The history of Olivaires of Castile and Arthur of Dalgarve. Translated out of the Spanish into the Italian tongue, by Francesco Portonari: and from the italian made English. Licens'd, Feb. 1. 1694/5.

CHAP. XLV.

Olivaires parts from Ireland for Eng∣land; and of the honour was shown him.

THE English loaden with rich Spoils, with many Carriages ••nd Horses burthened with things of great value, now marched with their Sovereign Olivaires on their way; and ••he Kings rode on most beautiful Mules, without Spurs, and so travail∣••d before the Valiant Olivaires; and, ••rrived at the Port, they found the Ships prepared for them, and all ••hings necessary provided in abun∣dance for them by the prudent care of Captain Edward. Having enter'd ••he Ships with all their Trophies, in ••••w days with a fair wind they touch'd 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the Port whence they parted when ••••ey came from England: And Oli∣••••ires having come a-land, and taken 〈…〉〈…〉gings, dispatch'd Edward away to

the King, and order'd him to inform him of the whole Success of the War: Edward being gone Post with some other Knights, came to Court, and, having kissed the King's hand, and paid low respects unto Helena (for it happened that they were at Table to∣gether) begun, after the Ceremonies of Salutation, to relate the Success of the War; and to give account, in order, of the Valour, Strength, Acti∣vity, Wit, and great Vertues that so eminently appear'd in Olivaires; whereat the King dropt tears for joy; and Helena kept a Jubilee in her Breast, and her heart melted with pleasure: The Valiant Captain assur'd the King, that Olivaires was the finest Knight that ever bore Lance; and he told him with what courage he had taken the King's of Ireland Prisoners; and how with a handful, in compari∣son, he had foil'd and conquer'd them; and that he had brought them Cap∣tives with him to his Majesty. Then the King caused to be given to Edward

a Present of Gold, and Helena another of Jewels, for the good News he had brought: Mean time Olivaires made great days Journies; and being arri∣ved near the Royal City, the King with three hundred Knights with gol∣den Spurs, Dukes, Counts, and Mar∣quesses, and the whole City, with all sorts of Musick, and Feastings, made the Heavens to re-eccho again the Applauses of the Victory: The King rid a white Nag, habited in rich Tissue, and had the Royal Crown on his head; and when he came near Olivaires, Oli∣vaires hastily alighted from his Horse, and so likewise the King; and em∣bracing him with Paternal kindness, he kissed him many times: The Kings of Ireland stood aside, for they were not worthy to look on the sacred Crown of England; and every one paid their reverence to Olivaires, the Archbishops, the Bishops, and Pre∣lates; and they followed them on their way toward the City: The King gave thanks unto, and praised God; and

thanked Olivaires, and expressed how much he was obliged to him, both for the defence of his Kingdom, and for having acquired a-new so great a State: And Olivaires attributing the honour to God, and to his Knights, desired the King that he would be grateful to them for their Valour; and also to the other Soldiers; forasmuch as they all had behaved themselves gal∣••••ntly: When they were arrived at the City, all with loud Voices, Bone∣fires, and Instruments of all sorts, ex∣pressed their Joys; and when they were come into the Palace, Helena, like a descended Sun, came toward O∣livaires, who bowing himself low, was supported by the King; and Helena gave him a Kiss, which struck an in∣effable sweetness and delight on Oli∣vaires's Heart-strings; and all the Evening, till time for rest, was spent in extraordinary demonstrations of Mirth and Joyfulness.