The history of the sacred and Royal Majesty of Christina Alessandra Queen of Swedland with the reasons of her late conversion to the Roman Catholique religion. As also a relation of the severall entertainments given her by divers princes in her journey to Rome, with her magnificent reception into that city.

The History of the sacred, and Royal Majestie of Christina Alessandra, Queen of Swedland, &c. The Third Book. (Book 3)

The Argument.

THe Pope receiving advice of the Queens departure from Bruxells towards Italy, declares foure Nuntii to receive her on the confines of the Churches Domini∣ons. His Beatitude dispatches to her my Lord Luke Holstenius. She con∣tinues her journey through Germany. Holstenius arrives in Inspruch, where her Majestie is royally received.

There she makes publick profession of the Catholick faith, performed with great solemnity. She departs from Inspruch with great satisfaction. She arrives at Trent, and is magnificently served by the Prince the Bishop. She passes through the State of Venice, and is regally received in the Territory of the Duke of Manrova. She departs thence, and enters the Churches domi∣nions.

* 1.1AS soon as the Pope had advice of the Queens departure from Bruxells, his Holinesse on the sixth of October, sent for my Lord Luke Holstenius, principal Apostolical No∣tary, Canon of St. Peters Church; and Keeper of the Vatican Library, a person very famous for his learn∣ing, and erudition, and a Gentleman of the City of Hembourg. To him he imparted the purpose he had of sending him to be assistant at the pro∣fession of Faith, his Holinesse under∣stood should be made by the Queen, ere she came into Italy, or at least into the Churches Dominions. He

therefore gave him order to prepare with all diligence for his journey, and when his Beatitude had declared four extraordinary Nuntii, to receive her on the confines of the Ecclesia∣stical State, to wit,* 1.2 my Lord Hani∣bal Bentivogli Arch-Bishop of Thebes, my Lord Torreggiani Arch-Bishop of Ravenna, my Lord Carraccioli Dean of the Clark of the Chamber, and my Lord Cesarini Clark of the Chamber, persons of great vertue and nobility, he consigned them their instructions, and two briefs, each of which was to them of the following tenor.

To the Reverend Bretheren Ha∣nibal of Thebes, and Luke of Ravenna, Arch-Bishops, as also to our beloved Sonnes Mr. In∣nico Carraccioli, and Philip Cesa∣rini, Clarkes of our Apostolicall Chamber. Alexander the VII^th. Pope.

REverend Brethren, and belo∣ved Sons, Greeting and Apostoli∣call benediction:

Your approved wis∣dom

in acting affairs, and singular faithfulnesse and devotion to us, and the Apostolicall Sea, with other deser∣ving vertues, accompanied with the noblenesse of your Families, with which we know you manifoldly adorn∣ed by the Lord, are the cause, we use gladly your help in a businesse of great weight, firmly hoping in the Lord, that in the execution thereof, you abundantly will satisfie our expectati∣on: Wherefore through our Apostoli∣call authority, by vertue of these pre∣sents, we create, constitute, and depute you extraordinary Nuntii of us, and the Sea Apostol••call aforesaid, to re∣ceive in the name both of us and the same Apostolicall Sea, our most dear Daughter in Christ Christina the Il∣lustrious Queen of Swedland, in her journey to this our renowned City, any thing to the contrary in any wise not∣withstanding.

Dated at Rome at St. Maries the greater, under the ring of the fisher, on the XXIX^th. day of October 1655. In the first year of our Papacy.

G. Gualterius.

On the 10^th of October.* 2.1 in the evening, the Breifs with the letters and instructions were consignd'd to my Lord Luke Holstenius by my Lord Julius Rospigliosi, Arch-Bishop of Tarsus, Secretary of state to his Holiness. One of the Breifs was for the Queens Majestie, which by us shall be register'd in it's place, the other for their Highnesses the Arch-Duke Charles Ferdinand, the Arch-Duchess, Charles the second Duke of Mantoua, the Prince the Bishop of Trent, and the Bishop of B••essa∣non.

On the 10^th then of October the foresaid Holstenius departed from Rome with all secresy,* 2.2 accompany'd by order of the Pope, with Father M••lines the Jusuit, a man of great ability, and withall well inform'd of the Genius, as well of the Queen, as her Court, he haveing been in Swedland, as aforesaid, for a while, with particular satisfaction to her Majestie.

He arriving in Bologna on the 19^th of October, had advice that the

Queen was at Franckfort on the 6^th, so as fearing she might get to In∣spruch before him, he resolv'd to send before him by post, as he did, the said Father Malines, to the end at all adventures, he might beseech the Queen, to be pleas'd to stay in In∣spruch till he came.

* 2.3Conferring in Bologna with Car∣dinall Lomellino the Legate, he con∣signed to him the Popes Breif of the following tenor.

To our beloved Son Cardinal Lo∣mellino of the holy Church of Rome, Legate of Bologna.

OUr beloved Son greeting, and Apostolicall benediction,

Our be∣loved Son Luke Holstenius of our houshould, principall Apostolicall No∣tary, Canon of the Church of St. Pe∣ter, and Keeper of our Vatican Li∣brary, is going into Germany, to act by our command, affairs of high concern appertaining to this holy Sea; whom, as famous for his piety, as his various, and solid learning, and estee∣med

by us for his faithfulnesse, if you shall with all courtesie receive, you will do a thing worthy of our love to∣wards you, and becomming your own inclination to such men. And we im∣part to you our Apostolicall benedicti∣on.

Given at Rome at Saint Maries the greater, under the ring of the fisher on the 10^th. of October, 1655. in the first year of our Papacy.

Natalis Rondininus.

He went afterwards to Mantoua on the 21^th.* 3.1 but found not there his Highness, who was gone to Casal, The same evening he visited her Highness the Dutchess Mary in the Monastery of S. Vrsula, but told her not the business, that carry'd him in∣to Germany, for her Highness have∣ing many Nunns about her, and be∣ing thick of hearing, he could not tell her of it without speaking loud, and discovering it to many other persons there present. Here the Marquis Oct∣avius Gonzaga gave him a particular relation, of what had past in Franck∣fort

about the Queens journey, and her traine, and he quickly sent the newes of it to Rome, and to the Cardinall Legates. He going thence to Trent, arriv'd on the 24^th. and waited on the Prince, the Bishop, presenting to him the Apostolicall Breife, the contents of which were.

To our Reverend Brother the Bishop of Trent, Alexander the VII^th. Pope.

REverend Brother greeting and Apostolicall benediction.

* 4.1 There are many rare things in our beloved Son Luke Holstenius, of our houshold, principall Apostolicall Notary, Canon of the Church of Saint Peter, and Keeper of our Vatican Library, to wet, excellent vertue, singular learn∣ing, and accomplisht behaviour; for which, though of your own accord, you will shew him all civility, and re∣spect; yet this is to be added, that we send him into Germany, to negotiate high affairs, and of greatest concern, in which regard, whatsoever shall be

done by you for him, by you will be conferr'd on this holy Sea, and on the whole Church, whose cause he now acts. 'Tis onely your part, to acquit your self so, in receiving him, that neither your piety, nor civility to∣wards so excellent a man, be required of us. You shall know more by him of our affection to you, who will too in our name impart unto you our Aposto∣licall benediction.

Given at Rome the 10^th of October, 1655. in the first year of our Papacy.

Natalis Rondininus.

He afterwards arriving on the 28^th. in Inspruch, did treat the next morning with Court Piccolomini, principall Gentleman in his High∣nesses Court, and father Christopher Mendler a Jusuit his Confessor, to have audience of the Arch-Duke, which he had the same evening, to whome he presented the Popes Breif of the following tenor.

To our beloved Son the noble Charles Ferdinand Arch-Duke of Austria, Alexander VII. Pope.

BEloved Son, and noble Prince, Greeting and Apostolicall bene∣diction.

* 5.1The pastor all care, the bur∣then impos'd on us lately requires, hath forc'd us to send into Germany, for the compassing of a difficult, and most weighty affair, our beloved Son Luke Holstenius of our houshold, principall Apostonicall Notary, Canon of the Church of Saint Peter, and Keeper of our Vatican Library, a man, in whom, besides his great learning, which hath very well deserv'd of the dignity of the Romane Church, this age admires a singular faith, and honesty, together with a like conduct, in the management of business. It would in a manner be an injury to your noble∣nesse, if we should use many words, to desire you, to receive him with courtesie and kindness, while he greets you in our name, since you dayly teach

posterity, in the Patrimony of your Ancestors glory; you have nothing dearer to you, than the praise of defend∣ing, whom both their own vertue and pontificall affection, the honourablest testimony of vertue, doth commend. But how we are affected to your no∣blenesse, and how earnestly desire the prosperity of your affairs, you will clearly know of him. And we send you very lovingly our Apostolicall bene∣diction.

Given at Rome at Saint Ma∣ries the greater, under the Ring of the fisher, on the 10^th day of October 1655. and in the first year of our Papacy.

Natalis Rondininus.

That Prince receiv'd the Brief with great humility,* 5.2 and treated my Lord Holstenius very courteously, hear∣ing him with much attention. When he heard of the motive of his com∣ing, and the function, he was to per∣form in that place, for the sollemn profession of the Queen, he remain'd full of wonder, and unspeakable joy,

that the City of his residence, by or∣der of the Pope should be honour∣ed with so glorious and conspicuous an action. Holstenius then enlar∣ged himself in assuring his Highnesse of his Holinesses fatherly affection, and the confidence he had in his ge∣nerous piety, telling him 'twas need∣lesse, he should acquaint him with his Holinesses desire and satisfaction, in order to the honouring of that action, with some publique demon∣stration of joy, while he at his arri∣val, found so splendid a preparation, for the entrance, and reception of her Majesty.

* 5.3Holstenius was carried from the Inne, where he lighted, & conducted to a lodging appointed for him within another house, being attended by the Baron of Waitmanstorf, one of the four Chaplains of his Highness, and Commissary General of the Mines in Tysole, who with other attendance, had the care to provide him two Groomes, and a Coach of the Court, he treating him very splendidly, and failing in nothing that became a

punctual Minister.* 5.4 The day after Halstenius thought it good to send Father Malines to meet the Queen, to discover her sense about the manner, and forme of the Profession of the Catholick religion, which she was to make publickly, since neither she, nor any one else till that time, knew such was the pleasure of the Pope.

The Father departed, saw the Queen, and Don Anthony Pimentel, and brought word she was absolute∣ly disposed to performe very punctu∣ally his Holinesses Orders.

On the 31 of October in the mor∣ning, Holstenius received expresse order from Rome, by a Courier sent to him, to procure, that her Majestie should retard▪ as much as she could, her journey, to give time for provi∣ding all things fit for her reception, the Popes great and generous minde desiring it should be in the most Ma∣jestique forme, and most honourable, that could be desired, and that above all, the four Nuntii elected to receive her, and serve her in the Churches

dominions, should prepare for their journey, & be ready on the confines with that traine, and decorum, which the quality of their charge, and con∣dition required.

After dinner my Lord Holstenius had audience of the Arch-Dutches Anne of Medices, and the Arch-Duke Sigismond Francis, to whom he presented the Pontificall Breifes of the following tenor.

To our beloved Daughter in Christ, the noble Arch-Dutch∣esse of Austria, Alexander VII. Pope.

BEloved Daughter in Christ, and noble Princesse, Greeting and A∣postolicall benediction;

* 6.1with other commands given to our beloved Son Luke Holstenius of our houshold, principall Apostolicall Notary, Canon of the Church of St. Peter, and Keep∣er of our Vatican Library, by the oc∣casion of great affairs to be manag'd by him in Germany; 'tis given him in charge in a principall manner to vi∣sit

your nobleness in our name, and clearly inform you of our affection to you. That this our advertisement is va∣lued by you; we both constantly believe and your noblenesse will abundantly make good, if you gratiously enter∣tain the Bearer hereof, and with your authority, and favours, where need shall require, defend and assist him; he being a person of singular faith and honesty, and polished exactly with all good arts. Which that you will do, we again and again request of your no∣blenesse, to whom we very lovingly impart our Apostolicall benediction.

Given at Rome, at St. Maries the greater, under the seal of the fisher, on the 10^th of October, 1655, and in the first year of our Papacy.

And he was received by them, with all the most affectionate expres∣sions of a reverend obsequiousness to the holy Sea, & particular respect.

On the 30^th. in the evening, my Lord Holstenius having preunder∣stood, that the Baron Ghirargi, cheif Counseller and minister to his High∣ness,

had thoughts of conferring with her,* 6.2 deem'd it good to prevent him, by going to visit him in his lodgings at the Pallace, who received him with civilitie peculiar to the nobleness of his birth, assuring him of his High∣nesses great joy, and content for his arrivall. He afterwards heard most gladly, and with due attention, the perfect relation Holstenius gave him, in order to the conduct of this most weighty business, of which till that time, he had had no notice, telling him in reality, that all things were prepar'd in that state, for the honour alone of her Majesties passage,* 6.3 and therefore it displeas'd much his High∣nesse, than he had not had some knowledge of the business of her Profession, since the subject of the Comedies & entertainments, should not have been profane, but sacred, and agreeable to the quality of the function.

On the first of November divine Office was celebrated in the Arch-Dukes church by a mitered Abbot, where their Highnesses were present,

together with all the Court, and ex∣cellent musick was sweetly accom∣panied with so tunable a consort and harmony of trumpets, tabours and drums, that as a new thing, and un∣heard of before, it pleased their curi∣osity extreamly, The Queen was to hear it at an open & publique win∣dow, and was very well satisfied and delighted.

After dinner Holstenius went to visit Don Antony Pimentel Ambas∣sadour of Spain and discours'd long with him on the points of his Com∣mission.* 6.4 The Ambassadour reply'd with the Courtesy and prudence of a very able minister, and Compleat Cavalier, that there would be no dif∣ficulty, in order to the publique pro∣fession, which troubl'd him most, nor concerning the rest. Holstenius shew'd him a Coppy of the said pro∣fession which was printed on purpose in Inspruch with great characters, that the Queen might have no trou∣ble to read it, as also he communi∣cated to him the form of the absolu∣tion, which was printed, and the ne∣cessary

interlocutions for this act.* 6.5 The Ambassadour read all the write∣ings, and carri'd them speedily to the Queen, to consult them with her Majestie.* 6.6 He returned soone after, & told him, the Queen found not any opposition in them, but was rather ready, to perform whatsoever should be pleasing to his Holiness, as likewise she acknowled'd it for a singular favour, that his Highness had sent him for this function, whom she wisht to see and hear, offering him audience at that very instant.

My Lord Holstenius was cloath'd then in black, & down to his heeles, to distinguish this visit from that to the Arch-Dukes, which he made to them cloathed in purple, so as he de∣sired the conveniency of a quarter of an hour, to go back to his lodging, and change, as he did, his cloathes: So quickly returning,* 6.7 he was soon introduced to her Majesty, who at the second reverence, Holstenius made to her in the middle of the roome, between the door, and a little table, on which the Queen

stood leaning, her Majesty went towards him some two or three pa∣ces, receiving him with a smile, and a cheerful and pleasing countenance.

My Lord Holstenius spake to her in order to his instructions, and when she had replyed to the congra∣tulation, and expression of his Holi∣nesses fatherly affection, she said, a∣bout the principal businesse of her profession, the Embassadour without doubt had assured him before of her readinesse to do all things, which by order of his Holinesse, were com∣manded him, and seeming impatient to performe them out of hand, she resolved of her selfe, the said functi∣on should be on the following Wed∣nesday the third of November.

When her Majesty had answered to the heads proposed to her by Hol∣stenius,* 6.8 he confirmed the pleasure she took, in seeing he was sent unto her for this purpose by his Holiness. She discoursed with him with much affability, shewing she was particu∣larly informed of his qualities, his eminent learning, and singular eru∣dition

in the Sciences. She spake with much praise, and great esteem of his vertuous labours, as well sa∣cred as prophane. She curiously inquired of the rare books that are kept in the Vatican, of the learned men in Rome, and particularly of the Cardinals and Prelates, shewing, she was very well informed, as well in the general, as particularly of the Court of Rome, and going on in tell∣ing him, she thought it her good for∣tune, to be able to make use of a per∣son of his quality at Rome, for the seeing of the Libraries, Antiquities, and other curious things.

Holstenius presented her his Holi∣nesses Brief of the following tenor.

To our most dear Daughter in Christ, Christina the illustrious Queen of Swedland, Alexander VII Pope.

Our most dear Daughter in Christ, Greeting and Apostoli∣call benedection.

* 7.1As soon as we heard your Majesty embracing in Bruxels, though not openly, the integrity of the

Romane, to wit, the Catholique faith, had risen out of the filth of old err••rs, and that the holy Ghost had created new wisdom in you; what joy over flow∣ed our soul, no force, or strength of words can expresse. This our great∣nest gladnesse, to which hardly any thing could be added in appearance, was in a high manner encreas'd by your journey, begun towards this place, to the end you might reverence the Trophyes of the Apostles the faith, which was commended by the Apostles own mouth, and us, whom though un∣worthy, Christ would have, in Peters stead, and his own, to bear rule o're his Church upon Earth. In doing of which, you not onely will equall the never dying praises of the famousest Princes, who thought it a glory to them, to depose their trium∣phall Ornaments and Laurells, at the feet of the Fisher, and the Bishops of Rome; but likewise from the City it self, the Mistris of rightly believing, and teaching, draw the precepts of true and heavenly learning. Yet be∣cause, not without some hurt unto

them, who assume to themselves a vain opinion of knowledge, and onely are wise among themselves, so much light lyes yet hidden under the bushel, at ought at length to shine out to all from an eminent place, that they by these examples and foot steps may like∣wise come in. We send to your Ma∣jesty, our beloved son Luke Holsteni∣us of our Houshold, principal Aposto∣lical Notary, Canon of the Church of St. Peter, and Keeper of our Vatican Library, a man for his knowledge in all learning and singular piety, very dear unto us, who may be assistant to you in your publique profession of the Catholick faith, according to the an∣cient and accustomed manner of the Roman Church, and by whom our great love to you, and the joy we have received, may more fully be declared. But we firmely hope in him, who hath wrought in you so mercifully salvation, your Majesty will be wanting in no∣thing that may shew you not unworthy of this most ample benefit, and that by your ready obsequiousnesse, and hearty obedience, you will testifie to

all, you have earnestly sought, and most ardently received the Catholick faith. By the sad Luke, our father∣ly and most loving benediction, & more to this purpose, your Majestie will receive, for whom we most earnestly begg all happinesse of God, and that he would strengthen the power, his right hand hath wrought marvellous∣ly in you.

Given at Rome at St. Maries the greater, under the ring of the Fisher, on the 10^th day of Octo∣ber 1655. in the First year of our Papacy.

Natalis Rondinnius.

And the Queen very reverently received it, and read it all pre∣sently. She with a modest blush shewed the evident signes of the joy in her heart, for the fatherly and lo∣ving expressions of his Holinesse, her Majesty apprehending the forcible sense of the Vicar of Christ, to whom she had given long since, the liberty of her thoughts and affections, and

concluded, she would by her letters, as soon as the could, thank his Holi∣ness for it.

Her Majesty supt privately on the first of November, but was waited on by some Ladies, who desired that honour for their own satisfaction. A∣mong whom was the Princess Mary Cla••d••a Hundbissin of Schaumbourg, who presented the water for her hands, and the Countess Piccolo∣mini, the little Arch-Dutchesses, La∣dy of Honour, the Napkin. Princess Catherine Countess of Spaur, was the Cupbearer and Sewer. There were too besides Princess Mary Fuggerin Countess of Weisen∣horth, the Princess of Trocbenpach, the Princesse Mary Brigit Countesse of Artzh, the Princess Malaspina, and the Princess Anne Teresa of Stoplar.

Her Majesty was publickly feasted on Tuesday by their Highnesses the Arch Dukes, with regal magnifi∣cence, and sumptuousnesse. The Queen sate alone at the upper end of the Table under a cloath of Stare,

with a very great carpet on the ground. The Arch-Dukes were on her right side, a little way off from her Majesty, but under the same Canopy,* 7.2 the Arch-Dutchess alone on her left side o're against the Arch-Duke, and Pimentel the Spanish Em∣bassador below the Arch-Dukes. The Marquis Lonati, and the Lord George Olstein gave the water for her Maje∣sties hands, and the Arch-Duke him∣self presented her the Napkin, taking it from the Lord W••itkunight chief Gentleman of his chamber. Baron Sig••smond of Welsberg, G••ntleman of the Chamber to his Highness, was her Cupbearer, and the Baron of Stakel-bourg, likewise Gentleman of his chamber, was Sewer.

Her Majesty accompanied by their Highnesses,* 7.3 together with all the Court, w••nt after dinner to a Palace called D' Ambre without Inspruch, where she saw with much delight, a great quantity of ancient medalls of gold and silver, together with o∣ther metalls, collected long since by Arch-Duke Ferdinand, as like∣wise

many very ancient manuscripts, and other fine curiosities conserved in that place.

In the mean time my Lord Hol∣stenius attended to the ordering of the necessary things, for the function of the following day, He instructed the Notary, the Master of the cere∣monies, the Priests, and other Clerks, which were to be assistent, as well at the act of Profession, as at the solemne Masse, Holstenius was to sing, to the end that each doing his part, the function might go on with order, quietness, and decorum, as it happily succeeded.

* 7.4The Queen desired, this action might be as p••blick as could be, and conspicuous to the World, and therefore instead of going into the Church, by the gallery within, she resolved to go thither through the publick street, which goes between the one and the other, to which purpose in the morning, the said street was covered over with boards, as well for honour as conve∣niencie.

The Queen cloathed in a gown of black silk, very plain, and without a∣ny ornament but a crosse of five faire and rich diamonds at her breast, lead by the Arch-Duke, was met at the gate of the Church with a solemne Procession of all the Priests, and Clerks of the Court, and by the two Benedictin Abbots of that Province, the one of Tegernsee, and the other of Marieberg, both with the Miter, Rochet, and Crosier staffe. The one gave her holy water, and the other presented her to kisse a very fine Cross of Christal of the Moun∣tain.

My Lord Holstenius followed af∣ter the Abbots, who after a low con∣gee to her Majesty, and their High∣nesses the Arch-Dukes, caused one of the Abbots to begin, Come O Ho∣ly Ghost, &c. which was sung with most excellent Musick.* 7.5 The Queen following the Procession went into the Quire of the Church, where a chair was prepared with a kneeling place before it, covered with cloath of gold. A cushion of the same cloth of gold

was laid too upon the last step of the Altar below, and a chair of velvet for Holstenius, o're against the place of the Epistle.

Here then Holstenius stood up be∣fore the chaire, expecting when the Queen, the Arch-D••kes, and all the Cavaliers would sit down in their places. Then he, beheld by all with silence and attention, began with a loud voice to declare his Commission by the Pop••s express Brief of the fol∣lowing tenor.

To our beloved son Luke Holste∣nius, Priest of Hambu••g, Canon of St. Peters in Rome, one of our family and continual at∣tendance at our table. Alex∣ander the VII^th Pope,

BEloved son, Greeting and Aposto∣lical Benediction,

* 8.1whereas we have received, not without the spiritual joy of our mind, that Christina the noble Queen of Swedland, born of heretical parents, and bred up, and instruct∣ed in heresies, illuminated by heavenly

light, and knowing the way of truth, desires to renounce the same heresies, and returne, by the blessing of God, into the bosome of the holy Roman Church, we, who by our Pastoral function, are chiefly obliged to attend unto this, that if any Sheep wander from the path of the truth, they may be brought back into the way of salvation, being very much confident in our Lord, of your sin∣gular piety, prudence, zeal of the Ca∣tholick rel••gion, and the honour of Gods house, of our own free motion, sure knowledge, mature del••beration, and out of the fulnesse of our Apostolical power, by vertue of these presents, do grant and impart to you, the free and full power of absolving by our authori∣ty in both Courts, the said Queen Chri∣stina from these heresies, all excom∣munication, suspension, interdict, and other ecclesiastical sentences, censures, and punishments howsoever incurred by her for the same, whether any juri∣dical, or extra-juridical abjuration, or any at all pre••••d••, but in place of abju∣ration, her Profession of the Catholick Faith, according to the Articles long

propounded by the Apostolical Sea, some healthful pennance being enjoyned her, and other things you shall know to be expedient for the good of her soul, and we grant and impart the same pow∣er of reconciling and receiving the said Queen into the bosome of the holy Roman Church, some publick Notary be••ng used about the Acts aforesaid, we willing, to your sole attestation, without any any witnesses, your subscription onely added, full and absolute belief should be given. Notwithstanding the Aposto∣lical, universal, or special constitutions, published in general, provincial, or o∣ther Councills, the decrees, use, and stile of the Office of the holy and gene∣ral inquisition and all other things to the contrary.

Given at Rome at St. Maries the greater, under the Ring of the Fisher on the tenth of October, 1655. in the fi••st year of our Pa••¦pacie.

G. Gualterius.

After this he gave the Original Briefe to the Master of the ceremo∣nies of his Highness,* 8.2 who was Signi∣or Carlo Pompeati Canon of the Ca∣thedral Church of Trent, a person fa∣mous for his birth and education, who read it with a lowd and clear voice, and then gave it into the hand of the Notary there present. My Lord Ho••sterius added some latine words, which began, Though this thing in open view, &c. He sate down and was covered according to instru∣ction. And here then the cushi∣on being brought before him, which as we said before, was laid on the last step of the Altar, the Queen con∣ducted thither by the Arch-Dukes, quickly and freely kneeled down up∣on it. Holstenius presented her the printed forme of the Profession, say∣ing to her the following words.

This is the solemn and usual form of Professing the Catholick faith, the ho∣ly Church of Rome useth, and her Ma••esty is to read before me and the witnesses here present, with a clear and distinct voice, and afterwards with

her own hand subscribe. And both the Arch-Dukes standing about the Queen, together with Don Antonio Pimentel, as witnesses desired; her Majesty with a clear, distinct, and lowd voice, read the following Pro∣fession.

I Christina believe with a firme faith, and professe all and every thing contained in the Creed of Faith, the holy Roman Church us••th, namely, I believe in one God, the Fathe•• Al∣mighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth, of all things visible, and invisible; and in one Lord Jesus Christ, the onely begotten Son of God, and borne of his Father before all times: God of God, Light of Light, true God of true God: begotten, not made, consubstantial to the Father, by whom all things are made, who for us men, and our salva∣tion descended from the Heavens, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost, of the Virgin Mary, and made man: cru∣cifi••d also for us, and suffered under Pontius Pilate, and was buried. And arose the third day accord••ng to the

Scriptures, and ascended into Heaven, sits at the right hand of his father, and is to come again with glory, to judge the quick and the dead, of whose Kingdom there shall be no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who together with the Father and the Son, is adored and glorified, who spake by the Pro∣phets: and in one holy Catholick and Apostolical Church. I confesse one Baptisme in the remission of sinnes, and expect the resurrection of the dead, and the life to come, Amen. I firmly ad∣mit, and embrace the Apostolical and Ecclesiastical Traditions, and the other observances and constitutions of the same Church. I likewise admit the sacred Scripture according to the sense our holy Mother the Church hath held, and holds, to whom it belongs to judge of the sense, and interpretation of the holy Scriptures: neither will I ever receive and interpret it, but according to the unanimous consent of the Fathers. I likewise professe seven true and proper Sacraments of the new Law, instituted

by Christ Jesus our Lord, and to the salvation of mankind, though al to every one are not necessary, namely Baptisme, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, extream Unction, Order, and Matri∣mony, and these to conferre grace; and of these, Baptisme, Confirmation, and Order cannot be reiterated without Sacriledge.

I receive and admit the received and approved rites of the Catholick Church in the solemn administration of these Sacraments. I embrace and receive all and every thing, which have been designed and declared in the holy Council of Trent, concerning Original sin and justification. I also professe that in the Masse, there is offered up to God, a true, proper, and propitiatory sacrifice for the living and the dead, and that in the most holy Sacrament of the Eucharist, there are truly, really, and substantially, the body and blood, with the soul and divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ, and a conversion made of the whole substance of the bread into the body, and of the whole substance of the wine into the blood of Christ, which

conversion the Catholick Church calls Transubstantiation. I likewise confess that under each kind, Christ is whole and entire, and a true Sacrament to be received. I constantly hold there is Purgatory, and the souls there detained, are helpt by the suffrages of the faith∣full. And that in like manner the Saints raigning together with Christ, are to be honoured, and invocated, and that they offer up to God prayers for us, and their reliques to be held in veneration. I firmely assert, the images of Christ, and of the blessed Virgin, as also of other Saints, are to be had and retained, and due honour and reverence to be given to them. I likewise affirm the power of indulgences is left by Christ in his Church, and their use very healthfull to Christian people. I acknowledge the holy Catholick, and Apostolical Roman Church to be the Mother and Mistress of all Churches; And I promise and swear true obedience to the Bishop of Rome, the successor of Saint Peter the chief of the Apostles, and Vicar of Jesus Christ. And all other things delivered, defined and declared

by the sacred Canons, general Councils, and especially by the holy Council of Trent, I undoubtedly receive and pro∣fesse, and the contrary, and all heresies whatsoever condemned, rejected, and anathematiz'd by the Church, I also condemne, reject, and anathematize: This true Catholick faith, without which none can be saved, which I here professe willingly, and do truly hold the same entire and inviolable, I will by Gods assistance most constantly re∣tain and confesse, and as much as in me lies endeavour that the same may be held, taught and preacht by my sub∣jects and those under my command. I the said Christina doe promise, vow, and swear, so help me God, and these holy Evangelists,

CHRISTINA.

* 9.1Her Majesty read the said Pro∣fession with such forcible expression, that all remained no less astonisht, than toucht with compunction, at such an heroick resolution, and here 'twas observed, that at every new pe∣riod,

or parcell of the Scripture afore∣said, her Majesty lifting up her head, and fixing her eyes in the counte∣nance of Holstenius, with the freedom of her sight, shew'd, what resolution, and affection her heart labour'd with, so as this generous action so soften'd the minds of the assistants, that from the eyes of many, the teares out of tenderness, trickel'd down in abundance. The said Hol∣stenius was not able to suppress them, without difficulty and violence, while he thought with what melting affection, the mind of his Beatitude would have been mov'd, if he had seen that action, the noblest, and most memorable of all, to be seen in the world.

Her profession being ended, and the oath, contain'd in it, taken, Hol∣stenius stood up, and recited the following Verses and Prayers.

O Lord God of vertues, convert us; and shew thy face, and we shall be safe. Arise O Christ, and help us, and deliver us for thy name sake.

Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, as we have hoped in thee. O Lord hear my Prayer, and let my cry come unto thee. Our Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us Pray.

O God, who shewest the light of thy truth to the erring, to the end they may return into the way of justice, grant to all of the Christian profession, to reject those things that are contrary to this name, and correctest those, and dispersed, gatherest them together, and gathered together preservest them: We beseech thee mercifully to pour on Chr••stian people the grace of thy union, that all division rejected, vniting them∣selves to the true pastor of thy Church, they may be able worthily to serve thee.

OMnipotent eternall God, receive this thy sheep with thy fatherly piety, withdrawn by thy power from the jawes of the wolfe, and renew her to thy flock by thy mercifull ben••gnity, that the enemy rejoyce not at the dammage of thy family, but that in her conversion,

and delivery, thy Church, as a pious mother, may congratulate a daughter that is found.

O ••od, who man wonderfully created according to thy image, dost mer∣cifully repair, propitiously behold this thy servant, and what is stolne from her by the hostile blindness of ignorance, and deceit of the Devill, pardon and absolve through the clemency of thy piety, that receiv'd by the communion of thy truth, shee may be united to thy holy Church, through our Lord Jesus Christ thy sonne, who liveth and raig••∣eth God with thee, in the Vnity of the holy Ghost world without end, Amen.

He afterwards sate down,* 9.2 and was cover'd, giving her absolution in the following forme.

God forgive thee, and absolve thee from all thy sinnes, and bring thee to life everlasting. And I by Apostoli∣call authority, wherewith I am im∣power'd to this purpose, by the speciall Commission of our holy Lord the Pope Alexander the Seventh, absolve thee from all tye of excommunication, and interdict, and other ecclesiasticall sen∣tences,

censures, and punishments howsoever incurr'd, and receive thee into the bosome of our holy mother the Roman Church, and restore thee to the holy Sacraments of the same, and to the Communion and unity of the faithfull, in the name of the Father, and the Sonne, and the holy Ghost, Amen.

After this hee arose up again, and gave her the benediction in the fol∣lowing words. Confirme, O God, that thou hast wrought in us. From thy holy Temple which is in Hierusa∣lem. Behold thus shall the man bee blessed, that feares the Lord. Our Lord bless thee from Sion. Who hath made Heaven and Earth. The bles∣sing of God Almighty, the Father, and Sonne, and holy Ghost descend vpon thee, and remaine alwayes with thee Amen.

Then the Queen stood up and was by their Highnesses conducted to her first place, whither Holstenius repairing, in a very low posture con∣gratulated her Majestie, and inconti∣nently caus'd the Psalme to bee

sung. Make yee jubilation to God all the earth. &c. with musique of exquisite voyces, of Organs, Trum∣pets, Tabours, and Drums. And while the said Prelate going into the sacristy prepared himself to sing the solomne Mass, father Staudacter a Jesuit, Preacher to the Arch-Duke, made a Sermon in Dutch, so elegant, learned, and so fit for that action, that it ravisht the affections, and applauses of all.

After Mass,* 9.3 which was celebrated with the greatest sollemnity, Holste∣nius stay'd on the last step of the Al∣tar, and began the Te Deum, which was sung with the same harmony, accompany'd by the roaring of above 50. Peices of artillary, many Mor∣tar-peices, and an infinite number of muskets, as likewise with the ringing of the bells. The Mass was sayd after the Roman fashion, as they do in Saint Peters, and all were well satisfy'd with it. The day after my Lord Holstenius sent to Rome an ac∣count of all that had succeeded.

The Queen wrote to the Pope,

and consigned the letter to Holsteni∣us, in which giving his Holiness in∣formation of that she had done, she declared her self his most obedient daughter, with expressions of much duty, and very great respect.

These letters, with others written by the said Holstenius to the Legates and Nuntii, with the advice of all, and with the Calculation, that the Queen would arrive in Ferrara on the 22. of November, on the fifth of the said month, were sent by an ex∣traordinary Courier, who comming out of Poland, past in hast towards Rome.

In the discourses Holstenius had with the Queen, in order to her re∣conciliation to the Catholique Church, he giving a hint, that after the profession of faith, she should receive the Sacrament of Confirmati∣on, and then the most holy Eucha∣rist, her Majesty said, her desire was to communicate the first time in pub∣lique, by the hands of his Holiness himself, and asking him diverse par∣ticulars about confirmation, said she

heard, in that function she might change her name, or adde another to it, and therefore would gladly to the name of Chr••st••na adde that of Ales∣sandra in honour of his Holiness. Holstenius reply'd the Pope himselfe at her coming to Rome, would much better counsell her than any one else.

The Evening of the day, in which the Queen made her profession, was solemniz'd with diverse Bonfires of joy, the ringing of the bells, and roaring of the Canon, and with a most noble, and most excellent play represented in musique, with very sumptuous machins, and scenes, which succeeded extreamly delight∣full.

The subsequent night they like∣wise represented in musique,* 9.4 a play called Argia, a musicall tragicome∣dy with admirable prospects of scenes, and of greatest curiosity. The cloaths of the Actors were most noble, and most splendid, and the musique very exquisite, his Highness having neither spar'd paines, nor

charges, to get the best musitians of Jtaly. It lasted six whole hours, and her Majesty with the rest of the assistants, beheld it with great plea∣sure, and attention.

The other three dayes her Majesty stay'd in Inspruch, she was allwayes entertained with vertuous recreati∣ons, and both the said Playes were reacted, since, the tast being never orecharg'd, while the appetite lasts, they saw the Queen and the rest, not yet cloy'd with that pleasure.

The day before their departure, appointed on the 8th. of December, my Lord Holstenius visited Count Raymond Montecuccoli, dispatcht from the Emperour, not onely to assist at the possession, but to waite on her Majesty to Rome, and he was by this courteous Cavalier, received with geat demonstrations of esteem.

On the 8th. of December in the morning, the Arch-Dukes, and Don Antonio Pimentel the Spanish Ambas∣sadour, together with Holstenius, subscribed 4 Copies of the originall of the foresaid Profession, confirmed

before by her Majesties own hand, to the end that one of them should remain with the Queen, one in In∣spruch in the place of Records, one in the Records of the Vatican Libra∣ry, and the other be sent to the Pope.

The Signature and Subscriptions under the over-written Profession,* 9.5 were these,

• ...Christina.
• I Ferdinand Charles Arch-Duke of Austria, have been a witnesse and subscribed.
• I S••g••smond Francis Arch-Duke of Austria, Bishop of Auspurge, &c. have been a witnesse and subscri∣bed.
• I Don Antonio Pimentel de Prado Embassador of the Catholick King, have been a witnesse and subscri∣bed.
• I Luke Holstenius Canon of Saint Peters in Rome, have received this Profession and s••bscribed.

Which were likewise afterwards authenticated with the Act of a pub∣lick Notary, and with the legality of

the Arch Dukes Records in the fol∣lowing form.

In the name of Christ Amen. In the year of our Lord 1655. and the eighth indiction, on the third of No∣vember, in the first year of the Papa∣c••e of our most holy Father in Christ, Alexander the seventh, at Inspruch in the Dioces of Brixia, about noone, in the Arch-Dukes Church of the holy Crosse, before the high Altar, the most noble Lady Christina Queen of Swed∣land personally there present, freely and del••berately on her knees, with a clear voice, before the above-written witnes∣ses required thereunto in the face of the Church and touching the holy Gospells, pronounced this subscribed profession of the Catholick faith. Which Profession of faith being ended, the most illustrious Queen, and Right Honourable and most reverend Lord Luke Holsienius, Canon of Saint Peters in Rome? and one of the houshold and continual attendance at the table of our most holy Father in Christ, very favourably re∣quired of me the Notary under-written, that in order to this businesse, I would

make one, or more publick instruments, in perpetual remembrance of the thing. And because I undernamed publick Notary, was present with the witnesses, at the publick profession of the Catho∣lick faith, made by the most illustrious Queen Christina, &c. and received by the most Reverend Lord Holsteni∣us, in the name and stead of the Roman Apostolical Sea, according to the order appointed by the holy Council of Trent, by vertue of his Apostolical delegation, both it and the subscriptions to set d••wn, I have both seen and heard. In testimony therefore of this, I have made this present publick instrument, have written it with my own hand, subscribed and published it, and with the usual seal of my Office of Notary, being thereunto required, have confirm∣ed it. Dated as above. Nicholas Zerzer the Arch-Dukes Counsellor, Secretary, and publick Notary, by Pa∣pal and Imperial authority.

We N. N. President, Chancellor, Regents, and Counsellors of the Pro∣vinces of the upper Austria, belonging to the most Illustrious Prince Ferdi∣dinand

Charles Arch-Duke of Austria, &c. do witnesse, the above named Nicholas Zerzer, the Arch-Dukes Counsellor, and also Secretary of the Provinces of the higher Austria, is a legal and authentical Notary, as abovesaid, and therefore to his writings, and publick instruments, in judgments, and out, here, and every where, a full and undoubted faith may and ought to be given. In testimony whereof, we here present have confirmed it with the Arch-Dukes Seale.

Dated at Inspruch the 8th day of November, 1655.

John Christopher Castner of Castenstein, Counsellor to the Arch-Duke, and President of the Ar∣ches.

Her Majesty remaining in In∣spruch, thought it good to write this following letter to the King of Swedland, the contents of which were,

Dear Brother,

I Am happily arrived here, where I found the Permission and Order of his Holinesse, to declare my self what I am, and have been long ago. I think my self fortunate in obeying him, and have preferred this glory before that of reigning o're the potent Dominions you possesse. You should like my resolu∣t••on, though you thought it not good, since to you 'tis so profitable and so glorious. However I protest unto you, I have not at all changed the sense of the friendship I have ever had for you, nor the love I owe Swedland, which I will preserve as long as I live, and eternally be

Dear Brother,

Your most affectionate Sister and Friend CHRISTINA.

Inspruch, Novemb. 4. 1655.

Two houres after dinner the Queen went from Inspruch with all her attendance, accompanied by their Highnesses some part of the way, and waited on by the Baron of Frey∣berg, together with all the Officers, and the same train, that went to meet her, being alwaies very generously defrayed by that Prince, to the very last confines of his state.

* 11.1The same evening the Queen went from Inspruch, Holstenius di∣spatcht a Courier to the Cardinal Legat of Ferrara, advising him of her Majesties advance towards that place, and that he might be sure she would be in the Churches domini∣ons on the two and twentieth fol∣lowing. In the mean time he con∣tinued in Inspruch, to perfect the publick instrument of the act of Pro∣fession in the Notaries acts, and here on that account, he being necessita∣ted to expect till the next day after noone, he departed then likewise, and overtook the Queen just as she was going out of Stersen after dinner on the tenth.

On the eighth at night, her Majesty lay at Motera, a little town of Ty∣role, between Insp••uch and the mountain Prainer, and the follow∣ing morning arrived there from In∣spruch,* 11.2 the Baron John George Clinig Gentleman of the Chamber to his Highnesse, and Count Francis di Lo∣drone Gentleman of the Chamber to Prince Sigismond, to visit her Maje∣sty in the name of their Masters, to enquire of her health, to wish her a good journey, and see if she want∣ed any thing, Complements used by Princes among one another in like cases.* 11.3 The Queen dispatcht pre∣sently the Lord Lilliecron Gentle∣man of her Chamber to Inspruch, to return their Highnesses complement, and thence pursued her journey, go∣ing that night to Stersen, a little town seated not far from the foresaid mountain of Prainer, in a large space of a very fertile plain, shut up on all sides by high mountains.

From Stersen her Majesty went to Bressanon,* 11.4 whom the Bishop and Prince of the City, my Lord Antho∣ny

Crolino, met with a noble traine, and lodged with all magnificence that night. The day after, on the eleventh, having dined at Colmar, a place that was halfway, her Majesty arrived that evening at Bolgiano, a very great Town between the moun∣tains, in the spatiousest place of the plain, where the clear river Adice made navigable, carries with a rapid current all the Merchandize sent into Italy, from those noble Faires, which are usually kept foure times a year.

A little before they arrived at Bol∣giano, a Courier came to Holstenius, dispatcht from the Legat of Ferrara, and the Nuntii, to have an assurance of the way, by which her Majesty would come into the Countrey of Ferrara, to wit, if through the state of Venice, or of Mantoua, but he be∣ing unable to give them any answer of that, the Venetians having then not declared by what place they would give her leave to passe, he de∣tained the Courier till he knew their resolution.

The four Nuntii were departed now from Rome, with Signior Fulvie Servanzii, one of the Masters of the Ceremonies, and Signior Nuntiato Baldocci, one of the Computists of the Apostolical Chamber, and with a great retinue and baggage, answer∣able to the greatnesse of their charge, who going easie journeys through Umbria, Marca, and Romagna, were come to Ferrara.

His Holinesse made choice of this Officer of the Chamber, that he by his conduct and integrity, might look to the charges of the lodgings, which were to be defrayed by the Chamber, and see that all things were in very good order, as indeed they were al∣waies, when directed by him. And because his Beatitude was extreamly concerned that every thing should be done very splendidly and pun∣ctually, his Holinesse with a Note of his hand directed to my Lord Fran∣zoni, Treasurer general, gave order on the 23 of October of the year 1655 that to the said Baldocci he should cause to be paid without any limita∣tion,

what money he should use, and to the said Baldocci, he likewise gave authority to make the reckonings e∣ven of himself, without the accusto∣med Congregation of accounts.

And because the charge of Com∣putist of the Chamber, is an Office of great weight; in the absence of Sig∣nior Nuntiato Baldocci aforesaid, Signiore Giovanni his Brother had the place, who had given many ho∣nourable and very worthy proofes of his experience in the employment of Computist of his Holinesses Soul∣diers in the siege of Castro, and like∣wise in Dalmatia in that of Collate∣ral for the souldiers, which warred for the Republick of Venice against the Turke, where he was four years exercising, besides for two years to∣gether the Paymasters place, in the absence of the other.

The said Baldocci, as a Minister very zealous for his Holinesses good service, arriving at Civita Castallana, took Post, and rode in great haste to speak with all the Legates, and Go∣vernors of the places appointed for

her Majesties lodgings, presenting to them the Popes note aforesaid, as likewise the letters of the Secretary of State, and the Lord Treasurer ge∣neral, with leaving money every where, according to their need, and adding by word of mouth, what seemed to him fit for a businesse of that nature, and wholly agreeable to his Holinesses intention, and thus he did all along to Ferrara, whither he came six dayes before the arrival of the Nuntii, and just in a time, when they had not the least information that the Queen was departed from Inspruch, insomuch as the time was commodious for preparing of all things for her Majesties reception. To Ferrara came likewise opportune∣ly the Coach sent by his Holinesse, the Litter, and Chaire, with the Quartermasters, and Harbenger, for ordering of the lodgings, with two noble beds, both alike, with Chaires of the same, to the end that her Ma∣jestie should lye all the journey in her usual beds, and one might go before unto the other lodging. The

cloath of state, the carpet, and many other things were sent from Rome, even the table to eat on, the gilt fur∣niture of the Cup-board, with divers other Officers, all under the command of Baldocci.

* 11.5While the Queen staid in Inspruch, there arrived the Baron Giovanni Georgio di Fermiano, a Gentleman of great spirit and parts, dispatcht from the Prince Charles Emanuel Ma∣druzzi, the Bishop of Trent, and Count of Chiullant, to invite her to that City, with expressions of obse∣quiousnesse and respect. Her Ma∣jesty seeming to like the invitation, replyed with her accustomed civility, that her passage was granted her by the Republick of Venice, with this expresse condition, that she should not stay in Trent, nor Roveredo, and therefore she could not have the ho∣nour of his invitation.

The Baron soon informed the Prince of all, who very desirous to serve her in his state,* 11.6 sent back with∣out delay a Courier, with letters to the Embassadour Pimentel, to Don

Antonio della Cueva, to Count Mon∣tecuccoli, and my Lord Holstenius, entreating them to use their authori∣ty with her Majesty for obtaining his desire in order to her lodging in Trent, since the supposition of the plague was most false, they enjoy∣ing perfect health in that City.

These Gentlemen employed them∣selves joyntly to comply with the said Princes desire, and the Baron of Fermiano had a very courteous audi∣ence of the Queen in Bolgiano, where he reinvited her, receiving this an∣swer from her Majesty,* 11.7 that out of the confidence she promised her self she could have in the kindnesse of the Prince, though she had not been invited by him, she would have invited her self, but that the foremen∣tioned oppositions, to her great dis∣pleasure, were her hinderance, yet that howsoever she was much obli∣ged to the courtesie of the Prince. The Baron advised him of all, and he with greater vigour persisting in his courteous earnestness, the short∣ness of the time not permitting him

to write unto Venice, wrote inconti∣nently to the Governours of Verona, to have leave to lodge her Majesty in Trent; But doubting in the mean time he should not have a favourable answer, or if it were favourable, it would come too late, he gave order again to the Baron aforesaid, if he could not have the honour of receiv∣ing her Majesty in Trent, to procure she would be pleased at least to accept of some refreshing in the town of Lavis, the last of the Dioces of Trent, and which divides the confines of Italy, from those of Germany. The Baron performed every thing with his powerful endeavours, and the Queen was contented to accept the oblation.* 11.8

The Queen departing from Bolgia∣no on the thirteenth of the month, lay at Egna that night, a town not long before, with another place called Salorno, bought by Signior Zenobi di Verona a Nobleman of Venice. Here arrived a Courier from the Duke of Mantoua, with letters to her Majesty to invite her to that City. His

Highness had sent to that end the Marquess Andreasi Captain of his guard, but because the passages were shut, he had been constrained to stay at Volargna, a village belonging to Verona, a little way distant from Chiusa, which is a narrow passage, and strong, where there is a constant Garrison of souldiers, and albeit the Queen refused his invitation, excu∣sing her self, that she could not go out of the way, she going directly to Rome, and was not then certain where she should have leave to passe by the Venetians, yet she reserved her self to accept of his favour, in case she should passe through his High∣nesses dominions.

On the fourteenth her Majesty came to Lavis before fifteen houres,* 11.9 and there in the name of the said Prince of Trent, she was again invited to stay, at least, and dine in that City, since they had gotten leave from Verona to receive her.

The Queen then resolved to accept the invitation,* 11.10 and went the next morning to Masse in the

Cathedral Church, and dined in the Palace Madruzzo, a very pleasant place called Belvedere, which was a Musquet shot without the town. At four houres in the night she re∣solved to dine there the next day, so as they immediately sent the Prince notice of it, who, to his great con∣tent, understanding the good news, caused all things to be presently pre∣pared for the splendid reception of so noble a Princesse.

In the mean time her Majesty was presented at Lavis with a noble and most plentiful treatment, which con∣sisted of great store of excelent sweet-meats, pasts of Genoua, wilde fowle, all sorts of venison, and poultry, sea∣fish, and fresh-water fish of extraor∣dinary greatnesse, and in fine, most rare fruits, and sallads of all kindes.

* 11.11All that were there, not onely ex∣tolled, but wondered at this splen∣did and magnificent entertainment: The Queen was much pleased and observed it with particular satisfacti∣on, expressing her self much obliged

to this generous Prince, and admi∣ring as much the punctuality and good order, with which its perfection and exquisitnesse appeared.

Lavis is a little open town,* 11.12 situa∣ted in the plain, between the entrance of those most high Mountaines, and washt by the river Lavis, from which it takes the name, which fal∣ling from the Alpes, into a narrow vally on the left hand, with a very rapid current joynes it self to the ri∣ver Adige, which dividing all the length of the plain, is a little below Bolgiano, still navigable to the sea, on which they traffique greatly out of Germany into Italy. On this river Lavis, there is a great bridge some∣what long, and covered over, where usually stands a guard, to collect some little tribute of the passengers, which is called passage-money. This town appertaines to the principality of Trent, and here end the confines of Italy with Germany, for not far from thence, they begin to speak Dutch. 'Tis distant three Dutch leagues from the City of Trent, and

for the continual concourse of peo∣ple and merchandize, passing through it, is full of inhabitants, and very commodious houses, with many rich families, made very advantagious by their industry, as they are almost e∣very where in the Country of Tyrole, where though the scituation be nar∣row and barren, yet all things that are necessary for mans life, as flesh, and wilde game, are there in great abundance and perfection, with very noble hunting, fit and proper for their pleasure, who are delighted with it.

The End of the Third Book.

Notes

• * 1.1

  His Holi∣nesse re∣solves to dispatch to Inspruch my Lord Luke Hol∣stenius.
• * 1.2

  He elects four Nuntii to receive the Queen on the Con∣fines of the State Ec∣clesiastical.
• * 2.1

  Breifes consign••d to my Lord Holstenius
• * 2.2

  Father Malines the Jusuit goes with the said Holstenius to Inspruch
• * 2.3

  The Breife to his Emi∣nence Lo¦mellino Cardinall Legate of Bologna.
• * 3.1

  My Lord Holstenius arrives at Mantoua.
• * 4.1

  The Popes Breif•• to the Prince of Trent.
• * 5.1

  The Breife to the Arch-Duke Charles Ferdinand
• * 5.2

  My Lord Holstenius is received by the Arch-Duke with much Cour∣tesie.
• * 5.3

  The ho∣nours done to my Lord Holstenius
• * 5.4

  Father Ma∣lines is sent to discover the will of the Queen.
• * 6.1

  The Popes Breife to the Arch-Dutchness of Inspruch
• * 6.2

  My Lord Holstenius visits the Baron Ghi∣rardi.
• * 6.3

  The ex∣pressions of the said Baron.
• * 6.4

  My Lord Holsténius visits the Ambassa∣dor Pi∣mentel.
• * 6.5

  He imparts to him his Holinesses intention.
• * 6.6

  And he to the Queen who sub∣mits to the Popes plea∣sure.
• * 6.7

  My Lord Holstenius hath audi∣ence of her Majestie.
• * 6.8

  Her Ma∣jestie dis∣course with my Lord Holsteni∣us.
• * 7.1

  His Holi∣neses Breif to the Queen
• * 7.2

  The Queen dines pub∣lickly with their High∣n••sses the Arch-Dukes
• * 7.3

  Her Maje∣sty visits the Palace of Ambre.
• * 7.4

  She goes in∣to the Church pub∣lickly.
• * 7.5

  The Order of the Church for performing the function of the Ca∣tholick pro∣fession.
• * 8.1

  The con∣tents of the Popes Brief to my Lord Holstenius
• * 8.2

  The Act of the Catho∣lick Profes∣sion made by the Queen.
• * 9.1

  The Queens great gene∣rosity.
• * 9.2

  The abso∣lution gi∣ven to the Queen by my Lord Holstenius
• * 9.3

  The joy for this profes∣sion.
• * 9.4

  The Recre∣ations and plays reci∣ted before her Maje∣stie.
• * 9.5

  The forme of the sub∣scription of the act of profession.
• * 11.1

  Her Maje∣sties depar∣ture from Inspruch.
• * 11.2

  The Arch-Duke sends a Gentle∣man to visit the Queen.
• * 11.3

  Her Maje∣sty returnes the Arch-Dukes Com∣plement.
• * 11.4

  The honors done her Majesty by the Bishop of Bressanon.
• * 11.5

  The Baron of Fermia∣no comes to Inspruch to comple∣ment the Queen in the name of the Prince of Trent.
• * 11.6

  He invites her Majesty to Trent.
• * 11.7

  The Queens answer to the Baron of Fermiano.
• * 11.8

  The invita∣tion made her in the name of the Duke of Mantoua.
• * 11.9

  She is splen∣didly treat∣ed at Trent
• * 11.10

  She resolve to dine at Trent.
• * 11.11

  The genero∣sity of the Prince of Trent.
• * 11.12

  The descri∣ption of La∣vis.