The theater of honour and knight-hood. Or A compendious chronicle and historie of the whole Christian vvorld Containing the originall of all monarchies, kingdomes, and estates, with their emperours, kings, princes, and gouernours; their beginnings, continuance, and successions, to this present time. The first institution of armes, emblazons, kings, heralds, and pursuiuants of armes: with all the ancient and moderne military orders of knight-hood in euery kingdome. Of duelloes or single combates ... Likewise of ioustes, tourneyes, and tournaments, and orders belonging to them. Lastly of funerall pompe, for emperours, kings, princes, and meaner persons, with all the rites and ceremonies fitting for them. VVritten in French, by Andrew Fauine, Parisian: and aduocate in the High Court of Parliament. M.DC.XX.

The Contents of all the Chapters contained in the whole ten Bookes of this Historie.

The First Booke.

• OF Armes, Blazons, their Original, An∣tiquity, and conti∣nuance vnto these times. Chap. 1
• Of Escutcheons, and Shields, Targets, & Bucklers; their Ori∣ginall and vse in all Nations. Chap 2
• Of Helmets, Crests, and Mantles: their Originall and Honourable vse in all Christi∣an Kingdomes. Chap. 3
• Of Kings, Heraldes, and Pursuiuants of Armes. At what time they first beganne, as also of their first titles and appellations among the ancient Romaines, and ••ther great Nati∣ons. The high honor of their Office, and esti∣mation with Emperors, Kings, and Princes; and punishment inflicted on such as dared to strike or wrong them, &c. Chap. 4
• Of Militarie Honors, Rewards and recom∣pences, first deuised among the Romaines. As Crownes, Chaines, Collers, Girdles & Rings of Gold, bestowed on such as could best deserue them. Also, how Crownes, Scepters, and Di∣adems came first into vse, and became as he∣reditary vnto Emperors, Monarches, Kings, Princes, and other degrees of Nobilitie in all Christian Iurisdictions, &c. Chap. 5
• Of such Ceremonies as were obserued in ••lder times, in the Creating and giuing Armes to the seuerall Orders of Knighthood, and to Esquires and Gentlemen of meaner ranke, for their better encouragement to Mi∣litary exercises. Chap. 6. & vlt.

The Second Booke.

• OF the Ancient Originall of the French, in contradiction of former fables. Chap. 1
• Of the Migrations and passages of the Si∣cambres, and other people of Germanie into Gaule, and on this side the Rhine. Chap. 2
• Of other Migrations and shifting of pla∣ces, of the Sicambres into Gaule, as also into Germanie. Chap. 3
• At what time the Sicambrians & Sweues tooke the names of French and Allemaignes, according to the truth of Antiquit••e. Chap. 4
• The Militarie exploits of the French, be∣fore the Conquest of the Gaules. Chap. 5
• Of King Pharamond, disprouing him to be the first King of the French. Also, of the O∣riginall of the Salique Law. Chap. 6
• Of Clodion, surnamed the Hairy, because he wore his haire very long. Chap. 7
• Of King Meroueus, and what honourable actions hapned in his time. Chap. 8
• Of Childericke sonne and successor to Clo∣dion, expulsed the space of eight yeares from his kingdome; but afterwards reuoked again, by meanes of his faithfull Councellor Wido∣maru••. Chap. 9
• Of great Clouis, who was the first Christi∣an King of France; and by vvhat happie meanes he first condiscended to forsake his I∣dolatry, and was baptized. Chap. 10
• Of the Miracle of the holy Viole or Bottle, and other memorable accidents, happening at the Sacring of King Clouis. Of the Armes and Banners of France, and cheefely of that

• of Saint Denis in France. Of healing or curing the Disease called the King E∣uill: And of the Soueraigne authority in Archbyshopprickes, Byshopprickes, and ••••her Spirituall Benefices. Chap. 11
• Chap. XII.
  • Of the hand of Iustice, or Soueraigne marke of Authoritie, carried by the Kinges of France onely.
  • Of their Royall Throne, and great Seale.
  • Of the Greatnesse of their Court of Parlia∣ment.
  • Of the Peeres and Chancellors of France.
  • Also of Princes, Straungers, voluntarilie submitting themselues to the iudgement of the Parliament at Paris.
• Chap. XIII. Of the Excellencie and Precedencie, of the Kings and kingdome of Fraunce, beyond all other Nations of Christendom what∣soeuer.
• Chap. XIIII. & vlt. Of the Ceremonies kept and duely obserued at the Sacring and Crowning the most Christian Kings of France, with especi∣all solemnitie.

THE THIRD Booke.

• OF those seuerall Ordes of knight hoode, as haue (from time to time) been instituted by the most Christian Kinges of France, and Princes of their Blood.
• The Order of the Gennet, established by Charles Martell, in the yeare 726. and vpon what occasion: It being the first Or∣der of Knighthood, that had been knowne in France.
• The Order of the Crowne Royall, Insti∣tuted by king Charlemaigne, in honour of the Frisons, who carried themselues worthily in his warres XXXII. yeares, against his enemies the ancient Saxons. which Institution was in the yeare, M.CCC.II. ending the Lyne of the Me∣rouingnians and Carlouingians.
• The Order of the Starre, instituted at Pa∣ris by King Robert, sur-named the De∣uout, sonne of the valiant Hugh Capet. And this institution was in the yeare, MXXII.
• The Order of the Broome Flower, in the cod or huske, Instituted by the King called Saint Lewes, ninth of the Name, in the yeare, MCCXIIII.
• The Order of the Ship, called, Of beyond the Seas: and of the double Cressent, or halfe Moone. Instituted by the same king S. Lewes, in the yeare MCCLXIX.
• The Order of S. Michael, Instituted by K. Lewes, eleauenth of the name, in the Ci∣tie of Amboise, and in the yeare MCC CCLXIX.
• The Order of the Holy Ghost, Instituted at Paris, by the most Christian King of France and Poland, Henrie third of the name, and in the yeare, MDLXXIX.
• The Order of Christian Charitie; Institu∣ted by the same King Henrie the third, for the releefe and maintainance of poore Captaines, and Souldiours maymed in warre.
• The Order of Mounte Carmell: and of Saint Lazarus, reuiued againe (after a long time of ceasing) by great King Hen∣rie, fourth of the name, at Paris, and in the yeare, MDCVIII.
• The Order of Orleans, tearmed of the Hedge-hogge or Porkepine: Institu∣ted in the yeare, M.CCCXCIII. by Monsieur Lewes of France, Duke of Orleans.
• The Order of Bourbon, tearmed of the Thistle, and of our blessed Lady: Insti∣tuted at Moulins in Bourbonnois, and in the yeare, MCCCLXX. by Monsi∣eur Robert of France, Count of Cler∣mont,

• sonne vnto the Great King Saint Lewes, the Ninth of that Name.
• The Order of Aniou, called of the Cressent, or halfe Moone: Institu∣ted in the Cittie of Angiers, in the yeare, MCCCCLXIIII. by the good King Rene.
• The Order and Crosse of Saint Marie Magdalene, deuised by a woorthie Gentleman, named Iohn Chesnell of Bretaigne, in the yeare of our Lord, MDCLXXX.
• The Order of Bretaigne, tearmed of the Hermine, and of the Eares of Corne: Instituted by Frances Duke of Bre∣taigne, last of the name, in the yeare MCCCCL.
• Concerning Knights of Battayle, Besied∣ges, the Mine, and the Accolade, hug∣ging or embracing.

The Contents of the Fourth Booke.

• ... THe Orders of Flanders, and of the Low Countries.
• Chap. I. The Order of the Golden Fleece, Insti∣tuted in the Cittie of Bruges, in the yeare of our Lord, M.CCCC.XXIX.
• Chap. II. Of the first Dukes of Bourgongne.
• Chap. III. Of such as were the second Dukes of Bourgongne, but of the House of France.
• Chap. IIII. The second and last Lyne of the Dukes of Bourgogne, which were issued of the House of France.
• Chap. V. The Institution of the Order of the Golden Fleece: The number of the Chapters, and the Knights thereof.
• Chap. VI. Of Homages done and rendered to the most Christian Kings of France, by the Counts of Flanders, and them of Henault, &c.
• Chap. Vlt. Concerning the Prouinces and Seigneu∣ries of the Low-Countreyes.

The Contents of the Fift Booke.

• ... The Orders of Great Bretaigne.
• ...Chap. I. OF the Order of England, tearmed of the Blew Gar∣ter, Instituted in the year MCCCXL.
• Chap. II. The Institution of the Orders of Eng∣land.
• Chap. III. The Order of Scotland, called of Saint Andrew: Or, of the Thistle, and the Rewe.
• Chapters, Names, and Armes of the Knights of the Round Table.

The Contents of the Sixt Booke.

• ... Orders of Kingdomes belonging to Spaine.
• ...

• The Order of Nauarre, tearmed of the Lilly, Instituted in the yeare, M.XL.VIII.
• Chap. I. The Originall of the kingdome of Nauar, And true Aetimologie of the Name.
• ...Chap. II.
  • The Genealogie of the Kings of Nauarre, and a true Summarie Chronologie of their Reignes.
  • The Order of Saint Iames, tearmed of the Sword. Instituted in the kingdom of Leon, in the yeare MCLXXV.
  • The Order of Saint Iulian, called, of the Peare-Tree, Instituted in the King∣dome of Leon, An. MCLXXVII.
  • The Order of Alcantara, Instituted in the kingdome of Leon, & in the year MCXIIII.
  • The Order of Calatraua, Instituted in the Kingdome of Castille, and in the yeare, MCLVIII.
  • A particular Chronologicall relation, con∣cerning the Originall of the Kingdom and lineall discent of her Gouernours and Kings successiuely.
  • The Order of Knights of the Crosse, & of the Red Scarfe, Instituted in Ca∣stille, and in An. MCCCXXX.
  • The Order of the Doue, or of the Holie-Ghost, Instituted in the City of Sego∣bia in Castille, and in the yeare, M.CCCLXXIX.
  • The Order of S. Sauiour of Monireall: Instituted in the kingdom of Arragon and in the yeare, MCXX.
  • The Originall of the kingdome of Arra∣gon, and succession of her Kings.
  • The Order of Montesa, Instituted in the kingdome of Valentia, and in the yeare, MCCCXVII.
  • The Order of the Glasse of the blessed Virgin Mary.
  • The Order of Iesus Christ, commonly called, Of Christus: Instituted in the Kingdome of Portugall, in Anno, MCCCXX.
  • The Originall of the kingdome of Portu∣gall, with a Chronologicall Relation of her first Gouernors, and succeeding Kings.
  • The Crosse and Armes of the Order cal∣led D'Auis: Instituted in the King∣dome of Portugall, in the yeare, M.CXLVII.

The Seauenth Booke.

• THe Orders of Allemaigne, or those properly belonging vnto Germany.
• The Order of the Dragon ouerthrown, or turned vpside downward, Institu∣ted by the Emperour Sigismond in Allemaigne and Bohemia, in Anno MCCCCXVIII.
• The Genealogie and Original of the kings of Bohemia, and the true Chronologie of their succession.
• The Order of Austria, as also of Carin∣thia; called by the name of S. George.
• The Genealogie and Original of the house of Austria; according to the best and most approued Chronologers and Hi∣storians.
• The Order of Polonia, calld by the name of the White Eagle.
• The Original and Genealogie of the kings of Poland, as also the Etimologie of the word.
• The names, sirnames, Armes, and quali∣ties of the Ambassadours of the king∣dome of Poland, which came to Paris, to conduct thence Monsieur Alexan∣der of France, elected king of Poland, and afterward King of France, by the name of Henry ihe third.
• ...

• The Order of Denmarke, termed, of the Elephant.
• The Original and Genealogie of the kings of Denmarke, and how the Countrey became so named at the first.
• The Order of Sueden or Suetia, called by the name of Iesus: or of the Seraphins
• The Originall and Genealogy of the kings of Sueden, and first Armes.
• The Order of Cleues, or Cleue-Land, called of the Swanne: And how the Countrey was first so called, with the succession of the Rulers, &c.
• The Crosse and Order Teutonical, ter∣med of Prusia: And of the table of Honour, Instituted in the yeare, M.CXCI.
• The Originall of the Teutonicall Order, beginning first in the Holy Land, by an Allemaigne, &c.
• The Institution of the Order of Liuonia, tearmed, Of the Brethren Sword-bea∣rers.
• The Order of the Beare, called of Saint Gall in Swetia: Instituted by the Emperour Fredericke, second of the name, in Anno MCCXIII.
• The Names and Armes of the thirteene Cantons of Swetia: And of their Al∣lies or Confederates.

The Eighth Booke.

• THe Orders of Italy.
• Of such Orders as were instituted by the Popes of Rome: not Monasticall, but Military Orders.
• The Order of Knights, of the most happie Virgin Mary, the mother of God: In∣stituted in the City of Rome, in Iuly, Anno MDCXVIII.
• Orders of Common-weales and Cities of Italy.
• The Order of Sauoy, called of the An∣nunciation.
• The Originall and Genealogie of the Dukes of Sauoy.
• The Institution of the Order of the Annuntiation•• Amadis fift of the name, Count of Sauoy; And vppon what occasion, An. MCCCLV.
• The Crosse of the Orders of Saint Mau∣rice; And of Saint Lazarus in Sauoy.
• The Institution of the Orders of Saint Maurice, and S. Lazarus.
• The Order of S. Steuen, Pope, called, of Florence.
• The Originall and Genealogie of the Dukes of Florence.
• The Order of the precious blood of our Sa∣uiour and Redeemer Iesus Christ, cal∣led, The Order of Mantua.
• The Genealogie of the Dukes of Mantua, and of Monferrat.

The Ninth Booke.

• THe Order of the Holy Land: Of the East, and of the Indiaes.
• A Summarie Discourse of the Voyages made into the East, by the Princes and Paladines of France.
• The Order of Cyprus, and of Lusignan, termed of the sword.
• The Originall & Genealogie of the kings of Cyprus, and of Armenia.
• The yeares of the seuerall Reignes of the Kings of Cyprus.
• The Names and Armes of the Families, issued of the famous house of Lusignan
• The Crosse of the Order of the Holie Sepulcher of Ierusalem, beeing the first and most auncient of all those of Palestine, and the Holy Land.
• ...

• The Crosse of the Order of Malta, called The Hospitable Brethren of Saint Iohn Baptist of Ierusalem.
• The Ceremonies kept and obserued in the deliuery of the said Order.
• The Crosse of the Order of the Knights of the Temple: commonly called, Knights Templers.
• The Rules obserued by the poore Knightes Templers in the Holy City.
• The Crosse of the Order of Saint Laza∣rus.
• The Crosse of the Order of S. Kathe∣rine of Mount Sinai.
• Of diuers other Militarie Orders of the Holy Land.
• As, the Knightes of Saint Iohn of A∣cres.
• The knights of Saint Thomas, institu∣ted by the king of England, Richard first of the name.
• The knights of Saint Gerion, Instituted by the Emperour Fredericke Barba∣rossa, consisting onely of Gentlemen of the Germaine Nation.
• The knights of Saint Blase, Byshoppe of Armenia, &c.
• Of other O••ders obserued in the East: as also in the East and West Indiaes.

The Contents of the Tenth, and Last Booke.

• SEuerall Tracts: the first, of the Nine Worthies of the world.
• The second of Fights, Duelles, and com∣bates, fought at the sharpe, and to the vttermost perill.
• The third, of Appeales: and how a man ought to forme his appeale: Also, in what case a man may be appealed: and with what Armes hee is to combate.
• The fourth, the ordaining of Combates and Duelles: and the Ceremonies to be obserued by the Combatants at ex∣treamitie.
  • 1. Of four things especially appertaining before the Gadge of Battaile, may bee adiudged.
  • 2. How the Defendant should come to present himself before the Iudge with∣out being adiourned.
  • 3. That no Gage is to be giuen, in the case of theft.
  • 4. How the Appeallant is to propose his case, before the Iudge of his appeale.
• How if any of the Parties depart vvith∣out taking his leaue, hee is to bee censu∣red on the Kings behalfe.
• Of the three seuerall Cryes or Proclama∣tions: and also of the Fiue Defences vvhich the King of Armes, or He∣rald ought to make to al gages of battel
• How the Appeallant should come on hors∣backe into the Fielde, armed with all his Armes.
• Of the Requests and Protestations which the two Parties ought to make, at their entring into the field.
• How the Lists is to be ordered, as also the Appeallants Pauillion, and the Scaffolds about the place.
• Of the Oathes which such are to take, as will combate vnder Gage of Battaile.
• The Defendants Oath taken before the Iudge.
• The third oath, which both the Parties do take before the Iudge.
• The answer to the oath of the appeallant, by the defendant.
• The third and last crie, made by the king of Armes, or Herald.
• How the two Parties are to come foorth of their Pauillions, to do their d••uoire at the voyce of the Marshall, and casting downe his gloue.
• In what manner the gage for battel ought to be granted: and how the Conqueror should drag the vanquished out of the Field.
• How the vanquisher ought to depart out of the Lists honourably.
• The end of the ordinance of Duelles and Combates.
• Of Iousts, Tourneyes, and Tournaments, with their first Inuention.
• The number of Iousts and Tournaments, held in Germany.
• ...

• The Tourney performed in Normandie, in the time of King Lewes the younger, the seuenth yeare of his reigne.
• Of Militarie paines and punnishments, and degradation of Noblemen.
• Of Ceremonies kept and performed, at the Obsequies and Funeralles of Kinges and Princes: with the full description, accor∣ding to the order in France: As also the manner of Sacring of the most Christian Kings,
• Of Ceremonies kept and obserued, at the Obsequies and Funeralles of Knightes of Order, and Gentlemen of note.

FINIS.

Soli Deo Laus; Honor & Gloria.