where are divers Astronomical Figures. Navigation, a Woman in a Sea Green habit, in her Escutcheon an Anchor with a Cable about it. Whilst the Nobility passed by, the three Seamen entertalned them with a Song. Besides the three Seamen who sang the Song, there were in the like habit six Persons with Wind-musick. The Music in the other Stage consisted of three Drums and six Trumpets. On two Balconies within the Arch was Wind-musick consisting of twelve Persons. On the West Gallery were placed six Trumpets, and all of them performed their Duty till such time as his Majesty fronted the Figure which represented Thames, and then ceased; upon which Thames made the ensuing Speech. Ten Moons great Sir, their Silver Crescenis filled Since, mounted on a Billow, I beheld You on the Bridge, but louder joys there were, That barred my Welcomes from your Sacred Ear. Now I. above my Highest bound have Reared My head, to say what could not then be heard, Hall Mighty Monarch! whose Imperial Hand Qulets the Ocean and secures the Land. This City whom I serve with Neighbouring Floods Exporting yours, Importing Foreign Goods, With anxious Grief did long your absence mourn, Now with full joy she welcome's your Return, Your Blessed Return! by which she is Restored, To all the Wealth remotest Lands afford. At your approach I hastened to the Downs, To see your moving Forts, your floating Towns, Your Sovereign's big with Thunder blow the Main, And swimming Armies in their Womb contain. You are our Neptune, every Port and Bay, Your Chambers: The whole Sea is your Highway, Tho' several Nations boast these strength on Land, Yet you alone the Watery World Command. Pardon great Sir, fair Cynthia checks my stay, But to your Royal Palace twice a day I will repair, there my proud Waves shall wait, To bear our Caesar and his Conquering ●ate. The River Thames having ended his Speech, the three Seamen entertained His Majesty with a Song, which being ended, the several sorts of Music performed their Duty whilst His Majesty passed on towards Cheap side, at the Stocks was placed on a Balcony, six Trumpets and three Drums, the Fountain there, being after the Tuscan Order, venting Wine and Water. On the Top of the great Conduit at the Entrance of Cheap side was another Fountain, out of which issued both Wine and Water. And on the eight Towers of that Conduit were Persons habited like Nymphs with Escutcheons in one hand, and Pendents or Banners in the other, and between each of them Wind Music. And on the Standard in Cheap side was a Band of Waits. The Third Arch. THe third Triumphant Arch stood in Cheapside near Wood-street, being an Artificial Building of two Storles; one after the Corinthian way of Architecture, the other after the Composite, representing the Temple of Concord: In the Spandrels of the Arch there were two Figures in Female habits: One representing Peace, the other Truth. That of Peace had her Shield charged with an Helmer, and Bees going in and our: Truth, on the other side, in a thin habit, on her Shield, Time bringing Truth out of a Cave; over the great Painting upon the Arch of the Cupula was represented a large Gorgon with three Heads Crowned, in his three right Hands, a Lance, a Sword, and a Sceptre; in his three left hands, the three Escutcheons of England, Scotland, and Ireland, before him the King's Arms with three Imperial Crowns. On the top of the Cupula, Concord, a Woman, in her right hand holding her Mantle; in her left a Caduceus; under her feet a Serpent struggling. On the West side, a Woman standing at the Helm of a Ship; in her left hand a Cornucopia: Alost were living Figures with Pennons and Shields, representing the four Cardinal Verthes, each with an Attendant; Prudence, on her Shield, Bellerophon on a Pegesus, running his Javelin into the mouth of a Chimaera: Justice, on her Shield, a Woman, holding a Sword in one hand, a Dallance in the other; Temperance, a Viol in her left hand, and a Bridle in her right. Fortitude, with a Lion, having the Arms of England in an Escutcheon. The internal part of this Triumph or Temple, was round the upper part enlightened by artificial Lights; below it was divided into teu●parts, by Pillars and Pedestals: Within the Temple were twelve living Figures, three placed above the rest: The first the Goddess of the Temple in rich habit, with a Caduceus in her hand, and a Serpent at her feet: Behind the Goddess a Man in a Purple Gown, like a Citizen of London, presenting the King with an Oaken Garland. Of the Nine lesser Figures: the first bear on a Shield the King of Bees flying alone: and a Swarm following at some distance. The second, on his shield a Testu●●o, advancing against a Wall. The third, a Shield charged with Hears. The fourth, like a spread Eagle with two Heads, one of an Eagle, the other of an Edrich; in the mouth of the Edtrich an Horse-shoe, in the Talon of the Eagle a Thunderbolt. The fifth, a bundle of Javelins. The sixth, two hands joined athwart the Escutcheon, as from the Clouds holding a Caduceus with a Crown. The seventh, Arms ●●d down, as Guns, Pikes, Ensigns, and Swords. The eight, a Caduceus, with a winged Hat above, and wings beneath, two Cornucopia's coming out of the middle, supported by a Garland. The ninth, a bright Star, striking a Gleam through the midst of an Escutcheon. With these Figures is intermingled a Band of twenty sour Violins. The Basis and Capitals within this Triumph are as Brass, and the Pillars Steel. The Temple thus adorned, and the Music playing, till His Majesty came to the middle of the Temple, Concord, Love, and Truth, who till than had not been seen, were by the drawing of a Curtain discovered, and entertained Hit Majesty with a Song. The Song ended, Concord addressed herself to His Majesty in these words, Welcome, great Sir, to Concord's ●ane Which your return built up again. You have her Fabric Reared so high, That the proud Turrets kiss the Sky. Tumult by you, and Civil War, In Janus Gates imprisoned are: By you, the King of Truth and Peace, May all divisions ever cease. Your Sacred Brow, the blushing Rose, And Virgin Lilly twined enclose: The Caledonian Thistle down Combine with these to adorn your Crown: No discord in the Hibernian Harp, Nought in our Duty ●lat, or Sharp. But all couspire that you as best, May 'bove all other Kings be blesk The Speech ended, His Majesty at His going off was entertained with another Song. On the little Conduit, at the upper end of Cheapside, were four Nymphs, each of them having an Escutcheon in one hand, and a Pendant in the other. In a Balcony at the Entrance of Pater Hoster Row, were placed His Majesty's Drums and Fife. Between that and Ludgate there were two other Balconies erected, in one was placed a Band of six Waits, in the other six Drums: On the top of Ludgate six Trumpets: At Fleet-bridg; a Band of six Waits. On Fleet Conduit were six Nymphs clad in white, each with an Escutcheon in one hand, and a Pendant in the other, as also a Band of six Waits, and on the Canthorn of the Conduit was the Figure of Temperance mixing Water and Wine. The Fourth Arch. IN Fleetstreet near White-friar's stood the fourth Triumphal Arch, representing the Garden of Plenty, being of two Stories, one of the Doric Order, the other of the jonick. Over the Postern on the Southside of the Entrance was Bacchus, a Youth in a Charlot drawn by Tigers, the Reins Vine-branches, his Mantle a Panther's Skin, his Crown of Grapes and Ivy, a Thyrsus in his left hand, a Cup in his right. The painting over this represents Silenus ou his Ass, with Satyr's dancing in drunken and antic postures, the Prospect a Vineyard. On the North side opposite was Ceres drawn in a Chariot by winged Dragons, and crowned with Ears of Corn: In her left hand Poppey, in her right hand a blazing Torch, the painting over her being a description of Harvest. On the West side of the Arch over the South Postern, was the Goddess Flora in a various coloured habit, in one hand Red and White Roses, in the other Lilies, on her head a Garland of several flowers; the painting over this a Garden with Walls, Statues, Fountains, Flowers, and Figures of Men and Women walking. Opposite to this on the North side was the Goddess Pomona crowned with a Garland of several Fruits, in her right hand a Prunning Hook, in her left hand the Sun, at her feet all sorts of G●●ssing and Gardening Tools. The great Figure on the top of all represents Plenty, crowned, a Branch of Palm in her right hand, a Carnucopia in her left. The M●sick aloft on both sides, and on the two Balconies within, were twelve Waits, six Trumpets, and three Drums. At a convenient distance before this structure were two Stages erected, divided, planted, and adorned like Gardens▪ each of them eight Yards in length, five in breadth, upon that on the North side sat a Woman representing Plenty, crowned with a Garland of divers Flowers, Clad in Green Vestment Embroidered with Gold, holding a Cornucopia, her Attendants two Virgins, at His Majesty's approach the Person representing Plenty made address to him in these Words, Great Sir, the Star which at your happy Birth, Joyed with his Beams (at Noon) the wondering Earth; Did with auspicious Lustre than presage, The glittering plenty of this Golden Age, The Clouds blown o'er, which long our Joys overcast; And the sad Winter of your absence past: See the three smiling seasons of the year, Agree at once to bid you welcome here: Her Homage Duteous Flora comes to pay, With her Enamelled Treasure strews the way, Ceres and Pales, with a bounteous hand, Diffuse their plenty over all your Land, And Bacchus is so lavish of his Store, That Wine flows now where Water ran before, Thus Seasons, Men, and Gods, their joy express, To see your Triumph and our Happiness. His Majesty having passed the four Triumphal Arches was at Temple-bar entertained with the view of a delightful Boscage full of several Beasts both Tame and Savage, as also several living Figures, and the Music of eight Wales: But this being the Limit of the City's Liberty must be so likewise of our Description. THE NARRATIVE OF His Majesty's Coronation, With his Magnificent Proceeding and Feast, in Westminster Hall April the 23th. 1661. UPon the 23th of April, being S. George's day, about seven in the morning, the King took Water from the privy Stairs at Whitehall, and landed at the Parliament Stairs, from whence he went up to the Prince's Lodgings; where, after he had reposed himself, he was arrayed in Royal Robes of Crimsom velvet, furred with Ermine, by which time the Nobility, being come together, Robed themselves in the Lord's House and painted Chamber. The Judges also with those of the long Robe, the Knighs of the Bath (then in their Robes of purple Sar●in lined with white Tassity) and Gentlemen of the privy Chamber, met in the Court of Requests, and being drawn down into Westminster Hall, where this great solemnity (ordered by the Officers at Arms) began. The Nobility, in their proper Robes carrying their Cornets in their Hands, proceeded according to their several dignities and degrees, before his Majesty up to his Throne of State, which was raised at the West end of the Hall, placing themselves upon each side thereof. The King being set in a rich Chair, under a glorious Cloth of State, Sir Gilbert Talbot Knight, Master of the Jewelhouse, presented the Sword of State, as also the Sword called C●rtan●, and two other Swords, to the Lord high Constable, who took and delivered them to the Lord high Chamberlain, and he laid them upon the Table before the King, and in the like manner the Spurs. Immediately after, the Dean and prebends of Westminster, by whom the Regalia had been brought in procession from the Abbey to Westminster Hall, being vested in rich Copes, came up from the lower end thereof in manner following. First, The Sergeant of the Vestry in a scarlet Mantle. Then the Children of the King's Chapel in scarlet Maniles. Then the choir of Westminster in surplices. Then the Gentlemen of the King's Chapel in scarlet Mantles Next the ●ursulvants, Heralds, and provincial Kings of Arms. Then the Dean carrying Saint Edward's Crown. And after him five of the prebend's of that Church, The first carrying the Sceptre with the Cross. The second the Sceptre with the Dove. The third the Orb with the Cross. The fourth King Edwards Staff. The fifth the Chalice and Patena. Who passing thus through the Hall, and making their due Reverences in three places, and towards the upper end, the Quires and Officers at Arms falling off on each side, the Dean and Prehends ascended the Steps, at the top whereof, Garter Principal, King of Arms standing, conducted them to the Table placed before the Throne, where making their last Reverence, the Dean first presented the Crown, which was by the Lord high Constable, and Lord ●●●at Chamberlain, set upon the Table, who likewise received from the prebend's the Regalia, which they carried, and laid them also by the Crown. Then the Lord Great Chamberlain presenting the Regalia severally to the King, His Majesty disposed of them to the Noblemen which carried them in the proceeding viz. Saint Edward's Staff to the Earl of Sandwich. The Spurs to the Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery. The Sceptre with the Cross to the Earl of Bedford. The polluted Sword (born on the left Hand of Cartana) to the Earl of Derby. The pointed Sword (born on the right Hand thereof) to the Earl of Shrewsbury The Sword called Curtana to the Earl of Oxford. The Sword of State to the Earl of Manchester. The Sceptre with the Dove to the Duke of Albemarle. The Orb with the Cross, to the Duke of Buckingham. ●aint Edward's Crown to the Duke of Ormond. The Patena to the Bishop of Exeter. And lastly, The Challce to the Bishop of London, All things being thus prepared about ten a Clock, the proceeding began, from the Hall into the Palace Yard, through the Gatehouse, along the great Sanctuary, to the West end of the Abbey, upon blue Cloth, which was spread upon the Ground, from the Throne in Westminster hall, to the great Steps in the Church, by Sir George Carteret Knight, his Majesty's Vice Chamberlain, as Almoner that day by special appointment. The Proceeding to the Coronation was in this following Order. THe Drums four, the Trumpets sixteen in four classes. The Six Clerks of the Chancery. Ten of the King's Chaplains having dignitler. The Aldermen of London. The King's learned Council at Law. The King's Solicitor, and the King's Attorney. The Esquires of the Body. The Masters of Request. The Gentlemen of the Privy Chamber. The Knights of the Bath in their Purple Robes. The Barons of the Exchequer, and Justices of both Benches: The Lord chief Baron, and the Lord chief Justice of the common Pleas. The Master of the Rolls▪ and the Lord chief Justice of the King's Bench. The Sergeant Porter, and the Sergeant of the Vestry. The Children and Gentlemen of the King's Chapel. The prebend's of Westminster. The Master of the Jewelhouse. The Knights of the Privy Council: Portcullis Pursulvant at Arms. The Barons in their Robes two and two, carrying their Caps of Crimson Velvet turned up with Minever in their hands. The Bishops two and two according to their dignities and Consecrations. Rogue Croix, blue Mantle. Pursulvants. The Viscounts two and two in their Robes with their Coronets in their hands. Summersault, Chester. Heralds. The Earls two and two in their Robes, holding their Coronets in their hands, Richmond, Windsor. Heralds. The Marquis of Dorchester. The Marquis of Worcester. In their Robes with their Cornets in their hands, Lancaster, York. Heralds. Norroy, Clarecieu●●, Provincial Kings, carrying their Coronets in their Hands, The Lord high Treasurer, The Lord high Chancellor. St. Edward's Staff born by the Harlequin of Sandwich. The Spurs born by the I●arl of Pembroke and Montgomery. St. Edward's Sceptre born by the Earl of Bedford. The third Sword drawn, and born by the Earl of Derby. The Sword called Curtana, drawn, and born by the Earl of Oxfo●d. The Pointed Sword drawn, and born by the Earl of Shrewsou●y. The Lord Mayor of London. Garter Principal King at Arms. The Gentleman Usher of the Back R●d. The Earl of Lindsey, Lord great Chamberlain of England. Arms The Earl of Suffolk, Earl Marshal for this present occasion. The Sword of State in the Scabbard, born by the Earl of Ma●chester, Lord Chamber ●ain of the Household. The Earl of Nor●humbe●land, Lord Constable of England for this present occasion. Sergeants His Royal Highness the Duke of York, The KING Supported by the Bishop of Bath and Wells, and Bishop of Daresnt His Train born by the Lords Mandevile, Cavendish, Ossory, and Percy, Assisted by the Lord Mansfield Master of the Robes The ●arl of Landerdale One of the Gentlemen of the Bedchamber. Mr. Seamour, and Mr. Ashburnham Both Grooms of the Bedchamber. The Captain of the Guard. The Captain of the Pensioners. The Yeomen of the Guard in their Coats. The Pensioners with their Pole Axes. Barons of the Cinque Ports, their whole number xuj. Habited in dou blets of Crimson Satin Scarlet Hose, Scarlet Gowns, lined with Crimson Satin, black Velvet Capes, and black Velvet Shoe, carrying the Canopy. Sergeants at The Sceptre 〈◊〉 with the Dove ●orn by the Duke of Albemarle. St. Edward's Crown born by the Duke of Ormond, Lord High Steward for this present occasion. The Ord ●●r● by the Duke of Buckingham. The Patena, born by the Bishop of Exeter in his Cope. The Regale or Chalice, born by the Bishop of London in his Cope at Arms Barons of the Cinque Ports, their whole number xuj. Habited in dou blets of Crimson Satin Scarlet Hose, Scarlet Gowns, lined with Crimson Satin, black Velvet Caps, and black Velvet Shoe, carrying the Canopy. The Pensioners with their Pole Axes. The proceeding pasting through the Choir went up the Stairs toward the great Theatre, and as they came to the top thereof were disposed by the Heralds into two Gallerles built on either side the upper end of the Quire. On the North side the Aldermen of London, title Judges, and others of the long Robe, as also the Choir of Westminister, with the Gentlemen and Children of the King's Chapel; and on the South side the Knight of the Bath, and Gentlemen of the privy Chamber. Near the Pulpit stood the Master of the Jewel house, and the Lord Mayor of London. The Nobility were seated on Forms round about the inside of the Theatre: On the corner whereof, nearest to the Altar, stood the Provincial Kings, Heranlds, and Pursuivants at Arms. Within the Rails, on either side of the F●●rance of the Theatre from the Choir, stood the Sergeants at Arms, with their Mices, and over the Door, at the West end of the Choir, stood the Drums and Trumpets. The King, being entered the West Door of the Church, was received with an Anchem: and here his Majesty kneeled down, and after some short Ejaculations, he proceeded to the Theatre, between the Choir and the Altar; on which the Throne of State was placed; on the cast side whereof was set a Chair, Footstood and Cushion, covered with Cloth of Gold, whereon for a while he reposed himself. Immediately after, the Bishop of London (who was appointed to officiar, in part, for the Archbishop of Canterbury) with the Lord High Coustable, the Earl Marshal, the Lord great Chamberlain, the Lord High Chancellor, and Lord Chamberlain of the Household, went to the South, the West, and North sides of the Theatre, and acquainted the people, that he presented to them King Charles the Rightful inheritor of the Crown of this Realm; and asked them if they were willing to do their Homage, Service, and bounden Duty to him. As this was doing the King risen up, looking towards the people, to whom the Bishop spoke: Who, by their shouts signified their Consent, the like question was put to the Nobility. And while an Anthem was sung by the Gentlemen of the King's Chapel, a Carpet was spread by the Officers of the removing Wardrobe, and over that was laid, by the ●●her of the Black Rod, assisted by the Yeamen of the Wardrobe, a Silk Carpet and Cushion, and then the Bishop of London went and placed himself on the North side of the Altar. Then the King descending from his Throne, proceeded towards the Altar, supported by the Bishops of D●●●s●●, and Bath and Wells; the four Swords, and grand Officers, and the Noble Men, and Bishops that caroled the Regali●, going before him. At the steps of the Altar he kneeled down, and offered a Cloth of Gold Pall, and an Ingor of Gold of a pound weight and retired to his Chair of State, on the Southside of the Altar, and the Bishop of London receiving the Regalia, and placing them on the Altar, the Bishops and Noble Men, that carried them, retired to their Seats, and the King kneeled at a said stool on the right side of the Chair of State, whilst the Bishop of London said the Prayer. O God that dost visit those that are humble, etc. which ended, the Bishop of Worchester preached, on the 2 ver. of the 28. of Proverbs. On the King's right hand stood the Bishop of ●●●esne, and beyond him, the Noble Men with the Swords naked and erect, the Duke of York sat on his lefthand, and by him stood the Bishops of Bath and Wells, and the Lord great Chamberlain. On ●●om behind the Duke, sat the Lord High Chamcellor, and Lord High Treasurer, and in a Gall●●y the Duchess of York, where were also placed the Ambassadors and Foreign Ministers. The Bishop of London sa●e in the Arch-Bishops Chair, on the North-side of the Altar, and the rest of the Bishops on Forms behind him, and towards St. Edward's Chapel stood Ga●●er principle King at Arms, the Ordicers of the Wardrobe in Scarlet Gowns, the Sergeant of the Vestery and Vergers, with some of the Grooms and Pages of the Bed, Chamber to do service, as occasion required. Opposite to these on the Southside stood the Beau and prebend's of westminster Between the King's Chair of State and the Pulpit, but more to the North-side, was placed St. Edward's Chair, covered with Cloth of Go●. Sermon ended, the Bishop of London came ●eer, and asked the King, if he would take the Oath of his Progenitors, to confirm the Laws, to the People, and Is●anchises to the Clergy, granted by St. Edward the Confessor, to maintain the Gospel established in the Kingdom, etc. The Bishop of Rochester also reading the Bishop's Petition, praying, that they and the Churches under their Government might be protected, etc. all which his Majesty promised to perform, and assisted by the Bishops of Duresos, and Bath, and wells with the Sword of State born before him, and the Lord great Chamberlain attending, went to the Altar, and took an Oath to perform what he had promised, and in like manner returned to his Chair of State, where kneeling at the Fald-stool, while the Bishop of London, and the Bishops of Peter-borough, and Gloucester, performed divine service, toward the end whereof, the Archbishop of Canterbury came out of St. Edward's Chapel concluding the service. Then the King arose, and assisted by the Bishop's Dureson, and Bath, and wells, went to the Altar, His Royal Robes being taken off by the Lord great Chamberlain, and carried into St. Edward's Chapel, mean while the Chair was removed from the entrance of the Theatre, and set on the North-side, betwixt the Altar and St. Edward's Chair, where the King sitting (the Dean of Westminster holding the Ampulla, and pouring out the Oil) he was anointed by the Archbishop, his Grace saying the Prayers, and the Choir singing the Anthem, appointed for that Solemn occasion. The Dukes of Buckingham and Albeinarle, with the Earls of Berks and Sandwich, holding a Cloth of Gold palls over the King's head. The anointing being dried up, the Dean of Westminster closed the Loops of his Shire, and the Archbishop received the Colse from the Lord great Chamberlain, put it on the Kings Head. The Dean of Westminster having put on the Surplice, the Tissue Hose and Sandals, and the close Pall, (being Cloth of Gold) fetched the Spurs from the Altar, delivering them to the Lord Great Chamberlain, who having with them touched the King's Heels, sent them back. Then the Archbishop receiving the Sword of State from the Lord Chamberlain of the Household laid it upon the Altar, and having said the Prayers, delivered it to the King, which was girded on by the Lord great Chamberlain. Then the Dean of Westminster put on the Armil made of Cloth of Tissue, and next the Mantle or open Pall, being made of Cloth of Gold lined with red Taffeta. In this time St. Edward's Chair was set in the middle of the Isle right against the Altar, wherein the King being set, the Archbishop brought St. Edward's Crown from the Altar, and put it on the King's Head, whereupon all the People cried, God save the King, and the Bishop said, God Crown thee with a Crown of Glory, etc. and several Prayers proper to this Great Solemulty, and an Authem being sung by the Quires; the Dukes, Marquesses, Earls, and Viscounts put on their Coronets, the Barons their Caps, and the Kings at Arms their Coronets, Then the Master of the Jewel House delivered the Ring to the Archbishop, who put it on the fourth singer of the King's right hand, and after the Prayers, the Linen Gloves were delivered to the King, by the Lord great Chamberlain, than the King went to the Altar, and offered His Sword, which being redeemed by the Lord Chamberlain of the Household, was by him drawn, and so carried by him all the rest of the Solemnity.— Then the Arch Bishop took the Sceptre with the Cross from the Altar, and Mr. Henry Howard (Brother to Thomas Duke of Norfolk) by virtue of the tenure of his Manor of Wirksop, in the County of Norfolk, delivered to the King a rich Glove for his right hand, which the King having put on received the Seepter from the Archbishop, and during the Prayer, the said Mr. Howard performed the service of supporting the King's right Arm,— Next the Archbishop delivered to the King, the Sceptre with the Dove, who then kneeled, with both the Sceptres in his hands, whilst the Archbishop pronounced the blessing. Then the King arose and late in St. Edward's Chair whilst the Archbishop, and Bishops kneeled, and were kissed by him, after which the King returned to the Chair placed on the Theatre behind his Throne, where he reposed himself, while Prayers were said, and Te Deum sung, which ended, the King ascended his Throne, in the midst of the Theatre, the Swords, great Officers, and Bishops, standing on each side, while a Prayer was said. After which the Bishops, and Nobility did their Homage. First, the Archbishop kneeling before the King, said, I William Archbishop of Canterbury, shall, be faithful and true, and faith and truth bear unto you, our Sovereign Lord, and your Heirs, Kings of England, and shall do, and truly acknowledge the Service of the Land, which I claim to hold of you, in right of the Church, So help me God; after which he, and all the Bishops kissed the Kings left C●e●k. Then came up the Duke of York with Garter principal King at Arms before him, and his Train born by two Gentlemen, when being come to the Throne, he kneeled down, put off his Coronet, and did Homage in th●se words, I James Duke of York become your Liegt man, of life and limb, and of earthly Worship: and Faith and Truth I shall bear unto you, to live and die against all manner of Folk, So help me God; At which the Drums beat, the Trumpets sounded, and the Prople shouted. The like did the Dakes of Buckingham and Alberma●le for themselves, and the rest of the Dukes. Then the Marquess' of Worchester and Dorchester, next the Earl of Oxford ascended by the ●est of the Earls, to signify their Consents. Then Viscount Hereford for the Viscounts, and then the Drums beat, Trumpets sounded, and the People shouted. Lastly, the Baron Audly ●●●d the like Homage, being attended by the rest of the Barons, which was followed with bearing of Drums, sounding of Trumpets, and the People's shouts, after which the Duke of York, ●●●dal the Nobility singly ascended the Throne, and touched the King's Crown, p●omlsing thereby to be always ready with all their power to support it. During which Solemn Ceremony, the Lord High Chancellor went to the South, West, and North-sides of the Stage, and proclaimed to the People the King's General pardon, being attended by Mr. Garter to the South side, and by a Gentleman Usher, and two Heralds to the other two sides, the Lord Cornwallis Treasurer of the Household, at the same time throwing amongst the people, Medals of Gold and Silver. The King being thus enthroned, the Gentlemen of the Chapel sung the Anthem, Behold 〈◊〉 Yord our Defender, and look upon the face of thine anointed, etc. at the end whereof the Drums and Trumpets beat and sounded. After which the Bishop of London begun the Communions a drives, which being ended, the King descended from his Throne with his Crown on his I lead ●nd the Sceptres in his Hands, (the rest of the Regalia being carried before him,) and the●●: proceeded into St. Edward's Chapel, where he tock off St. Edward's Crown, alid delivered it to the Bishop of London, who placed it on St. Edward's Altar, the rest of the Regalia being given to the Death of Westminster, and by him laid there also●. Then he retired Into a Traverse, where he was ●●●●●hed of the 〈◊〉 he was Crowned in (which were delivered to the Dean of Westminster to be laid up with the rest of the Regalla) and being in●ested with his Royal Robes of Puryle Velver, he came near to St. Edward's Altar, where the Bishop of London standling ready with the Imperial Crown in his hands set that upon his Head, after which he took the two Sceptres, and proceeded to Westminster-Hall, the same way that he came, and attended after the same manner, saving that the Noble men and Bishops, that strongest the Regalia to the Abbay, 〈◊〉 not now immediately before him as they did then, but went according to their degrees: All the Noblemen having their Coronets and Caps on their heads, and the Kings at Arm● their Coroners. The proceeding being entered the Hall, the Nobility, and others, who had places assigned them, went and placed themselves, but the King, attended with the Great Officers, withdrew into the inner Court of wards, and in the mean 〈◊〉 all the Tables in the body of the Hall were ceruse. On the Right hand were set two Tables, one beneath the other, at the upper end of the first sat the Bishops, and below them the Judges, with the rest of the long Rob. At the second Table sat the Masters of the Chancery, and the six Clerks, at which likewise the Barons of the Cinque-Ports were then necessitated to sit, (by reason of a Disturbance which some of the King's Foot men made in offering to take the Canopy from them) although the upper end of the first Table was appointed for them. On the other side of the Hall was placed likewise along Table, which reached down near to the Common-Pleas-Court whereat the Nobility dined, and behind this close to the wall, sat the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, Recorder, and twelve chief Citizens of London. Lastly, within the Court of Common-Pleas was a Table-set for the Officers at Arms, each Table being furnished with three Comses answerable to that of the Kings, besides the Banquet. At the upper end of the Hall (where upon an Ascent of steps, a Theatre was raised for His Majesty's Royal Seat at this great Solemnity) a large Table being placed, the Sergeant of the Ewery, two Sergeants at Arms, with their Maces going before them, brought up the Covering, which was spread by the Gentlemen Ushers, and Sergeants of the Ewery. This being done, the Officers of the Pantry, with two Sergeants at Arms also before them, brought up the Salt of State and Caddinet. A little before the King returned to dinner, two Esquires of the Body took their Seats upon two little Foot-stools on either side of the foot of the King's Chair (placed opposite to the middle of the Table) and there sat until the King came into Dinner, when Rising and performing their Duty, in placing the King's Robes for his better convenlency of sitting, they sat down again at the King's feet, until the King gave them leave to ●ise. On the right side of the Throne was erected a Gallery for the Officers at Arms, and opposites to that on the other side, another for the Music, and below on the old Se●ffold, ne●● the Court of Common-Pleas, stood the King's Trumpeters. The proceeding at the carrying up of the first Course to the King's Table. THe two Clerks Comptrollers. The two Clerks of the Green Cloth. And the C 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of His Majesty's Household. All in Black Velvet Gowns trimmed with black Silk and Gold ●●ce, with Velvet Caps raised in the head. Six Serjeanes at Arms. two and two. The Earl Marshal on the left hand. The Lord High-Steward. The Lord High Conslable on the Right. All three mounted on Horseback in their Robes, and with their Coronets on their Head●● having their Horses richly trapped. Six Sergeants at Arms, two and two The controller of the Household, The Treasurer of the Household, with their white 〈◊〉 The Earl of Dorsit Sewer. The Earl of Chi●terfield his assistant. The Knights of the Bath carrying up the Service, two and two to a Dish, which was se● upon the Table by the Earl of Lincoln Carver, assisted by the Earls Sewers. In the Bear came up the three Clerks of His Majesty's Kitchen, all suited in Black Figu●●●●a●in Gowns, and Velvet Caps, in fashion like those worn by the Clerks Comptrollers. Dinner being set on the Table, the King came forth from the Inner. Court of Wards, in his ●ayal Robes, with the Crown on His Head, and Sceptre in his hand, having the three Swords born naked before him, and having washed, sat down to Dinner, the Bishop of London saying Grace. On the King's Right hand stood the Noble-●●n that carried the three Swords, holding them naked, and erected all the Dinner while; at his left hand stood the Lord high Chamberlain, to whom the King had given the Sceptre to hold, at the Tables end, on the King's left hand sat the Duke of York in his Robes and Coroner. Soon after Dinner was begun, the Lord Allington, by virtue of his Tenure of the Manor of ●●●●●dley in the County of Hertford, served the King of his first Cup, (which was of Silver Gilt) and after the King had drank, he had the Cup for his Fee. Next Thomas Leigh Esquire was brought up to the Table, with a Mess of Pottage called De●●●●●●, by reason of his T●n●●e of the Manor of Addington in the County of Surrey. Afterwards a little before the second Course was ready, Sir Edward Dynock Knight (being the King's Champion, as being seized of the Manor of Serivels●y in the County of Lincoln) en●ar'd the ●all, on a goodly white Courser, a●●ed at all points, and there having made a stand for some time, advanced in manner following. First two Trumpets. Then the Sergeant Trumpeter with his Mace. After him two Sergeants at Arms with the●● Maces. Then one Esquire carrying his Target, having his Arms depicted thereon. And another Esquire carrying the Champion's Lance upright. After them York Herald at Arms. The Earl Marshal on his left hand on Horse ●ack. The Champion. The Lord High Constable 〈◊〉 Right Hand on Horseback. Being come some few steps, he made a stand, whereupon the said Herald proclaimed his Challenge, in the following words. If any person of what degree soever high or low, shall deny, or gain say our Sovereign Lord KING CHARLES the Second, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Son and next Heir to our Sovereign Lord CHARLES the first, the last King deceased, to be Right Heir to the Imperial Crown of this Realm of England, or that he ought not to enjoy the some, here is his Champion, who sayeth that he lieth, and is a false Traitor, being ready in person ●o Combat with him, and in this quarrel will adventure his life against him, on what day soever he shall be appointed. Whereupon the Champion threw down his Gauntlet, which lying some small time, and no body taking it up, it was delivered to him again by the same Herald, than he advanced further forward till he came to the raiddle of the Hall. And lastly to the foot of the Steps going up to the Throne of ●●●●●. This being done, the Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery (assisted as before) prese●●ed, on the knee to the King, a Gilt Cup. (with a ●●ver) full of Wine, who drank to the Champion, and by the said Earl sent him the Cup, which having received, he after three reverences drank it all off, went a little backward, and so departed out of the Hall, taking the said Cup for his Fee. After which Garter principle King of Arms, with the two provincial Kings; having their Corona●●●, with the Heralds and Pursuivants at Arms, come down from the Gallery, and went ●o the lower and of the Tabler, where they first made their obeisance to his Majesty, then advancing up to the midst of the Hall, they did the like, and afterward at the foot of the steps to His Majesty's Throne, where Garter being ascended, proclaimed his Majesty's Style in Latin, French, and English, according to 〈◊〉 usage, crying Largess thrice, which done, they all retired into the midst of the Hall, and thereafter crying, Largess again thrice, he proclaimed the King's Style as before. And lastly, they went to the end of the Nobleman's Table, and did the same again, and from th●●ce into the Common Pleas Court to Dinner. Immediately after this, the second Course was brought up by the Gentlemen Pensioners, 〈◊〉 the former Solemnity, the last dish being carried up by Erasmus Smith Esquire, who then presented the King with three Maple Cups, on the behalf of Robert Barnham Esquire, in respect of his Tenure of the Manor of Nether ●i●sington, in the County of Kent. Lastly, The Lord Mayor of London then presented the King with Wine in a Golden Cup, having a Cover, of which the King having drank, the said Lord Mayor received it for his Fee. By this time the day being far spent, the King (having water brought him by the Earl of Pembroke and his assistants) washed, and risen from Dinner before the third Course war brought in, and retiring into the Inner-Court of wards, he there disrobed himself, and from thence went privately to his Barge, which waited for him at the Parliament Stairs, and so to the Privy Stairs at Whitehall, where he landed. FINIS. The Coronation Oath. Archbishop, Sir, will you grant and keep, and by your Oath confirm to the people of England the Laws and Customs to them granted by the Kings of England, your lawful and Religious Predecessors, and namely the Laws, Customs, and Franchises gra●●ed to the Clergy, Vid. rushworth's Col. part. 1. Fol. 200. by the Glorious King, S●. Edward your Predecossor according to the Laws of God, the true profession of the Gospel established in this Kingdom agreeable to the prerogative of the Kings thereof; and the Ancient Customs of the Realm. KING, I grant and promise to keep them. Archbishop, Sir, will you keep peace and godly agreement (according to your power) both 〈◊〉 God, the Holy Church, the Clergy, and the People. KING, I will keep i●● Archbishop, Sir, will you to your power cause Law, Justice, and Discretion in Mercy and Truth to be executed to your judgement. KING, I will. Archbishop, Sir, will you grant to hold and keep the Laws and rightful Customs, which the Commonalty of this your Kingdoms have, and will you defend and uphold them to the Honour of God ●o much as in you lies. KING, I grant and promise so to 〈◊〉▪