. • . . ■ . , • ; • ■vV" ' '■ : ■ L* tejpSfr-* <■ ■ X ; ' ' ■ ' ■ ::x- : - 1 , . - C ; f . , • ■ - .■ ! , - M % . ■i m j 4r Jk. , ?lli< b t** uUh ii%£' <* jgr jgjii Kf * Aduife you well this worke ere ye reproue, Conceiuc it vvarely , read it more then once. Be learned ere ye teach,leaueofffelfe loue, So (hall you find an Art, worth pretious Itones* Although by kind the (Backe) will not abide, The glittering (hew of comly Phebus courfe. But from the light aie flirowds her felfe afide, Apollocs beames pardy fhinc nere the worfe. T o the honorable afleniblie ofgen- tletnen in the lnnes of Court and C bMceric } Gerard Leigh wiflieth loyaltic* Onfidering ( right; Honour able ) dutie that 1 ovre to my naturall Countrey , and that I haue a ta- lent to vfe to the increafe ofver- tue , by which I am /Hr red tofet foorth fome part of my time /pent 9 in difibarge of my dutie towards God> and the world: IV her ef ore taking boldnejfe , partly of your benigne inclinations , to- wards the auncient tokens of Armories right wel appea - reth in the mojl ancient ejl of your houfes , now newlie re - edifed : I haue therefore enterprifed to fet out in the Eng- HJh toong , the Blazon of Armes, which arc a fwell gathe- red out of the hohe Scriptures, as of other mojl antientejl Authors . And although thofe be wort hie of great laiide ,that found out the fciences liber al, wherewith the foule of man is beau- tified . Yetis there due as great commendation to them, that hath fearched foorth the way , to make the bodie not much infertour to the foule > And thofe are they that haue writ- ten, and be the authors ofthisfcience or fciences . They 1 fay, are named ancient Herehaughtes , who haue made di - ftintlion betweene the gentle andthevngentle , in whom there is as much difference , as betweene vertue and vice , For the which we are bounde to make for them a worthie memorial, declaring our kindne/fe dewe towards them. Of which fort, I willfi:ew fo manie,as I haue authorized this phamphilet by . And they are of number ix . as folhweth. I . Nicholas Vpton 3 deferyed blafonne. z % Nicholas A z Warde The ‘Preface. Warde worte of the whole worke . 3 . Bartholus cftridc- ing,and differences of brethren and kinsfolke. 4. Vlpia- nus wrote of the whole. 5, Buddeus ,of the beginning of the Law (formes. 6< Alciatus the booke called Par ergon. 7 *Fraunces ofFoea,^ vnperfeB cculonrs. 8* Hono- xhiSyof the order of battailes and combat. 9. lohn le Fe- rounCj of the blazon of colours . And though I haue of thcfe nine authorise yet my attempt is not of preemption to teach y (I my felfe hauing mofl need to be taught)but on - he to the intent that gentlemen,that feeke to know all good t hinges > and would haue an entry into this, may not fndt here a thing expedient , but rather a poore helpe there - to . And for becaufe in matters of learning , great vo- lumes are of little price , vnlcjje the matters therein be of themfelues worthie : therefore I thought good , rather to write feme little booke of rare title , then to make a great volume of common matter,Andforfomuch as. this treateth of blazon of Armes , and of the worthie bearers of them (which Plato affrmeth to be the vpholders ofthecornmen wealthy Salomon faith Itkewife, where fuchbe not, the people, ft alfall to mine) I therefore, haue named this , the Accedence of Armorie , and doo now dedicate it vnto your honors, as the fir ft fruits of me gathered in other mens Orchards , T-mfmg that your wifeaomes will take in good part, my weaning &mdeuour (although opprefl with rnd- ncjfe) by the example of king Artaxerxes; who difdained not the poore husbandman his homelie hands-ful of clcane water , but thankfully receiued the fme,efleemmg the pre- fent not after the value dut after the will of thegiuer, by which it appeareth,that the mind of man enricheth the va- lue of etiery thin & not thegreatnes thereof And if(mofl graiie lawyers)! may perceiuey our good content at ion with fen! I Fhe Preface. this 3 1 fid .God wiUing,after my returne from Venice, f re- ft nt yon with the Genealogie of all the hinges ofBngland^ fence the conqueft hethertoithe rather hecanfe I haue feene a boeke of the Genealcgie of the kings if France & French kings, wherin might faults be efptecLifit were as diligently looked to yds it hath bin long looked for. Andy et I think him an Her eh aught that compiled the fame. But where I J hall in this booke commend any one coteyr difpraife 3 1 protejl vn* toy on, my meaning is but the general deftriptwn of the one and of the other. And agamejjow many feeuer 1 Jet forth* I meane to name veriefew , and fnch they are , as begone from the world ,of whom I am fure to be vnt hanked W her- fore moft humbly I befeechyour honours, to daine to be pa- trons of this my worke ,againft the middle finger pointings of the vngentites, dij finer ed into if vnequal parts • T he fir ft whereof are gentile vngentile. Such be they as veil ra- ther fweare armes then be are arm es. IF ho of negligence flop mujlard pots with their fat hers pedegrees, or otherwife a- bufee them. T he fecond forty are vngentle gentlemen, who being enhauncedto honor by their fat hers ,on whom(t hough it were to their owne worfhip ) yet can they not keepe fo much money from the dice, as to make worjhipfulob fequies for their fud Fat herewith any point of armory :but defpife the fame ybecaufe (fey they)thoje his armes were pur chafed for flips. Moft of thefe defer e the title of worfhip, but none do worke the deed that appertaineth t her unto. And of thefe that runne fofarre as will not turne y old weomen will fay, fuch youth wil haue their feeing and it be but in an halter: but God keepe them from that.T he third fort,and worft of all, are neither gentle vngentle, or vngentle gentile, but ve- rieftubble curs& be neither doer s, fuff erers, or wel fpeak - ers of honors tokens ♦ As of late, one of them was called to A 3 wor- * TheTreface. werfhip in a Citie within the province of Midddeftx, vnto whom the Herehaught came, and him fainted with toy of hie new of fee , requefting of km to fee his cote , who called unto km ka rnayd, commanding her to fetch h is cote :which being hr ought, was cf cloth gar ded with a burguniangard of bare velvet , well bawdefied on the halfe placard , and fqualioted in the fore-quarters . Lo, quoth the man to the Herehaught, here it is, if ye will biiyityefhal have time of payments frft to pay halfe in hand , and the reft by and by. And with much befte he fid, he ware not the fame fnce became laft from Sir Iohn Shorne # T he Herehaught be- ing feme what mooned, faid : I neit her askedyou for tins cote-fhepe cote, or hogges cote, but my meaning was to have feeneyour cote of Armes . Armes quoth he, I would have good legs for my armes are indifferent . This man was a horfeman, but not efthe light eft fort, or fuel) as are called light horfemen. For ( faith the Herehaught)fuch hauefeete and cannot go, legs they have, but they cannot ft and , let them be like fuch as difpi ft all gentlemen And evermore be mfecled with thegowte.I could few you of the end of him, but becatife this little bocke ought to follow e the matter , whereof it bearelh the title, whirkfhal be done in familiar talkebetweene G erard the Herehaught, and Leigh the Caligat knight, therefore I leave off. And thus prayingyev to fuffer Diogenes to lye grouelmgfhiwhich i c ye do not , he wil reprove you, aa he did one that was fuftecied of rob- bing dead mens tombesyx hereof ye are nether doers or fuf- fer ers. And fo praying to God to keepeyou ft din that mood , to whom I commit you with the end of my preface . Hum- bly lefeechingyou to vnderftand ere you iudge * Richard Ar^oll of the Inner Tern- plewifietb the Reader advancement by Vertue. HE common faying is thatthe Iuie bulhe is hanged at theTa- uerne doore to declare the wine within :But the nice fearchers of curious queftions affirme this the fecrete caufe , for that that tree by his natiue propertie fa- (hioned into a drinking vefTell plainely defcribeth vnto the eie thefubtill art of the Vintner in mingling licors, which els would lightly deceiue the thirftie drinkers tail. And therefore where good wine is according to the prouerbe needeth no bufh : euen fo to praife it whofe excellencie vttereth it felf, is but matter fuperfluous and meere miP- pent time. For lo’e, the verie title of this worthy worke ibyeth the glauncing eye of the paffer by , & maruelou- fly both ioyeth the minds of thole who by Gods fecrete indgement haue attained the honor thereof , and won- deroufly inflameth the harts of others who as yet haue not tafted it 3 to atchieue the like. Notwithftanaing per- haps fome grimme Philofopher will renue Democritus pra&ife in making fuch fcofFe hereat, that hee wil more comber the woridwith his vaine gigling, then this fmall volume might feeme to comber him. Suchgirars nowe be,whofeemingtocontenme all thinges^becomethem^ felues a contempt to all men. But to fuch foot-follow- ers oflike philofophers,I reply,th at thofe their great ma- tters whofe difciples they vaunt themfelues, yea in thofe A 4 booker To the c Reader. bookes wherein they fcorne honor, yet fought thefome in fetting their names thereto. Neither think I notwith- ftanding their vttcr (hew, that any of them with Dioge- nes wii throw away the dilh to drinke in their hands.But wel wit they, that the original Author of honoring No- biiitie, is the highGod , who euen in the heauens hath made a diferepans of heauenlie fpirites, giuing them fe- uerall names asenfignes of honor.But fithence my pur- pofe is to other endejeauing this I hye me thereto, wy- fliing the Reader rather with fauorable attention to li- ften the precious worth and commodities of the know- ledge difclofed in this pamphlet, then with raih and pre- iudiciall iudgement nothing hurtfull to the Author but redownding to his owne reproch, to condempne it, All knowledge and Arts riling firft in the Eaft amongeft the Children ofGod,as by hisfecrete meanes reuealed vnto them were by the painful toileof man diriued from cun- trie to cuntrie , from Nation to Nation ♦ For Greece it felf,who fhortly after became the ftorehoufe of the high- eft mifteries, attributeth the firft receiued grouds to the hard trauail into ^Egypt of that diuine ?Uto. Rome eke was not finally inriched by her Orator, who feemed to fpoil that famous Athens of her peculier eloquence , as witneftedtheoutcrieof ^Appolonins rapt in admiration, aftonyed,& fory,faying:0 Tally, as with wonder I praife thee,fo lament I the fortune of the Greeks,fith that ler- ning and eloquence which onely was left vs, is nowe to Rome tranfported by thee. Herein as Nations began to grow,fo began they to coceiue a ftately opinion of them lelues ioyned with a maner contempt of others that lac- ked the knowledge they had. The lewes called all other Gentils:TheGrecians& Romans vfing a more reproch- fullterme fcorned the reft as Barberous, The Italians euen at this day ( a people in whom as yet lie raked the old fparksoftheRomayn glory) call vs on this fide the Alps,Tramontani: noting thereby in vs the lack of ciui- lity & of their cuntry curtely,thinkingthat nurture hath not 7 c the Reader, not yet crept ouer thofe vaft huge hills.Thus fee wee by little and little howe knowledge crept to places erft vn- knowne: Yet for we arenas pretely noteth the Poet)feuc- red from the world , It is thought that common know- ledges came later to vs th°n to others our neighbors, for our farther diflancc from the places where Artes firft fprang. But for the feats of chiualry and proper aduance- mentes thereof. It is well knowne that this our Cun- trie may compare with thofe who therein thinke them- felues moft vidorious.For perdy their growing fame firlt grewe by him out of whole loines the Englifhe Nation fprang«The fonnes of Ebrancus the Eft King from Brute failing into Germany, vnder the codud of their brother duke i4jftracus 3 ipotteC$inga great part therof 3 made their prowes knowen vnto that forein nation ,Belinus with his brother Brennus begot by Dunwallo firfl: crowned king of this Realme, by peaceable poflefsion , and eftablifhing good laws,wel declared before thy huge gates(Q migh- tie Rome) their princely courage to be nothing inferior to the old Italian glory, Gurguntus* fonne to that famous Belize, encreafing the honour left him from his worthie aunceftre, fayling into Denmarke with famous vidorie conquered it. And reafon well accordeth. For this our clime being fubied to Mars, although I know fome iudg the Moone chiefly to haue domination ouer vs,the peo- ple naturally muflyeeld fuen etfeds, as that mighty pla- net imprinteth in thefe inferiour bodies his fubieds.For as the heauens haue ruled of old the earth, an vnmouea- ble mafle,with their bcneflciall effeds: fo in this our re- gion, the fire of honour mounting by martiall prowes, the chiefe aduancer of gentry , muft of force (o long lafl in this nation, as matter miniftred from abouemaintai- neth it.Thus gentry rifing by prowes, in memory kept & maintained to posterity by diligence ofthe Herehaught, craueth ofeche gentle wight of their courtefie,fauour & frendfhip to him : who by record preferueth to enfuing age, their yong and tender fame,makingthe fame frefhly to 'To the 'Reader. 1 > to floriflie many yeeres after their lafl long fleepe, and death, For,no leffe welcome ought be thisdifplaying of the enfignes and prices of honour , then of honourable deedes, fith honour is the maintenance as well of all o- ther vert.*js,a$ of it feife.Of the honorable therefore, & worfliipfull,not only reafon,but dutie requireth the en- tertainment of this Gentleman. But yee that nowe liue, or hereafter fliall,trauelling in the chafe of the glory de- fcriedhete, if hereby your mindes be Birred by vertue, to feeke what erft you lackt : then are ye alfo endebted to this well deferuing author. But of necefsitie enforced ye of elder fame, embrace the man, andlouethe worke, for here your vertues are difplayed and blazed to the world, that but in corners lurked before. I The defcription of the Viniet with the cir cum fiance thereof, contained in the firft Page of che Booke. HE King hath receiued of God , by the handes of Mo fes, a Iword of correction for tranfgreffors, whereby he ru~ leth his Realme,maintaineth theLawe,and by his knight- hood, defendeth the Prieft & labouring man ♦ The Iudge receiueth the Law, wherewith he doth eucry man right: and in feruiceof the King, hcquieteth the King, the Prieft,and thelabouring man.The Prieft married to his bookcs,preacheth and prayeth for the King,the Iudge, and the labouring man.Vnto whom heminiftreth the Sacramentes, whole tro- phy is the cup of health, with bread and wine.The labouring man who holdeth the plough, he work- eth for the King, the Iudge and the Prieft, and get- teth the fruites of the earth to their fuftenaunce, whofe trophie is the bill with bow and arrows. All this while they are obedient to God, hegiueth them dominion of the world , and maketh all creatures fubied vnto them ; who by reafon, haue power to fearch the lecretesofeucrie kind, whereof the car- dinal vertues haue their originall : whole tokens beefhewed in theScocheon betweene the King and the Iudge* Prudence Of the viniet. Prudence. The firft whereofis a looking glafle of ChriftalL i n a fi eld of greene , which fignifieth prudence. Sa- lomon laieth , thefeareof God is the beginning of pmdence.Prudence fcarcheth all thinges, and try- ethfoorthtrueth. Seetaketh councell of thinges that file purpofeth to bring to a good end , calling tc minde thinges pall: , deliberately pondering therein with thinges prefent, that fhce may the rather preuent the daunger of thinges to come. Prudence difcerneth good from euili, and vertue from vice. Iufike. The fecond i s a paire ofballance of Siluer, in a fielde blewc, which fignifieth, Iuftice, who afwell vpholdeththe dignitieofeuerieeftate ,asalfo the comon wealth, and yeldeth toeuerieone his due, and telleth what to do, and what to leau e vndone. Iufticegiueth reward after merite, as to thebenefa- dour mede,and to the tranigreffor puniihment.Iu- ftice fuftaineth the weak, and maketh a perfit path- way between thine and mine, in which fort Dauid executed righteoufnesand Iuftice, Fortitude. The third,is a^pilfer of Porphier in a goldf field, which fignifieth Fortitude, who groundethvpon beliefe , & hath a bold fpirit inuincible. He paffeth not tofpend bloud,life,& good. Fortitude is mag- nificence , with a ioyfull cleare courage admini- firing thinges laudable , with confidence to holde ftrongly his entent, and by tolleration to fuffer all manner grides , and yet kcepeth his minde with- out Of the viniet. out alteration Fortitude is perfeucrancc, to main- taine al iufl: quarrels, he fleeth to none but to God, laying he is my fortitude. Temperance. The fourth is a Iugge andeuppe of Ruby ro ck, in a field filuer w hich fignifyeth temperance, who ruleth himfelfe by diferetion , againft the violent mouings of courage in things vnlawful, & caufcth all things to proceed in order and degree. He qua- lified manners to comlines , and difeerneth caufes of equal regimen t,keeping alwaies the meane.And as Salomon faith, he is difcreet,that hath temperance in talke. And fo filence attempered fpeech, Tem- perance is the meane to ioine the bodie and foule by abftinence and fobernes,and caufeth the bedie to defpife the world, and defire heauen. ’The Fol. I. The Accedence ofArmorie. Lehk. Gerard. o " O D faue you Sir Herehaught. Gerard, And youalfo. What are you and wherefore come ye hi- ther ? Leigh. I am a Calighate ( knight, & vnderftanding ye are ! an Herehaught, come to learne i thole things, that you are bound : is to blaze Armes , with all the termes therto apperteining, with my feruice to my Soueraigne, Ger. And ifl were not bound to doo it by mine O the, yet of courtefie I will teache you. And becaule ye are willing , I will the fooner in- ftrud you, euen from the beginning to the ende, Tellingyouforthefirft point, that there are nyne fundrie fieldes, ofthewhich,feuen of them be ter- med co!ours,and two,MettaIs, Le. which are they? Ge.The two mettals are Gold and Siluer. And the leuen colours,areRed,lightBlew,Blacke, Greene, Violet, Orenge-Tawney, and Murrey. But you muft not lo terme them. Wherefore, I will let their proper names within euerie of their Scotcheons. And for to call them by thele names, it were lhame amongefttheHerehaughtes, and not worthie the name ofblazon.Butto the effed. Firft I will begin with the moftpretious mettall, Golde. 7 be Accedence L. That word is French* And wherfore do ye blafe in that language^ G J blafe notin that language : But the termes of blafonne are in that language, and I wil tell you why . Sithens the time of that famous prince King IV tUmm the Cwcfue- ronr, whoeouercame this realme with his N ormans, euenvnto Chefhire to the Malpas , that language hatK bTrr com^ g li (h man * Like- wife,by the victories of that puiflant Prince King Edvrarde the thirde > conquering twife fo much in France, as the Conquerour did in Englander It came to paffe, that wee haue bin mixed, as well in language as alfo in bloud. For beyond Burdeaux, theEnglifh fpeech hath beeneas commonly tal- ked, as in London is now both French and Dutch. Since that time ( I (ay) they haue beene vfed as wel hcerein, as in the Lawes of this Realme,the names of all offices, and officers, and in a manner, in all gentlemanlic games and paftimes, ashawkinge, b unting, or otherwife. And now to fpeake of the worchines of this mettall, Golde, Anjlotle fayeth, it isfyxedandwhenitis fine, it will notruft: fo will it not melt in the fire without An, Plato telleth ofit to be plyant .pure, and temperate, and to haue vertue to cleanle fuperfluities gathered in boddyes, whereupon hee dcclarcth,thatit helpeth Lepro- fye, and clenfeth mefelrie * Auycene reporteth, that ofArmorle. z thefylings of Gold, putintomeatcordrinke,tak- eth away the trembling of the heart , fowning and the fplenatique difeafe, Leigh. Why fetyou foorth fuch commendation of gold;' is fuch praife alfo required in your Arte { Cer. I fay thus much, and mull: yet faye more in commending of the worthinefle thereof. For looke howemuch this mettall excelleth all others in the kinde thereof, as in finendleand puritie : fo much lhould the bea- rer thereof, excell all other in prowes and vertue. Therefore, layeth Chriftine of Pice, no man fhould bearethis mettall in Armes, but Emperours and Kinges , or of the bloud royal, Le. Are there not many that notwithftanding , heare golde in their armes, and are not of the bloud royall i Gerard. Yes. But Chrijline fpakeir, as onely for the woor- thinefle thereof . Meaning that as none ought to be worthier then they: fo they fhouldeb care the worthieft mettall of all other. And yet I might fay more in commendation thereof./^, By your leaue, I perceiuethen, that it was not in vaine that Phale- rius fayde, they would digg t Pluto out of hell for G olde. The which whether it were for the worthi- nesofthemettal,orfor couetoufnesoftheir minds.- doubtleffe not onely they, but many moe, haue in fuch fort defired it, that fome haue ventured body and fouleto beareit. Ger. Whenfbeuer I fpeakeof bearing, Imeane the woorthinefle of the bearer, for honours fake, Andfo worthieis this mettall Golde, as it hath notbeene, but well remembred to be fpokenofin the Bible, as in Exodus by the commandement of God, when there werediuerfe B inftru- T he Accedence ftruments appointed to bee made to his honour, then Goldewas vied as mettall fitted: tolerucfor the lame purpole. Le\ pray you no we abridge off your talke thereof, for I know it to bee precious, and I my felfe will conclude the whole matter, with that wittie faying of Philip that mightie King ofMacedonia, who being fully bent to take a cer~ taine Caftle, whereof it was told him by his Soul- diers , that it was a thing vnlikely by llrength of man to be ouercome, asked of them if it were not poflible for an Alfe heauie laden with gold to haue accede thereto. Gerard. In deede, this perfwadeth further to make me thinke that Golde is not onely vcrtuous,but alfo vi&orious. Well nowe to leaue this matter, and come to an other,I will Ihewe you of that planet,whereunto Goldisrefcmbled. The Sonne is likened thereto, and is vied likewile in blazon. The Philofophers write, that as theharte in man is the nobleft : fo is this Planet, of all other the worthieft, and as it were the verie comfort of them all . Eucn fo Ambrcfms in Exameran laieth, that the Sonne is theeyeoftheworld,mirth ofthe day,fairenelfe of heauen, meafure of times, vertue and llrength of all that is engendred . Martuwus telleth, that the Sunne palling in the middleof the circle ofthe Zodiack,fendcth from himfelfe twelue beames, by which the vpper and nether bodies are comforted. TheSunne (layeth hee) is thewell of the minde, reafon, might, and in witte of the worlde, and moderator of the firmament, M (urc- hins fheweth in defyning the Pianettes, that the light of all the roundnelfeof Circles, commeth of ofAmorie. 3 the Sunne. And that hee is in the midded among the Pianettes, to make Harmonieandaccorde,as the middle firing of an Inftrumcnt of Muficke. Ecclefiaftes fayeth, what is more clcare then the Sunne ? The Sun fay th he, ouerlooketh all thinges anddeclareththeday. Leigh. Can ye (ay any more in commendation of this Planet? Gerard . Yea, twifo as much , if it were not for making you wea- lie. But to conclude. Saint Mathewe writeth,that lefas whenhewas transfigured, his facefhone as the Sunne. And hee faith alfo, in the ende (where- by heemeancth the ende of endes) the righte- ous fhallfhine as the Sunne. Well,nowe I will proceede to that precious done, which theHere- haughtes doo vfe in blazon/or, and in the name ofthis mettall, and Planet that is called a Topace, which (lone, for his vertue, is fayd tobeenoble* And as Diofcorides writeth , itfwageth wrath, for- rowe and euill thoughtes, and healpeth the bea- rer thereof of frencie and foddaine death . This Stone, for his woorthineffe , was -let in the bread lappe of Aaron.Z^gA. Arethefefomanieandfun- drie blazons, vfed of all Herehaughts? and are they all auncicnt ? Gerard . Thefc three fortes haue beene vfed, and are as auncient as from the fird beginning of Armes bearing. And there are three other alio, but they be of nearer time. As blazon by the dayes in the weeke, deuifed by Fawcon, principall Herehaught of Englande, in the time of the famous King Edwarde the thirde.Alfobla- zonne by Flowers , deuifed by a French Here- haughte called Mallorques , in the tyme of B z Charles *1 he Accedence Charles the feuenth French king. And lad th e bla- zon by the principall parts of mans bodie deuifed by an Almayne in the time of King Henrie the fift, But allthofel omit for lengthning of time. Now will I lhewe you the meaning of this mettal and that it is fometime fimple,and fometime com- poned.Zf.Hov/ is it when ye call it fimplej'Gf.Thc Scochon is then, cither mettall or colour, onely a lield.Zf.Butis that good Armorief Ge. Yea and ve- rie auncient. And who that beareth lb, it being Or, fignifieth vnto them, wifodome, riches, magnani- mitie, ioyfulnes and elation of mind.Ze . I pray you tell the compoundes. Ge. I will. You mull note by the way, that compoundes are lometime termed partitions, and yet are they dill called compounds, whereof I will Ihewyou hereafter at large, when you dial terme them compoundes, and when per- ticions. Nowe I will onely lhewe the compofiti- on, orioyningof mettall or colour,with Goldas followeth. I Butfimple, firditfignifieth as before is rehear- fed. Z With Argent, to be a vidlor ouer all Infidelles, T urkes, and Sarazins. 5 With Gules , to Ihedde his owne bloud for the riches of this worlde, and liberally to fpende it. 4. With Autre, to be truded to keepe the riches of the world for himlelfe,andfrom others. 5 With Sable , condant in euerie thing, alfb in loue. 6 With Verte, ioyfull with worldly riches. 7 With ofArmorie. 4 , 7 With Pur pare, afrend to his enemy. 8 With Tm»?,patient in trouble. 9 With Sanguine, trufteth and foone deceiued. Le. I pcrceiue you well. Go nowe to the feconde mettall. Argent. Ge. That is called Siluer, and blafed by the name of Argent . It is a royall met- tall, and doth honorable leruicc to princes , as well in veflell of houfholde, as for the larges in gift there- of.lt is commonly known to be of fuch nature, that it will not bee wrought with the hammer before the filuer Smith hath abafeditwith copper.Beeing fine,it is faid to be medicinablc. Le. You digrefle now , and meddle with that that apperteineth not to this Art.Gc’.I maruell what Science, Arte,or my- fterie it were, that an Herauld fhouldehaue none intelligence thereofwere it neuerfo fecrcte or pro- foundr’ For,ifhehauenotof allthingeslbmevn- derftanding, as well as offeuerall languages, he is not worthie to be an Herehaught. Therfore necef farieitis for him to hauean vniuerfal knowledge in eche thing. Butthough this indeedeconcernean other Art , yet our part is to let out that we doo to glorie. For looke what foundes to praile and com- mendation, that we meddle and muft haue to doo withall. But becauie ye haue taken mevpfofortat B 5 die ^The Accedence the beginning, as though ye thought I would haue bin long in praifing ofSiluer, as I was of Golde, I will for your eafe cutte of much that I was myn- ded to haue fpoken of. To conclude therefore, on- lie note this. That as the pretious mettall golde doothin his nature excell all other : So is Siluer onelic excelled thereof, and exceptthat,is themoft pretious of all other mettalles, Nowel will leauc it,andcometothe pianette thereof, which is the Moone. P/wwefaieth, the Moone is the fairencs of the night, mother of the humour and ladie of the fea ana times. Macrob'm writeth that the Moone is the chaunger of the ayre and windes , Ladie of floudes and ebbes , and encreafer of braine, bloud andmarrowc. Theholie Scripture faith, fheis the ripenerandincrcaferof fruites,asappearethin the benedidion of Iofeph,Moyfesblefsinghim, with the ripe fruites of the Moone. Which is a good proofe, that the Moone bringeth ripeneflevnto fruites,though it feeme a thing contrarie to reafon. And fo there I leaue, and come nowe to the preti- ous ftone , called the Pearle, which Ifidore writeth to be engendered of the dewe of the Heauen .Pla- to taieth , the Pearle hath vertue comfortatiue, and reftoratiue, and is foode to man : which is veryfi- cd by lefiphus^ who fheweth that when Ierufalem wasbefieged by Tytm Vefpafutn , thelewes liued long,hauing nothing to eatebut only pearles. Ari- fiotle telleth,that Pearle hath a finguler vertue in co* forting thebraine.The kingdome of heauen faieth Chrift, is like vnto a Marchant feeking goodlie Pearl which when he found onepretious pearle, fold 1 of Armor le, f fold all that he had and bought it, Whereby Here- haughts may learn to bellow this pretious trealiire vpon fuch as woorthilie will efteeme the lame, and torewarde the Oxe with haye as Agrippd well no* teth, Andfoende I with this mettall, flanet and ftone, (hewing vnto you the lignification of the met tall, i Simplie ofit felfc,it lignifieth to the bearer ther- of Chaftitie 5 virginitie , cleare confcicnce , and Charitic, 2 3 4 % Compounded With Or, to reuenge Chrift bloudlhed. With Gules hold in all honeftie. With Azure curtefie with dilcrction. With i’.'2&/f,yecldingvp all plealure,. With Vertejayourh vertuous, and continuance thereof. 7 With Purpurejhz Iouing fauor of the people, 8 With T eme, to be content with fufficient. p With Sanguine, to recouer an ouerthrovv, Le. I pray youfatisfie me in one thing that I will aske you , whereby I may the rather vnderfbnde your compoundes . For in your compoundes of golde,with all other, you hauefett thefiluer,and /hewing your meaning thereof, in that place your laying is, with fi!uer,and here ye fay with go!d,and to mine vnderftanding,they ought both hauc one meaning.Ge.lt might feemefo to thevnskilful,but youmuft vnderftiidthatin the treaty ofgold,wher I lay with Argent, which is as much to fay, as with filuer,thegold is there firft. So heereinthis place, B 4 when *Tbc Accidence when I Cue with O r ( which is to be rndcrftandcd with Gold) thefilueris firft. For that muftbee a generall rule vnto you for the firft naming of eue- rie thing.For therein ftandeth a prehemincnce.Ze. I doo now vnderftand you. As though the field of the Scochcon were of both thefe mettals, of the which(by the means of the (landing of them) there (hould be a regard , and that is (hewed by the mea- ning of this word (with.) Well now I pray you to proceeded lhew me of the vij. colours. Geules. Ge. The firft of thele feuen colours , is called Geules. And in colour neither red nor Sanguine, but is the veric vermilion it (elfe/or that is right Geule. It is a royal! colour , and hath that proper qualitie in it (elfe,that it may not be ga- led on any while. For then the eie is wekened therby. The Author whereof is proofe it felfe. Le. I thinke you may bee to feeke for commendation of this colour, fori hauenothearde much either fpoken or written in praite of it . Can ye lay any thing ? Ger. Although itfhewitfclfetobe commendable, yet (hall it not want my praife. I were neere dri- uen to the wall if I had no more to commend this colour by, but that wherewith the French Here- haughtes did fette foorth their Auriflambe which came from Heaucn,as by vayne miracle they faine. But ofArmorie 6 But thtfy that make fuch (hift , fhoulde rather haue taken occafion to praife the fame, for that the Red Rammes skinnes couered the arke . And that is no fable, Yet for my promife of commendations, I fay to you it is , & long hath bin vied ofEmpcrours and kinges for an apparell of maieftie, and of fud- ges in their iudgement feats. Alfo God the father, promifing redemption to the people by the paffi- on of Chriftfaieth, whatishe thatcommeth from Edom with red coloured clothes ofBofia : which is fo cofllie cloth .? Befidcs this , it is often fpoken ofintheferipture, which I leaue of for lengthning of time.N ow wil I fpeak of the planet Mars, which is the planet, that this colour apperteineth to, and is of all other the hotteft, and moft firic. Martianus telleth, he is the Armipotent God ofbattel,whofe hardie defire is to be auengedwith fpeedie bold- nefTe. Ptolomeu* faith, this planet maketh a man apt to all firie workes.Ze.If this be al the praifeyou can giuchim, you will no more offend me withtedi- oufnes.Gcr. What needeth more then enough can ye not vnderftand hereby what the nature of Mars is? Le. Yes verie well.Ge.Why then I will fhe w you of the precious (tone appertaining to that colour and planet, which is called a Rubie. It is a ftone of dignitie,and as //wiwwriteth,is of thekind of Car- buncles . This pretious ftone , neither fier wafteth nor changeth his colour . This was one of the pre- cious ftones that was let in the breaft lappe of Aa- ron. Of diuerfe authors , this is diuerflie and won- derfully commended , forhisfingulervertucs. As who lift to reade, may finde plentifully enough written The Accedence written thereof. Nowe to the colour Ample , and compound. Of it Jelfe. 1 It betokeneth ftrength , boldnclle with hardi- neflc. 2 With Or, a defire to conquer. 5 With Argent, enuie reuenged. 4 With Azure, to win heauen by good deeds. 5 With Sable , hateth the worlde with wearineflc thereof. 6 With Verte, bold of courage in youth, 7 WithPw'/a/r.ftrong in deed,iult in word, 8 With 7 e##e,mortall hatred. 9 With Sanguine,? nemie to Venus paftime. Le. Now ifitpleafeyou,to the ftcond colour. Ce. That is called light-blewe and named of Here- haughts. Azure. Azure: It is royal & a co- lour ofheauenly hew. For when the Sunne flfineth moft clere,& that all clou- Azure. des are put to exile, the fir- mamet is all wholy of this colour, which is onely of j the purenefie of the aire. Whereof lob Ipeaketh to ^ the bufie fearchcrs of gods \/ myfteries , laying. Then fiial the refidue of the life be as cleare as the noone day: which to the iudgement of man is all Azure, Whole proper planet is Iupiter^which by his good- nelle ofArmorte nefle as Martian# faieth, abatcth the malice of Sa- turne.Therefore the Poets fainc, that hcc did put his father out of his kingdomc : //fc/«rewriteth, as heabateth the malice of the euil planets, fo he aug- mented thegoodnes ofgood planets, whofc pre- cious ftone is the Saphier, which as ljidore telleth is both noble and excellent, and to be worne vpon the fingers of Princes , Diofccrides writeth of it, faying : It lightneth the bodie and preferueth the limmes wholc.The Saphier(faicth hee)is the Car- buncles mother. For the Carbuncle is found with- in the Saphyer,as the childe within the wombe.He faith alfb,it hath a finguler vertuc, to accord people in ftrife,and toabatevnkindheateof burning fea- uers. Bound to the poulfe, it hclpeth againft me- lancholic, and ftauncheth bleeding that commeth ofanguifh,andisa remedie againft venomc, and preferueth the fight. In the old time, itwas onely hallowed to Apollo , the rather to haue a fpeedie an- fwere ofhim, of thofc things that were requefted. Here ending with this colour, planet, and ftone, I will enter into the fignifications, 1 Which fimplie,fhcweth the bearer to be of god- lye difpofition, and in renowne to the ende of the worlde. 2 With Or, theioyfuipleafureofriches. 3 With ^ofw/jvigiian: in feruice. 4. With Genies , readye to reprooue villaynous deedes. 5 With i’rfWedamenteth all mens hurts. 6 With yerte, topreuayle in all newe enterpty- pr&s, 7 With ¥ be Accedence 7 With Turf ure , good in Counfell, and to be be- leeued. 8 WithT eme.Coonc angry, and foone pleafed. 9 Wi th Sanguine ^ long or he be mooued,either to good, or euill. Le. The third colour and fifr field, is blacke,what fay you ofitfGe.I fay itisfo of colour, but mull not fo be called, but Sable. Sable. And although it do repre- fen tin oorning,yet it is ho- nourable , and worthie to be borne in armes,fo that it be borne orderlie.Black (faith Ariftotle) is thepri- uation of white, or clearc- nefle that is engendred of darkenefle . Whereby it lhould appeare , to be the antienteft among colours- For in the fir ft of Genefis it appeareth that darke- ndfe was before God made light, and then darke- ndle would haue beene fellow with light, if God had not feperated them . I coulde fiiewe much commendation thereof, by authoritie offcripture. But for tarrying too long on one thing, I ouerpafle that colour, and will beginne with this planet, whofc name is Satume , that highe and mightye potentate, which lurmounteth fo much all the reft in degree.Vnder whom are brought out grauc and deepecounlHlers, great builders, and repairers of antient houles, plentiful keepers of them, and long liued men. Whofc precious flone is,the Diamond which. I ofArmorie. 8 which of his hardenefle perfeth all other ftones and mettalles : whereof it is faid by Ezechiel. Thy forehead (hall be harder thtn the Diamond ftone. As who ihould fay : thy forehead fhalbeas hard as that which hath nothing to copare with it in hard- nefle. This ftone is called of the Greekes, by the nameofa vertue, as may not be daunted, ijidcrt faieth, it warneth the bearers thereof to efchewe venome, Duficrides writeth, that itwithftandeth witchcraftes. This ftone (faieth he) borne on the left fhoulder hath vertueagainft chidings, &ftrife of enemies. Leigh. What are the fignifications of this colour Sable:? Gerard. . ar . i Of it felfe conftancie, diuinedb&iine, and hca? uinefle for Ioffe of friends. » With Or, honor with long life. With Argent, i arnous. 4 With Gules, to be feared of his enemies. 5 With Azure, ftudious to appeafeftrife. 6 With after great forow,much ioy. 7 With P/w^mreligious to the death. 8 With T owwyvnquietnes hindereth his defire* 5> With Sanguine in Pionary* Le. I haue hard it faid of Herchaughtes,that fif- uer and Sable is the richeftfhielde of all other. I pray you tell me whetherit be fo ? Ge. No, whofb- euer faith fomiftaketh the matter. For vve haue in armes bearing three fiindry degrees . And they are all Superlatiues,as followeth. 1 Moftrich, 2 Moft faire. 3 Moft glittering. Le. T he Accedence Le. I pray ye tell me which they are, and how I fhouldknowethem. Ge. When the field is Or, and the thing that occupieth the field, is Sable, that cote is moft riche. Le. What is yourreafonf Ger. When the Diamondeis fetinGolde, themettall hono- reth the ftone , and the ftone the mettall . And if it wcrefct in Silucr, the ftone ihouldc honour the mettall , and the mettall abafc the ftone of ho- nour. And fo that cplour is luoft richeft, when it is in moft richeft fielde, Leigh. Andwhatfayye by thefeconde. ? Gerard. Moft fayreft is that, that may bee fartheft ieenc , or beft perceiued . The which is, when the fielde is Argent , and that that occupieth the field , is Sable Leigh. What is the rea(on. ? Gerard. Argent will bee ieenc in thedar- keft place that is, arid contrary wife, will bee feenein the moft cleareft light that may bee. So thefe are cuen as light and darkenefle . And firhen ofnature they may be feene fartheft of all other co- lours, therefore is that ihield called fayreft in the fielde. And as for the thirde , youknowethe va- lue of Golde, you knowe alio the riches of the earth, when it is cladde with that comfortable co- lour,Greene : both which are ioyfullto beholde, afwellto manas beaft, being not onely to them great delight and comfort , as alfo the onely meane of all their chiefeft fuftenance When thefe two ri- chefle (I lay ) are borne together , it geeueth reioy- fing to the hart of the beholder . And therefore when Gold is the fielde, and Verte occupieth the fame, then isitmoftglittering.lt is written in Ec- clefiaftes, AsaSmaradgetnatisfetin Gold, fo is of Armor te. 9 the mirth of Mufickc,by the mirth of Wine. By which comparifon you may fee, rhztWerteinOr is glorious to behold, and glittering of it fclfe. And now to the fourth colour. f Verte. That is greene and blazed Verte : Of the which all Authors agree , that it is much comfortable to the fight of man, and ofall co- lours mod ioyfull to the hart. And therfore in May (thepleafimtcft month of all the yeere) when the grouds areclad all in their naturall colour and kinde what ioy trowye is it to the beholder ? Doothit not, euen while hee reioyfeth , rauifii him ofall his fenfe ? Efay fayeth: take yourpleafure vnderall greene trees , with much more commendation, (whereof I could fpeake ) mentioned in the Scrip- tures, Le. Let that pafle.I pray you what planet be- longeth to this colour? Gerard. Venus , which as Mejfii Mala die olde Afhologer faith, is afetnynine planet, and of complexion temperateliecolde and moyft. Ifidrn writeth y that the Planet exciteth to loue wonderfully , elpecially betweene man and woman.But that I commit wholy to the iudgment of worthy Goxser , &of that famous fir Geff. Chau- cer, whofe workes do yet remairie as greene as the Lawiell 7 be Accedence Lawrel tree, comparable in euerie point with thole which hauedeleruedchiefeft praife. And noweto the Smaradge, a precious ftone, otherwife called the Emerawde, which hathinitfelfe fingulerver- tue, Diofcorides laieth, itcomforteththe vitall Ipi- rites, ’Eccleftajles, in commendation thereof, maketh a.comparifon , withthelewordes. As themirth of Muficke comfortcth the Ipirites, lo the Smaradge comforteththe fight, whereby the hart receiueth ioy . Alfo it reprefleth motions of lull, and helpeth againft illufions, ifidore faith, that this ftone palleth all other colours in greennes, either of tree,hearbe, or grafle ofthefielde. And in the Sonnefhining, rayfeth of it felle abeaine in the ayre. Diofcorides faith, it encreafeth riches, and preuaileth in playe. Ambrofm affirmeth, that itccafeth tempeft, and ftencheth bloud: but who that readeth the Apoca- lips , (hall find there a raine-bowe about the feat of God,of Smaradge only.Ofthewhich colour, pla- net, and precious ftone,I Ieaue off. And now to the fignifications.Pirft ofit lelfe, It fignifieth ioyfull loue, bountifull mirthe,and gladnefle,with continuance of the lame, 2 With Or, all in pleafure and ioy, g With Argent, a fure liuetenant. 4 With Ge ules , no wether ftoppeth his will, 5 With Azure, too merry and glad. 6 With Sable, moderate of mirth, 7 With rurpure,zkcx good fortune,euill Iuckc. 8 WithT eme, to delight in bloudfhed. 9 With JV/»^#/w,to laugh, and weepeat once. ( of Armor ie. io The which color in armes is purple, and is blazed by this word,Purpure, which is a princely color, iftdore faith,there are many other colours, that Dyers and Painters do occupie, but this colour ( faieth he) of them all is moft noble. And that is well declared by the anfwere of Pinto, to Dicmfius who at a banquet, commanding a maske to be made in that colour, Purpure, e (teeming the fame according to the worthines, laid: Sithence it was a colour for kings and Princes, to bee vfed in Maieftie, itwere not meete, to abafe the feme in vaine (portc and wantonnes. Pl'mie eke, writing thereof, faithe, that wooll died into Purpure , is a remedie againft incurable difeafes . Valer 'w affir- meth, that Hofiilm was the firft King, that euer ware purpure. I read , that Salmons feat was of the feme colour whereof! leaue, and wil (peake of the planetappropried thereto, and that hight Mercury. Mefehalawriteth , that it is of agoodlie tempera- ture, & is of qualitie good with the good, and go- eth with the euill for companies fake. And in his coniun<5tions,agrecth with all the other pianettes. The Poets call him, the God of Orators. Ptholme- m nameth him to be a kalker, and writer of Cha- renters; numbers and figures* The ftone like vnto this planet is the Amatift,a verie precious ftone, & one of them that was fet in the breafte of Aaron, C This *1 he Accedence This (as ifdore fheweth) is enemie to drunkennes, and giddie braines,& caufeth a man to haue good forecaft,& a quicke mind,remoueth idle thoughts, and encreafeth good vnderftanding . Thus ending with this colour, planet and ftone : I will iliew you the fignification of the bearer thereof. Simplie, Firft it Iheweth iurifdidHon , a ruler of lawes,and in Iuftice to be equall with a Prince. 2 With Or, fage and ri ch. $ With Argent , loueth quietnes. 4 With Gules, politike in warres. 5 With Az,ure , a iuftferuitour,but notluckie. 6 With Sable, as lamentable as the lapwing. 7 With Verte, Scorpion like, 8 With 7 V»#e,good in fireworke, and to runne a- wayby the light, 9 With Sanguine, fuch a Souldior, as at Kings Ri- chards field, cauled his man to brace him in a male and laie him in a ditch. Such bearers of armes there are fome times,of whom I am wearie to write. And now to thcfixt co- lour, which we call Taw- ney, and is blazed by this worde,Tenne.It is a wor- (hipfull colour , and is of fome Herehaughts called Bruske,& is mofl comon- lie born of French gentle- men . But verie few Eng- lifhmen bear the fame :yet itis ariiorie,andfo are all colours. ofArmorie . 11 colours,thatarenotftaynandes.Andfor becaufe I finde no authour to commende this colour,and a- gaine, I haue not vied hetherto to fpeake any thing of my lelfe, but all out of good authors, 1 wi! fpeak but a woord ofit, and fo pafte oucr. Le. What can ycc fay in commendation thereof/* Ce.lt is the fti- reft colour that is, of fo bright a hewe,being com- poned: for it is made of two bright colours,which is Reddeand Yellowe. And yeefhal not haue any colour to made amongeft all that may be deuiled and not to be ftaynand. This colour, Tenne, is co- pared to the Dragons head, which although it bee not a planet, yet is it fuch a ftarre,as in fome refpedt hath the nature of a Planet, and keepeth likewife fiich courfe in the Zodiakc , as he refteth a certaine timeineuerie of thetweluefignes,as the pianettes do .Haly callethitagood ftarre, with whom when theMoone hath coniundfion , it prdageth good fortune* Le. You haue made harde fhift to take a Pianettes fellowe, in theftead of a Planet. And Ample though it be,it ftandeth in good ftead, and is not againft reafbn. But how will ye do for a pre- cious ftone/’Gtr.There is a very precious ftone that anfwereth to this colour and Planet,which hath to name the Iacinth. A ftoneoffingulervertue,for he maketh the eye meftenger to beare hafty gladnefte to the hart* ifidorefoicth^ it putteth away forrowe, andencreaftth mirth. Being bound next vnto the skinne ofa man or woman , it putteth away pefti- ientayre, and giuethftrength to the members, as liuelinefle to the finewes,and maketh good fauour fweete and holfome* C 2 I The 'TheJccedence 1 The fignification fimplie of this colour, to the bearer thereof, is glorie ofhimfelfe, 2 With Or, venterous for wealth. 5 With Argent. profyetous on water, 4 With G»/«,makerofenmitie. 5 With Azure So haftie,as ready to take hurt. 6 With Sable, a good enginer for warres. 7 With Verte, rather to bid battell, then do it, 8 With Purfure, his counfcll is beft. 9 With S anguine, x\cvi\et dooer,or fufferer, Xc.Sirifitmight not offend you,I pray you, is not this colour ofyour owne deuifing. Ce.lt is notfo. Neither would I haueyou think,that I fhould bee a corrupter of honour, with deuifes of mine owne head. The colour was firft deuifed and vied in Li- dia, and euen heerein cote armour is it often feen, as in French cotes, yea & fome Englifh cotes alfb. But now you compel me to fhewe fome names, which is contrarie to my promife. There is of the nameofHunzaker, and one other called Finers,I dare 6y,they are right Englishmen, and haue born that colour of long time, For they are both of aun- tienthoufes. Thus ending with this colour, met- tall & ftone, I purpofe to proceed with the feuenth colour, or (as I may faie) the laft of all coulours of Armorie, which is called Murrey. Sanguine. of Armor ie, iz — I Thisis blazed Sanguin,& is a princely color, For fo we mull call it, becaufeit is one of the colours, ap- S anguine. pertaining of anticnt time to the Prince of Wales, I pray god lend vs one fuch. This color is of great efti- mation and very ftately,& is theaparel of the knights of the Bathe, as allb of the Serieants of the Law at their folempne feaftes.The heauenly ftarrc appertaining to this colour, is the Dragons taile. Which though, (as I laid of the hed) it be no Planet, Yet in his workings and mouings, hath the effedfofaplanet, through allthctwelue fignes in hisafpe&s of the Zodiake,and is euer op- polite to the head aforefaid. And astheMooneis cnemie to lome planets : fo the taile of the dragon is enemy totheMoonein their coniu&ions and oppofitions , The precious Hone to this colour annexed, is the Sardonix, the which (as Iftdore tel- Ieth) ham a aoft pure vertue in it towards the bea- rer thereof. Itputtethaway letcherie,and embra- ceth chaftitie. Saint Iohn writethof this, laying, that this Hone Sardonix, lhall bee the lixt llone of the foundation of the heauenly Ierulalem , In the which Citie ( I pray God ) I may le rue as a Purfeuant andfolende of this colour,llarre,and lionc,(licwing you that it fignifieth of it lelfe to the bearer thereof, not to be haftie in battell, and yet a vidlor, G? 2 With *7 he Accedence 2 With O^vi&orious in youth. 3 With Argent, rather die then be captiue. 4 With Geuleshot m loueand foone cold. 5 With Azure, whom no man refifteth, 6 With J^A’jdifloyaltie. 7 With Vcrte y as lieue be hated as loued, 8 With P;'7>/.';r,keepcthgpod hofpitilide. 9 With T «, cuery day a new faith. Ze.Now I perceiue the nine fields are ended, & Ido notremeber that you took any order, where- ofyou would fpeakenext : Therefore except yee haue any matter to ioy ne to this, my defire is , to Iearnewhat they were, to whom Armes firfl were giuen, and by whatnameye terme them. Ge. You fpeake both of good matter and in good time. Noblenes (according as authours haue written of the fame) i s a digni tie and excellencie of birth, and lignage. For when priuatepofleffions, were giuen by the confcntof the people (whoe then had.all tilings in common , and were equall without de- gree) they gaueboth the one and theother to him at whole vertue they maruelled,andof whom they receiued a common benefit. And this benignitie • is called in Englifh, gentleneffe, and thereof were they called gentlemen. Of whomeiffued children who being brought vp in vertue, and perceiuing theaduancemcnt of their progenitors , endeuou- red themfelues to walke their parents fteppes, and ftill retevned thefauour,andreuerence ofthepeo- pie.Thus for thegoodnes proceeded offuch gene- ration, the ftate of them were called good lcinde. And when vertue with great pofieffions or digni- i ' tie ofAmork, tie, had got continuance inonehloud', then was it nobilitie, Forthe which they were to be hono- red. Ariftotk in his Politique^ rehearfed foure kinds thacof. As noblenes ofriches,and noblenes oflignage, noblenes of vertue, and noblencfle of fcience.Gfall which I meane to fbewye but of two of them,that is ofvertue, & lignage,ffom whence all the other doe proceede , cuen as one of them two proceede out of the other* Noblenes of ver- tue,is a glory gotte by courage of manhood, good conditions,chafteliuing,and by laudable honefty* All which belongerh to the harte of man, by exer- cife of good workes , with whom they are made familiar. S .chryfojlome faieth,aman may prefume to takehimfelfe as verie perfite noble, which is a- fhamed to finne,and will not fuffer himfelfe to beeouercomeof the fame* And therefore as the fouleismore precious then the bodie,fo much is noblenes of vertue , more precious then noblenes oflignage, andfo I ende of that. The noblenes of lignage, is an excellency of dignity going out of the bodie , but not comming out alwaie of him- felfe that is fo ennoblifed, for perhaps heeneuet deferued that which came to him from his aunce- ftours,who by their merites haue gotten the fame. And therefore comming of natures gifte, it ought not to bee boaftedoff. For Seneca fayeth, he that doth boafl ofthe flock that he came off,doth praile an other man* The bondman may.boaft and fay, all wee be com men of Adam. So Lucifer with his complifes might fay, all we becommen ofheauen. And that is true* But yetfor theirpunifhmetare all C 4 dritien * The Accedence driuen into the bottomles pit of hell, vnto whom the prophet Efay faith : How art thoufallen from heauen oh Lucifer? how haft thou gotten a fal euen to the ground ? for thou faidft, I will climb vp into heauen, and make my feate aboue befide the ftars. The fame Sathaell tharchangel, made after the fi- militude of Cod, full of wifedome and perfite fair- nes,as faith S. Gregorie, and Prince of the ten or- ders of Angels , abode not in heauen onehoure, but for the finne of pride, he with his confentants were vtterly expelled. Forreftitution of the which tenth order , it pleafed thediuineMaieftie of God the father of his infinite goodneiTe,to make man af- ter his ownfimilitude,as appeareth in Genefis. So manwasmadealiuing foule, and as the Philofo- phers faieth, hauing life in foure maners, that is to fay, perfeuerant,liuely,moouing & vnderftanding. And furthermore, man in his firft creation was im- mortall, not by nature , as Angels, which haue no powerto die, butby grace, that is to fay, by poffi- bility not to haue died.For if he had kept innocen- cie, heefhouldhauehadno knowledge of death. Now the diuell that was firft bound, had defpite at Adam , that was then fo free, andaflaultedhim till he had caufed him to breake the commaunde- ment of God : by which , man was brought into thraldome , that continued vntill fitch time it plea- fed the father of heauen, to fende into this worlde his onely Sonne, begotten before Lucifer (as Da- tud fayeth ) lefts chnfi , a gentleman of great lin- nage, ( as the Genealogie of and Luke do accordjand king of the Iewes to redeme mankind to TT ofArmork. 14. to fulfil that place in heauenby meekenes,thatSa- thael loft by preemption, This did God ennoblis man, and endewing him with the white vefture of Baptifine, that he fhould euer after be a preft Soul- dier to fight againft his enemie the diuel and all his pompes. Moreouer , for that it might be knowne, that euen anon after the creation of Adam, there was both gentlenes and vngentlenes, you fhal vn- derftand that the ftcond man that was borne was a gentleman,wh oft name was Abell. I fay a gen tie- man both of vertue & of linnage,with whole facri- fice God was much pleafed,His brother Cain was vngentle,for he offered God the worft ofhis fruits. And yet contrarie to the lawe of nature, flewe his brother Abell. AlfoNoah had foure Sonnes , in whomappeared gentlenes and vngentlenes, Asin Cham it was vngently doone to diftouer the pri. uities ofhis father, and laugh him tofcorne. It was gently doone of Sem and Iapheth to reprooue their brother, and with feare and fhame to co- uer their father . Wherefore Noahblefftd Sem and Iapheth, and curfed Cham withftruitude and bondage.Betweene thcfe three fonnes he deuided theworlde. Sem his Sonne and heire,hee made prince ofAfia,fromwho Chriftlineallydefcended on his mothers fide , and Cham his ftcond Sonne he made Prince of Affrica, and Iapheth his thirde fonne hee made Prince ofEuropa , of theft chil- dren iftued Emperours, Kings and diuers degrees of rulers , whereof at this daye weehaue nync, of the which nine, flue are noble , as Gentleman, Efquier, Knight, Baron, and Lorde : and foure are excel- 7 he Accedence excellent, as Earle, Marques, Duke and Prince. Le. Well fir, here is a enough for gentlenes & nobility, I pray you, what is next to be learned Ge. I haue not yet done with this : for of thefo onely, I could make the booke , But for to cafe your wearines, I will make fhort withyou.There are nine gentleme of fundry callings.!?. Which are they. ? G?.Thc firft is a gentleman ofaunceftrie, which muft needs be a gentleman ofbloud. Butifheedie without ifi file, the whole cote armour is loft, and then itfal- leth to beacoteofvnperfite bearing. The feconde is a gentleman ofbloud, and not ofaunceftrie. As when he is the feconde in degree, difcended from the firft of that name . The third is a gentleman of cote aromur, and not ofbloud. That is to fay, a gentleman of cote armour of thekinges badge, as the kinges deuife giuenhim by an Herehaughte. This is the fecond vnperfite cote armour.- for if hee die without heire, hiscote is done, Butifhe haue ilfue to the thirde difcent , that is a gentleman of bloud, The fourth is alfo a gentleman of cote ar- mour, and not ofbloud, as this. The king giueth a Lordfbip by patent, to him & his heires for euer. He may beare the coteofthatLordfhip, but then muft hee make the Herehaught of that prouince • priuie thereto : who will make fearche whether there be any of that bloud yet remaining. For if there doany remaine, then hecannotbearc the fame, neither can the Prince by right of Armes, giue the cote . But if it be clere without challenge, then it is to him, but an vnperfite cote notwith- flanding : becaufo if he die without heires the cote Armour ofArmortc. jy Armour is doone,and may ncucr be borne againe. Thefiftis a yeoman, a Chriftian man ♦ If hee (I laye) in theieruiceof God and his prince, kill an heathen gentleman, of what degree foeuer hee be (a knight baneret except ) he dial beare thearmes, and vie his achiuement without any difference, fauing onely the wordeof the fame mifcreantgen- tleman.This is alfo an vnperfite cote, for if he dye without iffue of his bodie, the cote is doone.But if hee haue ifliie to the fifte degree , then are they all gentiles of bloud, and there he taketh his firff be- ginning to be a gentleman ofbioud.Andhereis to bee noted, that no Chriftian man may beare any chriftian mans cote, neither pagane,paganes cote, on the condition aforefaid. And yet there is a pre- heminence,andthisitis. IfanEnglifh man infield or when the banner royall is aduanccd doo put to flight any gentleman, enemy to his Prince, of what degree foeuer he be ( one excepted) from his ban- ner ofarmes,ftandard,pynnon,guydon,or enfigne ‘&c.The Englifh fouldior may honor his own cote in the finifter quarter, with the proper cote of the gentleman fo fled away. And fo in like maner muft you vnderftand, whe the like feat is pra&ifed at the befieging of a hold. Le. But I pray you,how is it in the challenge of combat? Ge. I know what maketh you doubt, indeed it hath bin laid alfo, thatif one chriftian man ouercome another in chalenge of co- bat, that then he that is vi&or,fbal beare the cote of the vanquifhed, but that is an error . Yet he that is vanquilhed fhallofe his own jpper cote, but the vi- ctor fhal not haue it.Theherauld flial haue the cote and The Accedence and fet it vp in his office reuerfed . Butifthefame gentleman that is ouercomc, haue married a gen- tlewoman heire, yet all his life time after , he may bearehis wiues Coate, and this is the curtelye of Armes. And further I will fhewe you, that if hee come into the combate campe , with his wiues coate of Armes , her father orhervncle,may pro- hibite him , as laieth Bartoll, leaft flaunder fhoulde come to thole Armes. For it is doubtfull whether hee lhall be victor or vidtus . And in like manner, if he bee a yonger brother, although he beare the coate of difference , yet the heire , or his yonger brethren may alfo prohibit him the cote. Le. What remedie is there then ? Gerard. If he be a Knight, he may haue the wreath of his owne colours . But if an Elquire a fcarpe from the left lhoulder,to the right fide of one colour onely.Thc fixt is , if a king do make a yeoman knight, he is then a gentleman of bloud,by the royaltie of the King, and knight- hoode.The feucnth,is a gentleman fpiritual. This, if hee bee chorles fonne , and is aduanced to any dignitie, he is then a gentleman, but not ofbloud. But if heebeeaDodlour of theCiuilllawe, hee is a gentleman of bloud , and his coate is perfedl at the firft bearing. The eight, is called a gentle- man vntriall, and fhch is hee, as being brought vp in an Abbey, or with a Eilhoppe, which of aunci- en t time hath called the lame Bifhoppe,or Abbot , vncle, (and perhappes theyareneererof bloude, For that gentleman might be the Bilhoppes fillers brothers fonne. Well, let thatpaffe,itis feldome feene that they come to beggerie. ) Thefe, for of Armor ie. 1 6 that they haue beene vertuoufly brought vp and trayned in feruice,were able to attend on a Prince. And in the old time before Printing was deuifed, were writers of Bookes at the Kinges coft. Thefc Gentlemen I lay, when they became Maifters of men their feruants ware two letters vpon their fleeues, as it might be an A . & a B.The one letter for the chriftian name,& the other for the furname. The ninth hath bin of old called a Gentleman Ap- pocrifate. This is fucha one asferuethaPrince. And at his beginning is a page, and groweth vp by his diligence robeagromeand fo higher. At the length is either Clarke ofthe kitchin, or Steward of the houle,or lands, and weareth liuery as a gentle- man. But he is without badge or Armory of his owne, except (by the Prince) at the handes of the Herhaught,hebeendowedwithfomerecogni zhh zthh huv'A' r«* - ■ p.,rv . r f f » p The fift Ihield is on this falhion , it was vfed of the people inhabiting the Ifle of Sardinia, called Sandalaries . This people would by art lo harden thefelhields, made of the wood of Saunders, that vnneath they might becutwithfword, or perfed with launce. This r ofAmorie . ip This fhieldis thefixtofthis number, and vied of that valiant Captaine Antonm > abrowneman of colour , and verie hardie , Hee tooke Arabtmiis, King of Armenia, tyedhimin filuerbandes. He maryed with R oyaltie, the famous Cleopatra, of gypt Quecnc. . ; This The Accedence This is the feuenth (hield,and is, 3970 yeres old. For lafitii, which was king ofltalie, with the helpe ofthe Sicilians had alonne, whole name was Co- ribmt , who lucceedinghis father, called his people Coribantes.This people (I lay) vied thefe Ihieldes with two dartcseuery one of them on the backe- fide, which thofe people with the ftfength of their aime, would fling violently, This r ofArmorie • 20 This is the eight fhield,and was vfed at thefiege' ©fTroyofthc Troyan Horfementhat then were cladd all in made, who had one of thefe fixed be- fore their breftes fomwhat towardes the left fhoul- der. And I cannot difeernebut thefhield that fell out of the aire in the time of Numa king of the Ro- loans was onthisfafhion. D i The *Ihe Jccedence The ninth, and laftfundrie fafhion filicide , is this, which was vfed oi the Greekes, at the recule ofTroy, and yet vied amongeft them, and alfoa- mongeftthe Morilco Horfemen. And it is borne of them in fuch fort, as is to a vvoorthie defence of their bodies , for it gardeth the bodie from the wafte vpvvarde wholely. Nowc for becaufcthe fourth fhield is transformed into an other faff ion at t’nefe daies,as by all the fcocheons of this booke yehaueat length , I lay, though that thefourth fliield was firftmade for horfemen ,yet fince that time it hath beenemuch vfed for footemen , and didcontaine in length v, foote, and in breadth at the chiefe two foote. I take to my witnes fir Iohn Froyfart, who writing of the battailc of Poyters finote of Am one. 21 fmotc by the flowre of chiualrie furnamed the blacke Prince, who commanded that the bodie of the Lord Richard of Duras, fhouldebelaideon a targe, that flue men might beare the fame to the CardinallofPirgorth for a prefent, with comment dations from him. The which Targe , ilioulde ap- peare to be either of that bigneffe or bigger. Le. It is likely to be fo ifit were with others as it was with King Alexander : who , when he went againft the puiflant King Ponts y being conftrained to followe hisenterprife,&toconuey hishoftouetariuer of wonderfullgreatnes , wherewith his footmen be- ing afraid , durft not aduenture topaffe ouerthe fame. King Alexander lamenting that he could not fwimme, fudderJy therwithal pulled a target from one of his fouldiers,and caft it into the water, and Rood vpon the fame , holding him with his fpeare, and fo conueied by wife guiding himfelfe ouer the dangerous water. And I call alfo to remembrance, that in the latter ende of the raigne of valiant King Edward the thhd,theFrenchmen,to faue the from the liberal! fhot of Englilh Archers , had a fhielde made ofEIme,ofvij.foote in length, &iij,foote in bredth,andan ynch of thicknes. This was, and is called a Pauice,& is now vfed on fhipboord.Thefe had thearmes of thegenerall of the field vpon the, and were brought thether in cartes,& made fharpe at the point to pitch into the ground. Leigh. Well, letthatpafft: andfurcher, iflfhouldenotmakeye Vv r earie of me, I couldaskeyouonequcftion more,, and that is this,when began Annesfand whether at die fiege of Troy^or notr> D 4 Gen ^The Accedence Ger. At the fiege of T roy , there was a certaine per* fc&nefle of it determined amongeft Princes, as in our dayes now we do perfit thinges that were but rudely done ofauncient time. Some thinges alfo bevnperfite, that were done of our forefathers. I mcane herein of no other thing, but ofarmes one- ly,and in Armoric , whole Lawes were before the fiege of T roy, as appeareth in Deuteronomion: which hath had fince that time fb many additions, thatfewe Herehaughtes know the Law of Armes, neither yet manie Ciuilians. But I fay to you, it muft beeverieauncient, for fielde and feight can- not be continued without Lawe , vidtorie alone being the Lawe-maker, who was 9oo.yceres be- fore the fiege of Troy, and 1206. yeeres before the incarnation of Chrift . The name of famous vidiorie firft beganne among the Scithians, who were no lefle enobled by their women , then by their men \ for they obtaynedthe Empire of Afia thrife, which they kept tributarie vntothem, vn* till the time ofNinus, they them felues remay- ning continually without the fubiediion of other Princes. They put tofhamefull flight Darmking ofPerfia : they ouerthrewe Zopirona, the Captainc of Alexander , with his armie , they flewc Cyrm with all his power : their women eke at the riuer Thermodoon , rcuenged the death of their hut bandes with a flawter of a great number of their enemies, who after that by warrethey had got- ten peace, and by their hardinefle, wonneagreat part of Afia and Europa , they made of themfelues akingdorae, by the name of Amazones, where- ofArmom 22 of the moft part were Ihooting women . They fought hand to hand with themoft valianteft Prin- ces of the world, as with Hercules , Thefeus , A- chilles , and the great Alexander himfelfe. But whatlhouldc I neede to Ihewe you more of them;* I would not haue laid lo much,but for the ftrangc- nelfe of the matter, for it were enough for my pur- pofe , if it may appeare that they were warriours, and therefore lay I , bearers of Armes, and that of auncient time . The orders of Armes were vfed in the Warres betweene /anus and Cham , on the one partie , and Hrnon and Dionifius on the o- ther fide, which were 8 o o . yeeres before the fiegc of Troy. Alfo lujhnian writcth,that Pallas did not onely teache the Libians the Law ofarmes, but al- io the feates of defence, belonging to warres Ajco- lanita Sermramis the widow of JSlims^ excelled all o- thec in chiualrie, magnificence, triumphes, and vi&ories . She brought Aethyopc vnder her fubie- &ion, and made warre into India whether neuer any durft enter , but the great Alexander. And was any of this done thinke you , without enfignes and tokens of Armes ? nay, and that might I Inew you more plainely if I did not elchewe tedioulhcfte. As of Aurelius the leutnth Emperour of Affirica, whoflorilhed in wit of warrefare, and was 700. yere before the fiegc of Troy. But if I Ihoulde re* hearfeall the valiant Emperours, Kings, and Prin- ces with their enterprifes, itwoulde be volumes, as of Balleue, that victorious Emperour of Alfiria; Phcrcnew> King of Argues : Duke Mofes,that o- uercame the Kinges of Amorea,and Moabites, vnto The Accedence vnto whom God fpake, faying* Eucrie man of the children of Ifraei, (hall pitch vnder his owne Stan- dard, and vnder the Armes of their Fathers houfe. And (hall I forget lofud , that mightie prince, who whileft the Sunne withdrew his courfe ouerthrew xxxj* Kinges* This man being indued with all vei> tues , knew alfo theLawcof Arines, without the which, neither battaile may be fet , fielde pitched, or men marfhalled to the wars. Doubtles euen from the beginning, in their cognifances,they vfed gards of fundrie colours about their garments, wreathes of two colours about their heades, as hereafter ye fliall haue by example, ofcm a Prince of the ThuP canes,who raigned ic>5.yecres before the fiege of Troy ,bare for his armes a Scrpent.How thinkyou by that worthieDukeG^w; , that flew Greb^Zeb* and zdmnnd , with an hundreth and twentie thou- fand of Madianitcs and Arabies , was this done without GuidonjOrPinnonner* This was an hun- dreth yeres before the fiege of Troy.If it were don without Law,then was it murther. Duke Iojua. Well , to make the matter more manifeft vnto you. Duke lofud the firfl of the nine Worthies ( of whom I fpake before* ) This lefua I fay , bare per- fect Armorie, which is thus blazed, Partie Bendie Sinifter, Or,and Geules,a Backe difplayed^able* Le. Did all the other eight beare Armes alfo ? Ger . They did,whereof I wil notifie vnto you in blazon orderly as they were nere this time. Bed or. of Armorie 23 Hector. Thefeconde Worthie, was Hettor ofTroy.Hc bare Sable, ij, Lyons combatand,Or: hauid. The thirde was Dauid , and hee bare Azure, a Harpe Or, Alexander. The fourth was Alexander^ the which didbeare Gculcs,a Lion Or , feiante in a Chaycr , holding a battellaxe Argent. hulls Mach ale. a. The fift was IudasMachabeas ) whole fliieldc was Or,ij, Rauens in paleproper, Julius C.tfar. The fixt was Julius Cxfar^, who bare O r,an Eagle difplayed with ij.heads Sable, King Arthure. The vij.King Arthure, and he had his fhielde A- zure,xiij.crownes Or^.^.and i, Charlem/iine. The viij .was Charlemaine and he bare the Ierufa- lem lhielde. Impaled with theimperiailCote,as hereafter ye lhall fee more at large. Sit Guy. The ninth Sir G^Earle of Warwick, whobea- reth Cheeky, Or, and Azure,a Cheueron Ermine. All which, I haue fhewed you for the antiquitie of armorie. And although the fiegeof Troy bee of auncien tie 2751. yeeres part : yetifyeeweigh the matter, ye fhall perceiue that bearing of Armes, & Armorie, are much moreauncient, But thevni- uerfall goodly order was not then fuchasis now. The Accedence For vntill that time,Mettall was not knownc from colour, neytherwas there any Rules made bee- fore : for without difference one man bare ano- ther Cote , whereupon grewe ftrife, the ende whereof was Iofle of life . And furthermore for the antiquitie of Armorie , I will fheweyou the thing I found in an authour entituled, Gejld Troia- norum, wherein yefliallfind the felfe fame wordcs as they here followe. In auntient time I reede,that there was no other order but two , that is to fay, Wedlocke and Knighthoode.A Knight was made before any cote Armour , wh ereof olibim was the firftthat euerwas. Ajlemll his Father came of the lineofthat woorthiegentleman I dpheth, and favtc the people multipliehauingnogouernor, and that thecuried peopleof Scm warred againft them iO- tibion being amightieman and ftrong, the people cryed on him to be their gouernour. A thoufand men were then muttered of iaphctes line. AfteriaH made to his Sonne a garland of nine diuerfe preci- ous ftones in token of Chcualrie,to bee the go- uernour ofa thoufand m cn.ohbion kneeled to Afie- ridl his Father , and asked his bldfing : Aftemll tooke laphetes ' Fauchen that T ubd made before the ffudde , and fmote flatling nine times vpon the right fhoulder of Olib/m, in token of the nine ver- tues of the forefaid precious ftones, with a charge to keepe the nine Vertues of cheualrie, as follow- eth, faying: 1 You (hall holde with the facrifice of the great God ofheauen. 2 You ihall honour your Father and Mother, 5 Yota ofArmorie. 24. 5 YoufhaU be mercifull to all people. 4 You (hall do no harme to the poore. 5 You (hall not tourne your backe to your ene- mies. 6 You {hall holde promife , as well to friend as foe. 7 Ye {hall keepe hofpitalitie, elpecially to ftran- gers. 8 You fhall vphold maydens right. p You {hall not fee the widoes wronged. Then Afteriall made to Olibion a Target of Oliue tree, with three corners, two aboue his face, and one benath to the groundward: in token that he was the chiefe of the bloud of the three fonnes of N oah . By the Oliue tree , hee vnderftoode to winne vi&orye . By the point of his target to the ground, his curled brother Cain. By the right cor- ner, Iapheth, by the left comer, Sem. And this is written for your learning. Le. V erily, it delighteth me much to heare it, & I can not be weary fo long as you continue in this talke. Ge. I wil flay no lon- ger therein, I haue faid enough : elfe I Ihoulde be- gin of one thing,and make my booke of an other. And nowbeforeyou enterinto blazon,! wil teach you to knowe your Efcocheon , which containeth in it, nine fundrie points. And that as Ihallappeare, I will let foorth in three Efcocheons, whereof this is the firft. The The Accedence A , is the firftc point of the Elcocheon, and is called the dexter point, becaufcitison the right fide of the Elcocheo. The letter B. is called the finifter point of the lame Elcocheon ,becauleit is in the left fide of the lame. The letter C . isthebafe point of the lame Efche- on. Leigh. Ivnderftande you well ofthepointes: but I knowe not wherefore, or to what purpofe,I fliould neede to learne them. Ger. By that time ye haue pra&ifed,yelhall thinkeit necdlarie to know thefe ieucrall pointes. For in lome armes, elpecial- ly in dutch arms, ye fhal haue three fundry things occupie thefe three fundry points.Experience (hall teach you this , when ye come to it.T ne fecond EG cocheon hath other three points, as The fecond. The letter D. is called the chiefe point.The letter E» muft be take for the dexter Bafe point, & the letter F. you muft take for the Si- nifter bale point. This I thinke fufficient for thole. B . Le. I do perceiue by this, ) thatfomtime itwilfobe, as one only thing or toke, lhalbe of Armor le. 25 fhalbe vpon one of thefe partes of the Scocheon, that fhall not be clfe-whcre. The third. G. Ye hauefaid, And now I will fliewe you of the iij . lad points, as on this wile. The letter G. of all places of the fcocheon , ftandeth in them oft honourable!!, & is called the honor point The letter H.is termed the FelTepoint.Theletterl.is called the nombril. For it is euen oppofite to the na- uel.Thus I hauelhewcd you, for thefeix. pointes. Now wil I declare to you, of ix.fundry partitions. The firft partition . The firft wherof is a parti- tion from the higheftpart ofefcocheo, to the lo weft I point, as heere appearcth. And although it muft bee blazed lo,yet is it a ioining gethcr , and muft bee ih ought of, as amongeft the(withes)af ore reherlcd . It is alfo,as a mariage,that is to lay, 2 cotes, the man on the right fide, and the woman on the left . As it mightbe laid, that Argentmaried with Gules. But ifit be no marriage, then ye flial lay for the blazon therof,j?ty per Pale,argent,& gules , But fomwhat to intreat The Accedence intreatcf marriagc.Ifthc man haue maried an heirc he fhal bearc her co te,none other wife vntil he haue begotten an heire of the heire.Then may he,by the courtefie ofarmes, beare herarmes in an Infcoche- on,that is to fay a Scocheon of pretence. The fecond Partition. The fecond partition is on this wife, and is not other- wife blazed. Hee beareth quarterlie. Or and Gules, Here is alfo to be noted, that if the man marrie an heire ,andhaueby heran heire, the fame heire fhall beare his fathers cote,and his mothers quartered, as thisis.Then itfhalbe faid, hebeareth quarterly, the firft Or,thefecod Geules, the third,as the fecond : the fourth,as the firft. And this betokeneth a fixed inheritance. The third partition. Thethird partition,is ouer all thebredth of the Efco- cheon,and is blazed, party per Fefte, Argent, & vert, £.May there by two cotes borne on this fafhionfG^- rard. Yea. And yet you fhall take this, as yee fhall take al the reft, for one on- ly cotc.But I wil lhew you how they may be 2. cotes. A man of Arm or le. 16 man mdrieth two wiues. The firft wiucs cote, (hall (land on the chiefe part. The (econde wiues cote, (hall (land on the bade, and fo they both (ball (land on the left fide of the fcocheon, as parted per Pale. It is allb at his choifc, whether hee will let them in Pale with his owne cote: the firft wiues cote next to himfelfe, the (econde wiues cote vttermoft, le. What if he haue three wiues. Ge. Why, the moe the merricr.If there be feuen they (hall all haue roome. But I laie,the two firft manages, (hall ftand iointlie on the chiefe point, and the laft marriage (hall take the whole bade of the halfe Scocheon to her felfe. And if hee haue a fourth wife, then (hemuft haue half that baft part. So that cote lhal (eem as though it were quartered. All this is, if thele wiues aboue- faid were heires . If not, he can haue but the liuing cote,and no more to ftand as a marriage, and none other wife.. T he fourth partition. The fourth partitio is this he beareth party per Fefle Orand Verte.Hereis no- thing to bee confidered, but as I haue Ipoken in the (withes) except this, that it is but one onelye cote. Forcotesmay not be ioined togither on this falhion. The f ft partition, E The 'The Accedence Thefift partition is cleans contrary and is blazed on this wife. Party per bende inifter, Argent, & Sable. .Wherefore do you be- gin to blaze at the dexter knowing that there is an oldc rule,that which foeuer is of two colours th occupie the point of the fcocheon, that fhould . Nicholas IVarde , a good authour who wrote of this art, ahundrethxiij.yeerespaft, faith, thatwhatfoeuer ofmixt colours, doofhewe mod in the field, that ihould be named firft.He bid- deth alfo,to giue preheminence to mortals. T he fixt partition. The fixt partition is, as here appeared), & is fo blazed, hebeareth party percheu- ron,Or,and GeuIes.Here r is to be noted, thatifhe be a prieft,& come of a good houie, wherofhe is the el- deft : the fame gentleman pried, (hall take two of the nearefl; cotes, and bear the firft of the on the chiefe,& on the bafte,on this wife. For when he is dead, the cote liueth,& declareth thebearer therof. But the fame is neuer to be born of any other man. in that order againe.I could fhew you an example, but becaufe it is as farreas Manchefter,I omit it. The feuenth partition. The of Armor ie. 27 The vij* partition is this* Party per Saltier A rget,& Sable. This may be good armory, if al the 4 «peeces bee charged with feme thing, quick or dead. It is better ifit be charged but with ij.thingsofonekind & that elpecially vpon the Argent, butbeft of all it is, to haue but one onely quick thing ? ouer all the field I haue hard iome,that hath termed this a Geron of 4 , peeces, If vlfimus were liuing, he would be againft that error, whole mind I vfe in my Gerons,as hereafter ye fhall fee*. T he eight partition ^ Here haue you the eight | partition, which is to bee 1 blazed on this fort: partie £ pile in poinr,Or & Sable There may no part of this be charged, but oneiy the Pile parr. And that may be vied as one only cote. For if it be charged , you fhall Icaue the field vntolde. If this efcocheon were made after the old fafhion,you fhould (ee very li tie of the Sable . Therefore the pile hath the preheminencc* And if itwerefquare,as in banner 5 theij.fides were ij.halfePiles,&ioyned together one whole,as bigg as thePile./AWhereforedoye name Or,,firftf Becaufe it both occupieth the' chide of theEfco^ dieon^nd toucheth the three points thereof*. The Accedence T he ninth partition. The ninth partition is par* ted pcrGeronne of eight peeces, Argent, & Geules. It is very rare,?o hauea par- tition of fo many colours countered, and yet it is co- mended of mine authors, afore fpoken off. And thus haue I (hewed you,ofpoi- nts & partitions whereby ye are wel acquainted with yourEfohocheon,I wiltherforefhew you of fignes that are borne, and doe occupie the fame Efcoche- cn. And although the croffe ofall other tokens be not moft aunciented, yet mod chridiened. There- fore I will begin at the fame, whereas there are di- uers & fundry fortes of Crodes,and borne on fun- driewaies, to theintentyou may the better blafe & tell of the like I wil foe out fome of them , among which number I wil begin with the erode, comon- called S.Georges erode, which is thus blazed. The chridia kings ofEng- haue born that in nam of S. George, the field ar- gent: a plain erode geuls. The field fignifieth pure- efie of life,thc erode fig- nyfieth the bloud that Chrid died for vs his peo- ple of England, who T re- nt fa calletn the people of God,andtheRealme he calleth Gods land. cf/rmorie. 28 Le. Why do ye call it S. Georges croffe? Sith Harding doth write, that Iofeph of Aramathia, who camein- to this Realme with Vefpatian the Emrerour, and inftru&ing Arniragus, ( then the king of this land) in thefaith,chriftenedhim,and gaue vnto him this fhield: which was 200.yercs before Saint George was borne.Gc.Yefay true.ForZwch^, thcfeconde chriftened king of this Realme,barethe fame. And alfo king Arthur? , which afteiwarde C although o- ther chriftened kinges befide ofthis Realme, be- fore the Conqueft bare not, hut did bcare other fortes of Croflcs, and left this ) yet was it after- ward taken againe of Saint George, who bare the fame . And furthermore, euerie Prince may take vnto him for his patron whom he pleafe, as it plea- fed that viiforiiis king Edward the thirde, to take vnto his patron, that valiant knight Saint George, and to beare that fhield in his namc.Who in all his cries, vfed the fame againft Saint Dyonife, and Saint Andrewe: By vertue whereof, eyther they were chafed, flaine,or taken prifoners . And if you read Sir iohn Froyfart , you (hall finde that the Na- ueroys borrowed that crie againft the Frenchmen, and put the Frenchmen to flight. For the which caufe, that famous king of moft worthie memory, tranflated from the knighthoode of the red lace,, to his moft honorable knishthoodeof the blewe o garter,and founded the fame within his royal chap- pell of Windfore , thcyeere of ourLorde God 1344* which order excelleth all other orders of knighthood, bothofknightesof religion, and of faabitte 3 as appearethnot only by the firft founders* E 3 , . . hut he Accedence but by their fucceflours , with their Chapters and ftatutes. Le. Bee there any other orders ofKnight- hoodfoundedby temporal princesfGc.Yca many. Of the which I will rehearfe fome of them , but none fo auntient as the firft . The order of the An- nunciades founded An. 1 350 .by Amye,furnamed the greene Erie of Sauoy. Alto the knighthood of SaintOvven, otherwife called the knightes of the ftarre, begun by theFrench king Iohn.And knights of the golden flecce,cre Saltier, Geules,& azure on a beifaunt, a crofle bo- toneyOr, This was the banner of Adelfitmt^cax. in expelling the Danes, fub- duing the Scots, and quie- ting the welch m£,broght this land to one Monar- chy who well might haue the name of an Emperor. Hebereth Azure,amoud Argent enuironcd,anda Crolfe botoncy Or, The French Herehaughts cal- leth this crofle vpon all the world. He 1 of Amor te . 37 ^qrV J * He beareth Geules/emie ^ V <5j> ide CrofTes flurte, Or. If there were but vij . & that 1 v a. v a V <:j the halfe offome of them, Lj> ~J[~ A-iLn *C =4 were out of the fielde ( as |appearethbytheEfcoche- on)yet it fhould be called Semi. But if there were x, 4J \f/ and al within the edges of the Efcocheo,they fhould be nubred.But when they may bee numbred , then it is called of olde Hcre- haughtes geratting, of the which there are ix, fun- drie Badges. Budges cfCerattiH'. The firft are Crofles, whereof toure arc mod an- cient, that is to fay, crofles floures, crofles Crofie- lets,and crofles Potonces , as they arcproperly of themfelues and all forts fitched. 2 T he focond badge are Flowrc-deluces. g The third badge are Rofelettes, that is to fay, Angle Rofcs, that haue but v.leaues a pecce. 4 The fourth badge is Quater-foilcs , otherwife called, prime- R ofes. 5 The fife badgeare Cinquefoiles.Of the which fort, there are perfed and whole, 6 The fixt badge arc Diades , commonly called Scopperelles. 7 The feuenth badge is called Chappelettes, which in the olde time, was a wretch ofpearle,and golde. Such one did king Edward the third wcare onhis head. a ' V 4 8. The *1 be Accedence 8 The eight badge, are Molets of flue points ey- ther whole or perfed. 9 The ninth badge, are creflants. Although you fhallfee at this daie fields of cote Armour gerated with diuers other tiiinges , yet thefe nine arc moft antient of all other. For the cote wherein any of thefe do occupie the field, if they be ordcrlie fet, is coun ted for a faire cote Armour, The field o: this fliield , is Azure , a Saltier, Or. Le. Why do ye fo tc; me it ? G. This in the old time was of the height of a man, & was borne ofluch as vfed to feale the wals of row- nes.For it was driuen ful of pinnes , neceflaric to that purpofe. And walles of T ownes were then but Iowe , as appeared by the wals of Roome, which werefuch, that Remus eafely leaped ouer them. Witnefieth alio the feme , the citie of Winchefter, whofe walles w:rc c tier- looked of Colbrande, Chic'etainc c ' the Danes, who were flaine by Sir Ctiy^ Earle of Warwickc, and champion for King hr.:. Le. Ni-. darvftotf&k'x that a Seltie-was wildebcafts. And t.:.crcforc,faith sn engine to tafe O he, it was giuen : o riche and coucto'cs peoi lc,fuch aswoul 1 •-.•ot wi3”':gly depart r . r v -th fir fiikfhno. c . Well. bccanfe your an*- -ou# is gooijJwil’ p.o t ftandeagainft you in that, hut to proceede ih ny purpofe, this filicide I fey, was the arises of that if Ann rst 38 Gentleman Sir^/ter 5 knight of the Bath,and Lord of Verolame now called faint Albones, who in his youth, for the honour of this Rcalme,made a Roy- all challenge of Iufts at Rome 5 and did there other i, nightly difportes in armour , where he onely had the price , and was made knight by l ioclefim th:n Emperor,wko had this Rcaline in hubiedf ion .This Aloonc ( I fay) was Prince of knights 5 and Soue- raigne Steward ofB:*itaines ? & afterward was con- uerted to the faith of Ckrih, by that holy: night, jimpktbdut , whereof I will /hew you the hiftorie,in fuch fort as I haue read the hm&ScuerM> Prince of knights of this Rcalme, font to Rome, Bnsfimm his fonnc,with xv 4 hundreth Loidsfonncs ofBritaine, Wales, and Comcwaleamongeft whom, Amphm- bdus was , where that good man Zepl e. inm., then Biihoppe of Rome , priuily taught veto him the faith o_ Ghrift, and confirmed the fame with bap- tifme . This Amphibdusy at his returne into this Realmr, repay red to the pallaceof Albon, being then foueraigne Stewards of Britaine : who by conference ofoldc acquaintance, taught Albone that fay th ; that hee before had learned. To make fhorte, they both encrcafed fc much therein, as they boldly died in the fame quarrell.Zr.Why did he go to Rome then,tobe made knight :Ge. When Julius Cttfav had the pofldtion of this lar.d,he made a ftatute,:hat no man fliould receiue knighthood, but ondy at Rome , The caufe was, he fhouldc be fivorne to the Eiirperonr , neuer to r . bell 3 as w ell appeared: in the articles of the Othe,vnder writ- ten.Ze.I pray ye tell me 3 u you can iofiru&e me o; *1 he Accedence the order of that knighthood, with thecircumftance thereof ? Ger. Though Ihaueftaieda while from dooing my promife : now I will according to the fame, (hew you the order of the knighthood then vied, which was of the Bath .yigetm faith, there be two maner ofknighthoods. One with the fworde, and an other with the Bath. Heaffirmeth, that the Bath is the worthieft,becaule of foure royalties.Ze. 1 pray you, or ye go any further, Ihewthofe foure royalties, Ger. The firlHs,at the Coronation of an Emperouror Emprcfle.Thelecondis, at the coro- nation of a king or Queene.The third is, at the cre- ation ofa Prince. The fourth is at the meeting of two Emperours or kings, when one of them fhall come into the others Realme in peace. Now as I was about to tell you. Firft,thc day before thole knights Ihould receiue their knighthood, they Ihould be lhauen, in token to auoid all vicious liuing and dilhoneftie, 2 They Ihould enter into abath ofeleare water to make their bodies cleanc. 3 They Ihould alfo do on cleane ihirts. 4 They lboulde alfo bee clothed in a mantell of redde, in token, that they Ihould not let to Ihedde theirbloudfor the common weaLth of their coun- trey. 5 Then Ihould they aflemblebelides in an orato- rie dedicated vnto Mars: in the worlhip of whom, they Ihould watch all that night. 6 The morrowe after, at the riling of the Sunne, they Ihould appeare in the oratorie of the goddeflc Belbm and there to continuein diuine oration. 7 The of Armor i e • 39 •7 TheEmperour gilts about euery oneof them a fword,giuing vnto them a charge conteining thefc ten articles following. 1 The firft was, to keepe their bodies cleane, for life or death, both in peace or wane, and alwaies to preferre the common profit of the Emperor. 2 Thefecondto worfliip their gods, and to defend them. Not to be whcrefalfeiudgmentlhould pas. 3 The third, to iaue the liberties ofthe temples. 4. Thefourth, to defend the right ofthe Prieftes, Widowcs, Maidens, and poorefolke. y To make peace of long debate. 6 The fixt, to fpend their bloud in the defence of thecomminaltie. 7 The feuenth,to efehew worldly defire and idle- nefie, 8 The eight, to purfiie armes, for knighdie exer- cifes. 9 The ninth to plight their trouth to their Cap- taines and rather to die, then to breake any of their Statutes. ro The tenth, to fuftaine the troth euery where,& neuer to beare armes againft Rome.Sithens there- fore I haue told you what erft I promifed,fomwhat digreffing from our firft intended purpofe,I wil re- fort againe where I left, inftruding your further in the rules ofblazon. He 7 he Accedence He beareth Argent, a Sal- tier eroded Sable. This is commonly called, Saindl Iulians crofle.TheBruers of London, bear the lame cote,martialled with an other,as though they had maried, together , where the hiftory telleth that file was not maried, but mar- tyred a virgin. But here by the way, E ufebius generally writing oftheCrofie, Hi cweth how Cenjlmtme caufcd the figne of the erode to be borne before his Ibuldiors inbattell. That they by the fight thereof, might ccale from the vaine worlhipping of their falle goddes, and honour the verie true God, which he kimfelfe worfliipped . Wherefore he appointed certaine ftandard bearers, which ftrould beare vp- on their Ihoulders , the figure of the Crofie by courle throughoutall his armie. I could laielome- thing offemy de erodes, but becaule they hauebin counted prodigious , I will for this time pafle it o- uer.Ze.I pray you leaue off, &lhew mefome other leflon, For you vie me like a dul fcholler, to keepe me at the Chrift-crofle-row a whole weeke toge- ther.Whereforeasit hathplealedyouto enterlace theblazon of Armes with the knowledge of other things : So would I likewile defire at this time to knowe howe officers of Armes were firft made: and whether they were called Herehaughtes, as no we they are.Gc. At the firft, there were certaine : i “ knightes cfArmorie. 40 knightes called Auncients, fuchashad ferued in the warres xx. yecres at the leaft, who being fore brulcd,lamed,and wel ftept into yeres (thole I lay) were made by Emperoursand Kings, the Judges of martiall a Is there any -beaft of mos e honor the other? Ce. All authors do affirme no leflejand ther- in do mcane efpecially the Lion,which I wil fee vn- toyou of fundrie forts , fo as he is borne of diuers gentlemen, but firft of all rampand,and thus hee is blazed. He bearcth Geuls, a Lion rampand , Argent. Nick- las ypten vvriteth , that a- mongeft all tokens of life in armes,the Lyon is to be preferred , bccaufe hee is king of al bcafts.Th e fame likewife appearcth , by that 5 which the Prophet Michcas faid , that Iacob fhoiild be among the gen- tiles 5 as the Lyon amongft beafts, whofe like com- parison right well approueth the opinion of Vpton. But of the Lyon , a little I will write as by authori- tie I haue learned the fame . It is laide that when they are firft Lionfcd,they fleepe continually three long Egyptian daies. Whereat the Lion, making fuch terrible roring (as the earth trembleth there- with)raifeth them by force therof out ofthat dead- lie fleepe^iniftringfoode, which of fleepe,before they could not take. It is the Lions kinde not to hate man ; except he be molefted of him. His mercy G 1 like- 'The Accedence likewife is filch, as hee fuffereth ftraungers to pafie by him, cfpecially fuch a? haue bin in thraldomc. Piirite writeth of him, that he is ie!ous,for he punifli- eth the Lioneffe his mate cruelly, if (lie yeelde her felfe vnto the Iuft of theParde.The Lion, eating his fill but euerie third day (if he be indaungerto bee chafed ) hee vometeth at his will, and lanketh him- felfe. ifidore faieth , when he is purfued helurketh not, but in theplaine ficldeabidethbattel!,andar- meth himfelfeto withftande his enemies. Arijlotle writeth that in his marching hee fetceth foorthhis tight pawe firft, and beareth in himfelfe a princely port. When he purfueth anie bead, he ramperh on them, for then he is in mod force. Therefore Dauid fiiith,thcy gape vpon me like Ramping and roaring Lions. The Lyon being chafed of many,& woun- ded but of one, giueth fuch heede to him ofwhotn he receiueth the fame that he wil not mif!e,to know from whence itcame, and will furely acquite the giuer thereof. But in nothing fbmuch appeareth the princely minde of the hautie Lion , as in this, that where other beafles do herd and rowte toge- ther, hauingamongeft them Rulers, the Lion will not fo doo, neither will hee haue any foueraigne, fuch is the haughtie courage of his high ftomacke, that he accounteth himfelfe without pccrc: when heisficke,hehealeth himfelfe with the bloud ofan Ape. In age when hisftrengthfailethhim,he be- commethenemietoman, and not before, butne- uer to children. When the Lion is angry , firfthee beateth the earth, and then his owneback with his tailc.He is fo hot of complexion, that alwaies hee ^ ' hath of Arm or k. 45 hath the feucr quartaine. There is little marrow in his bones. For when they are fmitten togither,ficr fiieth out of them, as from a flint flone. Therdford in the olde time they made fhields for horfemcn of Lyons bones which forts offhiclds,! myfeifehaue one at this day, and do keepe the famous a worthy antiqnitie of elder age. The Lyon fcarctn nothing but fire. The crowing of a Cockeis the hatefiilleft noife that he may heere.The fight ofwhofe combe greatly annoyeth him. Before he dieth hebeateth the earth oft, and therewith, tcares plentifully doo tricklefrom his eics. M Let measkeyou one que-| ftion, how manie dfrbdare the Lion ?. For I thinke there can but nine beare the Lions rampand. Gel Yes,there may aboue nine times ninebcarethe Li- on in that maner.Ml am anfwered,! pray you pro- ceede,and teach me feme other thing. Ger. I haud not yet done with the Lion. Wherefore I intend a little further to proceed therein. *■' Hebeareth argent^ Lion faliant, Geules, you mufl note heere, the difference betweene the Lyon ram- pande,and this Lyon. For this lifteth vppe his ryght paw to the right corner of theefcocheon,and thera-- pand lifteth vp his left paw to the fame corner^ and is more vpright then this. . G 4 The: He beareth Or,a lion Sali- antvmbrated. This is as much to lay, as the fhadow of a Lion,& yet the armo- ry is good. Here may neucr be blazed any colour bc- caufe he is but traced with a pencel,vpon the ficld.So that the field Iheweth tho- rough him, and therforeis of no more effeas Plinic writeth. Thehorffe Arundellof no little fame in Britaine land, amongeft thefe,is woorthy to be re* membred/or whofegood feruice, the old renow- medBeauiceof South-hampton , budded the Ca- ttle of Arundellin Southfex. O moft worthie to be put in fames booke,that would not forget the feruice of a beaft, where now in this time they be, that doe forget the feruice of men , yea feme there bee, that make no remembrance of their owne fa- thers, who tenderly foftered them, not with for- getfulnes vnto their dying day. But thereof I will thinke more,then prefently I will fpeak # The horfes friendeis the Grey-hounde , and theBeareis his mortallencmie, which in both naturally by kinde is planted , as at their firfl encountring moft cru- elly fight together. Andheereyoufhallhaue one rule, you fhall not fet forth a beaft in Armes, to do any thing againft his kind, as a horfe to rampe* He bearcth Sable, a Goate faliant Argent, Armed Or, The Goate in his fight , is not fo hardie as politique. He defended! with the fore feete, and cutteth with his [hinder feete. There is no beaft of heauy fubftance, that will climbe like vnto him. Salomon putteththe Goat in the number of ve- Xicfon,The Goate, fay^thifidore ^ verie venerous, but ofArmorie 55 but fighteth not therefore* The Diamonde, which neither iron or fier wil daunt ; thc bloud of the go te foftneth,to the breaking* The field is argen t 5 a Grei- hound panant,Sable* The houndefaith ifidcre , knoweth cis ownename* Plinie writeth that amogft beaftes, the hound is gra- Jjitious andloueth hismai- demand putteth himfelfe J wilfully in peril in the de- fenfeof him, as appeared by Celias theSenatour of Placencia ; who being compafted,& befet with me ofarmes, was defended by a hound, and was not ouercome,vntill the faid hound was fiainc.In the like maner when Icftn was flainc,his liound would not go from the dead carcas , neither eat any thing but died alfo* But the hounde o fSabintx, is to bee wondred at,who forfooke not his maifter, either in prifon or death : but abode continuallye with the dcaabodie withmoft dolefull noife. And when onegaue vnto thefayd hounde meate, the hound tookc the fame and put to his maifters mouth, and would haue had his dead maifter eaten therof. And further, when the dead bodicofhis Maifter was throwneinto the riuer Tibcr,the hound leapt after, and fwimming inforced himfelfe to hold vppe the dead bodie of his late Maifter,vntill both fankevn- der the water. There are diuers kinds ofhounds,of which I purpofe not to fpeake of. He The Accedence He beareth Azure, a Tal- bot with coller and Line Argent, ifidore writeth, that theft houndes purfue the foote of pray, by ftnt of the lame, or elfeby the bloud thereof^ whether it be by night or day . But I referre the iudgement of thar,to them thatloue ve- . , nifon fo well, as will ieo- pardc a ioynt for Bucke or Doe,The hound is ene- mietothe Cattc, t The fielde is Argent , an Afle paflauntin hisproper colour. As it appeareth in theoldcLaw , the Afle to be ancienterintheferuice ofman,thenthehorft: So I the Hebrew Rabbines do 'appoint the Afle tobefta- dardeof the Tribe of Ifa- car. Although the Afle be flowe, yet is he fure. And as he is not the wiftft, fo is he Icafl fumptuous, e£ pecially in his diet. For his feeding is on Thirties, N ettles ,and Briers, and therefore imall birdes hate him, efpecially the fparrowe is moft enemie vnto him. I could write much of this beaft , but that it woulde bee thought it were to mine owneglorie. Yet thus much fhallHaye, thatitpleaftd the high God, » ofArmorie . God, by his fccrcte iudgement that amonge all beaftes on the earth, the feely AfTe, with thetoyl- fullOxe, (hould bee witnedes ofhisdeare Sonne Chrides birth, who neuer rode on other bead, but onthefimplc AfTe, & her Colt. For thefe reafons therefore, I may conclude, the Afie not to bee vn- worthieto be borne in armes. The field is azure,a wolfq Saliaunt,Argent. This, as the Hebrew Rab- bines fay , writing vpon the fecond of Numerie,is the dandard of th e tribe of Beniamin, For Iacob faid, Beniamin (hall trauaileas a Wolfe. This rauenous bead is enemy as well to man as bead. He is drong in the bread , and his fight is both with byting ana fcratching./yJ^ri?fayetb,thatwhathevfeth to tread on it profpereth not. It is (aid , if a man bee (eene of him fird, the man leeleth his voice . But if the Wolfebeeleene of the man fird, then the Wolfe leeleth his boldnefieand hardinefie. Pltnie writeth, heloueth to plaie with a child, and that he will not hurt it till he be extreme hungrie,what time he wil not (pace to deuour it. Homer faith , that the Wolfe watcheth much, and feareth fire and dones, to bee wherled at him . Auicene telleth, that hee defireth greatly to eate fi(h. And Phifeologtts writeth , that he may not bend his necke backeward,in no moneth of The Accedence of the ycre but in May. When hee feekechhispray by night, he goethagainft the winde. If any of his feete with treading of hones doo make any noyfe: that foote hee byteth as chaftiiing it. Solinm fhew- eth, that hebeareth in his tailea locke ofhaire,that exciteth loue, which hee byteth awa.ie with his teeth 3 when hee feareth to be taken* Heinfe&ech the wooll of flieepe that he biteth.and issaduerfarie to them and their lambes,whereof Chrift fpake vn- to his ApoftleSjfaying. I fend you foorth, as Iambs among Wolfes. There is nothing that he hatethfo much, as the knocking togither of two flint ftones, the which he feareth more then the hunters, Arifto- tle faieth, that all kind of wolfes are contrarie to all kinde of fheepe.For proofe wherof, Cornelius Agnp- pa alfo affirmeth that if a man make a ftringe of the wolfes guts, and put it on theHarpe,withftringes made of fhcepes guts, it vyil neuer be brought with any confent of harmony, to agree with the other* Andherelende, of oneliebeaftes to occupie the fielde. But wh erel haue written and hereafter fhall of enmitie betweene beaft and bcaft, or otherwife I pray you take it, as a good Herehaught fhoulde doo, that is, to the beft intent. For I follow the au- thours,whome I hauealledged,wherein I will you not vainclye to weigh deceitfu!Iprophefies,bufilic fearching,who giueth that beafl: , or whoe bearech this. For ifit were lawful! for mee to write of that: I collide byreafon perfwade you, that they are all dooneand part, and that thereis nothing ofthem lobe looked for, but for the comming of Chrift in his glorie. Which as /^iaycth,! hope to fee in this ofArmorie. 57 my flefh, Li. Sir,I truft I am voyde of any of thefe fufpitions, I feeke nothing, but onely to be a good Herehaught. Wherefore as you haue. begun with me, fo I pray you continue to the ende.Ge. Well, for your further inftru&ions, I willgoeforwarde. The fielde here is Sable, a Dolphin harianr, Argent. If it were in Feffe, then you (lioulde fay, nayant. This is called the princeof fillies, and for his ftrength and bignes,excelleth all o- ther. For as authors write, hee is not enleamed with muchfatnefTe,butisallof *''' mufcles and fenues,vvher- by his might is doubled. Hee is a ruler of other, thatfeeme ftronger then himfelfc.By him the mari- ners know, when they lhall haue tempeft, efpeci- allie when they fee him reioice, with fhewing him- felfe aboue the water. Here you fhall learne a rule, that is, when any fifhe is vpright as this is, ye muff terme it harianr. Alfo, when they are eating, you fhall call it deuowring, and tell whereon, becaufe thy fwallow all whole. He ^The Accedence He bcareth Genies, a Ser- pent nowe, OrJDiofcori- dcs faith.The Serpent fea- reth & flieth a naked man, and leapeth on a ma cloa- thed, Thefpittleofafaft- ingrnan flieth him,wher- fore whe the ferpent ftan- deth in daunger, then he wrigleth himfelf,efpecial- ly to haue his head, where- in lieth his heart.So chan- fetb it fometime,that hemaketh ofhimfelfe a knot. The Serpents enemie is the pecocke , the Hebrue Rabbies name this to be the ftandard of the tribe of Dan,faying,Dan fliallbeaSerpentintheway,and an adder in the path, byting the horfle-heelcs . Of the Serpent I could write much more , but this I thinkeis fufficient.Ze.I befeech you now flicw me fome other of theacheuements you prorriifed.Ge.I willfliewevntc you thcacheuement of the knight, which is the third. This 5S of Arm one. This knightbeareth ij.feucral cotes ofarmes quar- terly as followeth. The firft, the field is Geules on a cbiefe Arget,two Mullets Sable.Thclecond bar- waies offixe peeces,Or & Azure,a bende Geules. The thirdeas the fecond. The fourth as the firft. His crcaftaBoarepaflant Ermines/et on a wreath I Argent *1 he Accedence Argentand Geules,Mantell, Azure doubled Or. And for the difference of a fecond brother of that houfe,from whence he is defcended,he beareth the Creffant.Nowhaue I one other atchiuement to {hew you 3 the which I will deferre a while, becaufc I wil not tyre you with too much of one thing to- gether .• therefore ye fhall haue in die meanc fpace fome fundry cotes of blazon, as followeth. He beareth Azure a Sun Or, Ihauefaid enough of this planet in the blazon of that mettal.But in this cote he is in proper colour, and in his natural field.Ze.And whereforedoo yenotfay proper colour or that the Sun is of his proper color. G.Alciatus faith that a man fhall difeerne colour,if he may come within a knights rale of any banner, but I neuerhard of any man,that came within an ioo. knights rafes of the Sun.Zf.What is a knights rate? Gf.Itislx, foote of affile in length, of the field, and is of Herchaughts fb called. The field is Geules, a cref fant Or.This is as much to fay as the Moone in her prime, which is the thirde day after the coniun&ion, or as we commonly cal it, the new Moone, ofArmorie . ip Hebeareth Geules,an in- creflant Argent,Which is the Moon from the prime till after thefirfi quarter, ful. Heebeareth Azure, a dc- creffant Or. Which is the Moon from the laft quar- ter. Thisfignifiethaman to do fome thing, wherby he is aduanced to honour in his age, when al things decreafeth with him, wiP dome only except, which commeth from the brain, wherof the Moon is lady. The field is Sable,aStarrc argent, This is the pole ar- who leadeth the fhip- maifter, and (heweth the Aftronomer,the way to al other ftarres: fuchlikeftar was(faue that it was not fixed)that brought theiij. Magicias to honor Chrift, where he was borne. I z He The Jcccdence He beareth Geules,an ea- gle difplayed with two heades, Or. Vpton writeth that the fame day that A- lexmder Magnus was born, 'two ALgles fat vpon the houfe ofhis Father, figni- fyingvntohim, faiethhe, a double Empire ofEuro- paandAfia. Hee beareth Or,an Eagle difplaied Verte . Ariflotk faith, that this bird holdeth in himfclfe afoueraignitie fo that all other obey him as fiibie&es, Plime writeth that among all manerand kindes offoules,the^Egle is moll liberall,and free of hart. For the pray that hee taketh, hee eateth it not a- lone , but giucth part thereof vnto other birdes, that folow him,whom he procureth to be his gefts. But when that pray fuflifeth not him felfe, then heis fbmewhat bolde ofhis geftes putting them to choife, whether they will flee from him , or feede him. He is brighteft of fight of all other fowles, fo that if his young ones will not looke againft the Sunne, without watering eien,thenhckilleththcm thinking that they are not his own,butmisbegote, Arijie- ofArmone. 60 Auptiel. aieth , the Eagle hath forefight of the we- thcrs,and that day that he fleetli abrode , no hauke within his precinft will flee to any game. Hebearcth Or,vj. Eaglets ^ difplaicd, Sable iij.ij.&j. Igsf Thefe may not bee called Eagles, becaufe there may bee no more but one Ea- gle in one Efcocheon . If there be mo, they are thus ■ called,who are to be taken for yong Eagles* u‘ h c sr 1 n The field Argent a Cocke Geules .Plime writeth that the Cocke is the royalleft birde that is , and of him felf a king, For nature hath crowned him with a per- petuall Diademc , to him and his pofterityforeuer. He is the valianteft in bat- taiieofall birdes. For he will rather die, then yeeld to his aduerfarie . Ifelous he is mfuefa fort, that he fighteth oft for his whies, and loueth them lo well as he beftowetb all that he may get on them* X? He 'The Accedence He beareth argent, a Swan Geuls .ifidcre writech, that the Swan doth not onelie ightinMufick, butfin- geth oft himfeli tMarthnus faieth, that foipmen take it for good lucke , if they in the perillof foippewreckc mccte i\vans,CV;7?^ king of the Ligurians , bewailing the death of Phaetcn was turned into a Swan, as Quid witnefleth. In the olde time, this birdc was confecrate to Ape lb. The Swan purfueth thecockold-maker euen vnto death, and will notleaue the Ipoufo breaker , till he kill or bee killed. Hischiefeftrengthisin hiswinges Ambrcfe faith that he fingeth much before his death as reioi- fingthe end of all calamities. Hebeareth Or,a rauen in his proper colour , or o- therwife,Sa£>le : forlable is his proper colour. The rauen delighteth fomuch in herowne bewty, that when her birds are hatch- ed, foe will giue them no meatevntillfoe foe whe- ther they will bee of her ownc colour, or no. lob asketh the queftion , who prouideth rncate for the raueo/’ Whereunto Sain&Auguftine aunfwereth, - - that ofArmorie. 61 that they arefedde with the dew of heauen, all the while that they be naked. The Rauen faicth Ful- gerttius, hath 64 .fundry chaunges of her voice, and is verie guileful, and will both fteale and hide.^«- ftotle affirmeth that Rauens will gather together on fides, and canape & fight for vidiorie, and they that be oucr come,will eucr alter be obedient to the vi- gors. The Rauen is frend to the Foxe, and enemy to the brocke, andfighteth with him oft, in the Foxes quarrell. The field is Geuls,a Grif fin Sergreant Or,£.wher- fore fay you Sergreantr’G. For that he is halfe birdc, halfe beaff . It is a terme appropriedto him, and to none other. The lewiflio Rabbles vpon the xiiij.of Deutronomion do write that this is a fierfe beaft,& keepeth the Hyperborian Mountaines , where are precious hones , as the Smaradges,& Iafpis,and will not fuffer them to be taken from thence. faith, that they beare great enmity to man & horfe,and are themfelues of fuch a marueilous ftrength , that though the man be ar- med,and on horfebacke,yet they take the one with the other quite from the ground, and carrie them cleaneaway. I thinke they are ofagreat hugenesy for I haue a clawe of one of their pawes, which fhould fhew them to be as bigge as two Lyons. I 4 Hc *T he Accedence Hcbeareth Sable, a Cock- atrice difplaied , Argent, This though he bee but at the moft a f'oote of length , yet is heeking of all Ser- pentes of whom they are moft afraid, and fly from, E.or with his breath and fight he fleieth all thinges that come within a fpearcs length of him.He infeð thewater that hecommeth neere.His enemyis the weafel,who when he goeth to fight with the cock- atrice eateth the herbe, commonly called rew,and fo in fight biting him hedieth,and the wefel there- with dieth alfo. And though the cockatrice bee ve* nome,without remedie whileft he liueth, yet when he is dead and burnt to afhes,he loofeth all his ma- lice, and the afhes of him are good for Alcumiftes, and namely in turning and changing of mcttall.1 haue not feene the proofe thereof, andyetl haue bin one of Iebcrs cockes. Zr.N ow you haue done with thefe,I pray you what fhall I Iearne nextr* Gf.I will tel you of nine honorable ordi narics, efpecial- lic which are fo called in armes.Ze. What are th ey.<* Ge.They arefuch,as a cote of armes is both enrich- ed and honored by. Such alfo they bee, as Empe- rours, Kings and pinces,do add toany gentlemans cotearmour,for fome notable a&e by him done,or to be done. To the which there appertaine nine ef- pccial reioyfings as incident thereto. i A cfArmorie 61 ■ t A gentleman to be made knight, at battaile. Z To be endowed with liuelyhood for his man- hood. 3 To do chiualrie before his foucraigne. 4 . To be made Embaflador for his wifedome. 5 To doe prowes of knighthood before Aliants, in honour of his renowne. 6 A poore Knight, to be married to the bloud Royall. 7 To hauc perpctuall thanke of his Soueraigne. 8 To kcepe his cote armour vnfhamed in tryall. 9 To keepe all points of his knighthood. Thefirftof the nine honourable ordinaries, efpe- cially of the crofle, of the which I hauc fpoicen of before. The content thereof, is the lift part of the ficide, except it be charged, then it muftcontainc the third part. beediminiihed,and then they call it by an other name. Hheficoifi. O ■I Thefieldeis Geules,a Chicfe Or. This containeth the third Q ~ part of the field, and is the fecondofthe honourable ordinaries, and before the palfion of Chrift , it was thefirft, Tliis fignifietha / Senatour, or honourable man. And yefhallvnder- ftande,that the chiefe may *1 he Accedence name , but the chiefc may not bee emeaded or halfed. Hebeareth Or 5 a fillet pur- pure. Thisconteineth the fourth parte of the chiefe and ftandeth no where but only vpon thechiefe point. The field is Tenne,a chief Shapournet, Or, and Er- mines. Though there bee many counter coloring in thechiefe ofte times, yet for the rarenes therof, and foryour eafe,at*this time I haue left them allout,and onely teach you this. The J ofJrmorie Th third. *1 He beareth Argent, a Pale, Geulcs. This is the third, and containeth the thirde part of the fielde,this maie not be enlarged, though it be charged. And here ye fhal learne,thatif a Pale be vpon a Lion, or any other beaft,then fhal ye fay, he is debrufedwith a Pale. But if the beaft be on the Pale, then that beaft is fupported of tire fame pale. He beareth Sable, a pallet* Geules. This is the halfc of the pale aforefaid, & is neuerchar- with any thing quicke dead, neithermayitbe \ \ -J The *1 fa Accedence He beareth Argenr,a Gar- tiere tennc. Thisconteyneth halfe the bendeaforefaid, and maie not bee charged but with flowers or foiles. The field is Ermin,an En- dorce,GeuIes. This in bred th isthefow- erthpart of the pallet, a- boue fpoken,and is not v- fed but when a pale is be- tweenc two of them. fourth. I The fourth of the is thus. He beareth Verte,abcnd Argent. Thisconteyneth in bredth the fift part of the field.Ofall the otherwhere is none fo deuided,as this is, as hereafter appeareth. of Amor to 6\. The ficlde Gcules , a cofl, Or* This is the fourth part of the Bend, and halfe the gartiere, and is called at lometimea Cotis,atfbmc other time a Batune , as by pra&ife yee fhal the rather know when it is called the one ; and when the other. He beareth Or, a Rybande Geuls.This conteineth in bredth the eight part of the bend,&viij*of thefemakc a bend^This is alfo called a Fi(Ture,and then itparteth the field into two colours* and is of it felfc mettal,and then it is a fecret of fecrets. The field is Ermine,a ben- delct,Ermins. This is to be noted of pain- ters, that this is no bende, whether it be bigge or litle nor hath any other name then this, and at the moft cotaineth but the fixt part of the field.In this cote re- frainetoputfifhe* He The Accedence Hebeareth Argent, a Bend Sinifter, Azure. Lc. Seeing you call this a Bende Shi- fter, wherfore did you not call the other dexter Bend.? G^.Becaule it is knownc to all Herehaughtes, ifit bee named a bend & no more to be a bende dexter. And here I tell you by the waie, that you may haue two bendes in one fielde : that is to faie, both dexter and finifter, which to beholde , then is not much vnlikea Saultier, if they be both of one colour; but whether of them that lieth next to the fielde, that muftbe firft named. Therefore, when you blazeacote,itisaRule,thatyoumuft aduife you well, or euer you fpeake.For it is a great fault in an Herehaught tobeeouer haftie inblazonne. Le. I knowewhat is meant by this bende Sinyfter.Gtr. What is your opinion thereof? Ze.He that beareth it, is a baftard. Cc. A baftarde quod you : I neuer taught you that, who that learned you fo to terme it,didgiue you wrong inftrudiions. Count itther- fore an errour of Armes, the which with as much fpeede as you may, I woulde you fhoulde forget, Knowe that this conteinethas much in breadth, as the dexter bende doth.The halfe whereofis called a Scarpe, and no baftards marke, neither may it be charged with any thing.The baftard fhal beare the fourth patt of this , which muft bee called a batune finifter, Euery baftard alfo may haue his Batune, of what ofArmorte 65 what colour he will,but not of mettall. For mettal is for the baftards of Princes. This Iikewife Iearne, that the baftardes Sonne lawfully begotten, (hall chaunge his fathers marke, to the right fide . And what time as it (hall pleale the Pri ncc the fame may be enlarged or broken, as followeth. cretes of Herehaughts, which things they hauefo- lemnely vowed not to open, though it were to an Emperour, (ailing alwaies that thatbelongethto the feruice of him & honour of gentilitie.For if the Herehaught do know an Emperour, by fortune to be ( as fometimes fome of his poore fubie&es are) yet may he not accufe the Empre(Ie,nor difclole the a£te,for defaming of the gentlewoman, and for for- fw caring ofhimfelfe. Hebeareth Azure,abendc double daunce , Argent, This (hall neuer bee called other then a Bende , after that it is thus parted, but baftards haue other marks euery one according vnto their vnlawfull begetting: which markes I wil not difi dole. For thofe with hun- dredes ofothers,are the(e- He *1 he Accedence Hebeareth Or, abend be- tweene two Cotifes , Sa- ble, This doe I (hewe you becaule you (hall knowe, when to call this a Cotife, and when to name it aba- tune. Theffi. The field Argent, a Fefle, Azure.This is the fifth ho- norable ordinarie, contai- ning in bredth the thirde part of the fielde, and may not bee diminilhed , al- though the French Herc- haughtes doe blaze three barres Gemews for a Fefle ofvj, peeces, as you fhall perceiue the better, in the cote next to thebarulet. The Fefle hath beeneta- kenof oldefor a girdle of honor, which ftandeth with good reafon. For in the cote armour , it is ijv the middeft betweene two equall partes. The V ofArmorie. 66 The fix*. Hebearcth Tenne,a Sco* cheon Argent, ! This is the fixth of the lame ordinaries, and con- taineth the fift part of the - fielde, and may not be di* minifhed. The feuentb. The field is Or, a Cheuro, Geuls.Thisis thefeuenth and con taineth the fift part of the field. Nicholas Vften laieth , that a Cheuron, is made of Carpenters, and is the higheft part of the houle. Forlayeth he, the houle is not finiihed,vnti! thecheurobe fetvp. Car- penters call it at this day, the barge couples, In the old time it was a certaine attierfor the heads of women prieftes. ““ — " — — -■ He beareth purpure,ache- t | uernell, Argent. | This containeth halfe the Cheuron abouelaid ,and you may haue no mo, but three in one fielde except partition. K He The Accedence .Hcebcaretli Vert a Cou- plcdofe, Argent. This containeth the fow- part of the Cheuron, and is not borne but by payers , except there be a "'.neuron, betweenetwo of them. The field Sable, two che- uerons, Arget.Thcfe kepe their quantity,with order of the rule aforelaid, and are verie good Armorie, becaufe cuery of them co- taineafiftpait. He beareth Azure/ Che- ueron on chiefe Or.I fhew you this for therarer.dle thereof, though it be aun- cient.The ancefters of the bearer therof,haue borne it otherwife, which was for fome good purpofc remo- ued, although it were bet- y ter to bee borne, after the common bearing of Che- uerons, as is abouelaid. The ofAmorle . 6j Theeight. The eight honorable ordinary is, a (alterie, which muftconteinc the fiftpart of the field, except it be charged with any thing, then (hall it conteine the third part of the fcocheon. The ninth. The field tenne,a barr Ar- gent, This is the ninth honora- ble ordinarie , and contei- neth the fift parte of the fielde, which is of more efi timation,then is well con- fidered ofmany,that beare thelame. Hee bearcth Or, a cloflet. Sanguine, This is thehalfofthebarr abouelaid.Ofthe(e,v.may one field, and are ve- armorie, as here- be (hewed. K % He 7 he Accedence He beareth x, cloflets Or, ( and Geules, I This is a notable mixture, -f whatfoeuer the mettall, or • colour be of, it is verie an- cient. T he field is fanguin a Bar- rulet,Or.This is the fourth part of the barre afore rc- herfed,Thefe( except they be parted with a barre of Feffe) muft ftand alwaies by couples, as in the next Scocheon more plaintlic dothappeare. Hebeareth Or, three bars, rgem ewes, Azure. This is right bJazonneof the,eipecially where they jftand by couples, as theie doo. ofArmorie, 6 % a The field Or, twobarres GeraewSjone on the chief, the other on the baft, A> zure. He bcareth Azure, two barres Argent.This is the cote I {poke ofin the place ofabarre.By this you may fee, the cote equally deui- dedintov. partes, accost ding to the Rule. Ordinaries getter all. Here enfueth nine honorable Ordinaries general!. The fielde Sanguine, one Geronne from the chiefs. dexterpoint,Oiv K ? Ha- *Ihe Accedence Hee beareth Geronne, of cwelue peeces, Ermines.& fenne. Tbefecond. Hec bearcth Or, and vrle. Sable. If there be two of thele it is called a double treflure , If this one were flowred, then fhouldit be called a treflure , which muft conteine the fift part of the field. The third. He beareth Azure,a pile. Ermine, When there is but one pile , it muft con* teine the third part of the field,atthechiefe. The ofArmorie . 6$ The fielde Or,iij. jpiles in .point Geules, / 1 The pile is an ancient ad- dition toArmorie,andis a thinge that maketh all foundations vpon vnfure grounde , to bee verye , fume. Thefourth. He beareth Gulc$,a quar- ter Ermin. This is a rewarde of an Emperourorking, to bee to a Baron, at the for good feruiccby done. Thefift. quarter finifter,thc which alfo is the kings rewarded honorable. The Accedence -jPartie per Fefle,wauc geu- les and Argent . Three on chiefe,as the firft, the fecond.Z.what you by theie words the firft, and of the Cc» G.Iiayfobecaufel breake no rule in naminge of one thingc twiicinonecote. : i . ** \ ofArmme yo Hcbcareth Ermine, a Can- ton Geules. This is the rewarde ofa Prince to a Knight or EP quire in like cafe for fer- uice. The feuenth. The feuenth, is a Canton Sinifter, and in like cafe, ihc one of thefeis as good as the other. Tbeeiglt. The field Or, ij. FlafquesJ Azure.This rewarde is to begiuenofa King, and is giuen only for vertue and learning, efpeciallie in fer- uice of Ambafladge. For there the Gentleman may feme his foueraigne, as well as the knight doth inthefielde. He 7 he Accedence He beareth Ermin ij.FIau- ches. Vert, This is one de- gree vnder the aforefaide \ Flafques , & yetis it good armory and noble, In thole ij. Flauches maybeborne two fundry cotes,but ther- in lyeth a miftery. He beareth Tenne, two ’voyders,Or, This is the rewarde of a ■ Gentlewoman for feruice by her done to the prince, orprinces,butthethevoi- ders Ihoulde be of one of nine furs or dublings: Such reward^ might the Dutches of Mouford liaue giuen toher gentilwomen whoferued hermofl diligently, not onely while ihekept the Towne ofHaViibor, but alio when hie rode armed into the field,& fcarred the Frenchme from the fiege thereof. O worthie Princefle,moft worthy to be had in perpetuall remembrance. There are nine rebatings of Armes,which for nine fundry vngentlemanly deedes done, are relem- bled, as hereafter followeth. When Lucifer with his adherents were expelled heauen 5 they were dif- feuered tfJrmorit 71 feuered into nine(I cannot wellay orders)but tra- iler call them horri ble horrors, as followeth. T he firftfalle meflengers.Thefecond licrs. Thethirde, veflels ofiniquity. The fourth,plagues ofplaguers. The fift,collucioners. The fixt, corrupters of the aire.Thefcucnth,fedicioners.The eight accufers. The ninth tempters : thefe although they are inui- fible, yet they drawe vifibie creatures to them, but chiefly luch,as by nature they perceiue wil fooneft yeeld to any light prouocation. Which if they do, (elpecially being gentiles) that beare fhield of ho- nour, they abafe the lame, as by example hereafter followeth. Which although! fet them here vnder as good armorie,yet when any of thele peeces bee rebated, there muft be fome ftainanden colour put in thefame place. and no mettal,neithermuftitbc charged with any thing: for fo it is an addition of worlhip.Thdc I fay, may be reworfhipped againe, with fom thing ofmettallfet vpon them. For as Al- ciatus faith, the Fathermay difhonourhimfelfe, but not hislonne. For when the Father is dead it may pleale the Prince toaddeagaine tothefonne that, that was rebated from the Father.But not lo to the father during his life, without fome elpeciall defert by himlelfe done, in recompence thereof. The *1 be Accedence The fir ft. He bearcth Tenne,a point dexter parted, Or. This maybe for too much boaftingof himfelfein ma- il ood and marciall a&es. Such one was Sir William Pounder, much bragging of his knighthood, who fe- med to bee a Lyon by his countenance , but in his heart, was no lefle then a fearefull Hare. If a man be of deede doughtie,yet is it not gendeman like to boaft thereof. The fecond. He beareth a point chant- pine,Or,in a fielde Tenne. Who fdkillethhis prifoner (to him humbly yeelding) with his owne hand, reba- teth his honor. And yet in extreme need,it is allowed by the Law of Armes,yea rather to kill , then to ha- zardehimfelfe to be killed. Alwayes ( layeth Sir Ioha Froyfart) byrightofarmes,aman oughtto griue his enernie. Buthefaieth alio, that good company of Armes is,mercy to knights,and Souldiers. The ofArmorie . 7 Z The third. ™ * jr,mt£s ** r ' ; Hbearetha point plaine, 1 Geules,in afield Or.This is for him that telleth lyes to his Soueraignes , for if light eare, encline to light lippes harme enfueth. For when miireport,and light of credence, meete toge- ther, warreis then eafely begon. The fourth. Hee beareth a point, in point O r,in a field Sable, This is for them that are too flouthful in wars. For Sir Iohn Froifart iayth,to doo deedesof Armes, all knights and Efquires to a- uance their bodies,fhould entende.Z^.Methink you alter from your oldekind of blazon. Ger. The bla- zon, which I haue vied to theie three cotes afore- faid,is only appropried to them, and to no mo, ex- cept they were charged with fome thing . V < 'Ike Accedence Argent, two Guflets Sable. But in rebating, there is bixtonc Guflet.Thatis to fay, if he be too letcherous, the Guflfet on the right fide : Ifhc commit Idola- trieto Bacchus, then the guflet on the left fide , if both,then bothe like vnto this. Thefixt. f HeEcareth Argent, a Gore Sinifter Sable. He that is a coward to his enemie, muft beare this. But if it be a dexter Gore, although ofStaynand co- lour, yet it is a good cote, fora gentlewoman. But if there bee both dexter and finifter , that is too bad to be borne, for although it r>c charged, it difhonoreththc thing that is on it, Thefeuentk. He ofAnnor'te 7 $ ■"“"■iHebcnreth ArgentadelfF, Geules . To him that re- uokethhisown challenge as commonly we cal it ea- ting his worae , this is gi- uen in token thereof. The eight. He beareth Sable, an efco- cheon, reuerfed Ermines. He that difeourteoutty en- treateth either Maide, or Widowe againft her will, or flicth from his (bueraig- nes banner, he (hall beare his Armes on this wife: vntill fuch time, as he haue don fome valiant a - ’ ' ' r > v - I-'.) : tnrit . //orQ Vi The Sz of Armor ic. Theftxtb He beareth Azure, a Filet Or, betwene three Bees proper. Of this little one ifidore maketh accompr, as amongeft birds.Where of Phme faith , that a man may note a good gouern- ment of a publique wclth, wifely maintained in per- fit order vnder one prince by lundry officers,euen in the little Bee: for they haue among them , one to rule, which excelleth all other in greatnes, who al- though he lacke a fling, that fliould fhew foorth his might, yet his good knowledge well declareth his wile gouernement in leading the reft. For if the day following be faire anddrye, and without all perill of vehement blaftes ol winde: In the mor- ning early,he caufeth his trompet to found, where- with' all tiie refidue prepare themfelues to labour, andflie abroade, gathering nothing but that that Ibalbe fweete & profitable. The Captaine himfelfe laboureth notfor his own fuftenanee,but all the o- ther for him. If any Drone enter into his prouince and con fume the hony, in hope to Hue of his fub- iedtes labour, forthwith hee gathereth knightes of , bis owne order, and cxpelleth him. And when his people into a larger multitude doe encreale : then there is created amongft them a prince,with whom they.all iflue, to leeke other habitations , which in the ende they finde in fbme olde hollowe tree.- cx- M cept The Accedence ceptthe good wife Gribes (who hath prepared a pallace for him and his people, with Muficall in- ftrumentes) requireth his grace to tarrie with her that winter. The Bee is not onely all good of him- £elfe,but fignifieth all goodnelTe . As Plato being a child jfleeping in a Cradell, Bees fate on his lippes, whereupon it was diuined, that hefhoulde fhine, infweetnesof eloquence^ and aboundein all di- uine doftrine. Thefeuenth. Heebeareth Or, a Saltier Sable, between foureRai- nardes paflaunt proper. This bead hath a preig* nant wit, & is fubtil with- all.He keepeth all young broodc of houfholde (as -chickens, goflinges, and duckling)from the Kite. Though this beafleloue well to fare,and lye fof te, yet he is contented to take for his owne the denne of the Brocke, who neuer made the fame for him, getting the fame by vneleanely policie , I coulde fpeake good thinges of this wilye bead, burl re- ferre thofe to the olde woman of the Countrey, who more delight in his eafe,then in the bead him felfe. The ofAmorh \ The eight. ;t 83 The field Argent, gerons Gcules, betweene three Camelions Vert. This is a little heart, and of maruellous hew, for as the aire changeth,fo doth hee into thefame colour. This of al other,is the fear- fulleft,and yet he will not ftart. Plinie writeth , that he is the enimy to the go£ hauke : his lining is onely of the aire,and neuer ek- tethanie thing, which Ihaue feenehalfeayeere prooued. The ninth. He beareth Ermine, a pile in point Geules, between two figflips proper. This tree exceUeth all other in fruitfulnes, for it beareth twife a yeere.So oft this is fpoken ofin fcripture,and of all good authors fo wel commended, that of al o- ther, Heart need to lay a- . ny thing-thereof , fauing that the armorie is right good and perfect. The honorable Ordinaries charged. Now that you know thefe ix.fundrie partitions I. will fliewe you of nyne honourable Ordinaries, M 2. char*- *1 he Accedence charged. I meane not onely with thefe that follow here, but with all maner of things quicke or dead. Tor thefe that I let forth, are but examples to (hew the reft. Heebearerh Argent on a crofle vert, v.doues of the firft. Of the naturall pro' perries ofthedou e,lfidore writeth that the Doue is meflenger of peace, which he brought between God and man, into the Atke of Noah, as plainly appereth in Genefis. chrijl likewife bad his Apoftlesfwhenhe lent them out to preach) to be innocent as doues. Ambroftu* (ayeth, the Doue ismilde and meeke, cleaneofkinde, plenteous of encreafe, friend of company, and forgetfull of wronges. For as hee lay eth, when their young be taken from them, they moorne not, for the hope they haue to get moe,^- rifiotle alfirmeth that the doue is fearefull and nice- ly curious, for while fhee taketh great aduifement of flight, in the meane time the arrowe arrefteth her, for her too long deliberation. Ambrefe (ayeth that in -digypt, they are taught to beare letters out of one prouince into an other.Mawhomet taught one to ftande on his (boulder, and eate meatc out of his eare -, thereby to deceiue the fillye people that counted him a God. The fower Euange- liftes doo write, that when I e firs was Baptized and did praye , the Heauens were opened and ofAmorle. 84 the fpirit of Cod the holy ghoft,defcended & came downe,like vnto adoue,For the doue faith ifidore > is all meekc and forgiueth all wrongs, T he fecond charge. The fielde is Ermine , on a chief eAzure,a cherub Or, ifidore writeth that the che- rubins arethehigheft co- pany of Angels,except Se- raphins 3 and that they are verieneereto God&haue more part of the behold- ing of the glorie of God, then any vnder them. Of whome is much mention made in the Scripture. Vpton faith, that if a gentle- man marrie a gentlewoman heire,he may beare her cote,vpon the chiefe ofhis. Which faying I referre to the Iudgment ofgood Herchaughts, making an end of this Cherub with the faying of Saint Augu- ftinejwhichis, Vnto thee O Lord, Cherubin and Seraphin doo fing with vnceflable voices. The third charge, c> M 5 He therefore muft be named. *The Accedence He bearcth Purpure,on a pale Sable, three imperial crownes,Or.Hereit may Hand in your choife, faith Ciriafisj whether you will call them Or, or not,For (ashefaieth) there is no imperiall crowne, but of golde. But as for other crownes , there are ofall other mettals, their color The fourth. Thefieldeis Argent on a bend Sableiij.Lions heds erafed of the fell Crow- ned Or. This was the cote of an antiet gentleman ofblod, linage and cotearmour,& alfo of conditions a nota- ble houfholdkeeper and good alwaies elfe, whole name was maifter Robert Wroth, ofDurans in Enfielde. I am compelled to fpeake good of him,notonelyfor the leaminglre- ceiued at his coft, but for the loue he bare to me al- waies, whileft he liued. The ofJrmorte 85 The fifth. HebearethTenne,on a FefTe Or ij. Swallows vo- lant Sable. The Swallowc is the hap- pie Callygate knight, for hebringeth to Englande good newes that fpring time is at hand. How well he loueth the Iweete ayre, it is well approued by his feeding,who neuer eateth his meate but in the ayrc,and that is alfo Ayerie,as ofgnattes and flyes, whereof he feedeth flying, and neuer eateth Handing or fitting. This birde loueth mans company fo much, as he breeding, where he payeth no rent/o doth he giue vnto his Landlord, iucha finguler gift that where-foeuerhe breedeth, the good man ofthehoufe,is notthere made cock- olde, what day foeuer he be married on, Herealfo youfhall hauearulc, that all birdes that be not of rauening kinde, when they eate, it muft be termed feeding, and tell whereon. The fix tL M 4 The "The Accedence The fielde is Geules on a Cheueron Ermin,ij. Por- cupines compatand,San- guine.Thefe are diuers of jfhape, for the head is like vnto the head ofa Hare, eares like man , chrifled like a peacock, the bodie like a hogge,thefore-feete like a Badger, thehinder- feete like a Beare . This beaft abideth neere the Sea-fide, and yet liueth by fruit onely,and fildome drinketh.When he is hun- ted, he wil fhoot his quils from him, which quilles if they ftrike into the finewes,they poyfon, which is holpen by the bloud or fatnefle of the fame beaft. The feuenth. He beareth O r,in a Saltier Sanguin, v.Pomegranads ' proper. This of all other fruits, is moft maruellous to behold, not only for the outward fhape therof,but alfo for the pleafant fruit conteined within the fame moft comfortable to the pithe of man. The figure whereoffb well delighted God the father, that it was not onely commanded to be call in brafle,as appeareth in the Bible but im- brodcred alfo, as a bewtifying of theT emplc works and others. The of Armor U $<4 The eight. He beareth Blewe, on a fcocheon Argent, a crabb Tenne* Though this fiflic by nature groweth in fliort time from little to much, yet where al other go for- ward ? this goeth fidelong, or backward, Thecrabbe getteth his liuing by polli- cie : for whileft the oyfter gapcth for the ayre, the i^rabbe iteiingly taketh a ftone,& putteth between the two fhellesjwhereby he feedeth thereon lafely without daunger to himfelfe. The ninth. Hebeareth Azure,ij. Gy- rons argent, charged with Marigoldes proper. This flower ,for the beauty ther- of is called the Sunnes Spoufe, not only becaufe it is of the fame colour, as euidetly appeareth to ech man,but when the Sun ri- feth,it difclofeth^oppofite to the Sunne, & fo c6tinueth,as it were beholding the fame . For when the Sunne is in the middle of heauen,the is the lame flower ful fpred abrod.And as the Sun goeth down, fo cloleth the fame flower arid continueth fo all the night, I could write much of this ? but I lift notauthorife any thing vpo the fu- perfti- be Accedence perftitious opinions of Fryers , thole toyes which they would feeme gorgeoufly to let out vnder the name ofnaturall Magick,! yeeld them wholy vpto their protedion, as worthy patrons of fuch lewde vanities, and giue vnto them iij.B.iij.F. & iij.L, But that you might by proofe fee , that before you haue learned,I here hauefet out to you a Cote with the doubling heretofore rcherfed^md it is thus blazed. He beareth Sable a crofle engrayled betweene iiij. .digles difplaied. Argent, charged with v.Lyons of the firft . This is as faire a Cote as you lhall lee a- mongeft two thouland. For the partitions ofthele iiij.dsgles,maketh euerie of th em as cffeduall,as if there were butone only. For if they were not par- ted with one of theix. honorable Ordinaries, then were they Aglets. The crolfe charged is called of old Herehaughts,the firft quadrate Royal, becaulc there is the number ofv. thereon. Here is to be vn- derftand, that in this Scocheon there is ij, perfed cotes, which may be to you,an efpecial good lelfoa ofArmes.Ze. Whether are Rundclsofall fuch co- lours, as ye haue fpoken of here before: 5 or flial they be named Rundels of thofe colours? Ge.' They lhal not belo named.For euery of them, as they differin colour, fo haue they fundry names, as by example Iwil! ofArmorie. 87 I will (hew you following there in the number of ix,as in other here before I haue taught you, Ther- fore for your learning, the cotes (hall be feudally numbred,not meaning herein curioufly to obferue one maner of number in them all, nor yet to place them all after one fafhion. ©00 Thefirft. He beareth Geules,iij .bci- fants in chiefe * This is a tallant which conteineth of Troy weight 104. li. and ij, ounces, & is a lump cf gold,the value whereof is 3750. li. fterling. Of thefe beifaunts you fhall read diuerflie in feripture, as when Salomon had giuea vnto Hiram xx. cities,he a- gaine,of good hart, gaueiWEfquires^ baft dexter and finifter of the fecond. An Efcocheon of pretence 3 Argent.Zf. Ei- ther you doemiftakethe matter , in blazon of this cote, or els many haue er- red that haue beene good Herehaughts.For I haue heard this cote blazed in this wife.But firft, for that I would be loth to breake any rule , 1 pray you of your licence therin.Ge.Go to lay on, and take heed you breake no moe rules but that one. Le. He bea- reth Barry ofvj. peeces, Or, and Azure on a chiefe Or, three pales Azure, betweeneij. Cantonesle- rones. Or, and Azure, and Efcocheon Argent. Ge* Befide naming of colour and mettall too oft, you haue broken three rules. The firft you fayeBarrye ofvj. peeces, whereyour rule teacheth you, that you can haue but v.peeces, becaufe thebarre con- tayneth the fifth part of the fielde. The feconde breach of your rule is , you fay, iij. pales, where the contentes of a pale is fully thethirde parte of the fielde. How can ye then haue three pales, when- by your rule ye can haue but one pale in one cotef N F The *1 he Accedence The third, you terme two Cantones Ierones,when they are both parted per bende.This cote is the tri- all of an Herehaught, For it hath bin thought, that he that coulde well blaze it without offence, were cunning in that point of this Art. But I will teache you a fhorter waie then hath bin yet fpoken of, you fhall fay,that it is Erie Mortimers of March his cote, which for the rarenefle thereof, fully defcrieth the fame,withoutany further emblafon. This earldom wastranflatedfromakingdome, eftablifhed firft, by Penda a Saxon, the firft king thereof. Though this cote be thus commixr,and countercouloured, yet is it verie antient and fairc, as appeareth by the inheritance thereof. The fecond. ES tot The field fanguin, a chiefe and pale Ermines. This pale was giuen after it had a chicfejbecaufe they were both of one colour, there goeth no purflebe- tweene. The of Armor ie. pi The third. Hebeareth Cheeky, Or, and Azure. This though it doo notfo appeare in this Cote : yet fomtime it is a compound of pales and barres . But here is neither the content of the one nor of the other. e J The fourth. The fielde Argent, a Fefle and Canton, Geules.The FefTe was firft, & then the Cantone was giuen in re- vvarde. Being of one co- lour, they are not purfeld. 7 * he Accedence T he fix th. *Je beareth Barry-bende, Geules,and Or. This continuallyis ofeight ^ecces, and is properly fo called without other name. ^ 0 ^' < > ./ $ 1 The fluent h. He beareth Or,a barre be- tweene two Cheuerons, Geules. This is called of old Here- haughts a cotcbially, how be it, it is verie ancient. Hee beareth Argent a pale on chief and twoclofettes Sable. Thefe clolettes vvereabarr and the pale came downe right, butbecaufea barre may notlie on a pale,ther- fore it was deuided,a$ yee fee. The fen of Armor te pz The ninth. He beareth Lofcngie, Ar- gent and Sable. Though this ihould appeare, to be bend counter-bend.-yetis it to blazed. Like as ye haue this Lotengy, fo may you haue Mafculy, and fufuly, of which forr, fome exam- ples Ural follow profitable for your learning. field Azure,3.Lofen- ofthefirft. tims you flial haue them whole. This is loger then the Mafde,& not lo long as the fu file, fomtimc alfb you thall haue it voy- dedofiome other colour. " "I He beareth argent, iij. ru- tiles in FetTe Geules. One fure way ye haue to know this from the other, betides his length. Foritisneuer perted or voyded ,fauing that it is otherwife tec , as cj in bende or triangle, or o- ' therwite.The Frenchmen N 3 take T he Accedence takeitfora fpindell, and wetakeitforaWeauers fhettelband the Dutchmen take it fora milpeck. He bcareth Geules , three mafcles Or, voided of the field.The mafcle ought al- waies to bee iquare, whe- ther it be voided or wh'ol. Le. Are they none other- wife borne, but by the nu- ber of three.GV. Yes,to the number of ten, as here fol- loweth. Vpton faieth, that Lofingcs fhould not bee borne,but bcadie,orin bend, which ifye note wel is true. The fielde is Argent , vij. Mafcles Geules, voided iij.iij.and one.Thefe were the Armes of one Bray- brook, as appeareth in the glafle windows ofPaules. He hath bin fomebenefa- dour to that lam e church, I would wifh, that al fuch gentilmen, as haue beene beneficial to the reedifieng of the fame, fhould haue their Armes fet vpp in the church,as a memory of their liberality: as in diuers places of England thereyetremaineththeremem- brance of good men gone to God,oflong time (i- thence. Well I will fhew you one cote, which diffe- reth in it felfe, & then I hope not to troble ye long. He ofJrmorte 93 f 111 1 Jt Hcbearcth Sable , a Frett Or,Thisiscommonliefb called,For when there are mo peeces, then muftyou tell them. The field Genies, aFrettc engrailed Ermine, If this fret be of mo peeces then ye here fee , then altereth it from the fame name, & isblazed dyapre, andfo commeth it, of all other changes aboue number as for an example, N Ke He beareth Sable, a Frett ofviij.peeces Argent.But if there be more then viij. Peeces , then fliall it bee blazed Frette, and neuer tell the peeces. The Accedence He bearethGeules, billet O r. In Tome cote, ye (hall haue billets , vnder the number of tenne , then {hall you tell the number what it is, Hebercth or,guttcgeu!s^ It is at your choife, whe- ther ye wil fay Geules or not, for Geulsis the pro- per colour of drops. To perfiryou in blazon here- after Inal follow ix. fudry cfcocheos in triagle which of all men in tricking, tel- ling, (hewing & blazing, arc noe otherwife named then as here fhal folow. ofArmorie . 94 . fecond. He beareth Argent, iij« Ef- cocheons in triangle. The firft Geules, iij* Lions paf- fant gardantOr. The fe- cond Geules three Kathe- rin wheelesOr. Thethird Geules, iij.oges Argent, al~ though euerie of thefe are proper cotes , yet are they not fo efteemed on this fa- fhion, except they were o- therwife marfhalled. The Herehaughts knowe the caufe why thefe are fo born, but fower of thefe may not be borne in fuch order. The t hird . Hcbeareth Geules iij. Ar- ming Swordcs Argent, hilts and pomilsOr, the neufes Sable , pointes in pointes of the Targe. Since I am in hand with the Sword, I willfpeake fomewhat thereof befide blazonne, but yet that, that belongeth to this art. T he Swords that are borne before the head officers ofBoioughes, or other corporate townes, repre- senting the (late and princely office of the Queenes moft excellent Maieftyc, the chicfe Gouernour (wherefoeueritbee; it is not like, for the orderlie bearing thereof to the right bearing the fame within "The Accedence within hir chamber of London,which is onelie for lacke ofknowlcdge therein, vnto whom I fay, that when thatfvvorde is borne for her grace,thc bearer thereof muff carrie it vpright, the hikes being hol- den vnder his bulke, and the blade dire&lie vpthe midft ofhis breft,and fo forth betweene the fword bearers browes. But if the Swordc-bearer ofanie towne,do bearc the fame for a Duke, then theblad thereof, muft leane from the heade, betweene the necke,& the right fhoulder,neerer to the head then thefhoulder . He that likewife fhall beareafvvorde foran Earle, muft carry the fame, between the point of the fhoulder, and the elbowe . And he that bea- rcth a fworde fora Baron, muft beare the fame in the bought of the arme,that is diredtlie againft the ioint.I had occafion to fpeakofthis,becaufeI haue feene the fault thereof, in fome townes of England. The fourth. Thefiield Or,three heads de Chiuals coupcd Sable, brideled Argent . If the Taflellwere of other co- lour then the bridell , it Is no matter at all. To beare the head of any thing in Armes, is themoft woor- thieftpart, and moft ho* norable in bearing. ofAmorie. 95 T he fifth. Hebeareth Azure iij. cups coucred, Or. The Greci- ans in their banquets, co- uered their cups fbrfeare of empoyfoning, but the Italians can do that with- out cups, and with cups coueredalfo. The feuenth. The field Azurc,iij. Cater* foyls Or, Slipped argent. This though it be termed a foyle,yet is it a flower by the name of the primrofe. This of all other flowers biingeth good tidings vn- to man, that the Spring of theyeereisathande. The flower iikewife efpecially when ox Thefixth. The fieldc Or, iij. Mullets per fed of the field Geules, Sometime you lhall haue " them perfed offome other colour the the field which mull be told. For the per- fingis difference enough. "The Accedence when theleaues therof,bebut to the number of iiij being found , is the rather with a certainty taken from the ground, & the more eftecmed,becaufeas it is commonly called a trueloue, fo it importetha nuner good luck vnto the firft finder thereof. The eight. Hebeareth Argent iij.Efi caloppes Geules.This isa fhelfilh.engendred ofthe Aire and dew , which ( as Liofccrides writeth ) hath no bloud in it', and yet in mansbodie it turneth in- to bloud quicklieftofany foode . This being eaten raw helpeth furfets chiefly of all other things. The fhel thereof is the faiieftin- ftrument that can bee , being of natures making, which for the beauties fake is put in the collars of the knights of Saint Michaels order. The ninth. The field Argent, iij. buc- kles lofenges Geules. The buckle was offuch cfhma- tionin the old time, that few of honour ware their gerdles without , whole property is tokcepe clofe the garmentes of man to the body, for the health of him. For all that is within thewardeof the fame, is with- without pcrill ofleafing, wherefore, who that bea- reth that in armes, it is a good token andfignifica- tion offuretie ofhisiaith and feruicc.Ze.ifit would pleafe you to ftaie here a while, I would aske you onequeftion ofgentlewomen. Whe they are Mai- dens and continue fo, how fhould they beare their cotes, and whether (hall they beare ani q? Gel will anfwere you the rather , becaule it is womens mat- ters. Gentlewomen haue borne armes in the field, and a ho haue bin indewed with their owne armes, in tvvo fortes, as this* Gentlewomen vnder the de- gree of a counteffe,haue armes on Taberts, but the countefle and fo vpwards fhal haue their Armes in Surcotes and mantels. But furcotes forue onely for the field.Z^.Haue any vfed the field Yea many and that to their great renowne,of the which I will fhew you the names of nine, whereof fome haue byn ofelderfame,andfomeagainefince, and a lit- tle before that famous Conqueror King William of Englandc. Whofe names as time hath brought foorth,S o fhal they hereafter enfue. Gwendolens the wife of Locrmm during the minority of M add an hir Sonne , wifely gouerned this land, beautifiyng it with the buildings of goodly Cities. Cordelia^ the daughter and heire of Leyer her father , by iuft title ofinheritance y with fuch wifedome, temperance, and noble courage raigned, that I am contained not to paffe her worth iedooings infilence,but fo farre forth vt vtter th e fame , as may be to the praife of her, who left behinde fuch a noble patterne of princely ftomacke as by all her dooings may right well appeare*Z*w, fonne of Bladud (thatpra&ifing Iracm The Accedence Icarus his feate , receiued the guerdon thereof) had iflue three daughters as his onely heires .Gonorilla, Regan, and CerdedU This man well ftept in yceres, •hoping no more for any further iifue, determined with himfelfc,that the difpofition ofthe kingdome Ihoulde declare his good will towardes thefe his daughters, as aunfwering their dutie towards him. Whereupon mooued to knowe tlieirfeucrall acti- ons and daughterly loue,one time calling them all before him,orderlyasked them whatand how their good will was to him.The elded anlwered, that as nature had made him her father, fo reafon likewife and dutie taught her to owe to him higheft reue- rence and obedience aboue all things.Whofe aun- Iwere in fuch fort pleafed the olde man , being fur- ther mixed with a certaine praife of him, that he a- gain in recompence therof,declared what his good will towards her was, and what hereafter further it fhould be. The fecond hearing the anfwere of her elder fifter,and looking to the reward promifed,an- fwered in lucb fort as her former filler did, rewar- ded with like wordes of the olde man , as the other was. When it came to Cordetlla her courfe to aun- fwere the demaund, lb much (quoth fhe) as thou haft,fo much art thou worth and fo well do 1 1 aue thee. When that the olde man was not fedd with flattering wordes of this his daughter, as he looked for, his yrefull hart ftraight braided outwrothfull wordes of wrecke and reuenge, enforcing her to fhunne the rage, thus thundered outagainft her. Straight way therfore to execute his yrefull doom, Gonorilla is betrothed to the Duke of Cornewall, and ofJrmorie . 9 7 and Regun to the Duke of Albania, thekingdome being allured equally co difcend betweene them. Agampfus then King of France, a yoong man and vnimrried, to whom this Cordall: fledd from pre- fence of her father , beholding her beautie, pitying this her chance, fell therewithall in loue with her, and Ihortlie after was married to her. The Dukes gaping ftillfor the kingdome,(when death would not yeeld them that, that they looked for) bytrea- jon they fought to preuent the lame. And thereup- on denounfingbattaileagainll their old Father,vn- wildie for the Wars, expelled him his Realme and depriued him of his kingdome,who in this cafe,en- forced therto,flieth to his daughter CerrfeilLi, whom before he had renounced, Shee acknowledging her father,forgetting the iniurie paft,with refcouce releeueth him , rcftoreth his kingdome to him, o- uercomming in fight the Dukes that earft by con- queft from their Father had gotten the lame, and thus departethto her husbandeagaine. In Ihort Ipace after, died both the Kings , that is to lay, her husband, and her father. Whereupon Hie returneth to thisrealmeto goucrne the fame. Where (heliued andraignedtillby trcafon of Morgan and Cuneda- gim her fillers children, Ihe vnawares was imprifo* ned. Her noble hart not fufFering thraldom e that ayebefore had liued at large, by ftout courage did caufeher hands to quiteherlifethereof.If Ifiiould tell you of the noble adtes of Martia, wife to Guin- thelinus a woman not nobled fo much by byrthe as by her excellent learningand knowledge, from whome procaeded Lawes , fo greatlie elleemed a- mong The Accedence mong the Britains.as they were hallowed with her name, or if! Ihould declare the flout e courage of Jrlet , mother to the mightie Duke the Conque- rour, Maiild the Emprefte, Helenor wife to King Henri e^.lfabell wife to King Edw .2 .Philip wife to king Ed.$./awwifeto king Ed. 4 ..I Ihould wearie you before I could wcl make an end. And therfore to returne to your queftion . Gentlewomen may beare their Fathers cote whole without difference. For if a gentleman hauexx. daughters and moe, yet they fhall all beare their Fathers armes without dif- ference. But there is an order of bearing the lame, which while the gentlewoman is a Maid, Ihe muff beare the fame in loofing wife, as for example here followeth a Scocheon fo made. - This gentlewoma hath on bar-wife vj.peeces Geules,and Argent, on a chiefe Or, a Lyon paflant Azure. L. If thisgentilwoman were a widowfas God defend)how (hold Hie then beare the armes? Ger. Then is it at her choile whether Ihe wil vie them on this falhio orfet the armes of her husband in pale on the right fide of her owne. Ze.But I pray you one que- ftion more, and then to an ende, lor that matter, which I will put to you as a cafe of the Lawe . Sir r Iohn ofrfrmorie. 98 Iohn Argent hath to his firft wife , the Ladie Or, daughter and only heire of the Earle of Ceulcs, by whom he hath iflue a daughter named Azure , the Ladie Or abouelaid dieth without any other ifiiie. Sir Iohn Argent hath to his fecond wife. Dame Sa- ble the daughter and heire of the Earle of Vert,and hathiffueafonne : fliallnoft the Gentlewoman A- zure, firft begotten beare her fathers Cote as heire, and her heireslor euerr“GSe. No, for the heire male hath gotten the fatherscote to him,& to his heires, although he were laft borne. But file Ihall bcarc the fame as a woman, buther mother? cote fhee may beare, to her and her heires for eucr. And yet be- caufe it (hall be knowne that fhc was the daughter offuch a Gentleman, by the courtefieof Armes, fhe may beare her laid fathers Cote, on thechiefe, vponhermothersCote,asappeareth in the Efco- cbeonaboue blazed. Whereyefhallfeeachiefea- bouea co.te,and all but oncEfcochcon.Yet farther to inftrudyou in gentlewomens cotes . A gentle- women borne,weddedto one,hauing no cote Ar- mour,they hauing iftue a fonne,which is termed in the Lawof Armes, herfonneiThefamefbnnel lay, may beare her cote armour, during his life, with a difference Cynquefoyle , by the curtefie of armes, „ and this is caileda lafed cote armour. 1 ? Ji . ; . l 'ij'.ai:: n r 1 : ::or \* idx The ) oil" * JUX.Z T he Accedence Thefield Azure aGarbe Or,with a bende Geules, This is a fheafe of w heat e, but though it were Rye, Barley , or Comyn , or what focuer it were, it is fulficient in blazon, to calf it a Garbe, telling the co* lour or mettall, whereof it is.To make any commen- „ dation of this, it needeth uot for all people praife it , that cannot liuewith- outit. ! • * f . v / Ull; ' i ' " M!V. ’ . ! H Hebeareth Azure,aBalon Or,filled with Oliues Vert. The tree of thisfruit(as J//-- dote writeth ) is a Tree of peace.For fb it wellappea- red,whe thcidoue brought of the fame to N oah, being in the Arke,in toke ofpeace betweenc God and than. Marcianit-s faith.The Oliue tree hoi dethimt felfal bit- ternes,an d yeeldeth to all other fweete fauour,and holefomefoode. The Hebrew Rabbines afligne this to be theftanderd of the T ribe of After, where- vnto they annexe his worde out of Genefis,he fhall giueplealure for a king. He A rnorie . pp He bcareth argent a Palm- tree Vcrte. This (as Ifidore atrecofvidory for all the 'vicSlorious prin- ces in the olde time retur- from great battels & enterpifes , bare in their triumphes* This tree is noble , faire & greene continually, wher- foreZV#/yfaieth, that the righteous {hallfloutifh as the Palme tree, which is to be vnderftanded for euer. D nonv £ r ti : l v:r t , n v ■ ’ j Y\ \ < ■ The field Or^a Oke tree, Yerte. P//«/?writech , that this is aptfor mighty bnil- dings,for the ftrength ther- of. Whereto fiftenteth the Prophet Amos. Ouid faieth , that this tree was hallowed to lup iter that the Akhorns were .the foodcofman, as bread is fiowe. Bdfides,-itis maui- foldliefpoken ofiatheferiptures. Whereof! note one: when the children of Ifraell was opprefled of the Madianites,the Angell of the Lorde late vridcc an Oke,andfaid to Gedeon,theLor&is\vith thee,- thou mightie man of waffle wi .djrkiw -.■■'r ~i O 2 ■tod^c T he Accedence vndcran Oke tree, to fignifie the ftrength thathee fliould hauein fighting againft his enemies. He beareth Argent, a man- drage proper, Tnofconda laieth, the Man- drageis a fleeping herbe. This hearbe is thought to haue other vertues then I fpeak of, which for becaule Saint Augujline writeth a- gainft, IomitttotelLThe Hebrew Rabbinesfay,this was the ftartderd of the trib ofRuben,writingvpon Genefis, where itis Clyde Ruben went out, in the daies of the wheate harueft and found Mandr agora in the fields. Thefield Geules, aRofe Or.This flower of al other is the beautifulleft to be- hold,and of moft comfor- table fmell, Plinie writeth that amongfl: all flowers of the world, the rofe is chie- feft, andbeareth the prife, Therfore faith he, the chie- feft part of man (which is the head) is crowned with Roles. And fo a^reeththat is written in the booke of Wifdome.Let vs crowne our felues withR ofes, meaning with the fweetc find of heauens ioies,Of this golden Role I coaid fay more, but becaufeitis room I put it off. ofArmorie . rco iHerbearetfrArgent a flo- vvejr ddufc (able. Although hhisbe of cdloui fable, yet najuraHydf hath all theco* . lours of aR a i n b o WjW h i c h gii^etb vnto the,behoulder : tlieireof ^'maruL'Ilous dc+ J light, an vie the td Gods vril,as Da/rid faith he iuflmans life lhal neuer wither/© lhal the vertubus bearer of this flower neuer be vanquiflied. He bearethOr,a Trdfoile, double flipfped Verte.This herbeis alpe^iall fbode to all cattcll, much nourilhing them, whereby a man is the better fedde. As this herbe conrinuptsh alwaies grecric lb‘flitmld rhebeater tberof cotnimieiia vertue&rigbr oulnefle, for lo as Dauid faith. of Arntorki ioi faith, He fhal flourifli asthegreene leafe. This leafe may be taken for the vnion of three in onefubfiace. Here I wil lliew you a fecrete of furgerie, that is, if any member of a man bee deane cut from other, with this leafe I will ioine them togither,as though they had not binfepefatect * He beaitth Sable, an Arke Or, This was theftanderd of jthe hofte ofLeuites,be* eauife tfiey fyid the charge thereof! To what vie, this f 1 was ordefoed the let ipturc dotffdcclare, wherefore I ceafe of that, isrbet L.'i£ tolb r.i bio ifh dnirfi 1 . 13 , . ■ fiitrntilooriil isd ’ Cedes', ah Efctubunde, ivkh eight ftatieS, riowey s dueredSabkiThe Carfeu- > fU ositoilliw ? jiC'jl < ; " Hebeartch Azure,akathe- rine-wbeele Argent. iHliis' is fircalled , becatife •Maxencim the.Emperourj had prepared fourc in like faflripn, to teare the fleflie of the bleffed virgin Saint Katherine,whofe whcelcs, brake all to pecces,and flue fourethoufand Paninas by the wrath of God, as that old doctor and lather Atkanaftm writeth, who was her fchoolemaifter.Zf.I think this be ho honorable ptmes^lthough it hebolDb offome. Ge. It is fo ho, n". .V-HV V' i -i-. i The fielde Geules, a right hand in pale, Argent. The right hande hath the name of gift ( as Jfidore fayth) and that the fiirety or peace is giuen with the feme, & is witnes of faith, trufl and faluation. For f o / Tullt meant when heefaid X. yX’ I gaue publike faith, vpon the promife of the Sena- tors.That is to fay, he offered forth his right hand 4 as a pledge thereof. S. Panic in his Epiftle to the Ga- lathians,mentioneth that the fame was writte with his owne hand. He ofJrmorie. 105 He beareth Qr,a Manchc. malcale Geules. Of things ofantiquitie, that are gro- wen out offafhion,this is one, which hath bin, and is nowe taken for a flceue. And that may well be, for inolde Ami clothes you fhali fee gatmentes with fleeu$,notmiK:h wrought vnliketo thisfafliion, but nowe much altered from thefame-For fafliions and times dogO’togithef. He beareth Sana-tune.a Gorge, Argent. Thoughe this feeme vnlikely to be a water-budget, yet hath it long time bin fo taken, & fo blazed,& neuer ofanic other fafli ion, then ye fee in thisefcocheon. The field Or, a leg Azure. In this part of man is con- cerned iiij. members. The firft Whereof,is the thygh* being as ifidore faith, beau- ty & ftregth , to the vpper and neather parts of man. The famelikewife iswit- neffed in the Balades of Salomon ♦ The thigh is like afaire The Accedence a faire icwel which is wrought by a cunning Work-* maifter.The fecond part isj the knee, and is the nitty blelfand with bowing, makbthfoken ofthankes, for all benefits receiued of'God , aVcofofnaunded thereto by the mouth of his Prophete'Elay . All knees (hall bow vnto me. Whereuqto Saint Paule agreeth,laying: that in the hamc of {efus euiry'kriee fiiould bow,both of things in heaiien, and thinges in earth, and things vnder the cakb'lfidore writeth, that all the knees and eyes of infants are ioyneef to- gether in their.mothers wombe.Therefore, faith he, man is neuer better difpofed to bewaiie himfelfe, then kneeling.The third part is the legge, of which all the whole hath the name properly. Conftantine faith., that the legge is meanebetweene theknee & the foote , whole office is tomoue thebody from place to place, and is one ofthe beautifulleft partes of roan, and being well adorned, Iheweth him tobe ftrong, as appeared in moft part of Deuonfnire men. The fourthis in the foote . This (as ifidore fayeth) is the lowcft, & charged with all the whole bo Ak.ConJiantine writeth, there is contained xliij. bones, which are al within the length ofxij. inches. Thefooteis a meafuretoiall Artificers^ as well as of Land, ftone,& Timber. For tbatappeareth well by Gods laying to Moles, that he fhould not giut to the children of Ifraell, one lootc bredfh of th< codes of Seire.and fo I end therewith. Hd ofArmorle. 104. He beareth Argent, a Bar- nacle Sable . This is the chiefeft inftrument that the fmith hath,tomake the vn- tamed horde gentile. For he holdet'i him by the boca with the lame, and fo brin- geth him by art to yeeld to order. So Ariftotle-mlttth. that although the nature of the horde , is not to bee tame, yet this inftrument made by art,maketh him obedient. Th e field is O r,a Mullet of v.points Sable. This is as much to be vn- derftand,as a fpottedifeen- ded from height and diC perpled into fiue ends,out v»f one droppe. This may be ado ofvi j . pointes, but of no more. I The Accedence HeebearethOr, aShippe vndcr failein hir ruffe fable. This is thelaft ofal thexij. ftandards,that I haue fette out in feueral places of this booke, whichas the He- brew Rabbines haue writ- ten vpon ! the xij. Tribes. This theylay fhoulde bee theftandard of the Houle ofZabulon . For facob bleffing him laid, Zabulon fhall dwell befides the hauen ofthe Sea,and nigh thchauen offhips. And herein this efcocheon is to be noted, that my cutter hath done a fault, for he hath fether goo- ing out of the fie!d,which nothing ought to do that is mooueable, Yetworkemen that be not skillfull in this art,do commit the like faults very often , as for example. The Glafier that glafed the Temple Church widdowes on the'North fide hath fet the Armes of England fo out of order^astheLions are going out of the field .So that neither glafier, pain- ter, nor any that cutteth in ftone may doo in thefe things without the aduife of theHerehaughts. For the like fault alfo is committed in'Saint Katherines Church vpon a toombe.Here take with you a rule, that nothing may be fet with the head downward. The of Armor le. ioj The field Azure vj.Anne- lets,iij.ij.andj.Or. Thefe are fupofed to be the rings of maile,which was an ar- mour of defence long be- fore hardnes offteele, firft deuifed by Midi as Mifim- us, and was then called an Habcrgion , for thenim- blenefie thereofZ^.For all thefe paines youhaue ta- ken with me, I am bound to giue you moft hartie thankes.G^.depart not yet, for you lacke the ninth part of your errand. Therefore for that I will hauc you perfe.I haue heard you aptly difcrie this horde, wherein I cbm- mend your compendious inflrudion. And by the way of Amor it, 129 'way you touched a Prince, aSouIdiourofPallas, whole honour you feememuchtoallowe. I praie you therefore, feeing our talketendeth to honour let vs not omitte the worthinefie of fuch a perfon who as it feemeth deferueth fame , euen by nature to Ihewe foorth his praifc.Thcrefore let me vndcr- ftand at length what ye ment therein.Go Ifyou wil attend I will as my memory ferueth, vtterasl can the man that I meane : and llreweyou what I fawe in his court touching Armes, and martiall prowes (as things whereto 1 tooke belt regard and meeteft for my facultie)Other matters which happened for folace of mind, by helpc ofall the liberall Sciences flowing lb abundantly, asitfeemedindeede, the Mufes had their abiding, I will pafie ouer for lacke of skill to vtter the excellencie thereof, to fuch as fleepein Pernafles hill, &haue tailed ofHelicon, or drunk with Hdiodus flowing eloquence, to let forth thepraile according totheworthinefle.- and will returne to that I began with Armes, a matter meeter fora Souldier. After I had traueiled through the Eaft part of th’unknowen world,to vnderfland of deeds of Armes, & fo arriuing in the faire riuer of Thames, I laded within half a lcage from the city of London, which was (as I coniedure)in Decem- ber lalt. And drawing neere the citic,fodenly heard the (hot of double cannons in fo greata number,& fo terrible that it darkned the whole aire,wherwith although I was in my natiue country :yet flood I a- mazed, not knowing what it ment.Thus as I abode in dilpaire either to returne or continue my former i- purpofc "The Accedence purpofe,I chaunced to fee comming towardes me an honeft citizen, clothed in long garmet, keeping the high way, feeming to walkefor his recreation, which pronofticated rather peace then pcrill, Of whom I demaunded the caufe of this great fhot, who frendly anfwered,It is quoth he warning fhot to th’officers of the conftable Marfhall of the Inner Temple, to prepare to dinner. Why (laid I) what is he of that eftatc, that feekcth not other meanes to warne his officers, then with fuch terrible fhot in fb peaceable a countrey. Marrie (faith he) he vt- tereth himfelfe the better to bee thatofficer,whofe name he beareth, I then demanded what prouince did he gouerne that necdcth fuch an officer. Hee anfwered me, the prouince was notgreatin quan- tise, but ancient in true nobylitie. A place fayd he priuileged by the moft excellent Princes, the high gouernour of the whole land,wherein are the ftore of Gentilmen of the whole Realme, that repairc thi- ther to learne to rule, and obey by Law, to yeelde their fleece to their Prince and common weale, as alfo to vfe all other exercifes of bodie and minde wbereunto nature moft aptly ferueth,to adorne by fpeaking,countenance,gefture,& vfe ofapparel,the perfon of a Gentleman,wherbyamitieis obtained & con tinued,that gentlemen or all coutries in their yoong yeeres,norifhed together in one place, with fuch comely order , and dailie conference are knit by continuall acquaintance in fuch vnitie ofminds and manners, as lightly neuer after is feuered:then which is nothing more profitable to the common weale. ofArmorie, 120 weale, And after he had told me thus much of ho- nor of the place, I comended in mine owne conceit the pollicie of the gouernour, which feemed to vtter in itfelfe , the foundation of a good common weale. For that the bed of their people from ten- der yeres traynedvpin precepts ofluftice, it could not chofe,but yeeld forth a profitable people , to a wife comon weale. Wherefore I determined with myfelfeto make proofe of that I heard by report. The next day I thought for my paftimeto walke to this Temple,and entering in at the gates, I found the building nothing coftly : but many comly gen- tlemen of face & perfbn,and theito very courteous law I pr,ffe too & fro: fo as it feemed a Princes port to be at hande. And paffing forward* entered into a Church of auncient budding, wherein werema- mie monumences of noble peifonrfge* armed in knightlie habite,with their cotes depainted in aun- cient fhiclds, whereat I tooke pleafure to beholde. This gafing as one bereft with the rarefight,There came vntome an Herebaught, by name Palapki- los, a King of Armes,who courteoufly faluted mee faying, for that I was a ftraunger,&feeming by my demeanour a louer of honour I was his gefte of right. Whole courtefie(as reafon was) I obeyed an- fwering, I was at his commandement. Then faieth he,ye{hallgotomineownelodging, here within the Pallace, where we will haue fuch checre as the time & countrey wil yeeld vs, where I affure you,I was fo entertayned, as no where met I with bet- ter checre or company. And afrerwehad thus wel repofed vs^in conuenient time,he Icdd me into his office ^The Accedence office of Armes.The keeper thereof was his Cally- gate knight named Diligece, where lay comly cou- ched bookes of auncient geaftes,deedes of honor. Chronicles of countries, and hiftories offundrie forts. There were alfo the orders of Coronations, Creations, Dubbinges, Mufteringes,Campinges with peacefull Progrefles, Weddings, and Chrift- nings. Orders ofRobesRoyall, and honourable Triumphesand Mornihges, curioufly hanged, and decked with mappes of fundrie Countries, deferi- bing their feituations and comoditics , Aboue the reft, was a valance , where were Eftocheons of the honorable eftates nowliuing within his Prouince. Within all theft fate his purleuantTruftie, and his meflenger Swift, ftudioufty keeping thoft monu- mentes from wormie wemes. And further within, therewasaftperateroomefor his priuateftudye, wherein fate his Herehaught Marfliall, and afore him lay e foure.legcrs of huge volume, all of Angle cotes. And vpon fliplues round about,were couch- ed his ftuen yeres viA rations, vpon a Ade borde lay ftraightPedegreesafcending,and Genealogies difc cending, and Ramous. And vpon the valence of tbatftudie, were Scocheons ofvnperAte bearing. Aifb within a prefft,olofely kept, lay diuerft reuer- ftd cotes. And on his right hande flood a faire Ar- mour, which at a triumphe,by misfortune fell into thefteld, And on the lefte hande, the barding ofa good fteede , alfo a fworde with a Gauntlet, all thefe ( quod he) be not yet redeemed . And after hehadthusfhewed methe order ofhis ftudie, he ledde meetowardes the pallace ofhis Prince, to of Am orle. 121 paflc the time with pleafure, and by the way began to tell me a tale, the effed whereof I will recite. A gentleman(quodhee) named Defire, walking for his paftancein the faire field ,behoulding the beau- tifull fhapes of dame natures deckinges,fuddenlye felt the aire of pleafant loins , the breath of Fame, who fweetly recounted to him damebeauties gifts, which done, as he fuddenly came,fo likewife vani- fhed vnknowne. Whereat the gentleman not a lit- tle maruailed.In which arnaze(G ouernance ) him falutediaying,be not ngaft, for I Couernance fhall beyourfhield, and euen yortdcrcommeth Grace, who alfb will be your protedor. Wherwith Grace likewife him embraced: I thankeyou both (fayeth thegentlemanjl was fbmwhat aftonied at the fud- daine comming,and returne of Eolus , till comforted by Gouernance. And I reioicc my fo happy chance to meete you here, whom fo long I defired to fee. Well, faith Gouernance, feeing we are fo well met, wee will this faire day (wherein Phebus fhewed himfelfe ) walke for our recreation to the T ower of do&rine: whether when they came, comly Cou- tenancc the portres friendly them faluted , and re- quired them to paffein,taking Gouernance by the hand, and conueied them to the arts Iiberall, where dame Congruitie receiued Defire, with his compa- nions : and them inftrufted in all theorders of their •houfe. And after a time they had thus abiden there, Defirechaunced to fcfpic dame Beautie pafling too and fro in the Tower of Solace, whom hec ear- nefllie beholding , praifed much her comly lhape "The Accedence and wiflied her company, minding to preffefoorth into her prefence, and readie to enter in at the dore. Danger, depainted his blufhing face and woulde notfuffer him to appoche, wherewith hereceiued griefe.For remedie herein he made hike to Coun- iell,declaring that with beholding beautie, hewas entrapped vnwares. And defirous to acquaint him- felfe with her qualities , he thought to offer her his feruice.But thruft back by danger durft not attempt his fute. Counfell bade him not difpaire, though daintie danger and froward fortune,had giuen.him repulfe. The meanes herein (faith he)tofpye them is to acquaint your felf with wifdome,whofe fway is fuchin this Court , that daintie danger with her pewmate Fortune, dare not appeare in his prefence for he lifteth aloft fuch as to him feemethgood , & treadeth downe their darlinges like weakclinges^ void of any refuge.Therefore,who fo will pleafure win,let him with wifdomefirftbegin:and then no doubt your Lady wil pitty your plaint. And the ra- ther, when five feeth that by diligence,you feeketo obtaine her feruice. For harde is the hart, that loue per'ceth riot. LetT roylus be to you hereina mirror, howeofte hee languifhed wrapt mVcnus bandes, yet time obtained loue of thevntrue Crefide. And after forowe, hee eftfbones obtained ioy.See alfo Ponthus that loued Sidorte^ with what carefull tra- uaile,and vnquietreft thevnhappycorpes was tor- moiled, with a reftles head , till Time obtained her grace to graunt him fauour, whoc after refted in ■ ofArmorie . m great felicitie, Examples, a tboufand more may be found herein- Wherefore leaue off this ruth, and feeke to Hue by hope,til time may prepare the blind boy to pcarfe her tender hart,& force her to yeelde to N atures heft,Then (hall ye lee the glyding looks (leak foorth and drew them-felues the mefiengers ofloue, whole fugred vapors knittcth Venn* con- fent. And after the fighes dotheafe the melting heatc. Wherefore forrowe no more, forfurely O- pertunitie & Time , ouerthroweth ftrongeft Tow- eis. And think you then, the feely woman may re- fill ' 1 No no, (quoth he) therefore proceede. Time will cfpicwhenNaturelhallpreuaile. Alas(quoth this Gent,)lhe is befides all ornaments of Nature, of noble parentage,tich in polTelfions,and large of dominion.! doubt therefore Difdaine with fcorn- fulllookes . What though,quoth Counfell, with- draw not yet your fuit, for he that Ipareth to (peak, Ipareth to Ipeede Yeeld not although Hie fay nay. The womanlie gwile is euermore to delay . But none lb ftrong,that is inuincible. And then Coun- fell entering into the cloletofSecrecie, tooke his leaue, bidding him proceed, And thus after he had welldifgefted Counlellesaduice, heewenttothe houft of Chiualrie,where he was let in by the por- ter Strength, and embraced ofyouth and pleafure, who accompanied him through the hallofaunci- ent foundation. And lo into pretence Chamber, richly arrayed and tappefed with Arras curioufcly wrought,cotaining the fiege of Thebes, where late knights palling the time at Chelfe,there were Phi- R lofophers C 1 he Accedence lofophersaRd Aftronomcrs Who drouc the daya- way with their ftudious games. And inthemldaeft vnder a rich cloth ofantient and fumptuous work, late chaired , Honour . To whom the gentleman humblie him inclined , Ibewinghis long delire to lee his Maiefty. Who welcomed him. And after en- quiry made of his further behauior,wifedom,mag- nanimitie and fortitude, recounted to Honour, the good report of this defirous gentleman, and what perilles he had aflaied to atraine to his prefence. In recompence wherof, Honor commanded due De- fart, to dub him knight ofthe field. Audacitie bare his helme, Courage the'breafl: plate, Speede helde his fpurres,and Truth gaue him the charge: which don accompanied by Curtefie,&his brother Nur- turehe palled forth to the pallace ofcomforr,where he met Fellowlhip of knighthood , with Perleue- rance.There was he armed with hardines, where- with he vanquilhed the ferpent with nine heades, whereon were carra&ered the nine leuerall names. Diffimulation, Delay, Shame, Mifreport, Difcom- fort. Variance, Enuie, Detraction, and Double- ne(fe,enemies to knighthood, And then he facrifi- cedinmy princes Temple to the goddelle Pallas, who to continue his honour, ioyned him in man- age with ladie Beautie,and latisfied his defire,with whom after he had continued in long ioyful life, he was arrefted by crooked age, & driuen for the alhr- rance ofhis forthcomming, to find furety, Policie and Auarice . And anon after was fummoned by Death, to appeareat a day appointed inthccham- of Arm me. 123 ber of Felicitic , there to render account of the charge committed to his rule liuing.Fame,with her feruant Memorie, were appointed to here the ac- count, and ingrofle the bookes therbf. And finally writtvp his Epitaph for his difeharge, in memorie of his true honour . And after this order finifhed in the Chamber of Fciicitie > There appeareth for- worneTime,in darkefhape with fafiiionaslinall fhewe you.An old man, tall andftrongof perfon, hauing long winges , and couered ouer all with Swallow fethers Jn his right handa burnningfire, In his lefthande, an Horologe, a Swordefurdy gerte, His legges were in bright amiour,& he was marked with feuen Pianettes in this wife. On the hinder part of his head , was Saturn c; on his forehead, Iupiter : in his mouth, MaYs: in his fight wing, Sol : on his left wing, Mercurierat his bread was Venus, and aboue his wade was horned Dia- na in the \vanc. This difguiled drape fell at dif- cordwith Fame,rebuking her prefumption,in that flic faid , her praife fhoulde be for euer, flying he would not only deface all her honor, but all things on earth. And whiled hee doode in this boading, cameEternitie, apparailedin whitevefturewkha triple Emperiall Diademe, and flyde ro him.\Fird the highe God made heauen his. owne dwelling place (although hispoweris cuerie where ) and there is Eternitie , wheretime may not abide, but is carried alwaies towards his own end. And as my maker had nobcgioning,fo fhall I neuer haue end- ing. All otherthingsperifl^ tiacir memory, I U z alone The Accedence alone Eternitie, am inuincible. And he that loueth God,dothhis will, as a knight vanquilhing die di* uell, the world, and theflem. Whofevertue fliall line with me Eternitie, in fight of the higheft. And as this tale ended : there happened fuch noife of fhotte,as if it had beene at the battrie of Bulloine, whereat I maruailed, thinking my felfe,not in fefe- tie.Feare not,quoth Pahpkilosiox itis the Mailer of the ordinance, that fcowreth his fliot to try their le- uel, to be in redines whe the prince fhal command. Wei, quod I, it is wel forefeene,in peace to prouide forwarre.Thus talking we entered the princes hal, where anon we heard the noife of drum and fyfe. What meaneth this drummefeidl. Quod he, this is to warn gentlemen of houfhold to repaire to the dreffer,whcrefore come on with me: andyee fliall ftand where ye may belt fee the hal ferued. And fo from thence brought me into a longgallarie, that llretcheth it felfe alongeft the hall, neere the Prin- ces Table.Where I few the Prince fet,a man of tall perfonage , of manly countenance , fome-what browne of vifege, ftrongelie featured, and thereto comelie proportioned in all linealmentes of body. At the neatherend of the feme Table, were placed the ambafiadors of diuers princes.Before him flood the caruer, Sewer and Cupbearer, with great num- ber of Gentlemen-waiters attending his perl'on. The Vfhers making place to flraungers of fundrie regions that came to behold th’onor of this mighty captain.After the placing of thefe honorable gefts. The lords Ste ward,T reafbrer, and keeper of Pallas cfArmorie 124. feale,with diuers honorable peribnages of that no- bilitie, were placed at a fide table neere adioyning the prince on the right hand, And at another table on the left fide were placed the treaibrcrofthe hou- ihold,iecretaric,the princes ferieant of Law,the iiij. Mailers of the Reauelles, The king of Armes,The deane of the Chapell,and diuers gentlemen Petiti- oners to furniih the fame. At an other table on the other fide,were fet the Mailer of the game, and his chiefe ranger, Maiilers ofhoufhold, clerkes ofthe Greene cloth and checke , with diuers other Gran- gers to furniih the fame. On the other fide againil them began the table, the liuetenant of the Tower, accompanied with diuers captaines offootbandes and (hot. At the neather ende of the hall began the table , The high butler, and Pantcr, Clerkes ofthe kitchin,Maiiler Cooke of the priuie kitchen,fumi- ihed throughout with the fouldiours and Guard of the Prince. All which with number ofinferior of- ficers placed & ferued in the hall, befides the great refort of ilraungers I (pare to write. The Prince io ierued with tender meates,fweet fruits and daintie delicates,confedtionedwith curious Cookerie: as it ieemed wonder, a world to feme the prouifion. And at euerie courie,the T rompette's founded the eouragious blade of deadIycwarre,withnoife of drummeand fyfe,with thciweete harmony of Vi- ollens, ihakbuts, recorders, and cornetres,with o- therinfiruments of muficke,as it fcemedApolloes harpe hadtewned their firoke. Thus the hall was. ferued after moilauncient order of the Ilande, in' R $ coni- *1 he Accedence commendation whereof I fay, I haue alfo feene the feruice of great princes,in folempn feafons & times of triumph, yet the order hereof was not inferior to any. But to proceed, this Herehaught PaUapklos, c- uen before thefecond courfe came in ftadingat the high table, faid in this manner. The mightie PalL- pbilos prince of Sophie, high conftable Marfhall of the knights Temples, Patrone ofthe honorable or- der ofPegafus and therewith crieth alargefie. The prince praifing the Herehaught, bountifully rewar- ded him with a chaine to the value ofan hundreth talents. I allure y ou l languifh for lack of cunning ripely to vtterthat I faw fo orderlie handled,apper- taining to feruice. Whereforel ceafeand returne to my purpofe.The fupper ended and tables taken vp the high Conftable rofe,and a while ftoode vnder theplace of honour, where his achieuement was beautifully embrodered , and deuifed of fundrie matters with theambafladors of forren nations, as he thought good : Till PalUpkilos , king of Armes came in, his Herehaught, Marfhall, and Purfeuanr, before him, and after followed hismefiengerand Caligate knight,who putting offhis coronel made his humble obeifance to the prince, by whom he was commanded to draw nere andynderftand his pleafure. Saying to him in few words to this effect. Patbpbilosy feeing it hath pleafed the high Pallas to thinke me to demerite the office of this place, and thereto this night paft,vouchfafed to defc.end from heauens to increafe my further honor, by creating mee Knight of her order ofPegafus, as alfocom- maun- ofArmorie 12,5 maunding me to ioine in the fame focietie/ach va- liant Gentlemen throughout her protiince, whole lining honour hath beft dcferucd the fame , the choyfe whereofmolt aptly bclongeth to your skill (being the watchman of their dooingesand Regi- fter of their deferts) I will ye chofe as wel through- out our whole armies (as elfewhere ) of fuch fpe- ciall gentlemen, as the Gods hath appointed the number of xxiiij. and the names of them prefent vs, commaunding alfo thofe chofen perfons,to ap~ pearein our prefence in knightlie habite, that with conucniencie wee may proceede in our purpofe. This done, PaLipkdos obeying his Princes com- maundement departed * And after a while retur- ned accompanied with xxiiij. valiaunt Knightes all apparelled in long white veftures,. with eche man a Scarfe of Pallas colours , and them prefen- ted with their names to the Prince, who allowed well his choyfe, and comrriaunded him to do his office: whoafterhis duetieto the Prince, bowed towardes theft woorthie perfonages , Handing e- uerie man in his auncientie, as he had borne armes in the fielde , and began to fiiew his Princes plea- fure with thonour of the. order much to this effedh If valiant: thea&ion of vermes deedes , Achilles powerin fielde, orPhirras policie in Campe, or Scipios fortune in manlieConqueft, deferuefla- tues of perpetuall memorie ; Then you. whole force Fortune followetfa , whqfe psowes fpreds a- brod^whofe cbnquefts gteat^filleth the world with admiration^delerued robe crowned with renown.. R 4 Tha§ The Accedence That by pollitique gouernement , and long tryed skill, haue happily atcneiued, that by others was at- tempted, Like the inheritors of thofeaunceftours, who for the common ftate, neither fpared labour, lofle of libettie nor life, and all in aduancement of the lame, whole bodies, although nowe dead , yet their vettue liues aloft , to the honour of you their pofteritie. And as wee fee the forworne ftocke claf- pingtheyong and happy graft, clofethhis lhaken riftes,& is reuiued as yong againe: So you,as blow- ing buds of perfit root , whole vertues keepe moyfl the old honour purfue the tried fteppesoffogood beginning,and haueattainedfto your great honor) in time to bring foorth , fo happy gouernement as we now behold with admiration, fo placed i n tippe of high eftate, as Pallas had couched the corner done, which cannot fwerue,if courage linked with loyaltie, fayle not to fupport. Which if it happen as the Gods forbid , the honourgained with lofle of fo manie friendes , bloud of mightie enemies , de- ftru&ion of fo many riche regions, fertile foyles, populus Cities, heaped together in fo many yeres, fhallina moment turneyour conqueft toperpe- tuall infamie,with ruine of the whole.For that hare is well gained , which honour continueth. The Prince well weighing this worke, fo great, fo new, obtained with fo many perils,euen tempered with bloud of fo manie enemies , cannot allure it felfe with many friendes. Neither long abide without that vnitie, wherein it had hisbeing, hath therefore chofen by oracle deuine,a Sonet of Pallas jkn ights, aunfwe- of Armor ie. 126 aunfwering her nature and condition, whereas flic is daughter to mightie Ioue, nothing inferior to her father, fopolicieto her is proper : That the rather thofe naturall powers (armed wifedome) working in you her knights. Yea may like Souldiours of lo mightie a patronefle, continue & aduance the glo- rie alreadie gained .-which brought to ripenefle,you fliallbe partakers of the fruit herein, with oneyoke to lead forth, and liue in oncconfent,notas flaues, ouerwhelmed with the drunken dregs of flouth: Neither as fubicCtes togreedie gaine,butas free borne, of noble mindes ( vnfpottedinfilth of this vainelife)preafe on as companions in armes.That he of you,and you of him, being feuerall members, may create and conioyne one vnfeperable bodic, as the whole may fupport the partes cche part fer- uing his place to vpholde the whole, For things de- luded carrie their onely ftrength , which being to- gether, double their enduring. This vnion a knot indifloluble, lynked with your confentes in fo ho- norable afcllowfliip is a fure filicide to this eftate, againfl all throwes of Fortune. This vnion per- fectly rooted , may fo throughlie worke with eue- rie ofyou,as with the fathers Fatrimonie, the fame may difeende to the pofteritie. So as your loyaltie lynked with fidelitie to this cflateand honour, may feeme to haue noe ende,This perfected: the reft of the building rauft ncedes become inuincible. To the well framing whereof, yce are coupled ina- mitie thentrie, and harborough of high honour. And as heretofore, thofe workes of Nature, haue well "The Accedence well declared you, fraught with noble mindes : Co hope I hereby, ye will nothing decline from aun- cient fame , neither become forgctfull of fo great a benefite, nor as forweaiied Souldiers, betake you to careleffe refte: but rather followe Fortunes enfigne with offered occafion , to preferre your common wealth. Confidering that valiant coura- ges fuffer no perill vnattempted toencreafe their double honor, that whe the body is dead, the fame yet lineth with Gods, the only puffe of whole praife kindled the heart of Nynm to eftablifh Thaffirian Monarchic, Arbattus to tranflate the fame to the Medes, Cyrm , to the Perlians , great Alexander ,to Ihoulder it to the Macedonians. And laftlie ftir- red the Romaine courages,whofe name thundered Rome,tothe terror of theworlde: to daunt thofe mightic nations, & forced* them to yeeld their con- quefts,roome,& honor, So in all times and ages,& amongeft all Nations, pro wes preuailed,and poli- cy ruled with high honour in triumphe. And the noble minde whole reftles head feeleth no trauaile feeketh to attaine fame, the reward of glory & con- quefl: wherefore hauing prefentlie a Prince, a guid to your well doing, a Patron of true nobilitic,no leffe skilflill in Martiall feates, then readie with ar- med handes in your defence and honour, whole magnificence, this enriched Elcochcon , authori- zed by trouth and men of my skill, doth fufficient- liedeclare. Although to the worthineffe I cannot fhewe forth the excellency thereof, yet in difeharg- ing my duetie to Armes, I will feeke what may be found of Armor ie. 127 found, following the plain paths of the bearer. And as hereunto, I am not ignorant of the diucrs kinde of emblazure, with their diftin&ions vfedinHe- roical difcipline,fome by colour and mettal,ftones of vertue,as by the heauens themfelues, fo meane I not to handle the bafer manners . But rather follo- wing the excell encie of the perfon(whofe honor I haue in hand) vfe themblazure thereof by heauens fitted: for the cote offo noble a prince, and leaue the inferior forts,as meet for meaner perfonages. And thus much laid in effcdjie (hewed theachieument with his rod, and proceeded to the emblazure of the whole cote, briefelie exprefling the particuler caules,of bearing euery part thereof The high and mighty Conftable beareth Mars, a chiefe indented two barres S ol,on a fcoch eon of pretence, Ioue, and two Flafques, Sol, a Dragon Mars,an xEgle Saturne,vnder one imperial crown, all within a coller accideled , deuided with double p p.endorfed with aTablet of the order ofPegafus. The Targe of the higheft goddeile Pallas, of Chri- ftaline colour, fet on a T orce,Luna and Ioue,man- telled Saphier, doubled pearle, A1 which a (lifted are by the ftrong Hercules, and skilful! Atlas, And then began hce to Ihewe the caufes of bearing of euerie peece,as he emblazed them. This firft part of the fhieldc, vrterethvnto you the beholders, that by the Gewly field,with chiefe, and Barres , Or, is fygnifiedthe furious and Ar- med Mars, whofe glowing hefte , thirft bloudy re- uenge, Yetherein fuch power, not wholy ruling. Barred *1 he Accedence barred by plealant Sol, whole countenance cany- eth mirth, and light bringethioy, to the face of the whole earth, whole nourilhing heats fupprelTe the cruel coulds ofdamelunos cloudieaire,enemie to all buds and plants, that in time they maieyeelde ripenes to mans reliefer Relembled is to the condi- tion of this prince, that as he is fierce & fierie Mars, armed with Targe and lword,to opprefle Tyranny and Gorgon nations, the enemies of vertue, and quiet gouernment : fo likewife by bloudie punilh- ment,to teare the bowels of their rooting lulls, and quech his hot defire, whofe curled members fo dif leuered,bringcth ioy to theiufte, and peace to the whole bodie,that each may dulie yeeld to the com- mon head. Alio by Sol, is further fignified his ex- ceeding bountie,rewarding with honour the deler- uing Capitaine, as further declareth his line, and progenie, taking roote from Ioue,by lineal dilccnt. Heire to Proculus,fon of Cadmus, Ion of Phormio fon of Nomos,lineal heire to Perleus,captaine and brother to Pallas,conqueror of the fowle Gorgon, fon of his father,the high God Iupiter, begotten of Danae,inheritres to his daughter Pallas, ingedred of his ownebraine. Who,as he is delcended from thele,by naturall procreation,fo their proper titles, patrimonye and fortune, heiulllie doth poflclle, wherein dilcending from the firlt root, to his owne name,I will recite euerie feucrall title, agreeable to cuerie feuerall name after the nature, an a chance of their hues. And fo in order of difeent, ioync them togither in forme ofaftile, wherein ye lhal perceiue our ofArmorie. 128 our prince the verie heire of true nobilitie by natu- rail procreation. lubiter : Solus fummafcelicit as. Pallas: Sapicncia & For - titudo. Per feus: Politta & magnanimitas, Nomcs: Racio & IuJlitia.Phormio: Patient ta & labor . Cadmus: Extli- um & aduerfa victoria . Prcculus mduflna & For tuna. Palaphilos: virtus &* fcientia. All which naming Pallapbilos and fo afcending vp- . wards maketh this ftile & title of your Prince. The louer of wifedome,leader of fbrtune,vidlor to wa- uering chance which patience diredieth with ruled La we. Till preuailingpolliciefeton by courage ge- ueth the ouerthrow to tyrannie, placing wifedome to fubdue chance, and gouerne all in all. And as in the fhicld,the azured field is refembled to the migh- tie Ioue, whofeexcellencieby nature is compared totheclecre firmament , being ofitfelfethe moft pure work of the almightie, fupporting the fiiining planets with all the orderly motions thereof, foie meweth the peereleffe prince his orderly moouing with prouident pollicie & finguler Iuftice, the pure image of Pallas kingdome. And as in the Azured hcauen, Dan-phebus hath his being : that rifing in the Eaft,throweth his reflections againft the Weft, and giueth light throughout that whole that our dimme fights might behold the woonderfull work of the workman : So in this Ample fliield , the flaf- quet gold,yeeldcth foorth in the puritie of th e azu- red field therein conteined. Signifying the fhining prowes raigning in the bearer, whofe adls by armes make clere th exccllencie of the perfon,ioif ul to the beholders. And the fyery Dragon with Eagle Sable nowed Ahe Accedence novved vndcr a crowne imperial!,' the one ehiefelie ruling, foreth in loftie Skies, the other of more vn- wcldie fubftance abideth amongeft men,fiefeeand terrible, whofe one care faft clapped to the earth and taile flopping the other, withftandeththe en- chauntCis efrift , well difcloicth his fubtile nature, are yet thought two mightie contraries h ere made one : refcmbled to the Crowned ( Pallas) chiefe gouernor vnderthehigheft firmarnent,andloweft earth, ruling all contraries by one power, wife- dome withdrawing eche force by mutuall accord, to lerue place with their peculiar propertie for mans reliefe and want.The enuironed order of Pegafus pendant vpon a colter accideled, dcuided with PP.endorfed declareth compaffing forefight, con- ftant in loue of wifedomc, whofe name vttereth his nature by P P, endorfed, Palaphilos patron of Pegafus: which is to fay wifdome, the welfpring of fame) agreeing with his word c,Vdafrdta'ad S'idera, 'Virtus. And the Targe of the mighty Pallas of Chri- ftaline colour, fet on a Torce Luna,and‘Ioiieman- tded (apheir,dublcd Perlc,fignifieth that this targe of theceleftiai Gods, (heweth thineeftidus lifeand filthy ad committed by Medufa daughter to King Phorcius, who (pared not apublique place for ho- lie rites. Yea the (acred Temple of Minerua to prac- tifeher filthy iuft, with that fame God Neptune, wherofas (he openly fled the difeipline ofwoman- ly fliamfaflnes,flie was by the G ods decree for her To foulea fault) bereft of all dame Bewties fhaper, with euery comely ornament of Natures decking* The glyding ey e framed tofrancies amorous lufl, f ? turned turned was to wan and deadly beholding. And for tbofe golden andcrifpedlockes,tofe fowleand hi- deous Serpent$,the worft of wayward Alpes.Thus cueriefeemelie gifte transformed into Joathfome annoiance,of a beautifull Queene,is made a beaft- lic monfter, horrible to mankinde,a mirror for Ve- nus minions. So the darke fences of that Gorgon ladic,whileft wondering at the monfter of her own fhape, that (lie beheld in the fhining fhielde of her enemie,was fuddenlie bereft of all thole he r woon- ted witchings. And nowe not able to alter the pre- fen t enemy, into her crooked forme after the won- ted manner,ftoodthus amazed,tilfeuercd was her ouglie head borne in Pallas targe, from the canon body to pay the debt of her deferued trefpas, This fheweth to you a Prince,a patron of vertue,the very knight of Pallas. Whofe zealous arfedion prefer- ueth religion : whofe chafte difpofition, defendeth places con fecrate to Gods from filthie prophana- tion . And the offenders therein, with deftrudion ofthemfelues , as monfters of nature , he plagueth with perpetuall infamie : whofe difpatclie giueth place to vertue, railing fame to the glorye of Ho- nour prepared for eucr. And as the Torfo is by na- ture wreathed with pure colours of wifeloue and Pale Luna,Manteled of thefirft , doubled of the fe- conde,fioit vttereth thenaturall haftie bchauiour of the bearer, neyther abounding in hote defire neither opprelfed with quamie colde,apt to vnwel- dyftoth. Butwithinterchangablegouernementof ech dilpofitio,fuprelfing the growing pride of both Who of Armor le The Accedence who is found of mod eft behauiour appateled with MantellofSecrecyand Counfell, by Pallas helpe, to him a naturall garment. All which b y Atlas and Hercules , theone for knowledge in thcheauens,the other for his xij.monftrous labours, to the profit of mankind, are laid to fuftaine the world vpon their fhou!ders,vttering to vs hereby the further proper- ties of Pallas Souldiour to be skilful in knowledge, and able to abide the trauels of the earth. Sohaue you her Knights,an armed Mars, A champion pol- litique in field to fight, or at home to defend, An or- dered lufticer without refpe&e . Mcrcifull to the meeke,enemie to monftrous tyrannie, bountiful to the vertuous,and clothed with fecrecie and Coun- fell , the chiefe Dominatour in earth and skies. Who fb ruleth the whole as no parte mayfail,agre- ing with hisdeuife, whole vertue fhineth by fame in the houfeof honour. Such a Prince your com- panion in order , is no where founde. So mightie Mars doth gouerneyou as the golden Sphere hath not difclofed, wh ofe wifedome leadeth Salomon, whofe conqueftes cxcell Alex under, who(e labours to Hercules are nothing inferiour : whole power yoakeththe mightie and maketh free thebound,to whofe gouernement euery eftare offered) vnrequi- red their obedience. All which time hath tryed, and your eyes haue made true,wherin the ditty of mine office vrgeth me not to be filent , efpeciallie being of Pallas fa&ion, An auncient Souldiour, prefer- red by skill to office of armes,whofe countenance carrieth with it authoritie to iudge of Nobilitie, of Ar movie i;o anda&es martiall tending to honour. So holden in the firft agc,as rcuerenced by Libian fathers, ho- noured by great Alexander , fupported by Ociamn the Emperour, crowned by Charles the great,and confirmed by the law of Nations regifters of troth: Whofe duetie is inbattaiic to iud^e without cor- ruption, to attribute without regarde, to continue to pofteritie , and preferre to fame the victorious deferued honour: wherefore the fowles in theaire, bcades in earth, fifh in Teas, with all dame Natures motion witnefle Pallas wifedome. And bid mee pronounce the honour of this edatewith glorie and fame perpetually to endure. Approch yc there- fore, approche yec noble Gentlemen, who ferue fo mightie a patroneffe,withfo worthie a Captains in fo highe a fellowihippe . And receiue the gwer- don of your trauaile,the honour now offered: that yourliuing fame may neuerperiflie, till couching cowardife by fliamefull flight, and raginp vice, by deadly dent, are forced to flye the face of tne whole earth. Then your vertuefhall pricke forth Pegafus toliuealoft with Eternefelicitie,whoru!ethall in all. Thus his perfwaflon ended, they were called forth one by one according to their auncicnty, and vpon euery one attended feuen knightes that bare thepeccesof his Armour. And kneeling in open fight was by the Herehaughc,armed with the helms of Fortitude, who bad him manly to abide by wif- dome, thebluftringblaftesof fwellingEnuy,and froward fortune.Then was he likewife armed with the breflplate of Courage, that willingly he fbould puffuevice, fearing no peril!, being armed with ^ S vertue* The Accedence vertue. After to him was deliuered the Targe ofPal- las for his defence, manfully to inuade,or politike- ly to defend.Then was he girt with thefword of Iu- ftice,to meafure by defert, and cut fhort the mon- fl rous head of growing Pride.Then were deliuered to him the fpurs of Speed, to pricke therewith the horfe of Fame. The was he couered with the Man* tell of Pallas triple colours. Argent, Or, and Pur- pure : that by Ample trouth, fecrete counfell, and good aduife to forecaft ere he attempt, and then by fpeed to profecute with effcft. Then laftly was put about his neck, the collar of Pallas order,with pen- dant Pegafus, tolinke together with louing con- fen t,his armed defece.That fo by Pegafus, he might to Honour mount,a place for a vertuous Conque- rour.And for better affurance hereof, Trouth held the fwordjwhileft he was fworne by the crofle ther- ofjwhich was thus. IVifedome the guide of armedflrength, Fp-rife your knight lie name: Bp force of proves have t, to clpmb T he loftie toner of Fame : Aduancepour honours bp your deedesj To liue for euermore. As Pallas knights, by Pallas helpe, Pallas feme pe therefore. And this ended, the high Conftabledubbeth him with fworde, bidding him arife knight, by liuinge vertue. All which obferuances finifhed, Pallaphtlos biddeth them g offer to Pallas, the firft fruites of their gotten vertues , giuing thankestothe God- deffe with facrifice, And fo they departed towards of dr movie 15 1 the Temple in fuch order as they came, iauing ac- companied with two noble men, to euery of them* And before them were all foundes of Mars his Muficke and officers ofarmes in their order, their focrificedone, they returned in like forte to Pala- philos hall, where they pcrepared prices of honour for Tilt, Turney, and fuch knightly paftime. And after for their fblace , they masked with Bewties dames, with fuch heauenly armony,' as if Apollo and Orpheus had (hewed their cunning. At length the high Conftable departed the hall, Anon after, the fquires for the bodie prepared to reft. And the Vfherscommaunded to auoide , and fo I departed to Palaphilos lodging, where I lackt no entertaine- ment, Le . Sir, I thanke you for this good report , fb well difc!ofed,as me thought, when you were tel- ling,! fow the thinges doing wherein I commende your memorie that feemeth not to omit any thing, but rather vttering wordeby worde as they were done.G*. Youknoweitbelongethtothe office of armes,to make true reportes (efpecially in matters of high honour ) leaft by corruption hecdefaceth thinges well done, and thereby giues occafion to reftlefte Enuy to fpew her poyfon to Honours ble- mifh, which I affine you fhould be to his great re- buke, for an Herehaughtmuft attend withLinceus eyes in drifts of Princes doings, wherefore I vfe to note in tables, fuch things as I heere and fee them do, and in fuch order,as I wil.be fure to omit none., X^.Sir,it doth fo appeare. And forry I am thatlatter time hath wrought no newer matter that we like- wife might fpende a longer time in report thereof* S 2 *1 he Accedence Gy.Why,areyeenotyctfatisfied with matters of honour? Le. Nofurely, my defire is morenowe then when you firftbcganne.GGWell then, I will fome other time when leafure may feruevs both, runne ouer one peece more that yet I haue in ftore. Le. Marry fir, no time better then euen nowe, for I can well attend it. Ge. N oe foft,you muft thinke all fhrewes at home be not a fleepe , wherefore I will hye me hence. The day pafleth on, the meate bur. neth,my wife chideth, and except I haft me home I may chance to haue Socrates Ihowrc. Le. Marrie God defende. Gey. Nay, I would it were paft, for (they fay) after a ftorme commeth a calme, Le. In good faith ye halfe difeourage me to link my felfe with fitch a clogge , leaft when I would be far- theftoff, Ilhould find it about my head. Ge. Well trie when you will, and you lhall find a fhrewora iheepe,& th erefore while time now' ferueth no bet- ter to vtterthe reft I haue to fay , I will leaue vntill myretorne. Le. With moft hartie thankes for this my laft farwel,I wifh you wel to fare,& alfo to haue as much ofeuery one, as fhall haue inftru&ions by this my lcarning.GV.lt is inough,God be with you. Now (Golightly) the Purfeuant is gone. I thinke finely he is like to be cunning, ifhee rneete with a good Herehaught,which he is not like to doe ifhe faylewitha foutheaft windeinto Flaunders. For as Diogenes calleth a riche man without learning a lheepe with a golden fleefer fo are they but coun- tenanced by their gay cotes : fuch he ment as ferued the place that haue not the cunning to adde or fub- tradl, but ifhe come where cunning is, hewilltake of Armor ie, 131 his part. For he hath vfed three things that maketh the Icholler better learned then his maiftcr. As of* ten to demaunde queftions,to keepe them well in memorie,and to teach them againe to other. Gentlemen, now fith the Purfeuantisgone,I wil fhew you the figure ofan Herehaught in haft,in his apt apparell :• fuch one as KingEdwarde the third made, for bringing him good newes from Britaine to Douer.By which figure you fliall perceiue, that Herehaughts may haue all honourable fhiftes,that pofliblemay ferue thereto, Asin my time and of late yeeres,I faw an Herehaught for lacke of the cote cfarmes,take two trumpet banners and laced themtogither, and fo ferued. I count him better Herehaught , and better apparelled, then this that ftandeth here. And for that fhift making, moftwor- thie to be remembredperpctuallie amongft Here- haughts,and to be written ofin Chronicle for euer*. For at that time,itwasaseffe you,heisofapparell. For he can read and well vn- derftand thefe two verfes folowing. ^The Accedence And who that can do the fame(Golightly)(hal be- come his icholler,vntill hehaue learned as much ofhim, as he hath alreadie learned heere, and take him for his foueraigne Maiftcr. This Herehaught is no Steganographier,his nameis Panther,an Hcr- haught to the Queene of England, and ferueth for hir Dutchie of Normandie.-which leigniory,al En- glifh men are bound to honor, not onely becaufe thcmoft partofthe Gentlemens aunceftours that are now, came from thence with king William the Conquerour,and wereNormanes: but for the fweete reuenues fetfrom thenceat diuerfe times by force of Armes, which hath bin richer to Englifhe Souldiorsthen the fpoyle of the Samnites was to the Romaines. who were armed ingold andfiluer. For in the time of kingEdwarde thethirde,at one voyage, his Souldiers were fb laden with pray of armes,as they efteeined notliingbut golde, filuer, and Eftrich-fethers* The ofArmorie. ’33 Clothes 7 be Accedence The Hcrehaught that you feeheere,in a chemife blanke , powdied and fpotted with mullets Sable, which of the old Herehaughts is termed Gerately. He is fhielded with oneefcocheon ofEngland,firft borne by the Queenes anceftor,holy Edward king and confeflor. And whileft this Herehaught telleth of the banner, which is gold, a Panther in his pro- per colour regarding: he friendly warneth the Her- haught,with the words contained in the lace of the fame banner, Whereuntothe Dragon replieth, as appeareth in thefcrole: vnto whom the herehaught anfwereth,as in the long Iquare vnder al appeareth. The Herehaught thinketh himfelfe to be euefted in a good cote of armes, prefuming vpon the law.For Bartoll faieth , in time of neede, a man may take his fhirt,and blot it full offpots,and that is veriegood Armorie. The Panther of all other, is moftamia- bleft, for by the fweete breath of his mouthe, and the odoriferous fauour of his bodie , all beaftes are drawne to him. And as the Magnete by his vertue draweth to him the fteele : fo doo all beaftes fol- low him for the beautie of diuers goodlie colours, whereby they thinke themlelues neuer fatisfied with the beholding thereof. And therefore they re- uerence him as becommeth liege people to their foueraigne. SirlohnFroyfart writeth, that fir Ro- bertKnowles foundin the towneof Anferin Bry- tain certaine skins of this beaft, which were valued at^ooo.mottonsofgolde. This much I thought good to fpeakebccaufe the value of this noble beaft ftioulde bee onely efteemed according to his rare worth. Such is the vertue likewife thereof, as there is no oj-/irmorie. 13.J. is no peftilent lauour that may breede infection in the place where the lame is hanged . The Dragon who holdeth the banner, wel may he be put in truft therewith.For as all hearts mod feare him :io trem- ble they at hisgafte countenance. Though he in like raaner do feare the Panther lb much as he fly- eth from theaire ofhimryetherehe ftandeth to his charge, giuing example to you that be Gentlemen that haue receiued the Sacrament of Knightly dig- nitie ( forlo hath it beene called euen fo long after Chriftes birth) to Hand to vphold the banner, and maintaine the quarrell ofyour Queene. Learnc of theblacke Prince, who laid that his enemies fhould not finde him clofed neither in Towne or Cartel!, but in the plaine fielde . When you therefore fhall be vigors, with fpite doe not difhonour any other Princes banner. Confideringin what defpite, the Duke of Auftrich tooke thctreadingofhis banner vnderfoote, which was of meere chance, but king Richard the firft might fay, of euill happe. Becaufe lice was not onely imprifoned of his bodie long time , but it cofte him an hundreth thoufande poundes : which was, by the fraude of the French- men and of the couetoufnesof th’Almaines, vnto whom Sir Iohn Froyfart layth , Curfed betheAb maines , for they are people without pittie or ho- nour . So are they nowe not onely tamers of Prin- ces , but (laughter butchers ouer fubie&es , and kill and (lied Chriftianbloud for wages. Againfl: whom with all enemies to the Realme, as Sir Iohu Froyfart faieth, let Englifh Archers fhootewholy together. The Accedence togither that tliofe fwart Rutters may be ouerthro- wen both horfle and man,vvith all their dagges and piftoleiers. And now to proceede further, But to returne to the banner, whereof I fpake, I fay vnto you,nonecanby order of Armes, tred vnder foot, or put to vile vfe,any Chriftians banner: you may if occafion be giuen erafe it, and for treafon reuerte thefame,bucnotwilfullie to pollute anie figneor token of armes.Therefore Gentlemen fhoulde not fuffer Little Iohn, or Much the Millers fonne to be araied in cotes of Armes, as I haue leene fome wear at Whitfontidein May-pole mirth, which haue bin pulled downeand giuen to them, by the Church- wardens of Gotham, Whoe,notoneliebya long deliberate doubt, drowned an Eele, but by aduife of Iohn of the fame towne,banifhed a fnaile: which deed done, he was demanded of the townes-men, what it was: quod Iohn, it is either fbmething or nothing. None doo more hurt to the memory of your aunceftors then fuch or fuch like of whom it greeueth me to tell off. But to returne to the Here- haught, who hath liftened long while to heare the talke of Gerard and Leigh , and hath gathered their communication in writing : And he knoweth wel that the Art of Logike was not of one mans doo- ing. For Permenides began the fame, Plato augmen- ted to it, but Arifiotle finifhed with a full furniture: fo this Hcrehaught,nor woorthie to vnlace the bu- skinne of Permenides^ or to holde the Candell to many Herehaughtes that he could name, and gen- tlemen in Englande borne, hath begun this booke ofArmorie. 135 of the Arte of Artes in London language and en- ded it in Fleeteftrete, not at the figne of the dogge in the maynger , but vnder the banner of the Pan- ther, and fo hath put it to Fames forge the ninth houre, of the ninth day , of the ninth moneth.Ex- pedling now daily that Plato, or one like to correct, and augment the lame, and then after for an Ari- fiotle to finifhe the worke. Further the lame Here- haught prayeth all Gentlemen to note the faying of Marcus Tullius Cicero , where heebiddeth them haueinminde, howfarrethedignitieofmans na- ture: excelleth the condition of brute beafts which as they are but fignes of honour , and honorable houfes: lo are they not fo much to be boafted of as the honourablebearing of them without reproch. For the lame T ully faith, the Maifter of the houfe is notmadewoorthiebyhis houle, but the houle is honorable for the Maifters fake. As the iiij. hono- rable houles ofthelnnesof Court, which are ho- nored for the Gentlemens lakes that bee therein, vnto whom with reuerence I giue this my dilbrde- red booke,with humble petition of pardon for my preemption, as to luch as beft can iudge therein. Like as Science and cunning is the only good thing ofthe world: fo is ignorance the onely euill, the which is lo diftant from you in fuch a number of degrees,as neuer like to come nigh you. Wherfore, as Dauid faith , all people may clap their hands and reioice,that they haue fuch good Iudgcs,Magiftra- tes and Iuftices,fprong out of thele houles of honor whereby The Accedence whereby they are the more bound to pray God for your continuance: for the wealth oftherealme,and quietnefie of the fame . Herein I might compare your date (but that you are men) vnto the heauen- ly Ierarches,for that you haue the three things that Ierarches haue, that is. Order, cunning, and work- ing. Inyour order is office, In your cunning, rea- dines,andin your working is feruice. Withoutor- dcr, preemption is the work: without worke, neg- ligence is the order : and without cunning, the worke is then reproueable,and the order is vnpro- fitable. And therefore as well in order, as cunning in working, cucry Ierarchie followcth the confor- mitie,and likenes of God,who made vpon Mount Horeb,iij.the raoft ioyfulleft hearts that euerwere on earth. Him webefeech to graunt the Queen e, with theiij.eftates of this Realme, ioyfully to be- hold theglorie ofhis countenancein heauen,with the nine orders of Angels: Thereunto let euery Englilli man fay. Amen, ^The’Table. A Rgene 4 Azure 6 Antiquitie of Ar- tnorie 2 3 Alboneknight38 Achieuemenc of a Duke 43 A diieuement of a baron 5 ° A fle 55 A chieuement of a knight 58 A chieuement of an Ef- quier 89 Arke 10 1 Annelets 105 Amending pedegree 1 1 7 Abuie of cotes of armes »34 Blacke 'Bathe Baron Bull Boon Bee Billet Eemacle B 7 38 5 ° 52 53 82 93 104 Banner challenged 107 Badge with wo rd-> 1 1 2 blazon of theatchieuemet of a Prince 1 2 7 C Colour Cote rich Cotefaire Coteglirtering CrofleofS,Ge< Cocke Cockatrice Couentrie Camel Cameleon Cherub Crownei Crabbe 114 43 57 77 *5 Cafe in the law of armes 27 Cheueron waits 1 o 5 Cheueron Enarched 105 Cheueronels brafed 105 Cheueron s purffled 1 e6 Corrupt Englifli D Duke Dolphin Defacers of armes Doue Defccnding pedegree 1 7 Defcription of time 1 2 5 Defcription of Eternitie 125 Dubbing of the Pa/adian knights 130 Departure of the Purce- uant 1 3 l Dutches of Montford 70 E Egle Elephant Efcarbuncle Enucfted cote F Furres Foxe Figgeflippe Fuftle Flower deluce 59 81 101 106 75 82 83 92 100 1 1 8 If Herehaught created 4 1 Herehaught bounde to teach the Purceuant created I Horfc 5 4 Hart 5 1 Helme 102 Hand 102 Humettes 1 06 Hafty Herehaught 132 Herehaught haftethhome 131 Herehaughts verfe 1 K Knight of the Bath 3 8 Knight Calligate 40 Knight Chiuallier 40 Katherin wheele I o I Knight and the Cobier 112 Knight Calligate is crea- ted a purfeuant 1 1 4 L Lyon 44 Leopard 50 Lyons head 84 Loiinges 62 Launce 102 Legge, and partes thereof 12* Loue that wee ought to bearetothe Dutchie of Normandy 132 I G Lamenterh king Richard 8 Golde 1 134 8 Geules 5 M 8 Greene 9 Mettall r 27 Gentlemen offundry cal- Murrey 12 60 linges . 16 Moone 58 61 Gore 54 Mefles 78 74 Greyhound 55 Marigolde 86 81 Griffyn 61 Mafcle 92 83 Guttes 63 Mandrage plant 99 84 Gentlewomen 97 Maunch 10 3 84 Garb 98 Mol let whole 73 86 George 103 Mollets blemiihed 10 5 Meire ' 'The'Table . Meirc 1 1 X Martlets i 2 7 The meeting of Palaphi- Jos with Gerard 120 N Noblenes 1 2 Nine worthies 2 2 Nine worthy Gentlewo- men 9 6 Nine difficult cotes 1 o 5; Nine fudry bordures 1 1 1 Number 9 . embraced by the author 1 1 3 Nine differences of bre- thren 107 Ninefundry Badges of antiquitie 1 1 3 Nine thinges to be confi- dered of anHerehaught with the xij. raonethes of the yere 1 1 5 O Or I Officers of armes 39 Ordinaries efpecial 6 2 Ordinaries generall 6 8 Ordinaries charged 8 3 Ordinaries commixt 90 Oliues 98 Oketree 99 Order of Palaphilos of- fice 120 Orderofthe princes hall in the time offupper 123 P Purpure I o Purple 10 Pallas fiiield j 6 Partition 2 f Points* of the efcocheon 24 Purceuant 40 Porcupine 8 $ Pomegranade 8 $ Palme tree 99 Pheon 102 Paul 1 06 The purfeuant woulde giue armes 1 1 3 Pegafus 1 1 8 Palaphilos procured a Larges 1 24 Panther 1 3 3 R Ramme 5 3 Rauen 60 Reioycings of Gentilitie 62 Rebatements 7 1 Reformation 77 Robin red breaft 80 Rocke 8 1 Roundels 86 Rofe 66 S Sillier 4 Sable 7 Sagittarie 1 12 Sanguine 12 Shields of fundry fafltions 16 Serpent $7 Sunne 58 Starre $9 Swanne 60 Saffron 80 Swallow 8$ Sword bearing 94 Sinquefoile Ilo Shippe 1 04 Saltier vnbrated 106 T Tawney io Tenne lo Talbot 5 $ Tyger 80 Towers 95 Treffoile loo Tale of Palaphilos v 124 ¥ Vermilion 5 Vert 9 Vertues of Chiualry 25 Vnicorne $2 Vefle 2i6 VV Winning of Armes J f Wolfe 56 VVheatefheafe 98 VVater-bougct 74 Warning to workemen of armory 204 FINIS j the way tovnderJlandT ricking. T Hc olde order in Tricking of all manner of Armes,is to vie one letter lor one word. It is necellarie for heroicall Artificers. As by ex- ample. The Queenes maieftie of England beareth quarterly France and Englande, The firft,B. Flo- wers de LcufeO. Thefeconde, G.iij, Lyons paf (antes O, The third as thefecond,the fourth as the firft, O. Or. A. Argent. G. Genies. B. Azure. V, Vert. P. Par pure. E. 'Ermine. Es. 'Ermines. T, T enne. M. Sanguine. C3 Pr. Proper colour. BB .Blew. Yellow White betweeneRedandTenne bright Blew Greene Purple white poudred with Blacke Black poudred White Orenge colour Murrey Natural! Sad Blew FINIS. LONDON Printed by Henrie Ballard dwel-*. lingwtboutTemple-barre at the figne of the Beare. 1597.