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CHAP. XV. THE Investiture of Strangers WITH THE HABIT and ENSIGNS Of the ORDER. (Book 15)

SECT. I. The Time for sending the Habit and Ensigns unlimited.

ALbeit the Statutes of the Order do appoint and prefix a time, within which the Soveraign's Letters giving notice to a Stranger of his Election, ought to be sent unto him, as before is shewed; yet as to the sending a solemn Embassy, with the Habit and Ensigns of the Order, they do not limit a certain time, but leave that wholly to the Soveraign's pleasure; wherein his conveniency, and other Interests, as also those of the Elect Stranger, are to be consulted and considered.

But nevertheless, the Statutes of Institution appoint and direct, that this Legation shall be dispatcht a 1.1 with convenient speed; which must needs be interpreted with such latitude, as may refer both to the Soveraign's conveniency of send∣ing, and the Stranger's capacity of receiving.

And therefore we find it six years after the Election of the Kings of Aragon and Poland, and the Duke of Brunswick, e're we meet with the first notice of the Soveraign's determination of sending over the Habit of the Order to them: For they having been Elected the b 1.2 4. of August, an. 28. H. 6. the preparations for the intended Legation were not made until the c 1.3 34. year of the same King. And doubtless some cause, within the limits of that conveniency (allowed to

the Soveraign by the foresaid Article of the Statutes) or the accident of mis∣carriage might fall out, particularly in reference to the King of Poland, (if not of the other) because d 1.4 three years after the former Order for Legation had past, we find new directions issued for sending the Ensigns of the Order to him.

But in King Henry the Eighth's body of Statutes, this Clause of sending the Legation with convenient expedition, is wholly omitted, and the Soveraign is now unlimitted as to the time: by which liberty it hath come to pass, that the Habit and Ensigns have been sent over, sometimes soon after the Stranger's Ele∣ction, at other times not till some years after, and at all times when the Sove∣raign hath thought fit and convenient.

Thus was it four years after Frederick the Second King of Denmark had been f 1.5 Elected, before Peregrine Lord Willoughby of Ersby, together with g 1.6 Sir Gilbert Dethick Garter, and Robert Glover Somerset Herald (by Order of Chap∣ter h 1.7 24. Apr. an. 24. Eliz.) were sent over into Denmark, to present him with the Habit of the Order.

Maximilian the Emperor was Elected, the i 1.8 24. of April, an. 8. Eliz. but it was above a year after ••re the Commission issued out to the Earl of Sussex, (viz. 20. May, an. 9. Eliz.) for carrying the Ensigns of the Order over to ••im.

It was seven years after the Election of the French King Henry the Third, be∣fore the k 1.9 Warrant issued out to provide his Robes, and almost two years longer ere the l 1.10 Earl of Derby went over with them: in all, about nine years and something above eight months.

And in another instance of a French King, namely Henry the Fourth, we find it six years and a half from the time of his Election, to his reception of the Ha∣bit and Ensigns of the Order, which Solemnity fell on the m 1.11 10. of October, an. 38. Eliz..

Lastly, we observe that it was five years and a half, after the Election of Frederick Duke of Wirtemberg, before the Embassy with the Ornaments of the Order, were sent unto him: for we find he was n 1.12 Elected at St. George's Feast, an. 39. Eliz. and the Commission of Legation to the Lord Spencer, and Sir William Dethick bears Teste at Woodstock, the o 1.13 18. of Sept. an. 1. Iac. R.

SECT. II. Preparations made for the Legation.

IN reference to this solemn Embassie, there are several things to be provided before the Ambassadors or Commissioners take their journey; as first (1.) Cre∣dential Letters, (2.) Commission of Legation, (3.) Warrants for the Habit and En∣signs of the Order, and (4.) other Necessaries.

* 1.14The Credential Letters are (as to particulars) drawn sutable to the present occasion, by the Chancellor of the Order, and directed to the Stranger-Elect; but the substance (in general) is a 1.15 That the Soveraign having elected him into the So∣ciety of the Order, hath sent his Ambassadors with full power to present the Habit, and perform the Ceremonies in such case due and accustomed, as if himself were present. And further, to desire him, b 1.16 to give credit to all that his Ambassadors shall say or perform in his behalf, in reference to their Commission, as he would do to himself.

These Letters pass under the Sign manual of the Soveraign, and c 1.17 Signet of the Order; but it is observable, that those sent to Emmanuel Duke of Savoy were subscribed both by d 1.18 King Philip and Queen Mary.

The Commission of Legation is likewise to be prepared by the Chancellor o•• the Order,* 1.19 fairly ingrossed in Velom, and sealed with the * 1.20 Great Seal of the Order; the substance of which (for the most part) hath been as followeth.

* 1.21 First, the merits and worthiness of the Elect-Stranger to deserve the honor of Election, and the reasons inducing the Soveraign to confer the same upon him: are elegantly set forth in the Preamble.

Secondly, the persons nominated for this honorable employment, are ordain∣ed, authorized, and deputed (and therein styled) Ambassadors, Procurators, and special Messengers; and so are they acknowledged to be, by the Strangers-Elect in their Certificates of the Receipt of the Habit.

Thirdly, their power, authority, and special command, is to address themselves to the Stranger-Elect, and to present and deliver him from the Soveraign, the Garter, Mantle, and other the Ensigns of the Order, with due and accustomed Ceremonies and Solemnities: where note, that if there were four or five join∣ed in a Commission (as it hapned sometimes heretofore) then any five, four, three, or two were of the Quorum, whereof the Principal in the Embassy was always one.

Fourthly, they were impowered to require from the Stranger-Elect his Oath, according to the form and manner prescribed in the Statutes, but this clause we only find inserted in the Commissions of Legation, to Charles Duke of Burgun••y an. 9. E. 4. and Ferdinand Arch-Duke of Austria, an. 15. H. 8. and omitted in all Commissions since that time.

And lastly, to perform, accomplish, and dispatch those things, which they should judge necessary on this occasion; in like manner as if the Soveraign should or were obliged to doe, if he were present in his own person. And this lati∣tude was thought convenient, to allow the Ambassadors, in case any matter in Ceremony, or other Circumstances should be thought necessary or expedient to use (not repugnant to the Statutes of the Order) which their Instructions had not sufficiently provided for.

As touching the first of these particulars, we have spoken to it * 1.22 already, but the second particular, relating to the persons nominated in the Commission, to perform this service, we conceive most proper to handle here.

The first Embassy upon this occasion, * 1.23 recorded in the Black-Book of the Order. is that to Edward King of Portugal, an. 13. H. 6. to whom, f 1.24 for the dignity of the Affair, Garter was thought sit by the Chapter to be sent alone with the Hab••t of the Order: And hence is the original of Garter's claim to this Employment.

Nevertheless, in succeeding times, as the Order grew up into esteem, both at home and abroad; some one of the Knights-Companions was made choice of by the Soveraign to be the Principal in these Legations; as were Galliard Sieur de Duras, sent to Charles Duke of Burgundy, an. 9. E. 4. g 1.25 Arthur Pl••rta••enet Viscount Lysle, to the French King Francis the First, an. 19. H. 8. William Marquess of Northampton, to the French King Henry the Second an. 5. E. 6. Edward Lord Clyn∣ton and Say, to Emanuel Duke of Savoy, an. 1. & 2. Ph. & Mar. Henry Lord Hunsdon, to Charles the Ninth French King, an. 6. Eliz. Thomas Earl of Sussex, to Maximilian the Emperor, an. 9. Eliz. Henry Earl of Derby to the French King Henry the Third, an. 27. Eliz. And Gilbert Earl of Shrewsbury to Henry the Fourth, the French King, an. 38. Eliz..

Sometimes other Noblemen, and persons of great quality (though not Knights-Companions of the Order yet) correspondent to the Degree of the Stranger-Elect, or to the esteem the present Interest begat with the Soveraign, were em∣ployed chief in these Embassies; among whom i 1.26 Sir Charles Somerset (created af∣ter Earl of Worcester) was sent to the Emperor Maximilian, an. 6. H. 7. Henry Lord Morley to Don Ferdinand Prince of Spain, Arch-Duke of Austria, an. 15. H. 8. The k 1.27 Lord William Howard, Brother to Thomas Duke of Norfolk, to Iames the Fifth King of Scotland, an. 26. H. 8. The l 1.28 Lord Willoughby of Fr•••••• to Frederick the Third King of Denmark. Roger Earl of Rutland to Christian the Fourth King of Denmark, an. 1. Iac. R. The Lord Spencer of Wormleighton to Frederick Duke of Wirtemberg, the same year. Sir Ralph Winwood to

Maurice Prince of Orange, an. 10 Iac. R. Sir Iacobs Spene of Wormston, to Gu∣stavus Adolphus King of Sweden, an. 3. Car. 1. Dudley Viscount Doncaster, to Henry Prince of Orange, the same year. And Sir William Boswell, to Charles Prince Palatine of the Rhyne, an. 9. Car. 1.

In Embassies of this nature, it was heretofore usual, to join some persons of rank and quality, or Office neer the Soveraign, in the Commission; and such were Sir * 1.29 Iohn Scott, Controller of the Soveraign's House, and Sir Thomas Vaughan, Treasurer of his Chamber, both joined in Commission with Galliard Sieur de Duras. Sir William Hussey with the Lord Morley; and Sir l 1.30 Nicholas Ca∣rew, and Sir Anthony Brown, with Viscount Lysle.

To these persons, the Soveraign thought fit sometimes to add a Doctor of the Civil Law, or an Ecclesiastical person having dignity, and such as had the Lan∣guage of the Country whither they were sent; not only the better to make an∣swer to such questions, as the Stranger-Elect might start, upon his perusal of the Statutes, but also to inform him touching the Institution of the Order, or other Historical passages, relating to the Founder, the preceding or present Knights-Companions, or honor of the Garter: all which (if judiciously and accurately rendred) might add reputation to the Order, and beget in the Stranger-Elect the better esteem of it.

Besides, an Ecclesiastical person was in those times thought fittest to m 1.31 admi∣nister the Oath, and to b 1.32 pronounce the words of Signification, at the time of In∣vestiture with the Habit and Ensigns of the Order.

And for these Reasons was c 1.33 Iohn Russell Doctor of the Civil Law, and Arch∣deacon of Berkshire, joined in Commission with the aforesaid Galliard Sieur de Duras; and d 1.34 Edward Lee Doctor in Divinity, Arch-deacon of Colchester, and the Soveraign's Almoner, sent over with the Lord Morley: In like manner was e 1.35 Iohn Tailour, Arch-deacon of Buckingham, and f 1.36 Vice-chancellor, joined with Arthur Plantagenet Viscount Lysle; and Doctor g 1.37 Goodrick Bishop of Ely with the Mar∣quess of Northampton.

But of later times, the Soveraign's Ambassador, resident with the Stranger-Elect, hath supplied this place; as did h 1.38 Sir Thomas Smith in the Legation sent over to the French King Charles the Ninth; and Sir i 1.39 Edward Stafford in that to the French King Henry the Third; and k 1.40 Sir Anthony Mildmay, when the Earl of Shrewsbury was sent upon the like Legation to the French King Henry the Fourth.

* 1.41Besides the before mentioned persons, Garter Principal King of Arms, was al∣ways joined in these Commissions of Legation, not only to keep on foot his right to the employment, but to manage the ceremonious part of this Solemnity: and if we shall be thought over numerous in Instances to justifie this particular, let our Reader excuse it, since it is to make good the Priviledge of an Office, and maintain the interest of an ancient right.

This reason (we presume) will also excuse our repetition here, of the anci∣ent President when l 1.42 Garter carried over the Habit of the Order, to Edward King of Portugal, an. 13. H. 6. to which we shall subjoin the Embassies to Charles Duke of Burgundy, where Sir m 1.43 Iohn Writh Garter, was joined in the Commission with Galliard Sieur de Duras, and that to n 1.44 Guido Vbaldus Duke of Vrbyn, an. 22. H. 7.

Sir o 1.45 Thomas Wriothesley was also joined with Sir Charles Somerset, in the Lega∣tion to the Emperor Maximilian; with the p 1.46 Lord Morley sent to Ferdinand Arch-Duke of Austria, and with q 1.47 Arthur Viscount Lysle, to the French King Francis the First.

r 1.48 Sir Christopher Barker, Garter, was also sent with the Habit of the Order into Scotland (immediately after the Lord William Howard) who jointly presented the same to King Iames the Fifth.

Sir Gilbert Dethick likewise was joined in the Commission with the Marquess of Northampton, in the Embassy to the French King Henry the Second; also with the Lord Clynton in that Emanuel Duke of Savoy; with the Lord Hunsdon in that Legation to Charles the Ninth, with the Earl of Sussex, in that to the Empe∣ror Maximilian, and with Peregrine Lord Willoughby, in that to Frederick the Se∣cond King of Denmark.

Afterwards Sir William Dethick (his Son and Successor in the Office of Ga••∣ter) was in like manner joined in Commission with the Earl of Shrewsbury, sent to Henry the Fourth French King, and with Robert Lord Spencer to Frederick Duke of Wirtemberg.

Lastly, s 1.49 Sir William Segar, when the Habit of the Order was sent to Henry Prince of Orange, was t 1.50 joined in Commission with Viscount Carleton, for the presentation thereof.

And it is here further to be noted, that at such times as any other of the Of∣ficers of Arms were employed in this Affair (as hath sometimes hapned, when Garter could not undertake the Voyage in person) such Officer (recommended by him to, but approved of by the Soveraign) was sent to execute his Office, ne∣vertheless, under a particular reservation of his Rights.

And therefore the Embassy to Christian the Fourth King of Denmark, falling out neer to the Coronation of King Iames (in reference to the u 1.51 preparations for which grand Solemnity, Garter could not be spared) w 1.52 William Segar Esq then Norroy King of Arms, was joined in Commission with the Earl of Rutland.

When Henry St. George Esq Richmond Herald, was joined with Sir Iames Spens Knight, and Peter Young Esq in the Commission of Legation to a Gust••vus Ado••p••us King of Sweden, he went x 1.53 Deputy to Sir William S••g••r, Garter, and was y 1.54 accountable to him for the Rewards he did receive. Nor was I••h•• Pl•••••• Esq Somerset Herald any otherwise sent, than Deputy to Ga••t••r, though joined in Commission with William Boswell Esq for delivery of the Garter and George to Charles Prince Palatine of the Rhyne. an. 9. Car. 1.

In like manner, when the Embassy was less solemn, and only part of the En∣signs of the Order sent, Garter hath been jointly employed with the other Commissioners: for so was William Segar Esq Garter, with Sir Ralph Winwood, for presenting the Garter and George to Maurice Prince of Orange, an. 10. I••c. R.

But beside the ancient right, the usage and prescription on Garter's side (as is before laid down) we find it declared by a Decree in Chapter (pass'd the 18. of April, an. 13. Car. 1.) a 1.55 That the carrying of the Ensigns of the Order to Stranger-Princes, doth properly belong to Garter.

Besides those persons joined in the Commission of Legation,* 1.56 there hath been oft times appointed either b 1.57 Norroy King of Arms, or some one of the Heralds▪ to go in the quality of an Attendant on this Service, not only for the c 1.58 honor of the S••∣veraign, but of the Stranger that is to receive the Habit; in regard the d 1.59 Cere∣monies of Investiture with the whole Habit, require the presence and assistance of two Officers of Arms; concerning which we have met with these Presidents.

f 1.60Lancaster Herald attended the Embassy to Charles the Ninth French King. Chester Herald, and Rouge Dragon Pursuivant at Arms, waited on the Embassy, to the French King Henry the Third. A Herald also attended the Embassy to Emanuel Duke of Savoy. York Herald attended that to Maximilian the Emperor: And Somerset Herald to the French King Henry the Fourth.

And whereas there went only Norroy to Christian the Fourth King of Den∣mark; it was because no more of the Officers of Arms could be then spared, from their necessary attendance on the Soveraign's Coronation then at hand. So in the Embassy to Maurice Prince of Orange, one Herald sufficed, g 1.61 because the Garter and George only (not the whole Habit of the Order) were sent unto him, and consequently there was then but little service to be done at such an Investiture.

Concerning other Companions and Attendants in these Legations, they are both for Quality and Number such and so many, as the Chief in the Legation thinks sufficient, for the honor of the Soveraign, and the reputation of the Embassy: and in what Equipage some of these Ambassadors have been attended heretofore, may be seen from the following Lists.

* 1.62The Names of the Noblemen, Knights, and Gentlemen, that accompanied the Marquess of Northampton in his Legation, with the Habit of the Order to the French King Henry the Second, 15. May an. 5. E. 6.

• The Earls of Worcester.
• ...Rutland.
• ...Ormond.
• Viscounts Fitzwalter.
• ...Lysle.
• Lords Bourgoune.
• ...Bray.
• ...Evers.
• Mr. Throgmorton.
• Mr. Sidney, both of the Soveraign's
• Privy Chamber.
• Sir William Cobham.
• Sir Iohn Cutts.
• Sir Iohn Perrott.
• Sir Anthony Guydot.
• Sir Gilbert Dethick.
• Mr. Fitz Williams.
• Mr. Carre.
• Mr. Knolles.
• Mr. Edw. Warney.
• Mr. Fr. Warney.
• Mr. Young.
• Mr. William Thomas Secretary to the Lords Commissioners.
• Mr.Nicholas Alexander.
• Mr. Lucas Frugard.
• Chester Herald at Arms.
• Rougdragon Pursuivant at Arms
• The whole number of Noblemen and Gentlemen, with all their Trains, was 260.

* 1.63The Names of the Noblemen, Knights, and Gentlemen, who accompanied the Earl of Sussex in his Legation with the Habit and Ensigns of the Order, to Maximilian the Emperor, an. 9. Eliz.

• The Lord North, Baron of Kyrtling.
• Sir Egremond Radcliff, the Ambassa∣dors Brother.
• Sir Thomas Mildmay.
• Sir Gilbert Dethick, Garter
• Sir Henry Cobham Two of the Sove∣raign's band of Pensioners.
• Sir Edmund Powell Two of the Sove∣raign's band of Pensioners.
• William Dethick Rouge Cross Pursui∣vant at Arms.
• William Weston, one of the Queens Servants.

Gentlemen attending on the Ambassador.

• Iohn Valpe Doctor of Physick.
• Anthony Overton Prothonotary.
• William Chancellor, Chaplain.
• ...George Frevill,
• ...Robert Butler.
• ...William Mesten.
• ...Henry Mildmay.
• ...Thomas Higham.
• ...Peter Gough.
• ...Arthur Hevingham.
• ...Albert Philipps.

Servants to the Ambassador.

• ...Henry Eritage.
• ...Iames Bradshaw.
• ...William Hamlett.
• ...Thomas Gest.
• ...Simon Smith.
• ...Thomas Barber.

Servants to the Lord North.

• ...Arnold Segrell
• ...Leonard Dickes:

Servants to Sir Tho. Mildmay.

• ...Iohn Strange.
• Iames—

Servants to Sir Gilbert Dethick.

• ...Charles Poirett.
• ...Iohn Rudde.
• ...Iohn Child.
• ...Iohn Fletcher.

Servant to Sir Henry Cobham.

• Hans—

Servant to Sir Edmund Powell.

• Charles—

The Names of the Emperor's Gentlemen,* 1.64 that waited upon the Lord Ambas∣sador the Earl of Sussex, in Vienna 1567.

• Casper van Mynkonitz, Sewer.
• Seymfred van Alderston, Carver.
• Marquess Spiller, Cupbearer.
• William van Pellustrans Heralds of Arms.
• Hans Poyntsott Heralds of Arms.
• Nicholas Radode, Comptroller of the House.
• George Swikle, Clerk of the Kitchin.
• Item 10. Archers.
• Item 10. Holbardiers
• George Weaver, Master Cook.
• In the Kitchin 10 persons.
• In the Cellar 5.
• In the Larder 5.
• In the Confectionary 5.
• In the Chaundry 2.
• In the Wardrobe 3.
• In the Scullery 3.
• And one Porter.
• In all 62 persons.

The Names of the Noblemen,* 1.65 Knights, Esquires, and Gentlemen, who gave their attendance on the Earl of Derby, sent Ambassador with the Habit and Ensigns of the Order, to the French King Henry the Third, 20 Ian. an. 27. Eliz.

• The Lord Sands.
• The Lord Windsor.
• Mr. Scroop, Son and Heir to the Lord Scroop.
• Mr. Windsore, Son and Heir apparent to the Lord Windsore.
• Sir Richard Shirborne Knight, Treasurer
• Sir Randolph Brereton, Knight.
• Mr. Clarencieux, King of Arms.
• Mr. Anthony Cook, Heir to Sir An∣thony Cook
• Mr. Gerard, Son and Heir to Sir Thomas Gerard.
• Mr. Fleetwood.
• Mr. Newdygate.
• Mr. Stallange.
• Mr. Somerset Herald of Arms.
• Mr. Crompton.
• Mr. Smith.
• Mr. Denton.
• Mr. Milles Secretary.
• Mr. Thomas Arderne, Steward.
• Mr. Fox, Comptroller.
• Mr. Newton, Gentleman Huisher.
• Mr. Philipps, Chaplain.
• Mr. Alexander, Gentleman of the Horse.
• Mr. Moorcrost, Physitian.

The Earls waiting Gentlemen.

• Mr. Dawney, Son and Heir to Sir Iohn Dawney.
• Mr. Iames Legh, Son and Heir to Sir Pierce a Legh.
• Mr. Warenne.
• Mr. Thomas Shirborne.
• Mr. Stanley.
• Mr. Charles Doyley.
• Mr. Chevalier Matchett.
• Mr. Richard Starkey.
• Mr. Brereton.
• Mr. Thomas Hamner,
• Mr. Richard Lloyd.
• Mr. Salisbury.
• Mr. Richard Bussy.
• Mr. Iohn Downes.
• Mr. Francis Starkey.
• Mr. Baptist.
• Mr. Thomas Randolph.
• Mr. Tusser.
• Mr. Anthony Chambers.
• Mr. Nicholas Forton.
• Mr. Gervase Rosell.
• Thomas Burscogh Clerks of the Kitchin.
• Roger Iollibrand Clerks of the Kitchin.

In the third place,* 1.66 there is to be prepared for this Legation, Warrants for the Habit and Ensigns of the Order; and these are also to be drawn up by the Chancellor of the Order, who is to attend the Soveraign for his Sign manual thereunto.

One Warrant is to be the Master of the Soveraign's Great Wa••drobe, to deliver to Garter King of Arms, the h 1.67 Mantle, with a Scutcheon of St. George within a Garter, embroidered on the left shoulder, and Tassels thereunto be∣longing, as also the i 1.68 Surcoat and Hood.

There is also another Warrant drawn up, for the delivery of the Ensigns of the Order to Garter; namely k 1.69 the rich Garter, the Great Collar of the Order, with a George appendant, and another smaller George hanging in a Blue Ribband: together with Cases for them, lined with Purple Velvet, and gilt on the outside.

And sometimes these Ensigns have been delivered out of the Iewel-house to the Herald at Arms, joined in the Legation in Garters's stead, as where those sent to Charles King of Sweden, an. 20. Car. 2. But those provided for Iohn George Duke of Saxony to Sir Thomas Higgons, the principal in the Legation to him; for which they gave their m 1.70 several Receipts.

The Soveraign's Warrant for the delivery of those Ensigns sent to Maximilian the Emperor, was directed to the Lord Treasurer of England, for which Garter gave his * 1.71 Receipt. But for those sent to the French King Henry the Fourth, the Warrant was directed to the Master of the Iewel-house: and out of this Of∣fice have all the Ensigns of the Order, before mentioned, been since delivered.

There are several other Necessaries to be provided,* 1.72 which may pass as ap∣purtenances to the former, and are sometimes inserted into the Soveraign's War∣rants for the Habit of the Order, and at other times issue forth by particular Warrants; namely,

A n 1.73 Black Velvet Cap, with white Feathers and a Heron Sprig.

A o 1.74 Girdle and Hangers of the same coloured Velvet with the Surcoat.

A yard of Purple Velvet hath been usually allowed out of the Great Ward∣robe, for covering the Book of Statutes which the Soveraign sends to the Elect-Stranger; and for the Velom, Writing, and Binding the said Book, there is a Fee paid by the Soveraign to the Register of the Order, which generally hath been proportioned according to the Degree of the Stranger, for this Officer had allowed him for the Book sent

	l.	s.	d.
m 1.75To the French King, Henry the Fourth—	5	0	0
To Iohn Casimire Count Palatine—	4	0	0
To the Duke of Holstein, an. 3. Iac.—	3	6	8
To the King of Sweden, an. 3. Car. 1.—	3	0	0

That Book of Statutes sent to the French King Henry the Third, was fairly bound in n 1.76 Crimson Velvet, and edged with Gold Lace: That to the French King Henry the Fourth was o 1.77 painted with Arms, wrought with Goldsmiths work, bound in Blue Velvet, with Laces of Gold and Silk. But to be more particular, we will insert a Transcript of the Bill of Charges for the Book of the Statutes, provided for and sent to Iames the Fifth King of Scotland, an. 26. H. 8.

	s.	d.
* 1.78First, For Vellym—	5	0
Item, For illumyning the Arms and Letters—	10	0
Item, For writing—	20	0
Item, For Binding and Gilding—	2	8
Item, For half a yard of Purple Velvet—	7	0
Item, For half a yard of Crimson Sattin—	7	0
Item, For the Purple Silk for the Laces—	0	4
Item, For the white and green Silk for the Seal—	1	0
Item, For red Silk for the Strings and garnishing of the Book—	1	0
Item, For an Ounce and a half of Venice Gold—	5	2
Item, For shaping, making of the Bag, and garnishing—	3	4
Item, For the Red Sarcenet for the lining of the Bag—	1	4
Item, For a Box—	0	8
1	4	6

This Book of Statutes ought to be Sealed, with the p 1.79 Common Seal of the Order; which not only the Statutes of Institution, but all the other succeeding Bodies of Statutes do appoint: Besides, at a Chapter held at Whitehall, 18. Apr. an. 13. Car. 1. this Law was confirmed, and thereupon it was again Decreed. q 1.80 That the Book of Statutes sent to any Stranger-Prince should be sealed with the Great Seal of the Order, affixed to a Label of Blue Silk and Gold.

There is also to be provided a large Purple Velvet Cushen, to carry the Robes on, when they are to be presented; this is put likewise into the Soveraign's Warrant, and provided by the Master of the Great Wardrobe; and it usually contains r 1.81 one yard and a quarter in length, being adorned s 1.82 with Fringe, Cauls. and Tassels of Gold and Purple Silk, and within it a t 1.83 Pillow of Fustian filled with Down.

There were two Velvet Cushens prepared for the Service of the Duke of Wir∣temberg's Investiture, an. 1. Iac. viz. u 1.84 one of Purple for the Soveraign's State, and another of Crimson for the Dukes: So also were there carried over the same year, for the Service of Christian the Fourth King of Denmark, w 1.85 two Purple Cushens garnished with Fringe, Buttons, Cauls, and Tassels. Two Majesty Scutcheons are likewise to be provided, painted in Oyl, and gild∣ed with fine Gold; the one whereof to have the Arms of the Soveraign sur∣rounded with a Garter, under an Imperial Crown; the other of the Stranger's Arms, within a Garter also, and such a Crown as belongs to his Dignity. Both these are to be put in Frames, painted, and gilt, with their several Stiles fairly written underneath the Arms, and set upon the back of the Soveraign's Stall, under the State, as also on the back of the Stall of the Stranger-Elect. But there were x 1.86 three Majesty Scutcheons sent over in the Legation to Henry Prince of Orange, in regard that at his Investiture Frederick Prince Elector Palatine was present.

And in case the chief person in the Legation be a Knight of the Order, then is he to have a like Scutcheon of his y 1.87 own Arms to set over his Stall also: for so had Henry Earl of Derby provided for him at the Soveraign's charge, when he was sent with the Habit to the French King Henry the Third.

The remaining Necessaries are such as relate to the Transportation of the Ha∣bit of the Order, and what appertains to them, to wit;

• z 1.88 One pair of fine Holland Sheets, to fold the Habit in.
• Two Sweet Bags of Taffaty, to lay amongst them.
• Two Trunks, to put the said parcels in.
• One Sumpter Saddle.

All which are to be provided at the Soveraign's b 1.89 charge, and is also his gift to the Elect-Prince.

What further Warrants are to be obtained from the Soveraign,* 1.90 relate to Gar∣ter, and such other Officer of Arms as is appointed to attend the Legation; as first, a Warrant whereby the Soveraign ascertains an allowance for their Dyet and Re∣ward, during their Journey, and till their return; and upon which most com∣monly, for greater certainty of the payment, the Soveraign's Privy Seal is obtained.

The allowance to Garter in the Reign of King Edward the Sixth, was 10 s. a day for his dyet, and 10 s. a day the Soveraign's Reward, in all 20 s. per diem.

d 1.91 Thus much we find to have been allowed Sir Gilbert Dethick Garter, in the Embassy to the French King Henry the Second, and appointed to e 1.92 begin the 28. of April, an. 5. E. 6.

The like f 1.93 sum per diem was allowed him in the Legation to Maximilian the Emperor, and to g 1.94 begin seven days before his arrival at the Sea side: In this service * 1.95 250 days being spent, his allowance came to 250 l.

In the Voyage to Frederick the Second King of Denmark, the said Sir Gilbert Dethick, had the h 1.96 same allowance given him, which i 1.97 began the 29. of Iune an. 24. Eliz. (being the tenth day before his embarking) and ended the 2. day of October following.

And when Clarenceux was sent k 1.98 in the place of Garter (that Office being void by the death of the said Sir Gilbert Dethick) with the Earl of Derby, to the French King Henry the Third, the like sum of l 1.99 20 s. per diem was also allowed

him, to begin from the 17. of Ian. an. 27. Eliz. though the said Earl went not till the m 1.100 26. of the same month, and returned not till the 16. of March following.

We further find, that the very n 1.101 same allowance was also setled upon Sir Wil∣liam Dethick Garter, when the Habit of the Order was sent to the French King Henry the Fourth, which Journey began the o 1.102 11. of September, an. 40. Eliz. and lasted till the 7. of November ensuing, in all 60. days. As also in his Voyage to the Duke of Wirtemberg, which began the p 1.103 6. of September, an. 1. Iac. R. and ended with his return to Hampton-Court, on Christmas Eve following, and amounted to 109 l. But an. 10. Iac. upon the carriage of the Habit over to Prince Maurice of Nassau, the allowance to Sir William Segar, Garter, was en∣creased to s 1.104 30 s. a day: so much also was after allowed to the same Sir Wil∣liam Segar, when the Habit of the Order was sent over to Henry Prince of Orange an. 3. Car. 1. viz.t 1.105 15 s. per diem, for his Dyet, and the same sum per diem by way of Reward.

Of this daily allowance Garter hath usually obtained an advance beforehand, for his better support by the way: For instance, he had an advance of u 1.106 two months pay for his Voyage towards Vienna, and when he accompanied the Lord Hunsdon into France, he had an advance also of w 1.107 40 l. In like manner when Cla∣renceux went in the Legation to the French King Henry the Third, he received a x 1.108 hundred Marks beforehand.

When any of the Heralds were sent in Garter's place, the same allowances were made them, as if Garter had gone in person; for we find the sum of y 1.109 30 s. a day allowed to Henry St. George Esq Richmond Herald sent with the Earl of Carlisle to Charles King of Sweden, whither he began his Journey the 5. of Fe∣bruary, an. 21. Car. 2. As also to z 1.110 Tho. St. George Esq Somerset Herald, sent with Sir Tho. Higgons to the Duke of Saxony, upon the like Employment, the 27. of February following.

As concerning the allowance to such Officer of Arms, not joined in, but ap∣pointed to attend any of these Legations, it was as followeth.

If he were a Herald, his allowance was the moyety of what was given to Gar∣ter; to wit, heretofore 5 s. per diem for his Dyet, and the like sum for the Sove∣raign's Reward, in toto 10 s. per diem. And if a Pursuivant at Arms was sent on this Employment, his allowance was half as much per diem as an Herald had.

Agreeable hereunto was the allowance given to a 1.111 Chester Herald, and b 1.112 Rouge Dragon Pursuivants in the Embassy to the French King Henry the Second, an. 5. E. 6. and c 1.113 there called the old Rate. So also to Somerset Herald, in the Voyage d 1.114 to Frederick the Second King of Denmark, and to the same Herald when he attended the Legation to the French King e 1.115 Henry the Third, and likewise in that Embassy to f 1.116 Henry the Fourth of France.

Moreover the Herald or Pursuivant had also a proportionable part of their daily allowances advanced beforehand, to fit them for their Journey, like as Garter had; as in the foresaid Legation to Henry the Third, Somerset Herald an advance of an i 1.117 hundred Nobles.

Over and above the before mentioned allowances to Garter, for Diet and the Soveraign's Reward; he hath also an allowance for k 1.118 Postage, both outward and homeward, of himself and his Servants, and Transportation of the Habit of the Order, and other things necessary for the Voyage: and of this, because there can be no estimate made beforehand, whereby to ascertain any allowance for the same, it hath been usual to insert a Clause in the Soveraign's Warrants, including the al∣lowances for these things, to be such as l 1.119 Garter (upon his return) should in a Bill of particulars, subscribed with his hand, signifie to the Treasurer and Cham∣berlains of the Exchequer to have been disbursed by him.

The Warrant to furnish Garter or the Herald with m 1.120 Post-horses from place to place, is commonly had from the Lords of the Privy Council, or Secretary of State: as likewise for convenient n 1.121 Shipping, for the Transportation of him∣self, Servants, Trunks, and other necessaries, when he passeth over Sea, either before or after the Lord Ambassador, and is not provided for in his Ship.

SECT. III. The Ceremonies of Investiture.

THE Ceremonies observed at a Stranger Prince's Receipt of the whole Ha∣bit and Ensigns of the Order, are highly solemn, whether we consider the manner of Investiture performed by the Soveraign's Ambassadors, or the Fe∣stivity and Triumphs added by the new Invested Stranger; and therefore that nothing may hinder a full prospect into the state and magnificence of both, we shall handle the same at large; and give such instances thereof, as may illustrate so great a Solemnity.

First then,* 1.122 the Commissioners joined in the Legation (after their arrival at the Elect-Stranger's Court, and receiving notice of their first Audience) are to pre∣sent themselves in the a 1.123 accustomed manner of Ambassadors, Garter or his De∣puty going in breast with the chief in the Legation, if there be only himself joined in the Commission with the Lord Ambassador: and in that b 1.124 place is it re∣membred, that William Segar Esq Norroy King of Arms (sent in the place of Gar∣ter) did proceed with the Earl of Rutland, at their first audience before Chri∣stian the Fourth King of Denmark.

Being arrived neer the Elect-Stranger, they present the Letters c 1.125 certifying Election, or their Credential Letters from the Soveraign; and after some short ge∣neral Complement delivered from the Soveraign of the Order, by the chief Am∣bassador in the Legation, he further makes known how that the Soveraign and Knights-Companions of the most Noble Order of the Garter, have elected him into that most renowned Society, for the reasons which are commonly laid down in the Preamble of their Commission, and which he ought then to repeat; further acquainting him, that the Soveraign doth never Elect any Stranger in∣to the said Society, but such as he doth most highly honor and respect; and therefore desires him, that he would accept of it, as a true testimony thereof; to which end he adds, that the Soveraign hath sent him over, together with Garter Principal King of Arms (or his Deputy) to perform the Ceremony of Investiture.

And this is the substance of his address for the general represen∣tation of his Affair.

But more particularly in this first speech, he is to prosecute the method and order laid down in his Instructions, concerning which we have some light from those given to the Earl of Shrewsbury upon his Embassy, with the whole Habit of the Order to the French King Henry the Fourth, which were as followeth.

e 1.126First, you shall let the King understand, that the King who was first Insti∣tutor of this Order, did principally dedicate the same to Noble persons, remark∣able for extraordinary valour and command in martial Affairs; and as both We and Our Predecessors have usually bestowed it upon personages of highest Estate and dearest unto Us, so both these respects concurring in this Election of him (as that Prince whose preservation we have ever held most dear, and who liking personal valour and experience hath gotten to himself the greate•• reputation by the same, that ever any Prince hath done in Europe) we have had no small desire long ere this time, to possess him of this further pledge of our perfect amity, being one of the greatest signs of honor, wherewith we can honor any Prince; and therefore do desire him to make no other judg∣ment of the protraction of the same hitherto, but that his own uncertainties of residence, in regard of the continual actions of War, wherein he is daily engaged, hath given us cause to think, it would have come unseasonably un∣to him; when now that the Treaties and other Circumstances seem more fit∣ting, we assure our self, that it shall be received with that sure measure of good will and kindness, wherewith we offer it; and as we take our self

honored by such and so choice a Companion, so can no Prince go before Vs in Our true and perfect obligation, to the rights of all happiness in all his Fortunes.

After the formality of this first address is over, and that the Stranger hath by his answer accepted of the Election, and consented to the reception of the Order; then doth the Ambassador, immediately f 1.127 deliver to him the Book of Statutes (that so he may peruse them before he assume the Habit) and desires his consideration thereupon: Next, both the Commissioners in the Legation present him with the George and Ribband, and put it about his Neck, for so did * 1.128 Sir Iames Spens and Mr. Henry St. George, Richmond Herald, to Gustavus Adolphus King of Sweden the 21. of September, an. 3. Car. 1. and in the last place, the Am∣bassador moves him to be pleased to name both a fit time and place, for his consent to the Articles of the Statutes, and the reception of the Habit; which being appointed (after some further Complements) the Ambassadors depart for that time.

In the interim,* 1.129 before the day of Investiture, time is usually set apart for Con∣ference between the Soveraign's Ambassadors, and some of the Elect-Princes Coun∣cil, touching the ordering of the Ceremonies at this great Solemnity, and word∣ing the Oath to be by him taken, before he is invested (in case any Exceptions shall be made to the general Oath of the Order, or that the form thereof hath not been fully agreed upon beforehand) in relation to which we shall particu∣larly discourse in the following g 1.130 Chapter.

h 1.131 Garter is likewise to consider, what places in the Elect-Princes Court (fittest to perform the Ceremonies in) are to be made ready, and in what manner; as also to instruct his Officers, what duties and services are on their part to be undertaken.

If the great Hall, or other large Room, be appointed for the place of Investi∣ture, there ought to be prepared a Table, with a rich Carpet, whereon the Habit and Ensigns of the Order are to be laid, during the reading of the Soveraign's Commission of Legation; with another Table for the Stranger, who receives the Order, and a third for the Soveraign's Ambassadors.

In the Church or Chappel into which the invested Stranger is to proceed, to hear Divine Service, is to be erected a Stall (under a i 1.132 Cloth of State) on the right hand entrance of the Choire, for the Soveraign of the Order, within which is to be fixed the Majesty-Scutcheon of the Soveraign's Arms, mentioned among ••••e preparations made for the Legation.

Also another Stall placed at that distance from the Soveraign's Stall, and on the same side of the Choire, as is the Stall designed for the Elect-Stranger, in the Choire at Windesor; over which a State is likewise to be set, and within the Stall sixt the other Majesty-Scutcheon of his own Arms, brought likewise over by Garter or his Deputy.

And lastly, a third Stall for the Lord Ambassador, who (if he be a Knight-Companion of the Order) hath in like manner a Scutcheon of his own Arms with∣in a Garter, set over it; for so had the k 1.133 Marquess of Northampton, at the Inve∣stiture of the French King Henry the Second, an. 5. E. 6. and the l 1.134 Earl of Derby at that of Henry the Third, and the Constable of France (being a Knight-Com∣panion of the Garter) attending at the former of these two Investitures, in his whole Habit, had also a m 1.135 Scutcheon of his Arms, placed over the Stall provided for him.

And we are further to note, that underneath all these Scutcheons of Arms, the Stiles and Titles (fairly written) of the Soveraign and each Knight-Companion are to be affixed.

But where there hath followed no solemn Proceeding to Church after Inve∣stiture, the Soveraign's Scutcheon of Arms with his Titles have been set up at the upper end of the Room where the Investiture was performed, so also the Stran∣ger-Knights at due distance: for so was it done at the Investiture of * 1.136 Gustavus Adolphus King of Sweden, which he received in his Tent at the Leaguer neer Darshaw in Prussia the 23. of September, an. 3. Car. 1. and likewise at the Inve∣stiture of | 1.137 Iohn George Duke of Saxony, the 13. of April, an. 22. Car. 2.

Besides the before mentioned Preparations, the Church or Chappel into which the new Invested Stranger proceeds, is to be richly adorned: This, for instance, we find done at the Investiture of Henry the Third, the French King, the Church of Augustine Friers in Paris, being hung with rich Arras, and all the Choire and Stalls with Cloth of Gold: and how the Church of St. Vlrick at Studtgard was adorned at the reception of the Habit by Frederick Duke of Wirtemberg will appear by and by.

The day whereon the Solemnity of Investiture is to be celebrated,* 1.138 the Elect-Stranger sends his Coach, and some persons of Quality to accompany the Sove∣raign's Ambassadors to his Court. At the Investiture of Henry Prince of Orange, n 1.139 Frederick Prince Palatine of the Rhyne, sate with Viscount Charleton in one Boot of the Prince's Coach, and Sir o 1.140 William Segar in the other; who arriving at the Court, were met by the said Prince, at the foot of the Stairs, and conducted thence into his great Chamber.

After such time as the Elect-Stranger and the Soveraign's Ambassadors have a while retired, the Stranger hath usually first entred the Room, appointed for the Ceremony, and stood under his own State, expecting the coming in of the Am∣bassadors, and notice thereof being given them (they reposing themselves in a Room neer unto it) forthwith proceeded in manner following.

Servants to the Lord Ambassador, two and two.

The Herald in his Coat of the Soveraign's Arms, bearing the Mantle, Surcoat, Hood, and Cap on his arms, and if there be a Pursuivant attending the Em∣bassy, he (wearing his Coat) proceeds before him, bearing part of the said Habit.

Garter, vested in his p 1.141 rich Coat of the Soveraign's Arms also (but at the Inve∣stiture of the Duke of Wirtemberg he wore his Robe of Crimson Sattin, so did Clarenceux at the Investiture of the French King Henry the Third, and lastly Richmond and Somerset at the Investiture of Charles King of Sweden, and the Prince Elector of Saxony) bearing on a Cushen the Garter, the Collar of the Order, with the great George, the Book of Statutes, and the Commission of Legation.

Lastly, the Lord Ambassador, or chief in the Embassy, who, if he be a Knight-Companion, proceedeth in his compleat Habit.

If there happen to be any other Knight-Companion present at this high So∣lemnity, he also wears his whole Habit of the Order, as did q 1.142 Frederick Prince Palatine of the Rhyne, at the Investiture of Henry Prince of Orange, an. 3. Car. 1. the like did the r 1.143 Constable of France, when the French King Henry the Second received the whole Habit at Castlebriand the 21. of Iune, an. 5. E. 6. The said Constable also paired in the Proceeding with the Soveraign's Ambassador, into the said Kings Privy Chamber, the place appointed for performing this Ceremony.

In this Proceeding up to the Soveraign's State, they all make three Reve∣rences, and drawing neer thereunto, the Ambassador's Servants fall o••f on either side, for the Herald to pass up to the Table set before the Soveraign's State, where being arrived (with a single Reverence) he lays down the Robes thereupon.

Then Garter draws neer the Table also, and with a like Reverence towards the Soveraign's State, deposites there the Ensigns of the Order.

The Lord Ambassador follows and makes his Reverence towards the Soveraign's State, and after turning to the Stranger-Elect, and doing him Reverence, he (or some other fit person thereto appointed) delivers himself in a short, but grave and learned, Oration;

In which he not only s 1.144 sets forth the praises of the most illustrious Order, and of the King the Soveraign thereof (his Majesties hearty affection and good will appearing in this Action) but also the virtues, the me∣morable and praise worthy Actions of the Elect-Stranger, to whom the Habit and Ensigns of the Order are sent: neither are his Ancestors (if happily any of them have attained and enjoyed the honor, reputation, and dignity of this Order) to be pass'd over in silence; whereby his heart (already sufficiently of it self breathing impatience and desire) may be so much the more inflamed with an earnestness to obtain the honor and favour of this so great a dignity.

He adds beside, that the Soveraign having well weighed these and the like things in his mind, and maturely advised thereof with his Knights-Compa∣nions;

they were perswaded and well satisfied in themselves to nominate and chuse him before others, to the end that he might both himself be honor∣ed by the choice of such a person, and also thereby give an encrease and addi∣tion of Lustre to those renowned actions and virtues, which already were a chief ornament unto him.

Lastly, he points towards the Ensigns of the Order, which he declares to have been sent by the Soveraign, out of great love and singular affection to dignifie him therewith, as to a person unto whom he wisht as well and hono∣rably as to any other Prince whatsoever: and withall intreats him kindly to accept of, and wear them in remembrance of the Soveraign and his Order.

This,w 1.145 or the like Oration being ended, the Ambassadors present their Com∣mission of Legation to the hands of the Elect-Stranger, who delivers it to his Se∣cretary, and he publickly reads it.

At the before mentioned Investiture of the French King Henry the Second, the x 1.146 Bishop of Ely, one of the Commissioners in the Legation, made the Speech, to which the Cardinal of Loraine returned answer, in the said Kings behalf, with all thankful acknowledgments of the honor of the Order.

And when Henry the Third of France received the Habit of the Order, y 1.147 Sir Edward Stafford, the Soveraign's Leiger Ambassador, performed this service.

After the Commission is read, Garter presents the Oath, fairly written, which is administred to the Elect-Stranger, where if any exceptions were before made and admitted, they must be here rehearsed; as we find it directed in the z 1.148 In∣structions given for the Investiture of Iames the Fifth King of Scotland.

But the Oath was not taken by the French King Henry the Third, till after his Investiture, and in the Augustine Fryers Church in Paris; which being before pre∣pared and written on Parchment in Letters of Gold; the said King there * 1.149 sign∣ed it, by the subscription of his name [Henry] and then delivered it to his Se∣cretary, to have his Privy Seal put to it. So also was the Duke of Wirtemberg, an. 1. Iac. a 1.150 first Invested in his great Hall at Studtgard, and then proceeded to the great Church, b 1.151 where he took the Oath.

The c 1.152 Ceremony of the Oath being finished, Garter takes from off the Cushen the Garter, and having kiss'd it, presents it to the Lord Ambassador, who kneel∣ing down, puts it with all Reverence about the Stranger's left leg, being assisted by Garter, and therewithall d 1.153 Garter pronounceth these words of Signification.

e 1.154Ad laudem at{que} honorem Omnipotentis Dei, intemeratae Matris ejus, & Sancti Georgii Martyris; cinge Tibiam tuam hoc insigni Subligaculo, circum∣ferens in augmentum honoris tui, & in signum ac memoriam illustrissimi Or∣dinis, nusquam oblivioni daturus, aut omissurus, quod eo moneris; ut valeas, inquam, & velis in justo bello, quod solùm inibis, stare firmitèr, agere fortitèr, & feli••iter omnino vincere.

This being said, Garter next takes the Surcoat, and delivers it with the Ce∣remony of a Kiss to the Lord Ambassador, who (after the Elect-Stranger hath put off his Cloak, or upper Garment and Sword) puts it upon him in this man∣ner: First the f 1.155 Lord Ambassador begins at the Stranger's right arm, and Garter (or the Leiger Ambassador if present) assists at the left shoulder. The Stranger being thus vested with the Surcoat, both the Lord Ambassador and Garter gird his Sword about him, with a Velvet Girdle of the same colour, at the doing whereof Garter saith these words.

g 1.156Capito vestem hanc purpuream, ad incrementum honoris, & in signaculum Ordinis accepti: quâ munitus non vereberis pro fide Christi, libertate Ecclesiae, pro jure, & oppressorum at{que} indigentium necessaria tuitione, sanguin••m etiam fundere, nedum fortitèr ac strenuè dimicare.

After this, Garter takes up the Mantle and Hood, which having in like man∣ner kissed, he delivers to the Lord Ambassador, who invests the Stranger there∣with,

and lays the Hood upon his h 1.157 right shoulder (the Train being given into the hands of some noble Personage, to be born up) Garter also pronouncing these words.

i 1.158Accipe Clamidem hanc Coelici coloris, in Signum Clarissimi hujus Ordinis, & in augmentum etiam honoris tui, rubeo Clypeo Dominicae Crucis, uti cernis, insignitam: ut cujus virtute semper ac vigore protectus per Hostes tutus abeas, eos ubi{que} superare valeas, & pro clarissimis deni{que} ••••ritis, post egregiam hanc hujus temporis militiam, ad aeterna veré{que} triumphalia gaudia pertingas.

And in the last place, Garter takes up the Collar, and with a Kiss also, presents it to the Lord Ambassador, who placeth it about the Stranger's shoulders, at which part of the Investiture Garter uttereth these words.

k 1.159 Torquem hunc in Collo deferes, ad augmentum honoris, & in signum quo{que} clarissimi Ordinis à te suscepti, cum imagine sanctissimi Martyris, & Christi Militis Georgii: cujus praesidio suffultus, Mundi hujus tàm prospera quàm ad∣versa sic pertranscas, ut animae pariter ac corporis hostibus hic strenue devictis, non temporariae modo Militiae gloriam, sed & perennis victoriae palmam de∣ni{que} recipere valeas. Amen.

As soon as this Ceremony of Investiture is finished, the Lord Ambassador con∣gratulateth the new invested Stranger in the Soveraign's name, and in the name of all the Knights-Companions; and then delivers to him his Velvet Cap, adorned with White Plumes, and next the Book of Statutes.

By the Instructions drawn up for the Investiture of l 1.160 Iulianus de Medicis, and m 1.161 Iames the Fifth King of Scotland (though the form of the words of Admonition and Signification, are therein more briefly coucht) it may be observ'd, that this was the ancient series and order of Investiture, and was performed n 1.162 all together, and o 1.163 before the Stranger proceeded to the Church.

The Stranger being thus Invested, stayeth a while in the Room, where he received this honor, and either discourseth with the Ambassador, or else is en∣tertained by him, with some short congratulatory Oration: which Comple∣ment being ended, he goeth to the Church in a solemn manner, having the Train of his Mantle carried up.

The Proceeding to the Chappel, after the Investiture of the French King Henry the Second.

• ...
  • ...p 1.164 Gentlemen of France and England.
  • Noblemen of France and England.
  • Knights of the Order of St. Michael in their Collars.
  • Commissioners of England, where Sir Iohn Mason placed himself with Monsieur de Omable, above the other Commissioners, be∣cause he was the Soveraign's Ambassador Resident.
  • Chester Herald, in the Soveraign's Coat of Arms.
  • Marquess of Northampton, and Constable of France.
  • Serje••nts at Arms.
  • Garter in the Soveraign's Coat of Arms.
• ...
  The French King in the Habit of the Order of the Garter.
  • Cardinal of Chattillion.
  • The Cardinal of Loraine.
• His Train born by the Duke of Longueville, as great Chamberlain of France.

At the entrance into the Church, all in the Procession make three Reverences, the first towards the high Altar, the next towards the Soveraign's Stall, and the third towards the new-invested Stranger's Stall.

The Lord Ambassador proceedeth towards the Seat assigned for him, and stands

before it till the Stranger hath ascended his Stall, and after that (making his Reverences as before) he takes his; then Garter, making the like Reverences, sits down on a Chair, placed for him before the Soveraign's Stall.

But the Herald at Arms ought to be often neer the Stranger, or else the Lord Ambassador, to inform them of the order of the Ceremony, if there be occasion; because Garter is obliged to attend the Soveraign's Royal Stall.

After a solemn Anthem sung, Garter passeth into the middle of the Choire, and by a Reverence, first to the Invested Stranger, and next to the Lord Ambassador, gives them the Signal for descending.

They being both come down, Garter passeth up before the Stranger to the high Altar, where he makes his Offring of Gold and Silver, being accompanied with the Lord Ambassador, the Herald laying the Cushen whereon he kneels while he offers.

But in case a Knight-Companion of the Order be sent on this Legation, then he proceeds first up to the Altar, preceded by Garter, and offers for the Sove∣raign, which done, he returns to his own Stall: Next the Invested Stranger pro∣ceeds up (preceded as before) and offers, and returns back to his own Stall; af∣terwards the foresaid Knight-Companion proceeds up again, and at this time offers for himself: and in this s 1.165 order was the Offring made, when the Empe∣ror Maximilian was Invested at Vienna, the 4. of Ianuary, an. 10. Eliz.

At the Investiture of the French King Henry the Second, there was a solemn Mass sung, and at the Offring time t 1.166 Garter proceeded before the King, to the Altar, and Monsieur: Dangennes the Duke of Vendosme's Brother, presented to the King his Offring; and when he was returned to his Stall, the u 1.167 Constable of France proceeded up with Garter before him, and offered; and in like manner after him the w 1.168 Marquess of Northampton, with Garter also before him, made his Offring and returned to his Stall.

The new-invested Stranger having offered, returns to his Stall, and the Lord Ambassador, with three Reverences takes his Seat, the Organs or other Musick, playing all the while.

As soon as the solemn Service is finished, the Stranger descends again from his Stall, and with the Proceeding before him, returns in the same order he came, to the Room where he received his Investiture.

And it is observable that the Emperor Maximilian, out of compliance with the Protestant Religion, caused on the day of his Investiture, all x 1.169 Prayers to Saints, Incensing, and other matters and Ceremonies, not used by the Church of England, to be wholly omitted at the service in his Chappel.

At these great Solemnities, the invested Strangers have heretofore held most magnificent Feasts, but they of late are not so much in use: And when Dinner was ready they proceeded thither in their whole Habit, which they y 1.170 wore all Dinner while.

At the Investiture of Christian the Fourth King of Denmark, an. 1. Iac. the Soveraign's Stiles and Titles of honor were proclaimed thrice (z 1.171 before they sat down to Dinner) and the said Kings twice: But when * 1.172 Maurice and a 1.173 Henry Princes of Orange received Investiture, the Stiles were proclaimed immediately after they were Invested, and in the same Room, that Ceremony being perform∣ed to both in an b 1.174 Afternoon.

We have had the perusal of a fair Vellom c 1.175 Manuscript, wherein there is ve∣ry curiously limned the order and manner of Maximilian the First (King of the Romans) his sitting at Dinner, on the day of his Investiture with the Habit and Ensigns of the Order, together with Sir Charles Somerset and Sir Thomas Wriothe∣sley, sent on the Embassy to present him therewith. As also the order observed of sitting at Dinner by Don Ferdinand Prince of Spain, Arch-Duke of Austria, on the like solemn occasions; the Lord Morley and Sir William Hussey sitting on his right hand, and Doctor Lee the said Sir Thomas Wriothesley on his left, these four being joined in the Commission of Legation to him; which two Draughts for Antiquity's sake, we have copied thence, and thought good here to exhibit.

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The Manner of sitting at Dinner of Maximilian king of the Romans, on the day of his Investiture.

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The Manner of sitting at Dinner of Ferdinand Prince of Spanie, on the day of his Investiture.

At the Feast made on the like occasion by the French King Henry the Second, he d 1.176 admitted to his Table, (beside the Marquess of Northampton, the principal person in the Legation) the before mentioned Constable of France; and all three sat in their full Robes of the Garter, which they e 1.177 put not off till after Dinner: The f 1.178 Cardinal of Loraine, fate also at the Kings Table, but it was on the other side.

When the Investiture hath been performed in the Afternoon, then was the grand Dinner turned into a Supper; and thus it fell out at the Investiture of g 1.179 Maxi∣milian the Emperor, and two of the French Kings, namely h 1.180 Charles the Ninth, and i 1.181 Henry the Third, as also of * 1.182 Maurice Prince of Orange.

But when Henry Prince of Orange received the Ensigns of the Order, there was no Feast at all, but purposely omitted, to prevent the difference which might have been occasioned, by k 1.183 the precedency and place between Ambass••∣dors, drinking of Healths, and other Complements. Only the next day, the said Prince invited l 1.184 Garter to Dinner, who sate on the same side with him, yet at a m 1.185 convenient distance, and on the other side of the Table were placed, n 1.186 Count Lodowick of Nassau, and Collonel Bogg a Scotchman.

Thus have we briefly touched at the most material particulars, relating to the Investiture of Strangers; of which Solemnity, and the honor they derived from it, some have thought fit to transmit the memory to Posterity, by Med••ls, with Inscriptions relating thereto. Such were those of Gold and Silver, which Frederick Duke of Wirtemberg caused to be made, o 1.187 having on one side his Ef∣figies, and on the other the Arms of Studtgard (his chief City) and over them the imperial Eagle crowned; some of which were preserved, and others di∣sperst abroad, for a perpetual commemoration of that solemn act of his Investi∣ture, with the Habit and Ensigns of the Order. So also those made by Charles King of Sweden at his Investiture, emblematically pointing out the happy con∣cord setled between the Crowns, both of this and that Kingdom, being copied out and here inserted.

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What is wanting in the course of the Solemnity on the day of Investiture, may be supplied from the large account we shall give of the Ceremonies on the Eve and Feast-day of St. George, from whence many things may be transferr'd to their use, who shall be employed abroad upon the Like Legations.

Yet for their sakes, whose curiosity will like a more particular account of the Solemnities in Foreign parts, we have thought fit to insert here the Re∣lations of some eminent Investitures, wherein several passages may seem re∣markable enough, while drawn together in a continued Narrative, but per∣haps would not appear so, if taken asunder; nor indeed can divers minute things (in some kind worthy of knowledge) be precisely referr'd to those few heads we have chosen to discourse of, without too much straining.

A Relation of the manner of investing the French King Henry the Third, with the Habit and Ensigns of the most Noble Order of the Garter, An. Dom. 1585.

* 1.188HEnry Earl of Derby, appointed by her Majesty, Ambassador to Henry the Third French King, and to invest him with the Order of the Garter, took his leave of the Queen's Majesty at Greenwiche the 20. of January, an. 27. Eliz. and with him, such Gentlemen as were present, were admitted to kiss her Highness hand; Mr. Cook, Clarenceux, appointed to attend in that Voyage, in place of Gar∣ter, whose room was void, and Robert Glover, Somerset Herald, likewise appoint∣ed to that Iourney.

On the 26. of January, the Earl, with his Train, passed from London to Graves∣end, where taking Post-Horses they rid to Sittingborne, and from thence to Do∣ver, where they embarqued, and landed at Callis, on the first of February; on the third of February the Earl with his whole Train went from Callis to Boloigne to Bed, where they were very well entertained; On the fourth of February they rid to Monstreuil, on the fifth to Abbevil, where they were met with 150 shot of Hacque∣busiers: On the sixth they took their Iourney to Amyens, being by Monsieur Creve∣coeur, accompanied with 100 Gentlemen, and best Citizens, met half a Mile without the Town; that night the said Crevecoeur presented the Earl, with great store of ve∣ry large and good Fresh-water Fish, and the Town with Wine of divers sorts, and the day following, being Sunday, the said Crevecoeur invited the Earl to Dinner, which Dinner was highly commended; after Dinner the Earl with his Train went to Breteuil to Bed, the next night to Cleremont, where they stayed Tuesday, and Wednesday, the tenth of February he went to Luserche; on the eleventh to St. Den∣nis, where by the way he was met by Sir Edward Stafford, her Majesties Ambassa∣dor, resident with the French King, who brought with him divers Gentlemen of En∣gland, to the number of thirty horse, and so accompanied him to St. Dennis, where they kept Company all the day following, being Friday.

On Saturday his honor made his Entry into Paris, about two or three of the Clock at Afternoon, there being of the Lord Ambassadors Train more than two hundred horse, and mid-way between St. Dennis and Paris there met with them (sent from the King) the Duke of Montpensier, a Prince of the blood; the Lords Chauigny, le Chapelle, Comte de Lude, de Pienne, de Malicorne, de la Mothefelon, who had sometimes been Ambassador Leiger in England, D'estree, d'Abin, de Fontaines de Cornusson, the Marquess of Curton, the Comte de Grignan, all Councellors to the Council, and Knights of the Holy Ghost, the Duke of Iremo∣nille, the Counts of Brisac, de Creance, Sancerre, and of Lazure, with a great number of Lords and Barons, Gentlemen of the Chamber; these did accompany the Earl of Derby, unto Hostell de Longuevill, sometime called the Hostell of Anjou, there was his Lordship with the other Lords and Gentlemen lodged, where was three Tables very sumptuously furnished for them, all of the Kings cost; the one Table in the great Chamber, for the Lords and Gentlemen, Servants to her Majesty; the other in the Hall, for the Earl of Derby's Gentlemen; and a third in a Gallery beneath, for Gentlemens Servants, besides livery into every Chamber, both of Wax, Wood, Wine, and such like, in as great plenty as could be desired.

On Sunday, the said Earl, betwixt the hours of two and three in the Afternoon, went from his Lodging by a Postern, through the Garden, accompanied with the said Lords de la Mothefelon, de Curton, and Grignan, together with others, and and found the Captains of the Regiment of the Kings Guard, making two ranks on ei∣ther side of the streets, beginning from the Postern to the Louvre Gate, who welcom∣ed ••im in the Kings behalf; without the Gate of the said Louvre he was received by the Lieutenant of the great Provost of France, and his Archers; at the Louvre Gate by the Sire de Montigny, Captain thereof to his Majesty, and his Archers; which Archers, together with those of the great Provost, made two ranks from the said

Gate of the Louvre to the foot of the Stairs, from which foot his Lordship was re∣ceived by the Sire de Pardillon, the French Lieutenant of the Switzers, of the Kings Guard, which from the foot of the said Stairs to the door of the Hall, made two ranks for his Lordships passage; at the entrance of the Hall his Lordship was re∣ceived by the Sire de Chasteau Viaux, Knight of the Holy Ghost, and Captain of Archers of the Kings Guard, who likewise from the said door unto the door of the Antichamber, made two ranks; from the door of the Antichamber his Lordship was received by Sire de Combault, Knight of the Holy Ghost, Chief Master de Hostell to his Majesty, and by his Gentlemen Waiters, and there in the said Antichamber all the said Earl of Derby's Officers and Gentlemen, wearing Liveries, were ap∣pointed to stay; and the Queens Servants that proceeded next went still forward; at the Entry of the Chamber of Estate, his Lordship was received by the Sire de Lenon∣court, Knight of the Holy Ghost, chief Escuier of the Kings ••scurie, and the other Escuiers of the Escuire, together with the Lieutenant of the hundred Gentlemen of his Majesty, who made two ranks from that Chamber door to the Chamber of Audi∣ence, every of them having Halberts in their hands; at the Entrance of the Anti∣chamber his Lordship was received by the Duke Joyeuse, accompanied with the Gen∣tlemen of the Kings Chamber Ordinary, who made two ranks from that Chamber door, to the door of the Chamber Royal, into the said Chamber Royal.

First entred all the Gentlemen, the Queen's Majesty's Servants, the Lords that had received and accompanied the said Earl, and Lords, and the said Duke de Joy∣euse, accompanied the said Earl of Derby unto the Bars, that stood about the hault∣p••ce or mounting floor in the said Chamber, where the King stood at his Beds fe••t, accompanied with the said Barriers on his right hand, with the Cardinals of Bour∣bon, Vandosme, and Joyeuse, and on the left hand with the Lords, the Princes of Conty, the Comte de Soissons, and D. Montpensier, Princes of the Blood, the Dukes of Nevers, Delboeufe, de la Joinuille, de Retz, Monsieur le Chancellour•• Sier de Villequier, du Bouchage, de la Valette, d'Antragues, de la Chappelle aux Urfius, Chavigny, la Vivone, Comte de Mauleurier, Clermont, Denitragues, de l'Archant, and other Knights of the Holy Ghost, and Councellors of the ••states in great number.

The said Earl with the Lord Ambassador Ordinary of England, only entred the said halt-space within the Barriers unto his Majesty, of whom they were received with great curtesie, and as amiable countenance as could be; and the Earl delivered the Queen's Majesty's Letters unto the King, with great reveren••e, and then making rehearsal of that he had in charge to say, the said Ambassador presented unto the King the Lord Sands and Windsore, and other the English Knights and Gentle∣men, which all one after another mounted upon the halt-pace, kissed their hands, and did reverence unto the King. Then the Earl took his leave, and was conducted by all the Lords and Captains unto the place where they had first received him.

After, he went to salute the Queen Mother, and at the entrance into her Cham∣ber he was received by Monsieur de Lansac, Knight of the Holy Ghost, and Knight of Honor unto the said Queen, whom he found accompanied with her Neece, the Princes of Loraine standing at her Beds head, the Princes of Conde and the Dutchess of Nevers standing at the Beds feet, the Dutchess of Duzez and of Retz, and other Ladies and Gentlewomen in gre••t number; from thence his Lord∣ship was conveyed to the Queen Regents Chamber, and at the entrance whereof he was received by the Comte de Fiesque, Knight of the Holy Ghost, and her Knight of Honor, finding her accompanied with the Dutchess of Montpensier, and Joyeuse who stood at her Beds feet, the Lady of Royden her Lady of Honor, and other La∣dies and Gentlewomen in great number, and then returned to the a••oresaid Hostell de Longueville.

On Monday the 15, of February, the King by Mou••eur de Mothefelon, told the Lord Ambassador his mind, touching the receipt of the Order, that he intended to receive it on Thursday following, in the Afternoon at the Augustine Friars, which was done accordingly, the 18, day of February, an. 27. Eliz.

About two of the Clock in the Afternoon, the Earl and Leiger Ambassador, and all the other Gentlemen of their Train, in Coaches, were conducted from the house of

Longueville, where the Earl of Derby was lodged, unto the house of Monsieur de Mantuliet, Provost of Paris, where the Earl did put on his Robes of the Garter, and Clarenceux then representing the place of Garter, did put on his Mantle, and made ready the Kings Robes. The King also with a great number of his Nobility came from the Louvre to the same house of Mantuliet, for whom there was provided two Chambers, in the inner Chamber over the Chimney was set up a cloth of Estate, and on the left hand thereof a board covered with a rich Carpet; against the end of which board the King did stand in a short Gown of rich Taffata, having on either hand of him some sixteen of the greatest of his Nobility, the rest abode in the outward Cham∣ber (for so was the Kings pleasure) that there might be the more room, and freer ac∣cess for the Earl, and the English Noblemen and Gentlemen; all things being put in good order, the King sent the Earl word by Monsieur Lamothe, Fluelon, and Mon∣sieur de Rhoades, Master of the Ceremonies that he stayed for him.

Whereupon thirty of the English Gentlemen, accompanied with as many French Gen∣tlemen, proceeded two and two together up the Stairs before the Earl, towards the King, then marched Somerset Herald in his rich Coat of Arms, bearing on his Arms the Kings Kittle, Mantle, and Hood; after him went Clarenceux in a Robe of Crimson Sattin, having on his arms a fair large Cushen of Purple Velvet, and there∣on the Collar of the Order of the Garter, and the little Chain with the George. After Clarenceux went the Earl in his Robes, and the Ambassador Resident: And being thus come before the King, Somerset (after due reverence) laid the Robe he bare upon the Table, that the King leaned unto, so also did Clarenceux the Cushen, with the Iewels thereon. The Earl also being entred, and having made his due re∣verence, Clarenceux delivered him his Commission, who giving the same reverently to the King, he forthwith gave it to his secretary Pinart to be read, according to the form: Though at that time it was not read at all.

That done, Clarenceux delivered unto the Ambassador the Garter, who gave it unto the King, who also kissing the same kneeling, did put it about the Kings left leg, the Ambassador pronouncing these words following.

* 1.189Ad laudem at{que} honorem Omnipotentis Dei, &c.

That being done, Clarenceux killing the Kirtle of Crimson Velvet gave it to the Ambassador, who also delivered it to the Earl, and he to the King, putting the same on with a Crimson Velvet Girdle, whereunto was put a gilt Rapier; which Girdle and Rapier was formerly provided by a Gentleman of the Kings Chamber, at the doing whereof the Ambassador pronounced these words following.

| 1.190Capito Vestem hanc purpuream, &c.

The Kirtle being put on, Clarenceux delivered the Mantle of Purple Velvet, and the Hood of Crimson Velvet, which the Earl put upon the King also with the assi∣stance of the Ambassador, that pronounced these words following.

* 1.191Accipe Clamidem hanc Coelici coloris, &c.

Lastly, Clarenceux kissing the Collar of Gold, gave the same also to be put about the Kings neck, which was done by the Earl, the Ambassador using these words following.

| 1.192Torquem hunc in Collo deferes, &c.

After the King was thus invested with all the Habilements of the Order as afore∣said, the Earl delivered unto him, first the Book of Statutes of the said Order fair∣ly bound in Crimson Velvet, and Gold Lace; which Book the King gave to the Duke of Joyeuse, to carry after him to the Church; and lastly, the small Chain with the George, which was by the Earl delivered to the King, which also was delivered by him to the Duke of Joyeuse.

These Duties thus performed, the King standing invested with his Robes, and the ••arl likewise by him, the Ambassador for and in the name of the Earl (for want of the Language) used a Speech to this effect.

Sir, we rejoice greatly, to see your Majesty now invested into this honorable Society and Order of the Garter, desiring of God, that long and most happily you may wear and use the same to his Glory, and the advancement of your own greatness, equal with all your Predecessors, being right well assured (for so hath her Majesty commanded my Lord to say unto you) that if her Highness, and the residue of the Knights of this Order, certainly had understood of the day and time of this your Majesties reception of the same, both she, and all they would not have failed, in their Robes, to celebrate this day, in token of the honor and pro∣sperous success they wish unto your Royal Person.

When the King had thus received the Order, and was invested as aforesaid, he proceeded to the Church of the Augustines; some 15 or 20, score off to Evensong, be∣ing about 4 of the Clock, the way being all railed in with Timber, and gravelled with fine Sand, and guarded on each side with the Kings several Guards, that the Train might not be troubled in proceeding.

The body of the Church was hanged with rich Arras, and all the Choire of the same Church and Stalls with Cloth of Gold. At the entry of the Choire was erect∣ed two Cloths of State, one for the Queens Majesty, and that was over the Stall on the right hand of the same Choire, and the other for the French King, and that was over the Stall, next unto the Queens Majesty, on the left hand; with∣in these two States royal were affixed the Arms of these two Princes, viz. over the Queens Stall the Arms of England and France quarterly, and over the Kings Stall the Arms of France, both within the Garter, and set in Frames of Wood richly gilt. The Earls Stall was about eleven Stalls beneath her Majesties, and on the same side, whereon was also affixed the Earls Arms within the Garter, and his Stile fairly written under them; directly before the Queens Cloth of State was placed a Form, covered all with Cloth of Gold, for Mr. Clarenceux to sit upon, during the time of Evensong.

At the right side of the Altar within the same Choice was made a place of bords S••affoldwise, two yards high from the Ground, covered with rich Carpets, and hanged with Cloth of Gold, whereon was placed the Queen Mother, and Queen Regnant with other Ladies and great Princes, and directly on the other side against them was another place made and erected, whereon stood the Popes Nun∣tio, with the Cardinals, and all the Ambassadors that then were in Paris.

All things being thus put in Order at the Church, and all persons placed therein according to their Degrees, the King proceeded thither in this sort fol∣lowing.

• First, Trumpets and Drums.
• Then thirty English Gentlemen, accompanied by the Kings especial order and care, with thirty French Gentlemen, of equal or better degree.
• Then the Lord Windesor, with a French Lord.
• Then the Lord Sands, so also accompanied.
• Then Serjeants at Arms with their Maces.
• Then Somerset Herald at Arms.
• Then Clarenceux.
• Then the Ambassador Leiger Sir Edward Stafford.
• And then the Earl of Darby Chief Commissioner.
• After him followed the King, his Train being born by a Brother of the Duke of Joyeuse, being a Gentleman of the Kings Privy Chamber.
• And after the King came the Princes of the Blood Royal.
• Then Dukes, Marquess••s, Earls, and other Noblemen.

Note, That the King had especially ordered, that for her Majesties special Honor, none should that day proceed before him, but English and such French as were ordered to go with them, and his own Nobility to wait behind him.

Note also that all personages of the Order of the Holy Spirit, went next to the King in their Cloaks of the Order, and Collars of Gold about their necks of the same Order, the person of the King was guarded all the way, by a number of Gentlemen Pensioners, with their Pool-axes in their hands.

In this order, the King with his Train entred the Church, and in the entring in of the Choire, Somerset Herald in his rich Coat of Arms made his three Reverences, the first towards the Altar, as it was formerly agreed upon before by the Lord Am∣bassadors. Secondly, towards the Queens Stall. Thirdly, towards the Kings Stall.

And after him, Clarenceux entring the same Choire did the like. Then the Am∣bassador Leiger, then the Earl; which done, the said Earl went before his own Stall, and there stayed till the King had taken his Stall Royal, and then the Earl making his Reverence as before went up into his Stall.

After him the Ambassador Leiger did the like, and went into the Stall next beneath the Earl, towards the High Altar; Then Clarenceux having made the like Reverence, sat him down on his Form placed as aforesaid, directly against the Queen's Stall, where he remained till the Choire began to sing Magnificat.

At which time he stepped forward into the midst of the Choire, and there making his three Reverences, as aforesaid, turned himself to the Earl and Leiger Ambassador, then the Ambassador came forth of his Stall, and making his three Reverences, followed Clarenceux over the Choire towards the King, and there stayed afore the Kings Stall, until Clarenceux returned and fetched the Earl un∣to him, who making his three Reverences, came also with Clarenceux before the King, to the right side of his Stall, where standing, Clarenceux delivered the Oath, fairly written in Parchment and Letters of Gold, which by the Earl was laid before the King to be Signed, the Ambassador Leiger being ready to have read it (but that the King said it needed not, because he was privy to it be∣fore) who taking it in his hands, received of his Secretary Pinart a Pen with Ink, and therewith did subscribe his Name, only by the Name of Henry, which done, he gave the same unto the said Secretary, to have the Privy Seal put thereto, which was done accordingly, and the next day delivered to Clarenceux.

After the King had thus taken his Oath, as aforesaid, the Earl and the Ambassador with Clarenceux before them, returned back to their Stalls, not omitting three Reverences, and there remained till the end of Evensong, at which time the King standing up in his Stall, being ready to depart, all the other Strangers Ambassadors, presented themselves before him, with words of special Congratulation, to whom he gave several thanks and answers, and so de∣parting out of the Church, in the same order as he came thither, he returned again to the House of Mantuliet, where in the same Chamber as he had put the Robes on, he put them off, and after some speeches with the Earl, and Ambassador some Quarter of an Hour or thereabouts, he departed with his No∣bility over the Water to the Louvre, leaving the Earl and Ambassador, and all their Trains, to return in their Coaches through Paris to the House of Lon∣gueville.

The same night, the Earl with the Lord Ambassador, and all the English Gen∣tlemen that were the Queens Servants, did sup at the Court, the Earl and the Am∣bassador at the lower end of the Kings Table, at which Board did also sit with the King the two Queens, and six or seven other great Ladies, among whom the Lady Sheffield was one, and at another Table in the same Chamber did sit divers great Ladies all along one side, and over against them the Lord Sands, the Lord Winde∣sor, and the other English Gentlemen. Supper being ended, and the place ordained for dancing, the King took his Wife by the hand, and danced with her; the like did divers other great Lords and Ladies of France, and lastly, three English Gen∣tlemen; I omit the description of the Masque, and other ••••ngular Musick both costly and curious, whereby the Evening was spent till three of the Clock the next morning.

On the 28. of February, the Ambassador with his Train took their leave, at whose return from the Court to his Lodging, he was presented that night with a rich Cupboard of Plate, worth 1200 l. at the least, and unto Mr. Clarenceux

was given a Chain of Gold worth 120 l. and better, of 236 links; to Master Somer∣set a Chain of 150 links, worth 100 Marks; and to Thomas Milles a Chain of the same value.

On Thursday next, the Earl with his Train set forward homeward, from Paris unto St. Dennis, and so were lodged all the way in the same Lodgings that before they had been received in, and arrived prosperously in England, from Boloigne to Dover, the 12. of March, and on the Tuesday following were brought to the Queen'•• Majesty's presence at Greenwich, who graciously welcomed them home.

A Relation of that pompous Solemnity, celebrated at the Duke of Wirtemberg's Investiture with the Habit and Ensigns of the most Noble Order of the Garter, an. I. Iac. R. extracted out of Erhar∣dus Cellius his Eques Auratus Anglo-Wirtembergicus.

RObert Lord Spencer of Wormleiton, and Sir Gilbert Dethick Knight, Gar∣ter Principal King of Arms, were joined in Commission, bearing Teste at Woodstock, the 18, day of September, an. I. Jac. R. to present and invest Frede∣rick Duke of Wirtemberg and Teck, with the Habit, and Ensigns of the most No∣ble Order of the Garter.

They began their Iourney in the beginning of October, an. 1603, and came to the City of Studtgard the second of November following.

Vpon their arrival,* 1.193 they presented their Credential Letters, which being re••d the said Duke began to treat the Ambassadors with the highest respect imaginable, and to put all things into a readiness for his solemn reception of the Ornaments of th•• Order. To which end, he sent for his three Sons, with their Tutors, from the Ca•••••••• of Tubing, where they followed their Studies, to be present at this Solemnity; like∣wise he ordered the Vice-President and twelve Assistants of his Ducal Con••istory, an•• all the principal and most noble Persons of his Court to be present.

Moreover, he appointed an English Lord, and the Lord Benjamin Buwingkshausin, one of his Privy Council, to be the principal Contrivers, Directors, and Managers of all things that should belong to the setting forth of this Solemnity; for the perfor∣mance of which, two places were especially allotted, prepared, and adorned, namely the great Church of Studtguard where the Investiture was to be conferr'd,* 1.194 and the great Hall of the Castle called from hence Hypocaustrum Equestre, whence the Pro∣ceeding was to begin, and p••ss toward the Church.

At the entrance of the Choire were four stately Stalls erected with their Canopie••, Footstools, and ascents on each side, and covered with Velvet; the first Stall was assigned to the Soveraign of the Order, on the back side whereof his Majesties Arms and Stile were engraven,* 1.195 besides his Stile written underneath in French thus.

Du tres-hault, tres-puissant, & tres-excellent Prince Iaques, par la grace de Dieu Roy d' Angleterre, d' Escosse, France, & d' Irelande, Defenseur de la Foy, &c. Souveraigne du tres-noble Ordre de la Iartier.

The second Stall was placed on the right hand next to the Soveraign's, in like manner adorned and assigned to the Principal Ambassador the Lord Spencer, who in conferring the Order was to represent the Soveraign's person.

The third Stall was on the left hand next to the second, assigned to Sir William Dethick, Garter, Principal King of Arms.

The fourth Stall was also on the left hand over against the Soveraign's Throne, after the same manner made and adorned, assigned to the Elect Duke: and on the back side thereof his own Arms and Stile also engraven, besides his Stile likewise underwritten in French thus.

Du tres-hault,* 1.196 puissant & tres-noble Prince, Frederick par la grace de Dieu, Duke de Wirtemberg & Teck, Comte de Montbeliardt, Seigneur de Haydenhemb, &c. Chevalier du tres noble Ordre de la Iartier.

There were also on the right and left hand of the Stall, Benches or Seats continu∣ed on either side as far as the Altar; these Seats were all covered with red Cloth, and also the stone Pavement, from the steps of the Vestry unto the Stall of the Elect-Duke, and so from the middle of the Vestry unto the Altar, in the form of a Cross. The Altar was covered with red Silk hanging down to the ground, in the middle of which three gilt Basons were set upright; the first for the Soveraign, the second for his Ambassador, and the third for the Elect-Duke.

* 1.197The Hall of the Castle was magnificently set out with rich Hangings, and other costly Furniture. Towards the East and South were placed five stately long Tables covered with Velvet, as also the Seats and Benches about them; the middlemost of these Ta∣bles was called the Soveraign's Table, in honor of the King of England, though ab∣sent; over the Soveraign's Chair was set a stately Canopy of Silk, and on the back side of the Seat towards the middle thereof, were fixt his Majesty's Arms with his Stile underwritten, after the same manner as on his Stall in the Church.

* 1.198At the right hand of the Soveraign's Table were two other Tables, the one for the Lord Ambassador Spencer, the other for Sir William Dethick Garter, both co∣vered in like manner with Silk, and adorned with Canopies, and their Arms.

On the left hand of the Soveraign's Table were likewise two other Tables, one for the new invested Duke, covered and adorned with his Arms, and a Canopy in the same manner as in the Church; the other for the Duke's Wife and Children, who were ten in number of either Sex.

Besides those that were particularly warned to be present at this Feast (which was cheerfully performed by them) there came divers of their own accord, from all parts of the Dukedom, drawn by the fame of a Feast and Solemnity, the like whereof had not been in those parts within mans memory.

* 1.199The day appointed for this Solemnity, namely, the 6. of November, an. Dom. 1603, being come, the Peers, Nobles, and Councellors of the Duke of Wirtemberg, according to Summons, appeared at the Castle of Studtguardt, attending the Dukes coming forth.

* 1.200And at length be proceeded out of his Bedchamber, most splendidly clad, in very rich and sumptuous Habit; there going before him, first the Nobles of his Dukedom, the great Master of his Court, the Marshal, the great Master of his Hall, the Tutors and Attendants of the Dukes five Sons, then the five young Princes themselves, going next immediately before their Father, who thus illustriously attended entred into the said Hall, and placed himself between the Soveraign's Table and his own, expecting the coming of the Soveraign's Ambassadors.

The Elect-Duke was most sumptuously habited from Head to Foot, his Hose were Ash-colour and seamless, his Breeches, Doublet, and Sleeves were of Silk prickt, slasht, and fringed, there shining all along through the Cutwork the gilt Plate upon which it was wrought; his Sleeves were wrought after the manner of a long Pretext or Se∣nators Robe, with the finest sort of Linen, embroidered with Needlework Blue, upon his Wrists were Bracelets of costly Gems, upon his Fingers Gold Rings, most exqui∣sitely wrought and inlaid with Rubies, Diamonds, Saphirs, Emeraulds, and other such like precious Stones, casting forth a radiant mixture of divers colours; the Collar of his Doublet was in like manner of the finest and softest Linen, and of a Blue Ame∣thist colour, and wrought all about with oylet holes, his Cap was of Silk ending in a Cone at the top, and girt about with a Hat-band of Gold and precious Stones, espe∣cially Pearls of a very large size, and also a Circle of white Plumes erected up towards the top, and bending a little downward at the end. His Shoes were likewise of Silk adorned with Roses,* 1.201 artificially wrought with Precious Stones, Gold, and Pearls, a cross his middle he had a Belt very skilfully wrought, and adorned with a Sword appendant to it on the left side, and a Dagger (inserted into the Belt) the Hilt and Handle whereof were all wrought about and enamelled with Gold and Precious stones, his Cloak was of black Silk, bordered about with several orders or rows of

Not broad Gold Fringe.

long after, the Lord Ambassador Spencer, from another part towards the South, came forth out of his Chamber, through a little Stone Gallery, into the Hall where the Duke was. There went before him Sir Gilbert Dethick, Garter, clad

in a long Crimson Mantle reaching down to his heels, lined within with White Silk, and carrying in both hands a Cushen of Crimson Velvet, upon which were laid the Robes and Ornaments of the Order, as the Gold Collar of the Order, with the George hanging at it,* 1.202 the Blue Garter and the other Vesiments and Ensigns belong∣ing thereunto; and making thrice a low Reverence, first to the Soveraign's Table, and next to his Highness the Duke as he drew neer; he gently laid down the Cushen with the aforementioned Ornaments upon the Soveraign's Table; in the mean time the Lord Ambassador Spencer representing the person of the Soveraign, bowing him∣self to the illustrious Elect-Duke placed himself at his right hand, whom his High∣ness courteously received, as also Garter King of Arms, taking them by the hand. After which the Lord Buwingkshausen made an Oration in the Dutch Tongue, wherein he briefly toucht upon all the Circumstances of the occasion of this solemn meeting, which were more at large contained in the Commission of Legation and the Soveraigns Letters, which after a low obeysance were delivered by the Lord Am∣bassador into the Dukes hands, who presently gave them to his principal Secretary and Councellor the Lord John Stattler, standing neer him, to read them publickly in that solemn assembly.

Before the Letters of Legation were read,* 1.203 in the attentive hearing of the whole As∣sembly, Garter made a short speech also in French, to the illustrious Elect Duke, wherein he declared the will and pleasure of ••is most serene Master the Soveraign of the Order; which speech being ended, and the Commission read, they proceeded to the Investiture.

Garter first devesied the Duke of his Cloak, Sword, and Dagger, which ac∣cording to the custom of the Order, he reserved to himself as his own Fees; but presently in the room thereof he invested him with a Surcoat of Crimson Velvet lined with White Taffaty, which he girded close to his Waste with a silken Girdle, by which there hung a Fauchion or shorter kind of Sword,* 1.204 made plain after the anci∣ent fashion: Over his Surcoat he put on the Mantle of the Order, which reached down to his heels, with a long Train behind, and buttoned before at the top; it was of Velvet, and of a mixt colour, Purple with Violet, and lined within with White Tafsaty, as also faced with the same, and very neatly fringed, and made after the ancient fashion used at the Institution of the Order, over the left shoulder whereof hung the Tippet or Hood.

The Duke splendidly clad with the aforesaid Vestments of the Order, proceeded from the Hall through the four square Court of the Castle, and over the large Bridge to the Church of St. Ulrick, to receive the rest of the Ensigns of the Order, there sounding all the time of his Procession several Trumpets, and other Musitians, placed on high in the Stone Gallery of the Castle.

As to the order of the Proceeding,* 1.205 it was in this manner, First went two Trumpe∣ters belonging to the Troops of Horse, whose Trumpets were adorned with silk Ban∣ners, painted with the Arms of Wirtemberg in their proper colours, and after them ten other Trumpeters in the same equipage: Next a Flute-player and a Drummer, the military Musick belonging to the Foot. These fourteen Musitians were clad in Silk intermixt White and Red, at equal intervals, and Caps of black Velvet on their heads. After these rode the Captain of the Life-Guard, habited in the same colour, but more richly, and with a gilt Truncheon in his hand, then the Troop of the Life-Guard, habited in like manner as before is specified, and carrying Poll∣axes. Next, after a little interval, went the Lord Marshal Baron Princenstein, car∣rying in his hand a Silver Wand; then came all three together, Anwill the great Master of the Hall,* 1.206 Hugwizt the great Master of the Horse, and Daxperg Captain of the Horse-Guard. After them rode the Knights in a long Train, and then the Sove∣raign's Ambassador's Retinue of Knights and Gentlemen, very splendidly accou∣tred and adorned; next the chief Peers and Nobles of the Dukedom, together with the principal Courtiers and chief Officers of the Duke's houshold, after whom rode the Duke's five Sons, in the richest and most splendid equipage that could be ima∣gined; at a little distance from them came very nobly attended and also accoutred, Garter, King of Arms, carrying before him with both hands, the Cushen upon which lay the Ensigns of the foresaid Order; namely the Great Collar of the Order, with

the Image of St. George, in a riding posture, hanging at it, also the Garter wrought with Gold and P••ecious Stones. He carried moreover the Book of the Sta∣tutes of the Order. Next after Garter, came jointly together the Lord Am∣bassador Spencer,* 1.207 richly glistering with Gold and Precious Stones, and with him the illustrious Duke of Wirtemberg himself, so personable, and withall so magni∣ficently attired, that he attracted the admiration of all upon him; some think∣ing his Habit to be Turkish, some Hungaric, some Imperial, others Electoral, others Pontifical: The Train of his Mantle was held, and carried after by Count Lodowick Leostein.

* 1.208The last part of the Procession consisted of the grand Councellors and Senators of Wirtemberg, as namely, the Lord Eberard, Lord of Limpurg, hereditary Cup∣bearer of the sacred Roman Empire, Great Master of the Court of Wirtemberg, James Reenhard Doctor of Law, Assistant at the Imperial Chamber, and Chancellor, besides many other Councellors and Noblemen.

* 1.209Thus nobly and magnificently attended, the Duke entred into the Church, where in the midst of the Body thereof, he and the Lord Ambassador Spencer, walking up∣on Red Cloth, spread for that purpose; they first made obeysance, according as the manner is in England, to the Soveraign's Royal Stall, all the rest of the Company doing the like as they past by; then the Lord Ambassador went to his own Stall, placed at the right hand next after the Soveraign's, and seated himself therein, Gar∣ter also placed himself in his, and lastly the Duke possessed his Stall on the left hand: As soon as they were seated thus in the Church, a loud volley was discharg∣ed by 300 Musketiers.

* 1.210The concourse of People at this Solemnity was very great, but to repress the Croud from rushing in with too much violence, there were placed at the entrance both of the Church and the Castle, on the one side a row of Musketiers, and on the other a row of Halberdiers.

* 1.211The Soveraign's Ambassadors and the Duke being thus seated, each in their Stalls, the Peers and Nobles that attended took their places also, the English Nobles and Gentlemen on the right hand of the Lord Ambassador Spencer, those of Wir∣temberg on the left hand of their Duke; and in the first place on the foremost Seats, covered with red Cloth, sate the Dukes five Sons, vested in ducal habits. Then be∣gan a threefold sacred Musick, first the Organ played to certain Anthems, next the Children of the School sung certain Psalms in Dutch, lastly the principal Musitians of the Court sung in Consort: and during the Musick the Investiture of the Duke went forward.

For the Lord Ambassador Spencer and Garter rising from their Seats, went upon the red Woollen Cloth towards the Duke, and making a low obeysance to him with great honor and respect, they addressed their speech to him in a certain form of words, commonly used upon that occasion, and presented unto him the Ensigns and Ornaments of the Order.

* 1.212First they delivered into his hands the Book of the Statutes, which he again de∣livered unto his chief Secretary the Lord John Stattler, who stood ready at the Duke's side, according to his place, to receive it; and who thereupon delivered to the Ambassadors,* 1.213 from the Duke an Oath, to keep and observe faithfully all the Statutes and Articles of the Order. After that, the Garter was tied upon his Highness left leg, a little beneath the Knee; Then they put the Collar about his neck.

* 1.214All these things being performed, the Lord Ambassador Spencer, and Garter, con∣gratulated the Duke with much respect, and a while held discourse with him; and then after a low obeysance made to the Soveraign's Stall, they returned towards their several Seats.

* 1.215Then the Musick ceasing, that most eminent Divine John Magirus Councellor to the new invested Duke, and President of Studtguardt, made a most learned and elegant Sermon, wherein he discourst of the friendship and discord of Princes, and shewed how excellent a thing the mutual concord amity and benevolence of Princes was, how much it was to be esteemed by their Subjects, and what great benefits and conveniences arose from thence.

Sermon ended,* 1.216 the Musick was again renewed, which consisted of the Voices of two Youths clad in White Garments, with Wings like Angels, and standing oppo••ite one to another; so after a Tenor, an Altus, and a Base was sung, the Organ and other instrumental Musick, together with vocal, went together in 〈◊〉〈◊〉.

After,* 1.217 according to the Custom at the Anniversary Feast of St. George ••t Winde∣sor, the new invested Duke rising from his seat, and thrice as he passed by making Reverence to the Soveraign's Stall, went upon the Red Cloth (Garter going b••••ore) immediately to the Altar, (his Train being held up by Count Leostene, and his Sword carried after him by his Esquire of honor) where when he was come, the Re∣verend Divine Faelix Bidembachin, Chaplain to his Highness, set a gilt Bason upon the middle of the Altar, into which the Duke put 50 Duckets, which he took out of a little red silk Purse, giving charge to his said Chaplain to distribute them to the Poor; which done he betook himself again to his Stall, saluting the Soveraign's in passing by as before.

The Solemnities in the Church being finished,* 1.218 this illustrious company returned to the great Hall in the Castle, in the same order and pomp as they proceeded thence, the Trumpets sounding, and the Guns going off.

After several congratulations from the Lord Ambassador Spencer,* 1.219 and Garter, and many other noble Personages, to the new invested Duke, in the said Hall, they parted and went to their several Chambers till Dinner was ready.

Dinner time being come,* 1.220 the Duke and Lord Ambassador Spencer, with all their Train, went into the great Hall to Dine; where the preparation and order of the Feast, was after the manner of St. George's Feas•• in England; the Soveraign's Table was served with all manner of varieties, as if he had been there present himself, the Carver and Sewers and all other Officers attending and serving on the Knee.

Also Water was presented by three that carried the Bason,* 1.221 Ewer, and Towel, with the same obeysance as is used in England, to the Soveraign, being present. Water also was presented to the Duke after the custom of Wirtemberg, the like to the Lord Ambassador Spencer and Garter, to the Dutchess and the Duke's Children.

Then each ones proper place was assigned by certain Officers appointed for that purpose.* 1.222

At the four ends of the Soveraign's Table were placed Tasters; he that was at the North side received the Dishes from the Sewers, and delivered them to him that stood opposite on the South side, who standing on the right side of the Soveraign's Chair, tasted of the meat cut off it, and put it upon a Plate that was laid as for the Soveraign, and after a while changed the Plate, giving it to him that stood at the West Side, and did the like with the rest of the Viands.

The fourth Taster stood at the East side of the Table,* 1.223 and his Office was to taste and administer the Soveraign's Wine; reaching it over to the Southern Taster, that stood by the Soveraign's Chair, in like manner as the meat was served.

Likewise the Duke,* 1.224 the Lord Ambassador Spencer, and Garter, had their se••e∣ral Tables as hath been said before, and sate under their several Canopies, and at another Table sate the Dutchess and her ten Children.

After exceeding plenty,* 1.225 state, and variety of Dishes, there were served all man∣ner of Curiosities in Paste, as the Figures and shapes of several kinds of Beasts and Birds, as also the Statutes of Hercules, Minerva, Mercury, and other fa∣mous persons. All Dinner time and a pretty while after, the English and the Wir∣temberg Musick sitting opposite to one another,* 1.226 these on the Dukes side, the other at the Soveraign's and Lord Ambassadors side; sung and plaid alternately to one another.

After Dinner certain Balls were danced in a long Gallery of the Castle,* 1.227 towards the Paradise of Studtguardt.

This Festivity lasted that night and the next day,* 1.228 and afterwards the English Guests were conducted to see some of the principal places of the Dukedom; as Walte∣buch, the Vniversity of Tubing, &c. where they were entertained with Comedies, Musick and other delights,* 1.229 and at their return to Studtguardt, were presented with

very magnificent gifts; and being to return for England were accompanied by the Duke as far as Asperg,* 1.230 where with great demonstration and expressions of amity and affection on both sides, solemn leave was taken.

A Relation of the order observed when Maurice Prince of Orange was Invested, an. II. Iac. R.

* 1.231On the 4. of February, an. 1613. the Citizens of the Hague met in Arms, toge∣ther with the Troops of Prince Maurice, of Prince Henry his Brother and the Earl of Chastilion; the Citizens, kept Guard in the outermost Court, where also seve∣ral pieces of Ordinance were placed, and the three aforementioned Troops in the in∣nermost Court. From the Palace to the Shambles were Pitch Barels placed, as also at the Soveraign's Ambassadors Lodgings.

At 3 a Clock in the Afternoon the States of the United Provinces assembled in the usual place, where other person of great quality were admitted as Spectators. The first that came thither was Refuge the French Kings Ambassador, who took his Seat at the upper end of the Table; not long after came Prince Maurice, conducted by the Soveraign's Ambassador, and those deputed by the States; before them went 12 Trumpets sounding, and after several Noblemen and Persons of Honor two and two, the Guards attending on each side. After these went Garter Principal King of Arms, vested with his Coat of Arms, embroidered with the Arms of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, and carrying in his hand a Purse of Green Silk, where∣in were the Garter and George; next him went Prince Maurice, and after him his Brother Henry, the Prince of Portugal, and others of his kindred, as the Earls of Nassau and Lippia; then several of the Nobility, and many others of great quality.

Then Prince Maurice taking his place where these Solemnities were performed, sat at the upper end of the Table, at the left hand of the French Kings, Ambassador, but Sir Ralph Winwood the Soveraign's Ambassador, took his place in the middle over against the President of the States, and began a short Oration in French to this effect.

My Lords, from those things which I have in the Convention declared, by the command of the King my Master, you have sufficiently understood his pur∣pose, of conferring the Order of the Garter upon Prince Maurice, as also the causes, wherewith he thought himself moved to do it; and whereas it hath been decreed, by the common suffrages of the Knights-Campanions of the Order, that he should be joined in Companionship with the Elector Palatine, it seemed good to the Soveraign, to command me to present him with the Ensigns of this Order, and hath confirmed this his command by the testimony of his Commission, under the Great Seal of England, which Commission I here deliver unto you, and pray it may be read.

Hereupon he delivered the Commission to the President, from whose hand the Se∣cretary then taking it, read it aloud; which having finished, the Soveraign's Am∣bassador continued his discourse.

Both the honor of this Order, and ancient Custom require, that it be sent out of England to Stranger Princes, by persons of honor peculiarly deputed to this Employment, and who are themselves Knights-Companions of the Order, or at least deserve to be so: but because that the Ceremonies there used, seem not so well to agree with the Discipline of your Church, and that the conditions thereof are not altogether consistent with the state of your Common-wealth, it hath pleased the Soveraign of the Order, for the avoiding all scandal, to confer this Order without any pomp, or external magnificence. We have therefore made choice of this place, in compliance with your pleasure, as the most com∣modious for the performance of our duty, in that we might present it in the presence of your Lordships, who, as being the Supream Lords of this State, will not think much to be Eye-witnesses of that honor, which the King of Great Britain your best Friend and Allie, offers to the chief General of your Armies, and Governour of your Provinces, as also to your whole State in general,

whereof each of you are a part. Nor could his Majesty have given greater te∣stimonies, either of his affection towards the happy State of your Common∣wealth, or of the joy which he hath conceived, for that he sees your Affairs, after so many troubles and storms, brought to a Haven of rest and quiet, or like∣wise of his most entire good will; wishing that that League of Friendship which is contracted between his Kingdoms and your Provinces, may be perpetual and inviolable. Now therefore, desiring first your good leave, we shall convert our Address to Prince Maurice.

At this instant, Garter King of Arms opened the Silk Purse, and took out the Gar∣ter, set with rich Diamonds, and laid it on the Table, and then the Ambassador addrest himself to Prince Maurice in the following manner.

To you my Lord, we offer in the name of the King my Master, the Order of the Garter, which we may say without boasting or flattery, is the most anci∣ent and most illustrious Order of all Europe, which in all times hath been kept inviolable, without any spot or blemish, wherewith all the greatest Emperors and Monarchs suing to be graced and adorned, have esteemed the greatest part of their felicity, that they could obtain it; his Majesty judgeth the greatness of your Family, which he acknowledgeth to be most illustrious, worthy of this Honor, your piety also and zeal to promote the Reformed Religion, likewise your warlike virtues, which the God of Hosts hath blest with so many Victo∣ries, but especially those high merits, whereby you have obliged these United Provinces, and by consequence his Realms, and so thereby the whole Christian World, his Majesty being altogether of opinion, that the quiet of Christendom consisteth much in the happy state of these Provinces, and that the condition of these Provinces what ever it be, and that of those Realms have a mutual depen∣dence one upon the other: This is the motive and sole cause that hath induced his Majesty to confer upon you an Honor, the greatest his Kingdoms can bestow, of which behold these the Marks and Ensigns [and with these words produced the Garter] which your Excellency is to receive from us, according, to the com∣mands of our King, and those altogether free from any Ceremonies, except such wherein you shall voluntarily and willingly consent to be engaged.

This Speech being ended, Prince Maurice in brief gave thanks for the Honor of∣fer'd him, and then forthwith the Ambassador and Garter having made due obey∣sance, tyed on the Garter about his Leg; next Garter took out of the forementioned Purse, the Golden Medal, whereon was the Effigies of St. George, with the sub∣dued Dragon under his feet, this Medal hanging upon a Blue Ribband, Garter put about the Princes Neck, after which he unfolded a Parchment, wherein were con∣tained the Titles of Prince Maurice in French, which he read aloud.

The high, mighty, and excellent Prince, Maurice Prince of Orange Earl of Nassau, Catzenelleboge, Viand, Dietz, Meurs, Linge, Marquess of Vere and Flushing, Baron of Grave, the Territory of Kuyke, Lece, and Nyervaert, Governour and Captain General of Gelderland, Holland, Zealand, Vtrecht, West-Friesland, Zutphen, and Overyssell, Admiral General of the United Provin∣ces, and Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.

Assoon as he had made an end of reading these Titles, presently all the Trumpets sounded, and the Troops in order shot off their Pistols, which Volly was seconded by the Trained-Bands, after which the great Guns were discharged.

These things being thus performed, and silence made, Sir John Oldenbarnevelt Lord of Tempel, making an Oration in the name of the States General, reckoned up in brief, the Leagues contracted heretofore at several times, between the Pro∣vinces and the Kingdom of Great Britain, and thereupon rendred humble thanks to the King for the continuance of them, specially for that by this action he went about to manifest the same to all men; for as much as that so remarkable Honor, which his Majesty was conferring on those Provinces in the person of Prince Mau∣rice, their Governour and Commander both in War and Peace, was an honor used to be shewn but only to the very choicest of his Friends; but most principally of

all for that he was pleased to confer this honor on Prince Maurice, without en∣joining any strict obligation upon the receipt of the Order. Next he gave thanks to the Ambassadors, for the diligence they had employed in this affair; and lastly, directing his speech to Prince Maurice, he in the name of the States General, congratulated his new honor, assuring him on their behalf, that they conceived ve∣ry great joy and satisfaction, and wisht him a very long and a happy enjoyment thereof, to the glory of God, and the enlargement of his Family, and the conser∣vation of the publick liberty of the United Provinces, in which thing, as hitherto they had done, so for the time to come, they would for ever afford him their best and most faithful assistance.

As soon as he had finished his Speech John Utenbogard Minister of the Hague, as he had been ordered, standing at the end of the Table, made a very admirable and learned Sermon, wherein he most devoutly praised God, for what had hapned, imploring him to bless Prince Maurice, in his new obtained honor, and to endue him with his Grace.

The Sermon ended, the Trumpets sounded, the Muskets also, and great Guns were again discharged: Then Prince Maurice (accompanied by the Ambassadors and other Noble Persons) returned in the same order as he came, and then again the third time Vollies of great and small shot were discharged; after which the Soldiers and Trained-Bands went every one to their own homes and quarters. At Evening the pitcht Barels were set on fire, and Bonfires kindled; a magnificent entertainment also was given by Prince Maurice to the Ambassadors, Princes and great Persons above men∣tioned, at which, while Healths were drunk to the King of France and Great Bri∣tain, all the Guns were again discharged.

A Remonstrance made by Sir William Segar, Knight, Garter Prin∣cipal King of Arms, joined in Commission with the right hono∣rable the Lord Carleton, Ambassador to the high and mighty Prince, Henry Prince of Orange, for presenting him with the Noble Order of the Garter, 1627.

* 1.232WE took our journey from Whitehall, on a Thursday to Gravesend, being the—of April, Anno Domini 1627. and lodged there that night. On Friday morning we embarqued in two Merchants ships of London, in the one went the Lord Ambassador Carleton, Secretary of State of the Kings Majesty King Charles, accompanied with the young Lord Dormer, and divers other Gentlemen, his Fol∣lowers and Servants; my self embarqued in the other Merchants Ship, with my two Sons, Mr. Henry Lennard, my three Servants, Trunks, and other Provisions.

We set sail about 9 of the Clock, and sailed all that day and night following, and arrived on Saturday at Delf Haven in Holland, about 6 of the Clock in the Evening; where being landed we could have no lodging in the Town, all was taken up for the Lodging of the Lord Ambassador, and his Train, and I forced to hire two Waggons for the transport of me and mine, our Trunks and baggage to the Town of Delf, whither we came about eleven of the Clock that night, and lodged at the Sign of the Golden Fleece.

The next day being Monday, the Ambassador coming by water to Delf was enter∣tained and feasted at the English House by the English Merchants, and that Afternoon was conveyed by Water, in the Princes Barge to the Hague; and by the way was met with, by his Excellency, and divers of the States, who complemented his welcome.

My self followed his Lordship by Waggon and had my Lodging and Diet provided in the Chastelins House in the Hague, where I was well entertained and accom∣modated. The day following being Tuesday, my self with my two Sons, an Mr. Len∣nard, went to kiss his Excellencies hands, who very kindly entertained me, and re∣membred he had seen me there before, upon the like occassion, with his Brother Maurice Prince of Orange; so after our humble salutations we departed.

It was about nine or ten days before we could be resolved, whether the Order

should be accepted of or not; for the French Ambassador there resident, opposed it by all means possible that he could, alledging it stood not with the French King his Masters honor, considering the League between him, the Prince, and States, that his Enemy the King of Great Britain, should be so much favored and honored by the Prince, as to have the Order of the Garter by him received, the King of Great Bri∣tain having entered his Dominions in hostile manner, surprised the Isle of Ree; slain his People, and endeavoured to relieve Rochell, which he held Rebels to him; all which by the wisdom of the Lord Ambassador Carleton, was so discreetly answered, and so far prevailed, that a day was appointed for the reception of the Order, which was to be done on the Sunday following, in the Afternoon, and was performed as followeth.

The Prince of Orange his Regiment of Shot and Pikes, the English Regiment, and some Dutch Companies, having placed themselves in two Battalions, on either side of the great Court of the Princes Palace, we proceeded between them.

First went a number of Collonels and Captains, English, Scots, and Dutch, af∣ter whom followed the chief Officers of his Excellency's Household, then my self, bearing on a Purple Velvet Cushen the Robes of the Order, the great Collar, and the Garter, and a lesser Iewel of the George, fastned to a Blue Ribband, with King Charles his Commission, under the Great Seal of England: The Prince went be∣tween the Lord Ambassador and the Palsgrave, who that day wore the whole Habit of the Order of the Garter. We were conducted up the great Stairs, through the old Hall of the Palace, and so brought to the Council Chamber of the States General, who were all placed on either side of a long Table, the whole length of the Room.

The Estate of the Table was bolden in the midst thereof, where four Chairs were placed, the Prince of Orange and the Ambassador took the two middlemost Chairs, the Palsgrave on the right hand, and my self on the left. The French Ambassador, and the Venetian, sate at the upper end of the board. The Earl of Coningburg, Pre∣sident of the Council of the States, the Treasurer, and Admiral of Holland sate op∣posite to the Prince, and all other of the States on either side in their degrees. Si∣lence being made, the Ambassador Carleton stood up, and began his Harangue or Oration, signifying, that by the Example of the great love and amity long time con∣tinued; between the Queen's Majesty of England, Elizabeth of famous memory, and Prince Maurice, with the States General of the United Provinces; King James her successor intending no less good, welfare, and prosperity to his Excellency, and the States then and still being, had presented him with the Noble Order of the Gar∣ter, as to his intimate Friend, Confederate, and Ally, which he princely accepted, acknowledged, and used during his life. And that now the high and mighty Prince, King Charles his son, understanding of the right noble and valorous disposition of his Excellency, Henry Prince of Orange, and having a like desire, as his Father had, to continue the same amity and friendship inviolably between them, had made especial choice of him the said Prince, to be a Companion and Consrere of the said most Noble Order, which he was there by Commission to present his Excellency withall.

The Oration ended, the Ambassador presented his Majesty's Commission, under the Great Seal of England, during the reading whereof, by one of the Secretaries of the States; The whole Table of the States stood up, their heads uncovered, only the French Ambassador excepted, who sate covered.

Then Garter, after Reverence made, with an audible voice, pronounced in French the Stile of the King of Great Britain, as is accustomed, and after it the Stile of Henry Prince of Orange; which done, by a signal made at one of the Windows, the Trumpets sounded, the Drums strook up, and a thousand Musket shot were discharged in Volley.

Then stood up at the Table a French Orator, who began his Harangue in the praise of the Noble Order of the Garter, relating as he said he was informed, how many Emperors, Kings, and Princes had been thereof, applauding the worthy Election and choice of both the famous Princes of Orange, Prince Maurice lately deceased, and Prince Henry then Governing; only be excepted against the patronage of Saint George, who was he said, but a Legendary Saint, and not Canonical, nor approved

by general Councils, and in effect, but a moral Allegory: For every Christian man that for his Faith would fight, and defend the Church, yea and for the same suffer Martyrdom, he should conquer the Dragon, that is the Devil, and be as much holy reputed as St. George. But the Order to be stiled of the Garter, was more significant, because it carried with it a bond or tie of Fellowship, as a Symbol of Amity and Friendship between Princes, being Companions of the said Order. So concluding his Harangue with a Prayer for the Soveraign's prosperity King Charles, and the whole Fellowship of the said most Noble Order of the Gar∣ter, he ended.

Then the Lord Ambassador Carleton, with his Excellency the Prince of Orange, the Prince Palatine, and my self standing up, the Ambassador took the great Collar with the George, and assisted by the Palatine, put it over the head of his Ex∣cellency, and fastned it on his shoulder; for at that time he refused to wear the Robes of the Order, because he said, his Brother Grave Maurice had not done it, but laying up his leg on my Chair, the Ambassador and I put on the Garter.

Which done, by another signal, six and thirty Canons reported, and so way being made, we returned that way as we came, the Trumpets sounding, and the Drums beating, until his Excellency was entred into his Court. That day or night we had no Feast, for avoiding Precedency and Place between the Ambassador, drinking of Healths, and other complements, which might have occassioned question or difference on either party. That night Bonfires of pitched Barels were made through the Town, as is accustomed to be done in all their Triumphs.

The next day following, being Monday, I was invited by a Messenger to dine with his Excellency, where, in his great Chamber, the Table ready furnished with meat, without Ceremony of other service, or attendants, but his own Pages, being half a dozen in number, his Excellency sate down, not at the end of the Board, but at the right hand thereof, and Count Lodowick of Nassaw his Vncle on the left hand side, I was placed on the Princes side, at a convenient distance from him by his Marshal; Collonel Boage a Scottish man sate right against me, next to Count Lodo∣wick, and these were all the Guests at the Table; during Dinner, his Excellency ask∣ed me sundry questions, namely, whether Queen Elizabeth did wear the Garter of the Order about her leg, as the Knights did? I answered, I thought not, for it was not proper for her Sex so apparently to shew her leg. Then he demanded, whe∣ther the Institution of the Order was from the fall of a Blue Garter from the La∣dies leg, with whom the King danced? I told him it was so holden by tradition, but the truth was otherwise, as it is recorded in the old Register Book of the Order, that King Edward the Third returning home after his conquest of France, to remu∣nerate those Knights, that had done him the most noble service in that Expedition, did select of them the number twenty five, and gave them Blue Garters embroidered, and buckled under the Knee, with this Motto, Hony soit, qui mal y pense, as a ca∣veat to avoid the emulation of other, who might perhaps presume, they had deserved as much honor as others. Now the question may be asked, said the Prince, why a Garter rather than any other thing should be made an Order? It is to be answered, said I, that at that time most men (especially men of Arms) wore their Boots close up gartered, and buckled with thongs of Leather under their Knees (a Custom yet used of some men for the strengthening of their Leg) so with divers other trivial questions the Dinner was spent and ended, and I with due thanks and humble salu∣tations took my leave.

Tuesday morning I delivered the Robes of the Order to the Master of his Ward∣robe, and on Tuesday in the Afternoon, I with my Sons, and Mr. Lennard kissed his Excellencies hands, and took our leave, who most princely thanked us for the pains we had taken to do him honor.

Wednesday in the morning, I was presented with four Chains, one for my self of the value of 240 l. sterling, two Chains for my Sons, the third for Mr. Lennard, being all lesser in value than those which I had received of Grave Maurice by 130 l. The Ambassador Lord Carleton had a standing Cup with a Cover of 500 l. being of pure Gold. The same day in the Afternoon I gave Rewards to the Chastellain, and his Wife, with the Servants of the House, and taking my leave that night of the

Ambassador, with whom I supped, I took my Iourney on Thursday in the morning by Water to Delf, where I hired two Waggons to transport me to Maisland Sluce, where I took shipping for England, in the same Merchants Ship that brought me thither.

Friday morning, the first of June, we set sail, and on Saturday in the After∣noon we all safely arrived at Gravesend, thanked be God; Tuesday following, I went by Coach to Oatlands, and delivered my Letters to the King, from the Prince of Orange, and the Lord Ambassador Carleton, making a brief relation of the performance of our Employments, which it was his Majesties pleasure I should do.

A Relation of the Investiture of Charles the Eleventh King of Sweden, with the Habit and Ensigns of the Order drawn up by Henry St. George, Esq; Richmond Herald.

Charles the Eleventh, King of Sweden, &c. being elected into the most Noble Order of the Garter, at a Chapter held by the Soveraign and Companions of the said Order, the 18. day of June 1668. The Right Honorable Charles Earl of Car∣lisle, &c. was by the Soveraign appointed his Ambassador extraordinary to the said King, and Henry St. George, Esq Richmond Herald, was commanded to attend the Ceremony of his said Majesty's Investiture, in the place of Garter Principal King of Arms.

Being furnished with all Necessaries for this service, as the Robes, Collar, George, Garter, &c. and having received his Majesty's Commission, under the Seal of the said Order; they set sail from Greenwich in the Anne (a Yaght belonging to his Royal Highness the Duke of York) on Friday the 5. of February 1668. and landed at Rotterdam on Sunday the 7. of the said Month, from whence they proceeded on their journey to Stockholme, first to Hamborough, and then to Lubeck, where my Lord Ambassador having received command from the King, to go for Denmark, they took shipping at Framond (the Port of the said City) on Saturday the 20. of March, and landed at Copenhagen on Monday the 22. of the said Month. After same 10 days there, in which time his Lordship dispatched his business in that Court, they again im∣barqued themselves in a Frigat of the King of Denmark's, and arrived at Stock∣holme, on Saturday the 10. of April, being Easter Eve, where his Excellency continued some weeks incognito, till the arrival of his Train and Equipage.

Saturday, June the 5. the Countess of Carlisle landed at Stockholme, and about a week after arrived the Ship with my Lord Ambassador's Goods and Retinue.

Wednesday the 7. of July, my Lord Ambassador made his Entry into Stockholme, and on Saturday the 10. of the said Month had his publick Audience of the King.

Monday the 26 of July my Lord Ambassador and Mr. St. George, at a private Audience, delivered their Credentials concerning the Garter; and his Majesty of Sweden received the lesser George.

Thursday the 29. of July was appointed for his Majesty's publick reception of the whole Habit of the Order, which Ceremony was performed as followeth; Abouth three of the Clock that Afternoon, my Lord Ambassador and Mr. St. George, were by two principal Senators Count Neile Brahe, and Count John Steenbook, the Master of the Ceremonies, with the King's Coaches, Pages, and Footmen (all in new Liveries) with many Officers and Cavalier, conducted to the Castle, being come into the great Court, they were met at the Stairs foot (where they alighted) by several of the King's Ser∣vants, and so conducted up to certain Rooms, where the Robes, &c. were deposited (having been sent thither that morning) here my Lord Ambassador for a while re∣posed himself, whilst Mr. St. George made ready the Robes, &c. and put on his Man∣tle, and having now notice, that his Majesty was come into the Great Hall, they pro∣ceeded thither, Mr. St. George bearing the Robes, &c. on a Velvet Cushen: At the entrance into the Hall, they were met by the Rix-Marshall Count Gabriel Oxenstiern (having in his hand a long Staff of Silver gilt) and conducted to the upper end of the Room, which was inclosed within a Rail and Ballister. Here stood the King in

a Suit and Cloak of Cloth of Silver, with a large Plume of White Feathers in his Haet, under a State of Crimson Velvet, fringed with Gold, to the back of which said State was affixed an Escotcheon of his Majesty's Arms within the Garter, and his Stile un∣derneath; on the King's right hand was erected a like State for the Soveraign, with an Escutcheon of his Arms, and his Stile also underneath, with a Chair and Foot∣stool. Opposite to the King of Sweden's Chair, was placed a Chair, like in all things to that of the King's, for my Lord Ambassador, and on the left hand of my Lord Ambassador was a Chair set for Mr. St. George, and near it, close to the Rails, was a little Table to lay the Robes on. On the King of Sweden's left hand, at a good di∣stance, near the other end of the Rails, sate the Queen, under a lesser State of Cloth of Silver, the haut-pas was covered with Turkie Carpets, as was also all the ground within the Rails, where stood the Regents and the rest of the Senators (all in Cloaks and Bands as is used at their Dyets and most solemn Assemblies) with Chairs be∣hind them: The whole Room was hung with Tapestry, having a great number of Scaffolds in it, filled with the principal persons of quality, both of the Courtand City.

After my Lord Ambassador and Mr. St. George, had saluted the King, Mr. St. George placed the Robes, &c. on the Table, and having made an obeysance first to the Soveraigns State, then to the King of Sweden, stood before his own Chair, till the King and my Lord Ambassador were both of them seated; they being seated. Mr. St. George sate down on his Chair, until the Trumpets and Kettle Drums ceased (which had beat and sounded from their first entrance in the Room) all being quiet Mr. St. George arose, and making an obeysance first to the Soveraign's State, and then to the King of Sweden, stood by the Table, then the Ambassador arising, began his Speech to the King, which ended, his Secretary delivered a Copy of it, in the Swedish tongue, to the Ambassador, who gave it to the Lord Stein Bielk, who deli∣vered it to a Secretary, by whom it was read aloud, whereunto a Reply was made by the same Senator, in Swedish; this Reply translated into English, was given by the said Senator to the Ambassador, and by him to his Secretary, who read it in En∣glish. Then did Mr. St. George deliver the Commission under the Seal of the Order, to my Lord Ambassador, who presented it to the King, who having received it gave it to a Secretary, by whom it was read aloud.

The Commission being read, Mr.St. George devested the King of his Cloak, Sword, and Belt, untying also the Silk Garter on his left leg, and delivered the Book of the Sta∣tutes of the Order to the Ambassador, who presented them to the King, then was the Garter of the Order presented to his Majesty by Mr. St. George, who at the delivery pronounced the accustomed words in Latin, which ended, my Lord Ambassador and Mr. St. George did both of them buckle it on the King of Sweden's left leg; in like manner was presented the Surcoat, the Girdle, and Hangers with the Sword, the Mantle, the Hood, the Collar, and great George, last of all the Cap and Feather. His Majesty thus fully invested with the whole Habit of the Order, continued standing under his State, whilst Mr. St. George descending from the haut-pas, towards the lower end of the Rails, returned, and having made three obeysances as he came up, proclaimed the Stile of the Soveraign in Latin, French, and English; and afterwards the Stile of the King of Sweden in French only.

This being done, Mr. St. George returned and stood before his Seat, whilst my Lord Ambassador complemented his Majesty in a short Speech in English, which was after∣wards read in Swedish by a Secretary; and a Reply made by the afore named Senator Stien Bielk in Swedish read in English by my Lord Ambassador's Secretary.

After this another Senator, viz. Baron John Gyllenstiern, did in a long Harangue congratulate his Majesty's Election and Investiture into this most Noble Order; which ended, the King, my Lord Ambassador, and Mr. St. George took their Seats again, whilst the Trumpets and Kettle Drums beat and sounded, being the signal for the firing 124 great Guns, from the Ships of War in the River, and several parts of the City, and of divers Vollies of small shot from Horse and Foot, purposely drawn into the Town for this occasion; after they had all fired the first time, they gave a second Volley, which being near ended, my Lord Ambassador, and Mr St. George arose, and making their obeisances to the King (who stood in his Robes under his State) they withdrew, and were conducted by the afore mentioned

Senators Count Brabe and Count Steenbook, to the same Room from whence the Robes of the Order had been brought, where Mr. St. George put off his Mantle, and after a little repose, my Lord Ambassador and Mr. St. George were in the same manner conducted home to my Lord Ambassador's House.

About eight of the Clock that Evening, my Lord Ambassador and Mr. St. George were again brought to Court in the King's Coach, by Count Torstenson, and the Master of the Ceremonies, to Supper; where in a fair Room, under a state of Crim∣son Velvet, sate the King covered, and in the Robes of the Order, on his left hand the Queen, and on her left hand my Lord Ambassador, all under the State, at each end of the Table sate two of Regents, and on the other side of the Table near each end, sate two of the senior Senators, and between them stood two Carvers.

At another Table in the same Room sate Mr. St. George, with the other Senators and the Officers of the Army; during Supper, several Healths were drank, as the Soveraign's, the King of Sweden's, the two Queens, the Duke of York's, the Companions of the Order, &c. at each of which were fired 4 great Guns, 24 being purposely planted for that service, under the Wall of the Castle: Supper being ended my Lord Ambassador and Mr. St. George, having waited on the King and Queen back again in the same manner they attended them to Supper, about three of the Clock the next morning, they were again conducted home by Count Torstenson, and t•••• M••ster of the Ceremonies, in the King's Coach; and as they descended from the Castle, the 24 great Guns were all fired twice over.

Sunday, the 1. of August, my Lord Ambassador, and Mr. St. George were by Count Torstenson, and the Master of the Ceremonies, in the King's Coach, brought to the Castle about 7 of the Clock in the Evening, from whence they went with their Majesties in their Barge, to see the Fireworks which had been preparing about three Months, as English mile from Stockholme (in honor of this Solemnity) this di∣vertisement continued about two hours, and was concluded with a Banquet; which ended, they returned in the same manner, being saluted both in their going and re∣turn, with four Guns from each Ship of War in the River, besides the Guns from the Fort; At their landing, Count Torstenson, and the Master of the Ceremonies were ready to conduct my Lord Ambassador, and Mr. St. George home, in the same man∣ner as they came.

Thursday the 19. of August, Mr. St. George received his Majesty of Sweden's Letter to the Soveraign, and a Certificate of his Majesties Reception of the said Order, both signed by the Queen and the Regents.

Sunday the 22. of August, Mr. St. George took his leave of the King and Queen, being attended by the under Master of the Ceremonies.

Thursday the 2. of September, Mr. St. George was presented by the under Ma∣ster of the Ceremonies, with a Chain of Gold, and a Meddal set with Diamonds, from his Majesty.

Saturday the 4. of September, Mr. St. George began his Iourney from Stock∣holme to the Sound by Land, and came to Elsineur the 12. of the said Month; the 29. he took shipping for England, and landed at Hull the 20. of October, the 27. he came to London, and was the next day by the Earl of Carlisle (who was newly returned) brought to his Majesty in his Bed-chamber, where be kissed the King's hand, presented the King of Sweden's Letter to his Majesty, and so concluded his Employment.

The Fire-works above mentioned, which the King of Sweden caused to be pre∣pared, to close the Solemnity of his Investiture, and manifest to the world his great satisfaction in the honor received, were ordered in the following manner.

In the middle of the work was erected a great Pillar 52 foot high, on the top of which was placed a gilt Crown; 18 foot below the Crown were the initial Letters of the Soveraign's and King of Swedens Christian Names, set breast to breast: and below at the Foot were placed several Military Colours, both of Horse and Foot, filled with Fire-works.

This Pillar stood in the middle of four antique Trophies, filled with Fire, and upon each side of the Pillar, 40 foot distance from it, was placed St. George on

Horseback, having the Dragon under his Feet, of 24 foot in length, and 28 in heighth, and on each side of St. George two Pyramids of 36 foot high.

In several places of the Work were set great Wind-Pipes, filled with Water, for playing of Water-Balls, and round the Work about 2000 Musket-Pipes, 60 together in a Frame, with 72 Chests in and about the Work, full of Rackets 12 foot high, besides 28 Chests with Swarmers in the Earth, 2 foot high; and above 1000 Pattroles fired by Degrees, which flying high threw from them all sorts of Figures of Fire. Lastly, at each corner a Fire Murser, which threw up all sorts of pleasant Fire-Balls, and in their breaking presented several Figures.

A Relation of the Investiture of Iohn George Duke of Saxony, with the Habit and Ensigns of the Order, drawn up by Sir Thomas St. George Knight, Somerset Herald.

John George the Second, Duke of Saxony, was elected into the Society of the most Noble Order of the Garter the 18. of June 1668. at a Chapter held at White∣hall, and by the Soveraign and several of the Companions of the Order, Sir Tho∣mas Higgons Knight, and Thomas St. George Esq Somerset Herald, in the place of Garter Principal King of Arms, were then appointed and ordered to carry the Gar∣ter, with the Habit and other Ensigns appropriated to the Order, to the said Duke of Saxony; which being provided and delivered unto them, on the 27. of February following they set forward from London, and arrived at Dresden the 5. of April 1669. and lodged at an Inn, from whence they gave notice to the Hoff Marshal of their arrival.

Vpon Wednesday morning about 10 of the Clock, being the 7. of April, the Duke of Saxony sent his Coach and several of his Servants, for them to their Audi∣ence, where Sir Thomas Higgons presented his Majesty's Credentials, and Mr. St. George the Book of Statutes, the Elector having sent to see them the day before.

They were conducted from this Audience by the Duke's Servants to their several Lodgings within the Castle, where they remained and were entertained at the Duke's charges, and attended by his Servants during their stay at Dresden.

Vpon the 8. of April in the morning, the Duke sent a Complement to them, ac∣knowledging how sensible he was of his Majesty's great affection unto him, in send∣ing him the Order of the Garter, and that he was very desirous to receive it, where∣upon they desired an Audience, to which they were conducted about 4 of the Clock in the Afternoon by the Dukes Servants.

Being brought to the Duke, Sir Tho. Higgons told him that he understood by his Secretary Mr. Voght, his Electoral Highness was very desirous to be invested with the Order of the Garter, and that thereupon he and Mr. St. George were come to present his Electoral Highness with the George and a Blue Ribband, which was usually worn by the Companions of that most Noble Order, before their Investiture, whereupon he gave them thanks; and then Mr. St. George delivered to Sir Tho. Higgons the George, and by him it was presented to the Duke, who having re∣ceived it, and viewed it a little while, returned it again to Sir Tho. Higgons, then he and Mr. St. George put it about his neck; which being performed, the Duke returned thanks, and declared that he intended to be invested on Tuesday or Wed∣nesday following, whereof they should receive more particular notice.

Vpon the 9. of April the Duke sent to them by his Secretary, to signifie that he had resolved to be invested on Tuesday following, and thereupon discoursing about the Ceremonies, said that his Electoral Highness had given order for the furnishing a stately Room for that occasion, which he was ready to shew them, but that if any part of the Ceremony were accustomed to be performed in the Church, he desired that might be omitted; which being by them consented unto, they repaired to the Room appointed, and gave directions how it should be ordered.

Vpon Easter-day, being the 11. of April, they were attended by several of the Duke's Servants to Church first, and after to Dine with him.

Vpon Tuesday the 13. of April, between 10 and 11 of the Clock in the morning, the Duke sent a great number of his Servants to them, to let them know he was ready to receive the Order; wherupon Mr. St. George put on his Ro••e or M••ntle, and having placed the Habit, Collar, George, Garter, and his Majesty's Commis∣sion upon a Blue Velvet Cu••hen, they were conducted to a little Room appointed for that purpose, where the Duke stayed for them, Mr. St. George carrying the Robes and the other Ensigns of the Order, which he presented to the Duke, and after placed them on a Table standing by him.

Then Sir Thomas Higgons and Mr. St. George, having first prayed the Duke's leave, took off his Cloak, and his Sword and Belt, which the said Mr. St. George had for his Fee, and after that the Blue Ribband and George, which they had pre∣sented to him before, which Mr. St. George delivered to one of the Duke's Servants.

The Duke being in this posture, Mr. St. George took the Surcoat which Sir Tho∣mas Higgons and he presented to the Duke, and then put it on; after that the Gir∣dle and Hangers, which they likewise girt about him, having receive•• another Sword from the Master of his Horse.

Then the Duke's Secretary brought and laid upon the Table before his Electoral Highness, the Letters Testimonial ingrossed in Parchment, of the presenting him with the Ensigns of the Order, which he there signed, and being sealed by him before them, they were delivered to Mr. St. George by the Duke.

These things being thus performed, they proceeded to the great Room prepared, where the principal part of the Ceremony was to be accomplished, where there was a great concourse of People, and towards the upper end on the right hand was a place raised, where sate the Dutchess, the Prince of Saxony and Princess, the Princess of Anhalt, and below them a great many Ladies of quality, and the Ladies of the Court.

First passed the Dukes Servants two and two.

Then the Cap and Feather, carried by Mr. St. George's Son.

Next Mr. St. George, carrying the rest of the Habit and the Ensigns of the Order.

Then Sir Thomas Higgons.

After him the Duke of Saxony in his Surcoat, his Sword girt about him.

On each side, and closing the Rere, were his Guard of State richly habited, with Partizans in their hands, the Staves covered with Blue Velvet, and set thick with gilt Nails.

In this manner they passed through divers stately Rooms, entertained with seve∣ral sorts of Musick, until they came to the great Room, where there was also ex∣cellent Musick of several sorts, with Kettle-Drums and Trumpets, placed in a high Gallery at the lower end, which entertained them as soon as they entred.

In this Room was two States of Crimson Velvet, the one at the upper end for the Soveraign with a Chair and a Foot-stool, and an Escotcheon of the Soveraign's Arms within a Garter, having his Stile underneath, set over the Chair; the other on the side of the Room on the right hand of the Soveraign's State for the Duke, with an Escotcheon of his Arms within a Garter, and his Stile underneath; and on the left hand two Chairs, the one for Sir Thomas Higgons, the other for Mr. St. George.

Being entred this Room, as they passed from the lower end, three obeysances were made to the Soveraign's State going up, then the Duke going to his State, and there standing, Mr. St. George placed the Robes on a Table on the Duke's right hand; which being done, Sir Thomas Higgons and Mr. St. George did go to their Chairs opposite to the Duke's, on the left hand of the Soveraign's State, making their obeysances to it as they passed by, then the Duke sate down, and they did the like. Then being entertained with Musick for a little while, they rose from their Seats, and making their obeysances as before to the Soveraign's State as they passed by it, and repaired to the Duke, who standing up, they placed themselves on each side of him: being in this posture Mr. St. George took up the Commission, and holding it in his hand, Sir Thomas Higgons made a Speech to the Duke, relating to the Anti∣quity and Nobleness of the Order, declaring how many Emperors, Kings, and Fo∣reign Princes had been Companions thereof since its institution, and in relation to the election of his Electoral Highness of the splendor and greatness of his Family, &c.

which having ended, Mr. St. George gave the Commission to Sir Thomas Higgons who presented it to the Duke, which he caused to be read with a loud voice by his Secretary, and then received it again, and delivered it to Mr. St. George.

After this Mr. St. George took the Garter, and with the assistance of Sir Thomas Higgons, buckled it about the Duke's left Leg, then they put on the Mantle, the Hood upon the right shoulder, and last of all the Collar and George.

Thus being fully invested, Mr. St. George spoke to the Duke as followeth, Ayant investi vostre Altesse Electorale avec tous les habits & les autres ornaments du tres-noble Ordre de la, Iartiere, Je souhaite toute sorte de prosperité de gran∣deur & de longue vie au tres-hault tres-puissant & tres-illustre Prince Iean George le Second, par la grace de Dieu Due de Saxe, de Iuliers Cleves, & des Montz, Archimareschall & Prince Electeur du Saint Empire, Landgrave de Thuringe, Margrave de Misnie, & de la haute & basse Lus••re, Burgrave de Magdeburg, Conte de la Marche & Ravensperg, Seigneur in Rauenstein, & Che∣valier du tres-noble Ordre de la Iartiere; which being ended, the Trumpets and loud Musick sounded.

The Musick ceasing, Sir Thomas Higgons congratulated his Electoral Highness's Investiture, whereupon one of his Council made a Speech in Latine, declaring his Electoral Highness's great obligation to the King of Great Britain, how highly he esteemed the Order, and his Majesty's particular kindness to him, &c. and con∣cluded with his thanks to Sir Thomas Higgons and Mr. St. George.

Then Mr. St. George took the Cap and Feather and presented it to the Duke, which he put on; and they returned in the same order as they came, to the Chamber from whence they brought him, Mr. St. George's Son bearing his Train; and there they left him and retired, being attended to their Apartments by the Duke's Ser∣vants. About half an hour after, the Duke sent his Servants again for them, they found him in the same Room where they left him, in the Habit of the Order, and in the same manner as before they passed to the Room, where the Duke's Dinner was upon the Table, and they dined with him that day, the Duke wearing the Habit of the Order, and Mr. St. George his Robe. After Dinner they attended him back to the same Room, and there took their leaves and departed.

Vpon Sunday the 18. of April, the Duke's chief Chamberlain came to Sir Tho∣mas Higgons first, and after to Mr. St. George, and presented each of them with a Chain of Gold, and the Electors Picture set in Diamonds hanging at it, and also to each of them a Bason and Eure; he also presented Mr. St. George's Son with a little Iewel of Diamonds, and invited them to Dine with the Duke, and the Master of the Ceremonies presented all their Servants.

On Monday the 19. of April, Sir Thomas Higgons, and Mr. St. George took their leaves of the Duke to return for England, and dined that day with him: and that Evening the Duke's Secretary brought them a Proxie, under the Duke's hand and Seal to the Earl of Bath, to be installed for him at Windesor.

The next morning being Tuesday, the 20. of April (Sir Thomas Higgons and Mr. St. George, having before hired a Boat to carry them down the River of Elbe to Hamburgh) the Dukes Coaches and Servants attended them to their Boats, and there all but two of them took their leaves of them, those two that remained had laid in provision, and attended and defrayed them by the Dukes command, as long as they travelled in the Dukes Territories, which was within two German Miles of Magdeburgh, and there they took their leaves.

Sir Thomas Higgons and Mr. St. George parted at Hamburgh, the former to go for England by the way of Holland, the other by shipping. Vpon Sunday the 16. of May, Mr. St. George arrived first in England, and that day Fortnight Sir Thomas Higgons; and when Mr. St. George kissed his Majesties hand at his re∣turn, he was pleased to confer the honor of Knighthood upon him, with the same Sword the Duke of Saxony gave him.

By way of Coroll••ry to the present Section, it will be necessary to give an account of those Transactions relating to this most Noble Order, which past, du∣ring the interval of the late Rebellion and Usurpation.

The present Soveraign, by reason of his frequent removals from several places, beyond the Seas, where his rebellious Subjects had forced him to re∣tire, was obliged to dispence with the accustomed Ceremonies of the Order, and to such Strangers as he was pleased to Elect, to send only the George and Gar∣ter, together with the Glory or Star of Silver (to wit the Cross of St. George ir∣radiated within a Garter, curiously wrought in rich embroidery) to be worn upon their upper Garments: Declaring also, that the Investiture therew•••••• should be sufficient to stile themselves Knights-Companions of this most Nob•••• Order, as effectually, as if they had been formally, and with the usual Solem∣nities, installed at Windesor Castle, where then it was not possibly to be done.

And in these Cases, instead of such formal Commissions of Legation, as had been accustomed to be made out, the Soveraign sent only his Letters a 1.233 signifying Election to the Elect-Stranger, and a b 1.234 Warrant to Sir Edward Walker Garter, un∣der his sign manual, whereby he was authorised, according to his Office, to de∣liver those Ensigns to the Elect-Stranger, with such Ceremonies as were usual, and might be performed in the place where he was.

Of this kind were the Warrants issued out to the said Sir E••ward Walker, for delivery of the Garter, George, and Star d 1.235 to Charles Prince of Tarante, to e 1.236 Wil∣liam Prince of Orange, to f 1.237 Frederick William Marquess of Brandenburgh, and by virtue of which he invested these Princes with them.

The manner and order of Investiture of a Stranger upon these occasions, was briefly thus.

The Stranger-Elect, to whom the Ensigns were sent, entred into the Room, ap∣pointed to receive the Ceremony, and placed himself under the State.

In the mean time, Garter, having retired into another Room neer thereunto, put on his rich Coat of the Soveraign's Arms, and placed the Garter, George, and Cloak (on the left shoulder whereof was embroidered the Cross of St. George, within a Glory of Silver) upon a Velvet Cushen; then taking them on his arms before him (together with the Soveraign's Letters) went towards the Room, where the Elect-Stranger expected his coming, and where (a free passage being made) he proceeded up with three Reverences, and being arrived neer unto him, laid down the Cushen on a Table, placed for that purpose, neer the fore∣said State.

This done, he began his Oration, and having made an entrance, sufficient to usher in the delivery of the Soveraign's Letters, he presents them to the Elect-Stranger, who opening the same, returned them back for Garter to read, which having done he redelivered them to him.

These things being dispatched, he took the Garter from off the Cushen, and kneel∣ing down, first buckled it on the Elect-Strangers left leg, next he took the Blue Ribband and George, and hung it about his Neck, and lastly the Cloak, which he put likewise over his shoulders; and leaving him thus Invested, proceeded on with his Harangue: which being ended, he attended what the Invested-Stranger should please to say, by way of acknowledgment, or thanks to the Soveraign, for the Honor received: and then with usual obeysance departed the Room to put off his Coat.

The Copy of Sir Edward Walker's Speech, made in delivering the Garter, to William Prince of Orange, at the Hague, on Sunday in the Afternoon, being the 4. of May 1653.

May it please your Royal Highness,

I Have lately received the Commands of his sacred Majesty, * 1.238 the King your Brother, Charles the Second of that name, by the Grace of God King of England, Scot∣land, France, and Ireland, Defendor of the Faith, and Soveraign of the most Noble and Renowned Order of St. George, called the Garter, humbly to attend his Ne∣phew the Prince of Orange, only Son unto your Royal Highness, and to deliver unto

him the Ensigns of that most Noble Order, with his Majesty's Letters of Dispensation investing his Highness with the most splendid Ornaments thereof. But because the tenderness of his Highness age allows him not the capacity to comprehend the great honor the King hath done him, in this early electing his Highness into this most Noble Society, the Reasons whereof are best exprest in his Majesty's gracious Letter; I shall therefore humbly address my self unto your Royal Highness, his Mo∣••her and Tutrix, and by your permission, open and read his Majesty's Letters, and ••••all then, in obedience to his Majesty's Commands, deliver unto his Highness the Gar∣ter and George therewith sent. The Investiture being dispatched, he thus proceeded.

Now that his Highness is by his Majesty's gracious Election and Dispensation In∣vested, and become a Companion of this most Noble Order, I should according to the obligation of my Office, represent unto his Highness somewhat of the Antiquity, Nature, and Dignity of this most famous Order; but (as I said before) the tender∣ness of his Highness age denying him the notion of matters of this kind, my hopes and wishes shall supply that present de••ect, which are, that as his Highness grows in years, under the happy tuition of your Royal Highness, and observing that he wears an Order and Habit not common to others, that he will with curiosity examine the cause of that effect, and then I doubt not but he will be informed, and with delight retain in his memory, that it was the most victorious King of England, Edward the Third, his Highness Ancestor, that 300 years past for noble and generous ends insti∣tuted this Order, that it was the King his Vncle that elected him thereunto in his ins••ncy, That ••e is of an Order neer 100 years more ancient than any other meerly Military, and that it hath been so highly valued and desired, as that the greatest Mo∣narchs of Europe in their times have been Companions thereof. And to make the impression deeper, his Highness will then also find, that his great and excellent Fa∣ther, your Royal Highness Husband, was a Companion of this most Noble Order, as were formerly those two most potent and fortunate Supporters of this State, his High∣ness most heroick Grandfather Henry, and his great Vncle Maurice, all Princes of Orange in succession; The great Examples of whose admired and noble actions, as of other his Royal and Princely Ancestors, will certainly induce his Highness with alacrity and vigour to endeavour to be equal unto them in all honor, magnanimity, and princely virtues.

I shall conclude, that as your Highness hopeful Son, the Prince here present, is the youngest that ever yet was chosen into this most Noble Society, so it cannot be other∣wise esteemed, than an early Omen of his future felicity and greatness, which with length of days and all prosperity, is humbly and heartily wished by me unto his High∣ness, the most high, mighty, and excellent Prince, William Henry of Nassau, Prince of Orange, &c. Knight and Companion of the most Noble Order of the Garter.

A brief Journal of Sir Edward Walker's passage and employment, in passing from Amsterdam to Hamborough, and so from thence to Berlin, to deliver the Garter, to his Electoral Highness, Frede∣rick Guillaume Marquess of Brandenburg, An. Dom. 1654.

ON Tuesday in the Afternoon, * 1.239 being the 17. of March New Stile, I began my Iourney, and arrived at Hamborough the Monday following being the 23. I stayed there from Monday till Thursday in the Evening, and then I departed with the Messenger of Berlin. On Monday morning I came to Spanda, a good Town, where there is the strongest Fort I ever saw, of four Bulwarks, environed by the River Sprey, and a Morass towards Berlin, from which place the Elector hath caused the Wood to be felled, that he might see this Fort from his Castle at Berlin.

At 11 of the Clock that day I arrived at Berlin, here I lodged my self in the Burgomasters house, a good Inn, and that Afternoon sent for one Mr. Roe an En∣glish-man, but an old Servant of the Electors Family; to him in general I made my self known, and desired his advice for my addresses, he presently went and acquaint∣ed the Electors Marshal with my Arrival, who presently informed the Elector, and

so I had answer, if I sent to the Marshal the next day at 10 of the Clock, I should understand his Highness pleasure; accordingly I sent, and the Marshall returned me answer, that at 11 his Highness would send a Gentleman to conduct me to the Court, and accordingly there came his Carver, in one of his Highness Coaches, to conduc•• me thither, where when I was arrived, I was brought through two or three Rooms (the Guards standing in order in the first, and Gentlemen in the rest) by the Gentle∣man to the Electors Anti-Chamber; there his Chamberlain received me, and brought me into his Highness ••ed-chamber, to whom I presented my self in the best posture I could, and briefly gave him an Accompt of my Employment, and delivered him his Majesty's Letter, which he presently opened and read, and in few words of great re∣spect acknowledged his Majesty's favour: After that I delivered him her Majesty the Queen of Bohemia's Letter, which he received with great demonstration of affection, and then returned to discourse with me about the time and manner of receiving the Order.

Hereupon I having prepared a Paper of all things necessary, that so I might do my best for his Majesty's honor and service, I presented it unto his High∣ness, which he presently gave to Monsieur Scurein (one of the chief of his Coun∣cil, and the only person, besides his Chamberlain, then present) to read, which he did, and it gave the Elector so full satisfaction, as he proposed to receive the Order the next day being Wednesday; but I being weary, and besides other particulars be∣ing to be advised, I put it off till Thursday: so I took my leave of his Highness for that instant, and the Surintendant being Hofmaster to the Electrix, brought me to her Apartment to wait upon her, to whom I likewise delivered her Majesty's Letter, she received me with great favour, and told me her Mother had given her notice of my coming, so after some questions of the young Prince of Orange, the Princes Royal, &c. I took my leave, and was conducted into his Highness Dining-Room, where the Dinner being on the Table, he presently appeared, leading his Mother who with her Brother the Palatine of Zimerne, his Lady, with a Son and Daughter came to this Court few days before. The old Electress, seeing me present, with high civi∣lity seemed as if I should apply my self unto her; hereupon I briefly told her, that I was assured, had her Majesty the Queen of Bohemia known I should have found her there, I should have had the honor to have brought her Letters from her Majesty, which she took in good part, so she placed her self with her Sister-in-Law, her Daughter-in-Law, the young Electress her Sister, the Princess Katherine, and the young Princess of Zimerne on the outside of the Table; in the interim the Elector, the Duke of Zimerne and his Son washed, the Chamberlain giving the Towel, then the Gentleman gave water to the Ladies, so they took their places at a long Table; at the end sat the Dutchess of Zimerne, and the old Electress on the inside of the Table, the Electress, the Princess Katherine, and the young Princess of Zimerne, on the outside sate the Duke of Zimerne, then the Elector (then stood the Carver) and below sat the young Prince of Zimerne, and below him the Chamberlain, opposite to the young Prince and next to his Sister I was placed, beneath me the Master of the House to the Old Electress, and then at the end sate the Electors Master of his Horse, and ano∣ther: The Table was excellently served, having at the first course 20 Dishes of gilt Plate, covered with Silver, and the Plates the same; so was the second course, and at the third, the Banquet was served in, in as many standing scalloped Cups gilt. At the second course the Elector began to me his Majesty's Health, and a while after the Duke of Zimerne the Queen of Bohemia's, and these were all the Healths past at the Table, so as to my great joy, instead of drinking after the German mode, I rose from Table thirsty.

Dinner being done, his Highness and the Ladies returned into her Highness Chamber; in the interim I stayed in the Dining-Room, where the Marshal came and told me, his Highness had given order, I should be lodged neer the Court, at his Stables, and should have a Coach to wait upon me to come to Court that Evening, and so constantly while I stayed. I excused the first, at least till the next day, and the last for that time, and so returned to my Lodging. The next day after Dinner, I went into the Electress Room with the Elector, and presently the old Ele∣ctress applied her self to entertain me, and did so neer an hour. Then I took my leave of her and the Elector for that time, and was brought by one of his Gentlemen to my new Lodging at the Stables, where (after a large half pace, at the top of a Stair)

I was brought into my Stove hung with good Arras, at the upper end were two large round Tables, the one covered with a Carpet of Crimson Velvet fringed with Gold, the other of Cloth of Gold, on which stood a great Silver Bason and Ewer, out of that Room I went into my Bed-Chamber hung with silk Hangings, the Bed was of Cloth of Gold Damask, and the Counterpart of ri••h Cloth of Gold, and Cha••rs of Crimson Velvet; towards Evening I was sent to, to know whether I would sup at the Court or there, I desired the last at my Lodging, in regard I was to deliver the Garter the next day. So in the Evening Wax Candles were brought me in great Silver Candle∣sticks, and Wine and Beer in two great standing gilt Cups, and then eight or ten Dishes of meat in Silver Dishes, and (the Table being covered with rich Damask Linen) the meat was brought by six or eight Footmen, and a Page of the Electors to wait upon me, towards the end of Supper, five or six Plates of Sweet-meats were set on the Table, and so the Supper ended.

The next morning being Thursday, the 3. of April, Stilo Novo, I made my self ready to deliver the Garter, and about 10 of the Clock went to Court conducted by a Gentleman sent of purpose, when I came there I found all things ready as I had designed, and present∣ly the Elector came and set himself under the Cloth of State, a Table standing by him whereon to lay the Garter, &c. Then I presently retired into another Chamber, and put on my Coat of Arms, having laid on a Velvet Cushen his Cloak, the Garter, George, and his Majesty's Letter (which was again delivered me, as I had proposed, to be then pub∣lickly read) so having made my three Reverences, I approached near his Electoral High∣ness, and then laid down the Cushen, and applied my self by way of introduction in the French Tongue, to give an account of my Employment, and therein again deli∣vered to his Highness his Majesty's Letter, which he re-delivered me. Then having finished my introduction, I read openly his Majesty's Letter, which done, I again de∣livered it to him, and kneeled down and put on the Garter, then the George, and lastly the Cloak, and so proceeded with the rest of my Harrangue; which done, the Elector in few words returned humble thanks to his Majesty, for the great honor he had done him, in making him Companion of so Noble and worthy an Order, and was likewise pleased to give me thanks for the pains I had taken in bringing it unto him; so I made my Reverences and departed to put off my Coat. During the time of exercising my Function, I saw him very well pleased with it, and after, all the Com∣pany present, being his Council and Servants, congratulated his admission.

Presently after his Highness came forth to Dinner with the accustomed company, and as formerly he drank to me his Majesty's Health; afterwards the Duke of Zimerne began his Highness Health to me, and her Majesty of Bohemia's Health and the Ele∣ctresses passing, Dinner was ended, so being weary I went not into the Elector's Chamber, but returned to my Lodging; where I had not been long, but the Elector accompanied with the Duke of Zimerne, and most of his Court, came to the Escure to see his Horses, so I presently went down to wait upon his Highness, who used me with high civility, causing me to put on my Hat (for by the way, at home I never saw him covered) at first I saw his Stables full of excellent Horses, at least 30 of several breeds for the Great Saddle, thence he went up Stairs, the Stable being a quadrangle well built, and the Rooms above divided into six or eight Rooms, all full of Carbines, Pistols, Swords, rich Armour, &c. of divers fashions and richness, and the two last of very rich Saddles of all fashions, and Furniture for Horses, many of them set with Turquoises, Rubies, Emeralds, &c. and one set with Diamonds; which done, his Highness took his Coach and departed. That Evening I had a Supper at my Lodging as formerly, and the Mr. de la Lane grand Esquire came to me from his Highness, telling me he had order, if I pleased, to wait upon me to shew me the Fort at Spanda, and likewise that at Castrein 10 Miles off, I excused the last as being far off, and would take the opportunity of seeing the other at my return. Fryday I went to Court again, and then I delivered his Highness the Copy of my Speech, and told him I had no more to do now, but to attend his Commands, resolving to depart about the middle of the week following.

The next day being Saturday I dined at Court as formerly: The following day being Easter-day, I went early to the Court, and waited on the Elector to the Church, which by a Gallery is joined to the Court; I had the honor immediately to precede

his Highness leading his Mother, and to have a stool set me in his Clo••••, whi•••• •••• at the lower end opposite to the Altar above his Chamberlain, next the young Prince of Zimerne; there I heard the Service and Sermon, which ended, the Elector an•• all the Company went down to receive the Sacrament, leaving me in the Clos••t w••t•• t••o Lutheran Gentlemen to bear me company; all being done, we returned in t•••• s•••••• order we came to Church, and went immediately to Dinner, which was serve•• up as formerly, but the number of Dishes of all sorts surpassing other days, yet there p••st only his Majesty's health, and the Elector's at that time. That Evening I suppe•• ••t Court, where the entertainment was agreeable to the former.

Monday after Dinner I represented to his Highness, that having obeyed his Ma∣jesty, in delivering the Order, I had no more to do, but to beseech his Highness 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to depart on Thursday, and therefore prayed him to honor me with his Comm•••••••• on Wednesday, which he granted, though at Dinner he proposed to me to go and see his strong Fort at Castrin 10 Dutch Miles thence, but I excused it, saying, I would satisfie my self seeing that at Spanda two Miles in my way back, which is of great strength both by art and situation.

The next day being Wednesday, I sent to have audience, to take my leave of his Highness in the Morning, but I was put off till after Supper. Yet I waited on his Highness to Dinner, and after Dinner I waited upon the old Electress, the Duke of Zimerne, and his Lady and Children, and the Princess Katherine, and had Letters from most of them to the Queen of Bohemia and Princess Louisa, with as great testi∣monies from them of their affection and good wishes to his Majesty, and res••ect and thanks to my self as was imaginable: After Supper that Evening, I took my 〈◊〉〈◊〉 of his Electoral Highness, who with all respect delivered me his Letter to his Majesty, and then with extraordinary civility he dismissed me. After that, although the ••le∣ctress had taken Phisick that day, I had audience of her, who gave me her Letter to the Queen of Bohemia, and when I desired one to her Mother, she told me she had written by the Post, and so I returned to my Lodging.

The next morning being Thursday, Mon••••eur le Cane Captain of his Highness Guard and Master of his Horse brought me a Present of 100 pieces of Gold, weighing each 5 Daiats, which were coined of purpose for me, u••ing much Complement from the Elector his Master in the delivery, and then presently by his Highness Order, he brought me out of Town in one of his Highness Coaches, there being two other Gentlemen with him: and first he shewed me the place of casting Ordinance, where there were newly cast two great whole Cannons and a very large Mortar-piece, then through a very large Park we came to Spanda, where at the entry of the Fort I was saluted with three pieces of Cannon, and met by the•• Governor, who shewed me all the strength and provisions thereof, which are in all kinds very great both of Br••ss, Ordinan••e, and Arms. After that, I was very well entertained at Dinner by the Governor, and after Dinner saw the Elector's Lodgings, where only the great variety of rare Stags-horns is worth observation, and so the Mes∣senger being arrived, I took my leave of the Governour and Mons••uer le Cane, who brought me out of the Fort, and through the Town, returning by the same way and means. Thus I came to Hamburg on Monday following, and so returned to Amster∣dam on Sunday night the 20. of April.

Shortly after the present Soveraign was most happily restored to his Kingdoms, he took care to send over the rest of the Habit and Ensigns of the Order (namely the Mantle, Surcoat, Hood, and Collar) to the said Prince Elector of Brandenburgh, who had yet been invested but with part; these were committed to the care of Garter, who thereupon sent them to Prince Maurice of Nassau to be conveyed to the said Elector; the Receipt of which, with the Elector's particular thankful acknowledgments to the Soveraign, may be found in the h 1.240 Appendix.

SECT. IV. Certificates of having received the Habit and Ensigns of the Order.

THE great and magnificent Solemnity of Investiture with the Habit and En∣signs of this most Noble Order, being compleatly finished, and the Ambas∣sadors having fully performed their duties therein, with all circumstances of ho∣nor, as belongs to so great a Ceremony, they are yet further to obtain from the new Invested Stranger, before their departure, a publick Instrument, testifying the reception of the said Habit and Ensigns, signed with his Hand, and sealed with his Great Seal.

This we find anciently done, as appears from that Certificate sent back by Charles Duke of Burgundy, bearing date at Gaunt the 4. of February an. 9. E. 4. and was generally demanded and obtained since that time, as will fully appear from the several Certificates sent from those Stranger-Princes, to whom the Ha∣bit and Ensigns of the Order have been presented.

Hereupon was a Clause to this effect usually added in the Instructions, given to Ambassadors in such their Legations, as appears from those to the Lord Howard and Garter, in the Embassy to Iames the Fifth King of Scotland; namely, b 1.241 That Garter should remember (after the Investiture was performed) to purchase and so∣licite a Certificate from the said King, of his reception of the Order, and taking the Oath, both under his Seal.

The form and substance of those Certificates which have come to our view, are much alike; for k 1.242 after a recital of all the powers given to the Ambassadors, named in the Commission of Legation, the Stranger-Prince first makes Certificate of his Receiving, and Investiture with the Garter, Mantle, Surcoat, Collar, and other Ornaments of the Order, and that they have been presented to him by the Soveraign's Ambassadors, with due honor, and all the Solemnities accustomed: and generally where the Letters signifying Election, and the Habit of the Order have been sent together, the Certificate of receiving them hath also contained the Strangers grateful acceptation of the Order, together with his due thanks (in such cases necessary to be returned) and an acknowledgment, how accepta∣ble the choice, and assumption into this Society, hath been to him.

And in some of these Certificates, namely from l 1.243 Ferdinand Prince of Spain, an. 15. H. 8. from m 1.244 Francis the First, the French King, an. 19. H. 8. and from n 1.245 Gustavus Adolphus King of Sweden, an. 3. Car. 1. we find, the taking the Oath ap∣pointed by the Statutes to be also certified, with such qualifications and under such conditions, as had been advised and agreed upon, between them and the Soveraign's Ambassadors beforehand.

Of the return of these Certificates, the Annals of the Order sometimes take notice, as in particular, that of o 1.246 Frederick the Second King of Denmark, which the Lord Willoughby brought back with him, p 1.247 signed by that King, and sealed with his Great Seal, which he presented to the Soveraign in the q 1.248 Chapter∣house at Windesor, upon the finishing of his Legation; as also that of the French King k 1.249 Henry the Third, by the Earl of Derby.

Moreover by a late r 1.250 Decree an. 13. Car. 1. care was taken to oblige the Ambassadors to produce these Certificates to the Soveraign at their return.

And besides the Certificates testifying the Investiture, sometimes the Stranger-Prince hath been pleased to give therewith, a particular testimonial of Garter's punctual discharge of his duty in the Legation, or of the Officer of Arms employ∣ed in his stead; as did s 1.251 Frederick Duke of Wirtemberg, in a Letter to the So••••∣raign, an. 1. Iac. R. The like did Gustavus Adolphus King of Sweden, in the pre∣amble of his t 1.252 Diploma, whereby he testifies the bestowing upon Henry St George Richmond Herald, the honor of Knighthood.

Of those Gratuities given to Garter by Strangers, after they had received their Investiture, notice of some of them have come to our hands, which we therefore think fit to mention here.

• Ferdinand Arch-Duke of Austria gave him a u 1.253 Cup worth 22. l. and 100 Rhe∣nish Guilders.
• The French King Francis the First w 1.254 250 Crowns.
• Iames the Fifth King of Scotland x 1.255 100 Crowns of the Sun.
• Iohn Casimire Count Palatine of the Rhyne, a Gold Chain and a Cup worth 30 Pounds.
• Frederick Duke of Wirtemberg, a y 1.256 rich Sword and Dagger, a Chain of Gold with his Picture hanging at it, and lastly 1000 Rix Dollars.
• Maurice Prince of Orange a z 1.257 Chain of 6 pound weight, and a Medal with his Picture thereat, set about with Diamonds.
• Charles Prince of Tarent a a 1.258 Diamond of 200 l. value.
• William Prince of Orange b 1.259 1200 Dollars.
• Frederick William Elector of Brandenburgh c 1.260 100 pieces of Gold, each of the value of 10 Rix Dollars.
• Iohn Gasper Count Marchin about d 1.261 2••0 l. in Gold.
• Charles the Eleventh King of Sweden gave to Henry St. George Esq at his Inve∣stiture, a e 1.262 Gold Chain and a Medal pendant thereto, worth 200 l.
• And lastly, Iohn George Duke of Saxony bestowed on Thomas St. George Esq a f 1.263 Silver Bason and Eure, a Gold Chain and Medal, and a Sword with a Cross Hilt of Agat, adorned with Gold.

Notes

• a 1.1

  Art. 20.
• b 1.2

  Lib. N. p. 104.
• c 1.3

  Ibid. ••15.
• d 1.4

  Ibid. p. 119.
• f 1.5

  Lib. C. p. 77.
• g 1.6

  Autogr. penes Rob. Com. Ailesbury.
• h 1.7

  Lib. C. p. 87.
• i 1.8

  Ibid. p. 52.
• k 1.9

  Collect. W. le. N. Cl.
• l 1.10

  Lib. C. p. 97.
• m 1.11

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• n 1.12

  Lib. C. p. 134. videsis Collect. R. C. Cl. p. 11. & Eq. Aur. Anglo-Wir∣temb. p. 107.
• o 1.13

  Num. LXXI. vide du Chesne Hist. p. 1138.
• * 1.14

  1. Credential Letters.
• a 1.15

  Appendix, Numb. LVIII. LIX. LX. LXI.
• b 1.16

  Appendix, Numb. LVIII. LIX. LX. LXI.
• c 1.17

  Lib. R. p. 120.
• d 1.18

  Appendix, Num. LVIII.
• * 1.19

  2. Commission of L••••••••••••n.
• * 1.20

  Lib. R. p. 119. & 120.
• * 1.21

  Appendix, Num. LXII. LXIII. &c.
• * 1.22

  Chap. 9. Sect. 13.
• * 1.23

  Of Persons no∣minated in the Commission.
• f 1.24

  Lib. N. p. 91.
• g 1.25

  Ibid. p. 25••.
• i 1.26

  Collect A. V. W.
• k 1.27

  Lib. N. p. ••67.
• l 1.28

  MS. quarto penes Arthur. C••m. Anglesey. p. 133. b.
• * 1.29

  Ibid. pag. 133. b.
• l 1.30

  Ibid. pag. 133. b.
• m 1.31

  Lib. N. p. 309 sub finem.
• b 1.32

  Ibid. p. 310.
• c 1.33

  Appendix. Num. LXII.
• d 1.34

  Ibid. Num. LXIII.
• e 1.35

  Lib. N. p. 257 & Regist. Chart. f. 66.
• f 1.36

  Vicechancel∣lier D' angle∣terre, so called. in the Certifi∣cate of Fran∣cis the First his Receipt of the Habit.
• g 1.37

  Collect. A. V. W.
• h 1.38

  Collect. A. V. W.
• i 1.39

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• k 1.40

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• * 1.41

  Garter joined in the Lega∣tion.
• l 1.42

  Lib. N. p. 91.
• m 1.43

  Collect. A. V. W.
• n 1.44

  Collect. A. V. W.
• o 1.45

  Collect. A. V. W.
• p 1.46

  Append. Num. LXII.
• q 1.47

  Ex. Collect. praed.
• r 1.48

  Lib. N. p. 267.
• s 1.49

  Collect. E. W. G.
• t 1.50

  MS. in Offic. Arm. [L. 18.] circa medium.
• u 1.51

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• w 1.52

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• x 1.53

  See before fol. 303 Sir Ed. Walkers Pet. for the rights of his Office.
• y 1.54

  Col••ect. E. W. G.
• a 1.55

  Lib. R. p. 120.
• * 1.56

  Heralds atten∣dant in the Legation.
• b 1.57

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• c 1.58

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• d 1.59

  Collect W. le N. Cl.
• f 1.60

  MS. fol. penes G. O. Y. p. 106.
• g 1.61

  Collect W. le N. Cl.
• * 1.62

  Ex cod. MS. in Bibl. Cotton. [sub. ••ffigie I••lit] C. 9.
• * 1.63

  MS. penes G. O. Y. f. 118.
• * 1.64

  MS. penes •• O. T. f. 154.
• * 1.65

  Ibid. f. 32.
• * 1.66

  3. Warrants for the Habit.
• h 1.67

  Appendix, Numb. LXXVI. LXXVII. LXXVIII. & LXXIX.
• i 1.68

  Appendix, Numb. LXXVI. LXXVII. LXXVIII. & LXXIX.
• k 1.69

  Ibid. Num. LXXX. LXXXI. LXXXII & LXXXIII.
• m 1.70

  Ibid. Num. LXXXIV. & LXXXV.
• * 1.71

  Ibid. Num. LXXX.
• * 1.72

  4. Other Ne∣cessaries.
• n 1.73

  Appendix, Numb. LXXXVII. amp; LXXXVIII.
• o 1.74

  Appendix, Numb. LXXXVII. amp; LXXXVIII.
• m 1.75

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• n 1.76

  Append. Num. LXXVIII.
• o 1.77

  MS. fol. penes G. O. Y. p. 104.
• * 1.78

  MS. vet. penes G. O. Y. f. 1.
• p 1.79

  E 3 Stat. Art. 20 H. 5. Stat. Art. 20 H. 8. Stat. Art. 21.
• q 1.80

  Lib. R. p. 120
• r 1.81

  Collect. A. V. W.
• s 1.82

  Ex Lib. Warr. par∣ticular in Offic. mag. Gardich. a••. an. 1593. ad an. 1603. pag. 85.
• t 1.83

  Ex Lib. Warr. par∣ticular in Offic. mag. Gardich. a••. an. 1593. ad an. 1603. pag. 85.
• u 1.84

  MS. fol. penes G O Y p. 193.
• w 1.85

  Ibid. p. 299.
• x 1.86

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• y 1.87

  Append. Num. LXXVIII.
• z 1.88

  Ibid. Num. LXXVI LXXXVII. LXXXVIII.
• b 1.89

  Ex e••d. MS. penes G. O. Y. f. 97 b.
• * 1.90

  5. Warrants for allowances to Garter and the Herald.
• d 1.91

  Appendix. Numb. LXXXIX.
• e 1.92

  Appendix. Numb. LXXXIX.
• f 1.93

  Ib. Num. XC.
• g 1.94

  Ib. Num. XC.
• * 1.95

  MS fol. pene•• G. O. Y. p. 159.
• h 1.96

  Appendix, Num. XCI.
• i 1.97

  Appendix, Num. XCI.
• k 1.98

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• l 1.99

  Appendix, Num. XCII.
• m 1.100

  Appendix, Num. XCII.
• n 1.101

  MS. in Bibl. Hatton. fol. 227 b. & MS. fol. penes G. O. Y. p 61.
• o 1.102

  MS. in Bibl. Hatton. fol. 227 b. & MS. fol. penes G. O. Y. p 61.
• p 1.103

  Ex eod. MS. penes G. O. Y. p. 60.
• s 1.104

  Appendix, Num. XCIII.
• t 1.105

  Ibid. Num. XCIV.
• u 1.106

  Ibid. Num. XC.
• w 1.107

  MS. fol. pe∣nes G. O. Y. p. 106.
• x 1.108

  Appendix, Num. XCII.
• y 1.109

  Ibid. Num. XCV.
• z 1.110

  Num. XCVI.
• a 1.111

  Ibid. Num. LXXXIX.
• b 1.112

  Ibid. Num. LXXXIX.
• c 1.113

  Ibid. Num. LXXXIX.
• d 1.114

  Ibid. Num. XCI.
• e 1.115

  Ibid. Num. XCII.
• f 1.116

  MS. in Bibl. Hatton. fol. 227. b. & MS. fol. penes G. O. Y. p. 65.
• i 1.117

  Append. Num. XCII.
• k 1.118

  Ibid. Num. XC.
• l 1.119

  Ibid. Num. XC.
• m 1.120

  Ibid. Num. XCVII. & XCVIII.
• n 1.121

  Ibid. Num. XCVII. & XCVIII.
• * 1.122

  1. First Audi∣ence.
• a 1.123

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• b 1.124

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• c 1.125

  Appendix, Num. CII.
• e 1.126

  Ex Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• f 1.127

  MS. in Offic. Arm. [L. 1.] fol. 47. vide eti••m Appen∣dix, Num. ••II.
• * 1.128

  Collect. E. W G.
• * 1.129

  2. Preparati∣ons for the In∣vestiture.
• g 1.130

  Sect. 11.
• h 1.131

  MS. in Bibl. C••ton. [sub effig. Iulii C. 9.]
• i 1.132

  Ibidem.
• k 1.133

  MS. penes G. O. Y. f. 239.
• l 1.134

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• m 1.135

  Ex eod. MS. penes cund. G. O. Y. l••c. cit.
• * 1.136

  Collect. E. W. G.
• | 1.137

  Collect. E. W. G.
• * 1.138

  3. The order of Investiture.
• n 1.139

  Vide Guli∣elmi Segar Suprem•• Rela∣tionem, inter Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• o 1.140

  Vide Guli∣elmi Segar Suprem•• Rela∣tionem, inter Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• p 1.141

  MS. in Bibl. Cotton. [sub effigii Iu••••i] C. 9.
• q 1.142

  Ex praes. Re∣latione.
• r 1.143

  MS. penes G. O. Y. f. 239.
• s 1.144

  Lib. N. p. 309.
• w 1.145

  Ibid.
• x 1.146

  MS. in Bibl. Cotton. [sub Effig. Iulii C. 9.]
• y 1.147

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• z 1.148

  Appendix, Num. CII.
• * 1.149

  Lib. C. p. 97.
• a 1.150

  Exhard Cel∣lius Eq. Aur. Anglo-Wittemb. p. 134. & 135.
• b 1.151

  Ibid. 153.
• c 1.152

  Lib. N. p. 310.
• d 1.153

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• e 1.154

  Lib. N. p. 31••
• f 1.155

  Collect. W. le. N. Cl.
• g 1.156

  Lib. N. p. 310.
• h 1.157

  MS. in Offic. Arm. [L. 1. f. 47.] videsis MS. penes G. O. Y. f. 239.
• i 1.158

  Lib. N. l••co cit.
• k 1.159

  Ibid. 311.
• l 1.160

  Appendix, Num. CI. & CII.
• m 1.161

  Appendix, Num. CI. & CII.
• n 1.162

  MS. in Of∣fic. Arm. [L. 1.] fol. 47. videsis MS. pe∣nes G. O. Y. p. 156. in the case of the Em∣peror Maximi∣lian, and fol. 239. in that of the French King Henry the Second.
• o 1.163

  MS. in Of∣fic. Arm. [L. 1.] fol. 47. videsis MS. pe∣nes G. O. Y. p. 156. in the case of the Em∣peror Maximi∣lian, and fol. 239. in that of the French King Henry the Second.
• p 1.164

  MS. in Bibl. Coton. [sub. effig. Iuli••] C. 9. vide MS. penes G. O. Y. p. 239.
• s 1.165

  MS. penes G. O. Y. f. 156.
• t 1.166

  Ibidem. fol. 239.
• u 1.167

  Ibidem. fol. 239.
• w 1.168

  Ibidem. fol. 239.
• x 1.169

  Ibid. f. 110.
• y 1.170

  Ex Autogr. in Bibl. Hatton.
• z 1.171

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• * 1.172

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• a 1.173

  MS. in Of∣fic. Arm. [L. 18.] circa medium.
• b 1.174

  MS. in Of∣fic. Arm. [L. 18.] circa medium.
• c 1.175

  Penes Iob. Vincent gen.
• d 1.176

  MS penes G. O. Y. f. 239.
• e 1.177

  MS penes G. O. Y. f. 239.
• f 1.178

  MS penes G. O. Y. f. 239.
• g 1.179

  Ibid. f. 1••••.
• h 1.180

  MS. fol. 19.
• i 1.181

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• * 1.182

  Genealog. Com ••assovia, p. ••••.
• k 1.183

  MS. in Of∣fic. Armor. [L 18.]
• l 1.184

  MS. in Of∣fic. Armor. [L 18.]
• m 1.185

  MS. in Of∣fic. Armor. [L 18.]
• n 1.186

  MS. in Of∣fic. Armor. [L 18.]
• o 1.187

  Erhard Cel∣lius Eq. Aur. AngloWirtemb. l. 7. p. 184.
• * 1.188

  Collect. W. le N. Cl.
• * 1.189

  See before p. 402.
• | 1.190

  Pag. 403.
• * 1.191

  Ibid.
• | 1.192

  Ibid.
• * 1.193

  Lib. 4. p. 12••.
• * 1.194

  Pag. 1••3.
• * 1.195

  Pag. 12••
• * 1.196

  Pag. 125▪
• * 1.197

  Pag. 126.
• * 1.198

  Pag. 127.
• * 1.199

  Pag. 128.
• * 1.200

  Lib. 5. p. 130.
• * 1.201

  Pag. 131.
• * 1.202

  Pag. 13••.
• * 1.203

  Pag. 134
• * 1.204

  Pag. 135.
• * 1.205

  Pag. 143.
• * 1.206

  Pag. 144.
• * 1.207

  Pag. 145.
• * 1.208

  Pag. 148.
• * 1.209

  Pag. 150.
• * 1.210

  Pag. 151.
• * 1.211

  Pag. 152.
• * 1.212

  Pag. 153.
• * 1.213

  Pag. 162.
• * 1.214

  Pag. 163.
• * 1.215

  Lib. 6. p. 164.
• * 1.216

  Pag. 180.
• * 1.217

  Pag. 183.
• * 1.218

  Pag. 184.
• * 1.219

  Pag. 185.
• * 1.220

  Lib. 7. p. 190.
• * 1.221

  Pag. 193.
• * 1.222

  Pag. 194.
• * 1.223

  Pag. 196.
• * 1.224

  Pag. 212.
• * 1.225

  Pag. 213.
• * 1.226

  Pag. 230.
• * 1.227

  Pag. 233.
• * 1.228

  Pag. 245.
• * 1.229

  Pag. 259.
• * 1.230

  Pag. 260.
• * 1.231

  Iohan. Olers in Genealog. Co∣mit. Nassovia pag. 90
• * 1.232

  MS. in Offic. Armor. [L. 18. circa medium.]
• a 1.233

  Appendix. Num. CIII CIV. CV. •• CVII.
• b 1.234

  Num. C•••• & CVIII.
• d 1.235

  Ex Collect. E. W. G.
• e 1.236

  Ex Collect. E. W. G.
• f 1.237

  Ex Collect. E. W. G.
• * 1.238

  Ex Collect. E. W. G.
• * 1.239

  Ex eod. Col∣lect
• h 1.240

  Num. CIX•• CX. CXI. CXII. & CXIII.
• b 1.241

  Appendix, Num. CII.
• k 1.242

  Ibid. Num. CXIV. &c.
• l 1.243

  Ibid. Num. CXV.
• m 1.244

  Num. CXVI.
• n 1.245

  Num. CXIX.
• o 1.246

  Lib. C. p. 89.
• p 1.247

  Lib. C. p. 89.
• q 1.248

  Lib. C. p. 89.
• k 1.249

  Ibid. p. 97.
• r 1.250

  Lib. R. p. 120.
• s 1.251

  See the Let∣ter inserted at the beginning of E••h. Ce••••us his Eq. Aur. Anglo-Wir∣temb▪ in the So∣veraigns Li∣brary at St. James's.
• t 1.252

  Seld. Tit of Honor. p. 459.
• u 1.253

  Ex Collec••. E. W. G.
• w 1.254

  Ex Collec••. E. W. G.
• x 1.255

  Ex Collec••. E. W. G.
• y 1.256

  Eq. Au•• A••∣glo-Wirtemb. p. 2••9.
• z 1.257

  MS. penes ••. O. Y. p. 132.
• a 1.258

  Ex Rela∣tione E▪ W. G.
• b 1.259

  Ex Rela∣tione E▪ W. G.
• c 1.260

  Ex Rela∣tione E▪ W. G.
• d 1.261

  Ex Rela∣tione E▪ W. G.
• e 1.262

  Ex Rela∣tione E▪ W. G.
• f 1.263

  Ex Rela∣tione E▪ W. G.