The diary of John Evelyn; . rnOM THE ORICINAL 0(K^V xle^ % jFu^. HE HOOSe Of LORDS. i6si JOHN EVELYN 265 14th year, out of his minority and the Queen Regentspupilage. First ceme the captan of the Kings Aids, atthe head of 50, ricnly liveried; next, the Queen-MothersLight Horse, 100, the lieutenant being all over coveredwith embroidery and ribbons, having before him fourtrumpets habited in black velvet, full of lace, and casques ^of the same. Then, the Kings Light Horse, 200, richlyhabited, with four trumpets in blue velvet embroideredwith gold, before whom rode the Count dOlonne coro


The diary of John Evelyn; . rnOM THE ORICINAL 0(K^V xle^ % jFu^. HE HOOSe Of LORDS. i6si JOHN EVELYN 265 14th year, out of his minority and the Queen Regentspupilage. First ceme the captan of the Kings Aids, atthe head of 50, ricnly liveried; next, the Queen-MothersLight Horse, 100, the lieutenant being all over coveredwith embroidery and ribbons, having before him fourtrumpets habited in black velvet, full of lace, and casques ^of the same. Then, the Kings Light Horse, 200, richlyhabited, with four trumpets in blue velvet embroideredwith gold, before whom rode the Count dOlonne coronet[cornet], whose belt was set with pearl. Next went thegrand Pr^vots company on foot, with the Pr^vot onhorseback; after them, the Swiss in black velvet toques,led by two gallant cavaliers habited in scarlet-coloredsatin, after their country fashion, which is very fantastic;he had in his cap a pennach of heron., with a band ofdiamonds, and about him twelve little Swiss boys, withhalberds. Then, came the Aide des C^rdmonies; next,the grandees of court, governors of pla


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