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.
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             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.
             Historia della sacra real maestà di Christina Alessandra, regina di Svetia. English
             Gualdo Priorato, Galeazzo, Conte, 1606-1678.
             Burbury, John.
          
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           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
             .
          
        
         
           LONDON
           ,
           Printed
           for
           
             T.
             W.
          
           and
           are
           to
           be
           sold
           at
           the
           Signe
           of
           the
           Bell
           in
           St.
           Pauls
           Church-yard
           ,
           1658.
           
        
      
       
         
         
         
           To
           the
           glory
           of
           the
           Age
           ,
           and
           Compendium
           of
           Honour
           and
           Nobility
           ,
           her
           Grace
           the
           Dutchess
           of
           RICHMOND
           and
           LENOX
           .
        
         
           
             May
             it
             please
             your
             Grace
             ,
          
        
         
           THE
           golden-Apple
           ,
           on
           which
           was
           this
           Inscription
           ,
           
             be
             it
             given
             to
             the
             fairest
             ,
             Paris
          
           presented
           to
           Venus
           ,
           as
           surpassing
           the
           others
           in
           beauty
           .
           The
           same
           condition
           is
           annexed
           to
           this
           History
           ,
           which
           belonging
           of
           right
           to
           the
           fairest
           ,
           
           most
           justly
           is
           presented
           to
           your
           Grace
           ,
           as
           surpassing
           all
           others
           in
           the
           beauty
           of
           the
           body
           ,
           and
           mind
           .
           And
           whom
           should
           a
           Queen
           so
           renown'd
           for
           her
           vertues
           ,
           and
           eminent
           qualities
           ,
           make
           her
           addresses
           to
           ,
           if
           not
           to
           your
           Grace
           ,
           who
           like
           the
           glorious
           Sun
           among
           the
           lesser
           lights
           ,
           out-shines
           all
           other
           Ladies
           with
           the
           rayes
           of
           your
           Graces
           rare
           vertues
           ,
           and
           admirable
           parts
           .
           These
           reflections
           (
           Madam
           )
           invited
           this
           great
           Princess
           to
           recurre
           to
           your
           Grace
           ,
           who
           like
           the
           River
           Nilus
           ,
           disdains
           to
           mix
           the
           waters
           she
           brings
           from
           a
           Paradise
           ,
           with
           any
           other
           streame
           .
           Since
           the
           offering
           then
           (
           Madam
           )
           is
           no
           waies
           unworthy
           of
           your
           Graces
           noble
           
           Altar
           ,
           where
           Hecatombs
           are
           only
           to
           be
           sacrificed
           ,
           be
           pleased
           not
           to
           lessen
           it
           in
           your
           Graces
           esteem
           ,
           because
           presented
           by
           ,
        
         
           
             Madam
          
           
             Your
             Graces
             most
             humble
             and
             most
             devoted
             Servant
             ,
             
               IOHN
               BURBERY
            
             .
          
        
      
       
         
         
         
           TO
           THE
           READER
           .
        
         
           IN
           the
           Catastrophe
           of
           the
           accidents
           ,
           which
           still
           are
           reducing
           this
           Age
           ,
           into
           a
           large
           abridgment
           of
           all
           that
           are
           past
           ,
           the
           resolutions
           and
           talents
           of
           
             Christina
             Alessandra
          
           ,
           Queen
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           have
           an
           eminent
           place
           .
        
         
           That
           a
           Queen
           by
           birth
           ,
           of
           a
           spirit
           so
           sublime
           ,
           and
           the
           Epilogue
           of
           all
           vertues
           ,
           should
           depose
           her
           Scepter
           voluntarily
           ,
           and
           fall
           at
           the
           feet
           of
           the
           Vicar
           of
           Christ
           ,
           to
           receive
           there
           in
           his
           blessings
           —
           a
           crown
           of
           Paradise
           ,
           in
           such
           a
           resolution
           ,
           as
           too
           much
           surpasses
           the
           capacity
           of
           man
           ,
           and
           not
           only
           custome
           .
           The
           World
           peradventure
           hath
           not
           seen
           any
           other
           ,
           that
           to
           purchase
           the
           true
           Faith
           ,
           hath
           abandoned
           his
           own
           Kingdoms
           ,
           and
           to
           be
           enriched
           
           with
           the
           Jewels
           of
           Heaven
           ,
           hath
           divested
           himself
           of
           the
           treasures
           of
           the
           earth
           .
        
         
           I
           therefore
           have
           begun
           to
           compose
           a
           particular
           History
           of
           it
           ,
           and
           hitherto
           have
           gone
           on
           with
           delight
           ,
           for
           it
           contains
           not
           only
           a
           great
           Princesses
           rare
           qualities
           ,
           and
           Prerogatives
           ,
           but
           likewise
           the
           entertainments
           ,
           she
           hath
           till
           now
           received
           of
           the
           greatest
           Princes
           ,
           and
           Monarchs
           of
           Christendom
           ,
           so
           as
           it
           may
           truely
           be
           said
           ,
           Christina
           the
           great
           in
           her
           resolutions
           ,
           and
           receptions
           ,
           could
           meet
           with
           nothing
           equall
           to
           her
           great
           desert
           ,
           but
           the
           mind
           ,
           and
           piety
           of
           a
           Philip
           ,
           and
           an
           Alexander
           .
        
         
           Some
           perhaps
           may
           think
           ,
           I
           have
           employed
           my
           Pen
           in
           certain
           little
           things
           not
           suitable
           to
           the
           Majesty
           of
           the
           History
           ,
           but
           let
           them
           remember
           ,
           the
           knowledge
           of
           individuums
           ,
           and
           the
           memories
           of
           particular
           men
           ,
           provided
           they
           deserved
           well
           of
           fame
           ,
           encrease
           still
           in
           credit
           ,
           and
           delight
           with
           Posterity
           .
           In
           
           case
           they
           persist
           in
           the
           rigour
           of
           their
           scruples
           ,
           they
           will
           easily
           be
           satisfied
           ,
           if
           they
           read
           alone
           that
           part
           ,
           which
           pleases
           them
           most
           ,
           Farewell
           .
        
      
       
         
         
           WE
           ,
           the
           Reformers
           of
           the
           study
           at
           Padoua
           ,
           having
           seen
           by
           the
           testimony
           of
           our
           Secretary
           ,
           that
           in
           the
           book
           intituled
           the
           History
           of
           the
           sacred
           Majestie
           of
           
             Christina
             Alessandra
          
           Queen
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           by
           Count
           
             Galeazzo
             Gualdo
          
           Priorato
           ,
           printed
           in
           quarto
           in
           Rome
           ,
           there
           is
           nothing
           repugnant
           to
           good
           manners
           ,
           nor
           the
           interests
           of
           Princes
           ,
           grant
           licence
           to
           
             Francis
             Baba
          
           to
           print
           it
           ,
           he
           observing
           the
           Laws
           in
           this
           case
           ,
           and
           presenting
           a
           Copy
           for
           the
           publick
           Library
           of
           Venice
           ,
           and
           another
           for
           that
           of
           Padoua
           .
           In
           Witness
           whereof
           ,
           &c.
           
           
             Anno
             Domini
          
           the
           24.
           of
           May
           ,
           1656.
           
        
         
           
             John
             Donado
             Reformer
             .
          
           
             Andrew
             Pisani
             Procurator
             and
             Reformer
             .
          
           
             FRANCIS
             VERDIZZOTTI
             SECRETARY
             .
          
        
      
       
         
         
           AN
           INDEX
           Of
           the
           most
           remarkable
           things
           contained
           in
           this
           present
           HISTORY
           .
        
         
           
             A
          
           
             
               DOn
               Antonio
               Pimentell
               goes
               into
               Swedland
               by
               order
               of
               his
               Catholique
               Majesty
               .
            
             
               Advertisments
               given
               by
               the
               Queen
               to
               the
               new
               King
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               The
               affliction
               of
               the
               people
               for
               the
               Queens
               renouncing
               her
               Kingdoms
               .
            
             
               The
               arrivall
               of
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               in
               Hambourg
               .
            
             
               The
               arrivall
               of
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               in
               Antwerp
               .
            
             
               The
               applauses
               ,
               with
               which
               she
               is
               received
               in
               Flandres
               .
            
             
               
               The
               Arch
               Duke
               sends
               to
               complement
               the
               Queen
               ,
               and
               goes
               afterwards
               thither
               in
               Person
               .
            
             
               
                 Don
                 Antonio
                 Pimentel
              
               extraordinary
               Embassadour
               of
               his
               Catholique
               Majestie
               with
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               The
               assumption
               of
               Cardinall
               
                 Fabius
                 Chigi
              
               to
               the
               Papacie
               ,
               and
               the
               generall
               applauses
               for
               his
               exaltation
               .
            
             
               The
               Marquis
               of
               Anspach
               visits
               her
               Majesty
               .
            
             
               Auspurge
               ,
               and
               its
               description
               .
            
             
               The
               absolution
               given
               her
               Majesty
               by
               my
               Lord
               Holstenius
               .
            
             
               The
               Marquis
               Andreasi
               complements
               the
               Queen
               in
               the
               name
               of
               the
               Duke
               of
               Mantoua
               .
            
             
               The
               arrivall
               of
               the
               Queen
               in
               Rome
               ,
               who
               went
               presently
               to
               k●ss
               his
               Holinesses
               feet
               .
            
             
               The
               affability
               of
               the
               Queen
               .
            
             
               Academies
               instituted
               by
               her
               Majesty
               in
               her
               own
               Palace
               .
            
             
               The
               answer
               of
               
                 Don
                 Antonio
                 Pimentel
              
               to
               the
               Queen
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             B.
             
          
           
             
               THe
               Briefs
               of
               his
               Holiness
               consigned
               to
               my
               Lord
               Holstenius
               .
            
             
               The
               Briefs
               for
               the
               Prince
               of
               Trent
               .
            
             
               
               The
               Brief
               for
               the
               Arch-Duke
               of
               Inspruch
               .
            
             
               The
               Brief
               of
               his
               Holiness
               to
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               The
               Brief
               of
               his
               Holiness
               to
               the
               Queen
               presented
               to
               her
               by
               the
               Nuntii
               at
               her
               entrance
               into
               the
               Churches
               Dominions
               .
            
             
               The
               Brief
               of
               his
               Holiness
               to
               the
               Cardinall
               Legates
               
                 a
                 Latere
              
               .
            
             
               Count
               Bucquoy
               complements
               the
               Queen
               in
               the
               name
               of
               his
               Catholick
               Majesty
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             C.
             
          
           
             
               CHristina
               succeeds
               in
               the
               Kingdom
               of
               Swedland
               .
               Her
               education
               ,
               and
               admirable
               wit.
               She
               learns
               divers
               Languages
               ,
               makes
               great
               progress
               in
               learning
               ,
               begins
               to
               assist
               at
               the
               Councell
               ,
               and
               afterwards
               takes
               upon
               her
               the
               Government
               .
               She
               herself
               administers
               the
               affairs
               ,
               and
               is
               beloved
               and
               feared
               .
               She
               is
               a
               great
               lover
               of
               vertue
               ,
               despises
               all
               delicacie
               .
               She
               makes
               War
               ,
               and
               then
               Peace
               with
               the
               King
               of
               Denmark
               .
               She
               is
               respected
               by
               all
               the
               Princes
               of
               the
               World.
               She
               hath
               divers
               inspirations
               .
               She
               discovers
               the
               errours
               of
               the
               Lutherans
               .
               The
               reasons
               which
               move
               her
               to
               the
               knowledge
               of
               the
               truth
               .
               With
               her
               own
               vertue
               she
               makes
               herself
               capable
               of
               the
               
               truth
               .
               She
               examins
               the
               life
               and
               condition
               of
               Luther
               .
               She
               perceives
               the
               falsitie
               and
               lies
               spread
               by
               him
               .
               She
               fortifies
               herself
               with
               some
               important
               examples
               .
               She
               abhors
               heresie
               .
               She
               thinks
               to
               turn
               Catholick
               .
               She
               imparts
               her
               designe
               to
               
                 Don
                 Antonio
                 Pimentel
              
               .
               She
               trusts
               wholy
               in
               God.
               She
               resolves
               to
               quit
               her
               Kingdoms
               .
               Her
               generous
               Act.
               She
               goes
               privately
               to
               see
               Bruxels
               .
               The
               ceremonies
               in
               receiving
               the
               Queen
               in
               the
               Church
               .
            
             
               The
               Cavaliers
               of
               Verona
               which
               met
               her
               Majestie
               .
            
             
               The
               Cavalcata
               of
               the
               Cardinal
               Legates
               in
               their
               going
               to
               Olgiata
               .
            
             
               The
               complements
               of
               several
               Gentlemen
               to
               the
               Queen
               at
               the
               Vineyard
               of
               Pope
               Julius
               .
            
             
               The
               Castle
               of
               St.
               Angelo
               is
               seen
               by
               the
               Queen
               .
            
             
               The
               Colledge
               of
               Sapienza
               .
            
             
               The
               Church
               of
               the
               Greeks
               .
            
             
               The
               Roman
               Colledge
               .
            
             
               The
               rare
               things
               in
               the
               said
               Roman
               Colledge
               .
            
             
               The
               Comedy
               intituled
               the
               Triumph
               of
               piety
               acted
               in
               the
               Palace
               of
               the
               Prince
               of
               Pellestrina
               .
            
             
               The
               Colledge
               of
               the
               English
               .
            
             
               The
               noble
               Church
               of
               Minerva
               .
            
             
               The
               great
               Conquests
               of
               Gustavus
               King
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
          
        
         
           
           
             D.
             
          
           
             
               THe
               Queens
               discourse
               with
               Father
               Macedo
               the
               Jesuits
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majesties
               demand
               of
               the
               Generall
               of
               the
               Jesuits
               .
            
             
               The
               deliberation
               of
               the
               States
               of
               
                 Swedland
                 in
              
               substituting
               Count
               
                 Charles
                 Gustavus
              
               Palatine
               ,
               King
               ,
               after
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               Politick
               discourses
               .
            
             
               The
               King
               of
               Denmark
               endeavours
               to
               meet
               ,
               and
               receive
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               The
               differences
               between
               the
               Crown
               of
               Swedland
               ,
               and
               the
               City
               of
               Bremen
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Munster
               .
            
             
               The
               discourse
               of
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               with
               my
               Lord
               Holstenius
               .
            
             
               Donavert
               ,
               and
               the
               quality
               of
               the
               Place
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               some
               Towns
               in
               Tirole
               .
            
             
               The
               discourse
               of
               the
               Queen
               at
               a
               publick
               dinner
               in
               Ferrara
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Ferrara
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Bologna
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Faenza
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Rimini
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Pesaro
               .
            
             
               
               The
               description
               of
               Fano
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Ancona
               .
            
             
               The
               devotion
               of
               her
               Majestie
               at
               Loretto
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Loretto
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Recanati
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Macerata
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Tolentino
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Camerino
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Foligno
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Assisi
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Spoleto
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Terni
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Gallese
               .
            
             
               The
               Duke
               of
               Terranuova
               Embassadour
               of
               Spain
               in
               Rome
               ,
               goes
               to
               complement
               the
               Queen
               in
               Caprarola
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Caprarola
               .
            
             
               The
               description
               of
               Bracciano
               .
            
             
               The
               dispatching
               of
               the
               Nuntii
               ,
               and
               Baldocchi
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             E.
             
          
           
             
               THe
               education
               of
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               The
               entrance
               of
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               into
               Bruxels
               .
            
             
               The
               Elector
               Palatine
               waits
               on
               her
               Majestie
               ,
               and
               invites
               her
               to
               Heydelberg
               .
            
             
               Her
               entrance
               into
               Inspruch
               .
            
             
               
               The
               weighty
               examples
               ,
               with
               which
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               gives
               nourishment
               to
               her
               good
               inclinations
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majesties
               entrance
               into
               Tyrole
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majesties
               publick
               entrance
               into
               Rome
               with
               a
               solemne
               Cavalcata
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majesties
               entrance
               into
               the
               Ecclesiastical
               state
               .
            
             
               The
               great
               esteem
               all
               the
               Princes
               of
               Europe
               have
               of
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             F.
             
          
           
             
               FRanckfort
               ,
               and
               its
               description
               .
            
             
               The
               forme
               of
               the
               subscription
               of
               the
               publick
               Act
               of
               the
               profession
               of
               the
               Faith
               made
               by
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               Figarolo
               ,
               and
               the
               quality
               of
               the
               place
               .
            
             
               S.
               Francis
               of
               Assisi
               visited
               by
               the
               Queen
               .
            
             
               The
               sumptuous
               Fountain
               in
               
                 Piazza
                 Navona
              
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             G.
             
          
           
             
               THe
               Generall
               of
               the
               Jesuits
               sends
               two
               Fathers
               of
               the
               Society
               into
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               Father
               
                 Francis
                 John
                 Baptist
                 Guemes
              
               a
               Dominican
               .
               
               arrives
               in
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               The
               Queen
               imparts
               to
               him
               her
               motives
               to
               be
               a
               Catholick
               ,
               and
               sends
               him
               to
               the
               Court
               of
               Spain
               .
            
             
               The
               Duke
               of
               Glocester
               visits
               her
               Majestie
               .
            
             
               Baron
               Ghirardi
               chief
               Minister
               of
               the
               Arch-Duke
               of
               Inspruch
               visited
               by
               my
               Lord
               Holstenius
               .
            
             
               The
               wonderfull
               generosity
               of
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               The
               generosity
               of
               the
               Prince
               of
               Trent
               .
            
             
               The
               Prince
               of
               St.
               Gregory
               .
               complements
               the
               Queen
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             H
          
           
             
               HAmbourg
               ,
               and
               its
               description
               .
            
             
               The
               Honours
               done
               to
               the
               Queen
               by
               the
               Landgrave
               of
               Hessen
               .
            
             
               The
               Honours
               done
               her
               Majesty
               by
               the
               Duke
               of
               Bavaria
               .
            
             
               The
               Honours
               done
               her
               Majestie
               by
               the
               Arch-Dukes
               of
               Inspruch
               .
            
             
               My
               Lord
               Holstenius
               goes
               to
               Mantoua
               and
               Trent
               .
            
             
               The
               Honours
               done
               her
               Majesty
               by
               the
               Bishop
               of
               Bressanon
               .
            
             
               
               The
               Honours
               done
               her
               Majesty
               by
               the
               Duke
               of
               Mantoua
               in
               his
               state
               .
            
             
               The
               Honours
               done
               her
               Majesty
               in
               Bologna
               .
            
             
               The
               Honours
               done
               her
               Majesty
               in
               Pesaro
               .
            
             
               The
               Honours
               done
               her
               Majesty
               in
               Ancona
               .
            
             
               The
               Honours
               done
               her
               Majesty
               by
               the
               Pope
               .
            
             
               The
               Honours
               done
               her
               Majesty
               as
               she
               passed
               by
               the
               Castle
               of
               St.
               Angelo
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             I.
             
          
           
             
               THe
               holy
               inspirations
               of
               her
               Majesty
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               The
               instances
               made
               by
               the
               States
               of
               Swedland
               to
               the
               Queen
               .
            
             
               The
               Island
               of
               Oland
               ,
               and
               the
               quality
               of
               the
               place
               .
            
             
               Inspruch
               the
               residence
               of
               the
               Arch-Dukes
               of
               Austria
               .
            
             
               The
               invitation
               made
               the
               Queen
               by
               the
               
                 Baron
                 of
                 Fermiano
              
               in
               the
               name
               of
               the
               Prince
               of
               Trent
               .
            
             
               The
               invitation
               made
               her
               Majesty
               by
               the
               Duke
               of
               Mantoua
               .
            
             
               The
               joy
               in
               
                 Inspruch
                 for
                 the
              
               profession
               made
               by
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               The
               death
               of
               Pope
               Innocent
               the
               tenth
               .
            
          
        
         
           
           
             K.
             
          
           
             
               THe
               King
               of
               Spain
               writes
               to
               the
               Pope
               .
            
             
               The
               King
               of
               Spain
               hears
               with
               great
               joy
               ,
               the
               pious
               resolutions
               of
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               ,
               and
               furthers
               them
               affectionately
               .
            
             
               The
               King
               of
               Scotland
               visits
               the
               Queen
               .
            
             
               The
               life
               and
               qualities
               of
               King
               Gustavus
               of
               Swedland
               ,
               his
               stature
               ,
               his
               remarkable
               sayings
               and
               conquests
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             L.
             
          
           
             
               HEr
               Majesties
               letter
               to
               Pope
               Alexander
               the
               seventh
               .
            
             
               Limbourg
               and
               its
               description
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majesties
               letter
               to
               the
               Arch-Duke
               of
               Inspruch
               .
            
             
               Landsperg
               and
               its
               Sc●tuation
               .
            
             
               My
               Lord
               
                 Luke
                 Holstenius
              
               dispatcht
               from
               his
               Holiness
               to
               Inspruch
               .
            
             
               My
               Lord
               
                 Luke
                 Holstenius
              
               communicates
               to
               the
               Embassadour
               Pimentel
               the
               intention
               of
               his
               Holyness
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majesties
               letter
               written
               from
               Inspruch
               to
               
               the
               King
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majesties
               Letter
               to
               the
               Prince
               of
               Trent
               .
            
             
               Cardinall
               Barberines
               letter
               to
               Cardinal
               Rossetti
               .
            
             
               The
               Legates
               
                 a
                 Latere
              
               dispatcht
               from
               the
               Pope
               to
               receive
               her
               Majesty
               .
            
             
               The
               famous
               Library
               in
               the
               Roman
               Colledge
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             M.
             
          
           
             
               HEr
               Majestie
               of
               Swedland
               is
               met
               by
               the
               Officers
               of
               the
               Duke
               of
               Bavaria
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majestie
               is
               met
               by
               the
               Prince
               of
               Trent
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majesty
               is
               met
               by
               the
               Duke
               of
               Mantoua
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majesty
               is
               met
               by
               Cardinal
               Donghi
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majesty
               is
               met
               by
               Cardinal
               Rossetti
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majesty
               is
               met
               by
               Cardinal
               Acquaviva
               Legate
               of
               Romagna
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majesty
               is
               met
               ,
               and
               royally
               received
               by
               Cardinal
               Homo●ei
               Legate
               of
               Urbin
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majesty
               is
               met
               by
               my
               Lord
               Visconte
               Governour
               of
               Patrimony
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majesty
               is
               met
               by
               the
               Duke
               of
               Bracciano
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majesty
               is
               met
               at
               
                 Porta
                 del
                 Popolo
              
               by
               the
               sacred
               Colledge
               of
               the
               Cardinals
               .
            
             
               Her
               Majesty
               is
               met
               solemnely
               at
               Bruxels
               .
            
             
               Father
               Macedo
               the
               Jesuit
               is
               dispatcht
               by
               her
               Majesty
               to
               Rome
               .
            
             
               
               Father
               Malines
               dispatcht
               by
               her
               Majesty
               to
               the
               Court
               of
               Spain
               .
            
             
               The
               marriage
               of
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               with
               the
               Princess
               of
               Holstein
               .
            
             
               The
               manner
               observed
               by
               her
               Majesty
               in
               her
               government
               .
            
             
               Minden
               ,
               and
               its
               description
               .
            
             
               Count
               Montecuccoli
               dispatcht
               from
               the
               Emperour
               into
               Flandres
               to
               complement
               her
               Majesty
               .
            
             
               The
               death
               of
               
                 Maria
                 Eleonora
              
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               Count
               Montecuccoli
               dispatcht
               from
               her
               Majesty
               to
               Rome
               .
            
             
               Father
               Malines
               the
               Jesuit
               dispatcht
               to
               discover
               the
               inclination
               of
               the
               Queen
               .
            
             
               Madam
               
                 della
                 Cueva
              
               remains
               sick
               in
               Ussulengo
               .
            
             
               Count
               Montecuccoli
               returns
               from
               Rome
               to
               the
               Queen
               .
            
             
               The
               manner
               of
               the
               Queens
               sitting
               at
               table
               with
               the
               Cardinals
               .
            
             
               The
               Monastery
               of
               St.
               Catharine
               of
               Siena
               .
            
             
               The
               musical
               Playes
               acted
               before
               her
               Majesty
               in
               Inspruch
               .
            
             
               The
               musical
               Play
               acted
               in
               the
               German
               Colledge
               .
            
          
        
         
           
           
             N
          
           
             
               NOrdlinghen
               ,
               and
               its
               description
               .
            
             
               The
               Nuntii
               elected
               by
               the
               Pope
               to
               receive
               the
               Queeen
               of
               Swedland
               on
               the
               Confines
               of
               the
               Churches
               Dominions
               .
            
             
               The
               names
               of
               the
               Cavaliers
               ,
               that
               were
               the
               tilters
               in
               Bologna
               .
            
             
               The
               names
               of
               the
               Cavaliers
               in
               the
               Cavalcata
               of
               the
               Queen
               .
            
             
               The
               names
               of
               the
               Gentlemen
               of
               the
               Queens
               Academy
               in
               Rome
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             O
          
           
             
               OBservations
               of
               importance
               .
            
             
               The
               order
               of
               the
               Cavalcata
               of
               the
               Cardinal
               Legates
               .
            
             
               The
               order
               of
               the
               Cavalcata
               of
               the
               Governour
               of
               Rome
               .
            
             
               The
               order
               of
               the
               Cavalcata
               from
               the
               Capitol
               to
               the
               Bridge
               Molle
               .
            
             
               The
               Order
               of
               her
               Majesties
               Cavalcata
               from
               the
               Vatican
               to
               the
               Bridge
               Molle
               .
            
             
               The
               order
               of
               her
               Majesties
               Cavalcata
               from
               the
               Bridge
               Molle
               to
               the
               Vineyard
               of
               Pope
               Julius
               .
            
             
               The
               Order
               of
               the
               Queens
               solemne
               Cavalcata
               from
               the
               Bridge
               Molle
               to
               the
               Vatican
               .
            
          
        
         
           
           
             P
          
           
             
               THe
               progress
               of
               the
               Queen
               in
               learning
               .
            
             
               The
               great
               piety
               of
               his
               Catholick
               Majesty
               .
            
             
               The
               Princes
               of
               Germany
               ,
               which
               visit
               her
               Majesty
               in
               Hambourg
               .
            
             
               The
               pretences
               of
               the
               Prince
               of
               Conde
               to
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               ,
               who
               visits
               her
               Majesty
               .
            
             
               The
               Princes
               and
               Cavaliers
               who
               waited
               on
               her
               Majesty
               in
               Antwerp
               .
            
             
               Count
               
                 Pontus
                 della
                 Garda
              
               waits
               on
               her
               Majesty
               .
            
             
               The
               profession
               of
               the
               Catholick
               Faith
               made
               secretly
               by
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland'n
               Bruxels
               .
            
             
               
                 Ponte
                 del
                 lac
              
               ,
               and
               its
               description
               .
            
             
               The
               passage
               of
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               through
               Cullen
               .
            
             
               The
               passage
               of
               her
               Majesty
               through
               Franckfort
               .
            
             
               The
               passage
               of
               her
               Majesty
               through
               Auspurge
               .
            
             
               The
               Palace
               of
               Ambre
               ,
               and
               ●ts
               S●●tuation
               .
            
             
               The
               profession
               of
               the
               Catholick
               Faith
               made
               publickly
               by
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               in
               Inspruch
               .
            
             
               The
               passage
               of
               the
               Queen
               through
               the
               state
               of
               Veni●e
               .
            
             
               The
               passage
               at
               
                 Ponte
                 Felice
              
               .
            
             
               The
               preparations
               made
               for
               the
               solemne
               Cavalcata
               of
               the
               Queen
               .
            
             
               The
               Palace
               Farnese
               the
               lodging
               of
               her
               Majesty
               ,
               when
               she
               went
               from
               the
               Vatican
               .
            
             
               The
               Persons
               which
               depart
               with
               the
               Queen
               from
               Flandres
               towards
               Italy
               .
            
             
               
               The
               Persons
               appointed
               to
               wait
               on
               the
               Queen
               in
               her
               lodg●ngs
               at
               the
               Vatican
               .
            
             
               The
               parly
               of
               her
               Majesty
               with
               the
               Prince
               of
               Holstein
               .
            
             
               The
               publick
               Act
               of
               Profession
               made
               by
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               in
               Inspruch
               .
            
             
               The
               sumptuous
               Preparation
               in
               the
               Church
               of
               Giesu
               ,
               with
               what
               store
               of
               people
               King
               Gustavus
               past
               into
               Germany
               .
            
             
               The
               presents
               made
               by
               her
               Majesty
               to
               the
               Arch-Duke
               and
               others
               in
               Bruxels
               .
            
             
               The
               presents
               of
               a
               Coach
               ,
               Litter
               ,
               Chair
               ,
               and
               an
               ambling
               Nag
               made
               by
               the
               Pope
               to
               the
               Queen
               .
            
             
               The
               presents
               made
               to
               her
               Majesty
               by
               his
               Holiness
               in
               the
               Palace
               Farnese
               .
            
             
               The
               presents
               made
               to
               the
               Queen
               by
               Prince
               Panfilio
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             Q
          
           
             
               THe
               qualities
               of
               Cardinal
               Pio
               Bishop
               of
               Ferrara
               .
            
             
               The
               qualities
               of
               Cardinal
               
                 John
                 Baptist
              
               Spada
               Legat
               of
               Ferrara
               .
            
             
               The
               qualities
               of
               Cardinal
               Donghi
               .
            
             
               The
               qualities
               of
               Cardinal
               Rossetti
               .
            
             
               The
               qualities
               of
               Cardinal
               Acquaviva
               .
            
             
               The
               quality
               of
               the
               Family
               Martinozzi
               of
               Fano
               .
            
             
               The
               qualities
               of
               Cardinal
               Homodei
               Legate
               of
               Urbin
               .
            
             
               
               The
               qualities
               of
               Cardinal
               Rondinino
               .
            
             
               The
               rare
               qualities
               of
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               The
               eminent
               qualities
               of
               the
               Princess
               of
               Rossano
               .
            
             
               The
               Queen
               goes
               to
               the
               publick
               Consistory
               to
               kiss
               the
               Popes
               feet
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               admirable
               wit.
               
            
             
               The
               revenues
               reserved
               to
               herself
               by
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               The
               Queen
               writes
               to
               the
               General
               of
               the
               Jesuits
               .
            
             
               The
               Queen
               dispatches
               to
               Rome
               Father
               Casati
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               departure
               towards
               Flandres
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               sudden
               departure
               from
               Hambourg
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               departure
               from
               Bruxels
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               departure
               from
               Inspruch
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               departure
               from
               Bologna
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               readiness
               to
               comply
               with
               the
               Popes
               desires
               .
            
             
               The
               Queen
               dines
               publickly
               with
               the
               Arch-Duke
               of
               Inspruch
               .
            
             
               The
               Queen
               treats
               with
               the
               Jesuits
               .
            
             
               The
               Queen
               is
               visited
               by
               Count
               Todt
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               royal
               entertainment
               at
               Landsperg
               by
               the
               Ministers
               of
               the
               Duke
               of
               Bavaria
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               in
               Inspruch
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               by
               the
               Prince
               of
               Trent
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               by
               Cardinal
               Spada
               Legate
               of
               Ferrara
               .
            
             
               
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               in
               Imola
               by
               Cardinal
               Donghi
               the
               Bishop
               of
               the
               Place
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               in
               Forli
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               in
               Cesena
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               in
               Rimini
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               in
               Sinigaglia
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               in
               Ancona
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               in
               Loretto
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               in
               Macerata
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               in
               Tolentino
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               in
               Camerino
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               in
               Foligno
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               in
               Assisi
               by
               Cardinal
               Rondinini
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               in
               Terni
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               in
               Gallese
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               entertainment
               in
               C●prarola
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               satisfaction
               in
               Pesaro
               .
            
             
               The
               Queen
               presents
               her
               Scepter
               and
               Crown
               at
               Loretto
               .
            
             
               The
               Queen
               visits
               her
               Mother
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               journey
               through
               Denmark
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               journey
               from
               Hambourg
               into
               Flandres
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               Aparel
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               eminent
               vertues
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               visits
               the
               Church
               of
               St.
               Peter
               .
            
             
               The
               Queen
               goes
               to
               the
               Church
               of
               St.
               James
               of
               the
               Spaniards
               .
            
             
               
               The
               Queen
               goes
               to
               the
               Church
               of
               Giesu
               .
            
             
               The
               Queen
               visits
               the
               Monastery
               of
               
                 Torre
                 de
                 Specchi
              
               .
            
             
               The
               Queen
               goes
               to
               St.
               
                 John
                 Lateran
              
               .
            
             
               The
               Queen
               sees
               the
               famous
               reliques
               of
               S.
               Peters
               .
            
             
               The
               Queen
               visits
               the
               Nuns
               of
               
                 Campus
                 Martius
              
               .
            
             
               The
               Queens
               answer
               to
               the
               States
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             R
          
           
             
               THe
               Reasons
               and
               motives
               which
               incline
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               to
               change
               her
               Religion
               .
            
             
               The
               resolutions
               of
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               to
               turn
               Catholique
               .
            
             
               The
               resolution
               of
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               to
               support
               her
               resolutions
               by
               the
               Catholick
               King.
               
            
             
               The
               renouncing
               made
               by
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               The
               return
               of
               the
               Queen
               from
               Upsalia
               to
               Stockholme
               .
            
             
               The
               return
               of
               the
               Arch-Duke
               to
               Antwerp
               to
               complement
               the
               Queen
               ,
               and
               invite
               her
               to
               Bruxels
               .
            
             
               The
               reception
               of
               the
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               in
               Rutemond
               .
            
             
               Prince
               Robert
               Palatine
               visits
               her
               Majesty
               .
            
             
               The
               noble
               reception
               of
               the
               Queen
               in
               Rotembourg
               .
            
             
               
               The
               return
               of
               Count
               Montecuccoli
               to
               the
               Queen
               .
            
             
               The
               recreations
               of
               her
               Majesty
               in
               Inspruch
               .
            
             
               The
               recreations
               of
               her
               Majesty
               in
               Ferrara
               .
            
             
               The
               reception
               of
               her
               Majesty
               by
               Cardinal
               Lomellino
               Legate
               of
               Bologna
               .
            
             
               The
               return
               of
               her
               Majesty
               from
               Assisi
               to
               Foligno
               .
            
             
               The
               reception
               of
               the
               Queen
               in
               Spoleto
               by
               Cardinal
               Fachenetti
               .
            
             
               The
               recreations
               of
               her
               Majesty
               in
               Spoleto
               .
            
             
               The
               reception
               of
               the
               Queen
               at
               the
               Gate
               of
               St.
               Peters
               .
            
             
               The
               recreations
               of
               her
               Majesty
               in
               the
               Palace
               of
               Prince
               Panfilio
               .
            
             
               The
               royal
               lodgings
               in
               Revere
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             S
          
           
             
               THe
               straight
               of
               the
               Sound
               ,
               and
               its
               description
               .
            
             
               Count
               Stemberg
               sent
               into
               Swedland
               by
               the
               Queen
               .
            
             
               The
               sumptuous
               Bridge
               ore
               the
               Po.
               
            
             
               The
               noble
               Scaffold
               erected
               in
               the
               Palace
               of
               the
               Prince
               Panfilio
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             T.
             
          
           
             
               The
               noble
               Tilting
               in
               Bologna
               .
            
          
        
         
           
           
             V.
             
          
           
             
               THe
               voyage
               of
               Father
               Malines
               ,
               and
               Casati
               Jesuits
               into
               Swedland
               .
            
             
               The
               noble
               Vineyard
               of
               Prince
               Panfilio
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             W
          
           
             
               WIrtzbourge
               ,
               and
               the
               quality
               of
               the
               place
               .
            
             
               The
               Wars
               made
               by
               the
               Crown
               of
               Swedland
               under
               Queen
               Christina
               .
            
          
        
         
           
             Z.
             
          
           
             
               Zibbery
               and
               its
               description
               .
            
          
           
             FINIS
             .
          
        
      
    
     
       
         
         
           The
           History
           of
           the
           sacred
           ,
           and
           Royal
           Majestie
           of
           
             Christina
             Alessandra
          
           ,
           Queen
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           &c.
           
           
             The
             First
             Book
          
           .
        
         
           
             The
             Argument
             .
          
           
             IN
             this
             Book
             ●●e
             described
             the
             qualities
             of
             
               Gustavus
               Adolphus
            
             ,
             King
             of
             Swedland
             ;
             The
             education
             of
             the
             Princess
             Christina
             his
             onely
             Daughter
             .
             Her
             Assumption
             to
             the
             Crowns
             The
             form
             of
             her
             Government
             .
             The
             motives
             and
             true
             Causes
             of
             her
             conversion
             to
             the
             Roman
             Catholique
             religion
             ,
             and
             what
             hath
             occur'd
             in
             her
             Majesties
             renouncing
             of
             her
             Kingdm
             .
          
        
         
         
           I
           Write
           in
           my
           History
           ,
           the
           end
           of
           the
           life
           of
           
             Gustavus
             Adolphus
          
           ,
           King
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           who
           dy'd
           in
           the
           height
           of
           his
           fortunes
           ,
           in
           the
           bloody
           battell
           of
           Lutzen
           ,
           a
           Prince
           ,
           who
           with
           the
           fame
           of
           his
           valour
           ,
           had
           chain'd
           the
           affections
           of
           his
           subjects
           ;
           drawn
           after
           him
           the
           attendance
           of
           strangers
           ,
           and
           purchased
           veneration
           and
           respect
           ,
           among
           his
           enemies
           themselves
           .
        
         
           
           Never
           any
           Prince
           was
           beloved
           so
           well
           ,
           nor
           so
           faithfully
           serv'd
           .
           They
           ,
           who
           could
           not
           see
           him
           ,
           desir'd
           at
           least
           his
           Picture
           ,
           to
           reverence
           it
           ,
           as
           the
           Idea
           of
           Military
           valour
           .
        
         
           
           He
           was
           tall
           of
           stature
           ,
           and
           of
           a
           Majestique
           aspect
           ,
           which
           induced
           in
           all
           admiration
           and
           reverence
           ,
           love
           and
           fear
           together
           .
           The
           hue
           of
           his
           flesh
           was
           white
           ,
           and
           well
           colour'd
           ,
           and
           his
           hair
           and
           yellow
           beard
           ,
           render'd
           him
           so
           resplendent
           ,
           he
           was
           stiled
           by
           many
           the
           King
           of
           Gold
           ,
           but
           he
           hardly
           arriv'd
           to
           the
           thirty
           eighth
           year
           of
           his
           age
           .
        
         
           His
           first
           inclination
           to
           Arms
           was
           promoted
           by
           a
           Genius
           ,
           as
           noble
           as
           
           generous
           ,
           which
           made
           him
           desirous
           of
           glory
           ,
           and
           ambitious
           of
           greatness
           .
        
         
           Prudence
           was
           still
           his
           companion
           ,
           eloquence
           and
           sagacity
           accompanying
           his
           discourses
           ,
           vivacity
           and
           affability
           his
           treaties
           ,
           and
           resolution
           ,
           and
           courage
           his
           enterprizes
           .
           In
           great
           affairs
           he
           wanted
           not
           Providence
           ,
           readinesse
           ,
           and
           Constancy
           ,
           and
           the
           force
           of
           his
           wit
           ,
           and
           strength
           of
           his
           mind
           ,
           was
           still
           most
           resplendent
           in
           difficulties
           ;
           he
           nobly
           contemning
           the
           Lawrells
           ,
           and
           Palms
           ,
           which
           were
           not
           augmented
           by
           labours
           ,
           and
           water'd
           with
           pains
           .
        
         
           Before
           the
           Battell
           ,
           he
           appear'd
           not
           so
           terrible
           ,
           and
           dreadfull
           ,
           as
           gentle
           ,
           mild
           ,
           and
           mercifull
           ,
           when
           he
           had
           obtain'd
           the
           victory
           ,
           being
           undaunted
           in
           dangers
           ,
           vigilant
           in
           occasions
           ,
           and
           wife
           in
           each
           affair
           .
           A
           Prince
           ,
           in
           fine
           of
           great
           understanding
           ,
           and
           knowledge
           in
           all
           things
           .
        
         
           He
           was
           followed
           with
           a
           greater
           affection
           ,
           and
           applause
           ,
           than
           any
           Commander
           before
           him
           .
           He
           gave
           satisfaction
           to
           all
           ,
           with
           his
           praises
           ,
           hopes
           ,
           or
           mildnesse
           ,
           and
           especially
           
           his
           sincerity
           ,
           actions
           of
           vertue
           being
           written
           by
           him
           with
           indeleble
           Characters
           .
           He
           never
           forgat
           services
           ,
           whether
           little
           ,
           or
           great
           ,
           but
           rewarded
           ,
           and
           valu'd
           them
           .
           He
           was
           very
           wittie
           in
           his
           sayings
           ,
           and
           most
           affable
           in
           company
           ,
           still
           treating
           ,
           and
           speaking
           to
           all
           without
           pride
           ,
           and
           frequently
           asking
           when
           he
           pass'd
           by
           his
           People
           ,
           and
           Souldiers
           ,
           how
           they
           did
           ,
           what
           they
           would
           ,
           and
           desired
           .
           To
           his
           Table
           and
           Court
           ,
           while
           he
           was
           in
           the
           field
           ,
           he
           admitted
           all
           Gentlemen
           ,
           and
           private
           Commanders
           ,
           he
           usually
           saying
           ,
           a
           table
           is
           the
           torment
           of
           a
           secret
           ,
           and
           a
           net
           to
           catch
           friendship
           ,
           and
           affection
           .
           He
           could
           not
           abide
           ceremonies
           ,
           and
           complements
           affected
           ,
           and
           to
           those
           unacquainted
           with
           his
           Genius
           ,
           hee
           said
           ,
           or
           caused
           others
           to
           say
           ,
           they
           should
           reserve
           their
           Courtship
           for
           the
           Queens
           minds
           of
           honour
           ,
           for
           he
           was
           in
           the
           field
           ,
           to
           teach
           how
           to
           fight
           ,
           and
           not
           to
           lead
           a
           dance
           .
        
         
           He
           was
           most
           severe
           in
           punishing
           the
           Souldiers
           offences
           ,
           and
           exact
           in
           providing
           for
           the
           peoples
           security
           .
        
         
         
           He
           ,
           like
           a
           true
           souldier
           ,
           to
           give
           an
           essay
           of
           the
           greatness
           of
           his
           mind
           ,
           undertook
           not
           any
           enterprize
           ,
           which
           was
           without
           danger
           ,
           he
           that
           exhorted
           him
           ,
           to
           a
           care
           of
           his
           life
           ,
           acquiring
           his
           displeasure
           .
           It
           seem'd
           to
           him
           undecent
           ,
           for
           a
           Prince
           of
           a
           warlike
           constitution
           ,
           to
           have
           the
           thoughts
           of
           death
           ,
           he
           thinking
           the
           counsell
           proceeded
           from
           fear
           ,
           which
           advis'd
           him
           to
           take
           heed
           of
           himself
           .
           He
           called
           him
           happy
           ,
           that
           dy'd
           in
           his
           trade
           ,
           the
           volunteer
           death
           taking
           pay
           under
           him
           ,
           that
           feareth
           him
           not
           .
           His
           designs
           were
           alwaies
           great
           ,
           but
           greater
           after
           the
           battell
           of
           Lipswick
           ,
           he
           aspiring
           to
           the
           Empire
           of
           Germany
           .
        
         
           Even
           the
           Ottoman
           power
           began
           to
           reflect
           on
           the
           fortune
           and
           valour
           of
           this
           King
           ,
           who
           used
           to
           say
           ,
           
           he
           wondred
           the
           Ancients
           so
           easily
           obtain'd
           their
           victories
           ,
           
           and
           those
           of
           his
           time
           with
           such
           difficulty
           ,
           to
           whom
           when
           represented
           ,
           it
           proceeded
           from
           the
           difference
           in
           w●aring
           ,
           and
           now
           the
           expugnations
           of
           Cities
           ,
           and
           fortresses
           are
           harder
           ,
           he
           reply'd
           ,
           
           he
           did
           not
           value
           the
           difference
           of
           arms
           ,
           nor
           of
           times
           ,
           but
           that
           of
           the
           courage
           .
           That
           the
           world
           was
           the
           same
           ,
           each
           age
           had
           it's
           Mines
           ,
           and
           Countermines
           ,
           offences
           and
           defences
           ,
           and
           that
           he
           could
           war
           like
           Alexander
           ,
           be
           victorious
           with
           Hanibal
           ,
           and
           equall
           Caesars
           Progresses
           ,
           who
           had
           the
           mind
           of
           Alexander
           ,
           the
           skilfulnesse
           of
           Hanibal
           ,
           and
           Caesars
           undauntednesse
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           space
           of
           two
           years
           ,
           he
           drew
           to
           his
           party
           ,
           either
           by
           the
           force
           of
           arms
           ,
           or
           the
           motives
           of
           his
           power
           and
           reputation
           ,
           of
           Fortresses
           ,
           Cities
           ,
           and
           wall'd
           Town
           ,
           to
           the
           number
           of
           a
           hundred
           and
           ninety
           .
           He
           won
           many
           battels
           in
           the
           field
           ,
           but
           crown'd
           with
           that
           of
           Lipswick
           ,
           
           his
           triumph
           having
           conquer'd
           the
           most
           experienc'd
           ,
           and
           most
           fortunate
           Commander
           of
           his
           age
           ,
           and
           an
           Army
           old
           in
           battels
           .
        
         
           
           He
           passed
           the
           Seas
           ,
           and
           enter'd
           into
           Germany
           ,
           with
           a
           very
           little
           Army
           ,
           but
           as
           a
           small
           snowball
           rowling
           down
           a
           high
           Mountain
           ,
           becomes
           a
           great
           globe
           ,
           so
           he
           passing
           
           from
           one
           enterprise
           to
           another
           ,
           could
           number
           at
           his
           death
           ,
           above
           100000
           foot
           ,
           and
           80000
           horse
           ,
           which
           made
           up
           ten
           Armies
           ,
           together
           with
           other
           bodies
           ,
           all
           under
           his
           colours
           .
        
         
           Nothing
           but
           the
           heresy
           of
           Luther
           eclipsed
           his
           high
           qualities
           ,
           who
           ,
           if
           he
           had
           follow'd
           the
           steps
           of
           his
           Ancestors
           ,
           not
           swerving
           from
           the
           path
           of
           the
           true
           faith
           ,
           would
           have
           been
           the
           Heroe
           of
           Kings
           .
        
         
           He
           left
           no
           other
           Progeny
           ,
           
           than
           Christina
           his
           only
           Daughter
           ,
           born
           on
           the
           16.
           of
           December
           ,
           in
           the
           year
           1626
           ,
           a
           Princesse
           of
           so
           noble
           enendowments
           ,
           and
           so
           elevated
           a
           spirit
           ,
           that
           't
           is
           not
           any
           wonder
           ,
           if
           she
           representing
           in
           part
           ,
           the
           living
           image
           of
           her
           great
           Fathers
           vertues
           ,
           give
           cause
           to
           believe
           ;
           Gustavus
           yet
           remaines
           to
           the
           world
           in
           his
           specie
           ,
           although
           not
           in
           his
           individuo
           .
        
         
           Now
           as
           their
           good
           education
           ,
           
           who
           are
           to
           have
           succession
           in
           Kingdoms
           ,
           and
           principalities
           ,
           is
           the
           chiefest
           foundation
           of
           the
           peoples
           felicity
           ,
           this
           Princesse
           us'd
           a
           diligent
           
           manuring
           of
           her
           mind
           ,
           bequeathing
           her self
           to
           the
           exercises
           of
           vertue
           ,
           to
           be
           afterwards
           able
           ,
           to
           outstrip
           with
           her
           years
           ,
           the
           duty
           of
           age
           .
           'T
           was
           therefore
           observ'd
           ,
           that
           from
           the
           first
           moments
           ,
           as
           it
           were
           ,
           of
           her
           life
           ,
           and
           understanding
           ,
           she
           began
           ,
           though
           a
           child
           ,
           to
           procure
           the
           enlightning
           of
           her
           intellect
           ,
           a
           command
           ore
           her
           reason
           ,
           limits
           to
           her
           will
           ,
           a
           curb
           to
           her
           affections
           ,
           a
           rule
           to
           her
           actions
           ,
           and
           strength
           ●o
           her
           body
           .
        
         
           
           She
           was
           not
           seven
           years
           old
           ,
           when
           instructed
           in
           the
           elements
           of
           the
           Latin
           tongue
           ,
           and
           letters
           ,
           and
           having
           now
           discover'd
           ,
           what
           promise
           she
           could
           make
           to
           her self
           ,
           in
           the
           Progresses
           of
           her
           studies
           ,
           by
           the
           quicknesse
           of
           her
           spirit
           ,
           and
           most
           singular
           judgement
           ,
           she
           fell
           to
           the
           cultivating
           her
           mind
           ,
           with
           the
           most
           sublime
           sciences
           ,
           as
           those
           ,
           which
           administer
           the
           true
           lights
           ,
           not
           to
           erre
           in
           the
           Pilgrimage
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           and
           the
           gaining
           of
           Heaven
           .
        
         
           In
           her
           minority
           ,
           five
           Ministers
           and
           Officers
           of
           the
           Crown
           ,
           which
           
           were
           the
           most
           conspicuous
           ,
           had
           the
           government
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ,
           to
           wit
           ,
           
           the
           great
           Admirall
           ,
           bastar'd
           Brother
           co
           Gustavus
           her
           Father
           ,
           the
           great
           Chancellour
           
             Axellius
             Oxestern
          
           ,
           the
           great
           President
           
             Gabriel
             Oxestern
          
           ,
           the
           great
           Constable
           James
           of
           the
           Garde
           ,
           and
           the
           great
           Treasurer
           ,
           another
           
             Gabriel
             Oxestern
          
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           mean
           time
           ,
           to
           her
           other
           applications
           aforesaid
           ,
           she
           added
           the
           instructing
           of
           her self
           ,
           in
           the
           knowledge
           of
           different
           tongues
           ,
           to
           make
           her self
           the
           fitter
           ,
           and
           more
           capaple
           ,
           for
           the
           management
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ,
           
           in
           which
           she
           made
           most
           eminent
           Progresses
           .
           And
           as
           the
           best
           books
           are
           incorrupt
           Counsellours
           ,
           and
           Oracles
           ,
           which
           ,
           without
           the
           least
           request
           ,
           even
           answer
           to
           our
           thoughts
           ,
           so
           she
           in
           reading
           there
           ,
           employing
           her
           best
           hours
           ,
           endeavour'd
           to
           learn
           there
           ,
           the
           way
           to
           govern
           well
           .
        
         
           This
           Princesse
           advancing
           with
           her
           years
           ,
           in
           Vertues
           and
           Sciences
           ,
           
           measur'd
           every
           ones
           ability
           so
           well
           ,
           with
           the
           subtlety
           of
           her
           judgement
           ,
           that
           
           though
           a
           girle
           ,
           she
           penetrated
           the
           hidden
           designes
           of
           her
           principall
           Ministers
           ,
           of
           whom
           she
           made
           use
           ,
           to
           draw
           to
           her self
           ,
           the
           totall
           direction
           of
           the
           affairs
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ,
           so
           as
           she
           gain'd
           great
           veneration
           ,
           free'd
           her self
           from
           the
           subjection
           ,
           in
           which
           some
           pretended
           to
           hold
           her
           ,
           and
           beginning
           to
           rule
           ,
           shew'd
           she
           had
           not
           any
           need
           ,
           to
           lay
           the
           Kingdoms
           weight
           on
           any
           others
           head
           ,
           than
           her
           own
           ,
           
           insomuch
           that
           she
           began
           ,
           when
           seventeen
           years
           old
           ,
           to
           assist
           at
           the
           Council
           of
           the
           State
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           eighteenth
           year
           ,
           being
           out
           of
           her
           minority
           ,
           took
           upon
           her
           the
           Government
           ,
           on
           the
           very
           same
           day
           ,
           the
           War
           against
           Denmark
           ,
           was
           hy
           the
           Crown
           of
           Swedland
           declar'd
           ,
           notwithstanding
           that
           against
           the
           Emperour
           ,
           together
           with
           his
           confederates
           ,
           was
           most
           vigorously
           prosecuted
           .
        
         
           She
           alwaies
           made
           use
           of
           knowing
           and
           able
           persons
           ,
           and
           when
           any
           one
           assum'd
           to
           himself
           ,
           more
           authority
           ,
           than
           was
           fitting
           ;
           she
           found
           out
           a
           way
           to
           moderate
           his
           animosity
           .
           
           She
           alone
           did
           administer
           all
           the
           publique
           affairs
           ,
           and
           determin'd
           them
           with
           much
           ease
           ,
           and
           satisfaction
           :
           She
           alone
           would
           treat
           with
           Ambassadours
           ,
           and
           the
           Ministers
           of
           Princes
           ,
           
           giving
           audience
           without
           the
           Secretaries
           of
           State
           ,
           or
           any
           of
           her
           Councellours
           ,
           she
           her self
           giving
           answer
           ,
           to
           the
           propositions
           made
           her
           ,
           as
           well
           by
           her
           subjects
           ,
           as
           forraign
           Princes
           .
        
         
           This
           Queen
           ,
           though
           young
           ,
           knew
           at
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           how
           to
           make
           her self
           feared
           ,
           and
           belov'd
           ,
           by
           her
           people
           ,
           and
           strangers
           .
           She
           secretly
           sounding
           the
           genius
           ,
           and
           thoughts
           of
           every
           one
           ,
           so
           us'd
           them
           to
           the
           bridle
           of
           obedience
           ,
           and
           respect
           ,
           that
           she
           saw
           her
           most
           formidable
           Commanders
           ,
           though
           accustom'd
           at
           the
           head
           of
           their
           Armies
           ,
           
           to
           make
           the
           world
           affraid
           ,
           to
           conserve
           still
           in
           her
           presence
           ,
           a
           reverence
           accompany'd
           with
           a
           fearfull
           obsequiouness
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           other
           side
           ,
           with
           the
           nobleness
           of
           her
           mind
           ,
           she
           still
           so
           oblig'd
           them
           ,
           with
           offices
           of
           such
           love
           and
           affability
           ,
           that
           she
           animating
           
           their
           affections
           ,
           encreas'd
           still
           towards
           her self
           their
           respect
           and
           obedience
           ,
           the
           true
           props
           of
           a
           Kingdom
           .
        
         
           She
           beheld
           every
           writing
           presented
           her
           ,
           and
           quickly
           ,
           and
           with
           a
           clear
           voice
           ,
           recited
           it
           in
           it's
           language
           ,
           and
           with
           her
           own
           hand
           wrote
           usually
           the
           Orders
           of
           importance
           ,
           being
           as
           shy
           and
           heedy
           ,
           in
           imparting
           the
           secrets
           of
           her
           mind
           ,
           as
           curious
           and
           cunning
           in
           penetrating
           those
           of
           others
           .
        
         
           She
           generally
           affected
           all
           Natitions
           ,
           vertue
           alone
           being
           only
           the
           object
           of
           her
           love
           .
           She
           sought
           to
           mend
           the
           bad
           with
           severity
           ,
           and
           make
           the
           good
           better
           with
           favours
           and
           rewards
           ;
           so
           as
           't
           is
           no
           wonder
           ,
           that
           honour
           ,
           and
           the
           rarest
           conditions
           that
           sute
           with
           worthy
           men
           ,
           were
           seen
           to
           flourish
           more
           in
           her
           Palace
           ,
           than
           in
           any
           other
           Court.
           
        
         
           No
           Prince
           ever
           favour'd
           more
           lovers
           of
           vertue
           ,
           than
           this
           Queen
           ;
           her
           Majesty
           taking
           very
           great
           delight
           ,
           to
           discourse
           with
           knowing
           Persons
           ,
           and
           endeavouring
           to
           have
           near
           her
           ,
           the
           learnedst
           of
           each
           Nation
           ,
           whom
           she
           highly
           rewarded
           .
        
         
         
           She
           had
           her
           maids
           of
           honour
           in
           the
           Court
           for
           decorum
           ,
           and
           her
           own
           entertainment
           ;
           but
           they
           never
           withdrew
           her
           from
           her
           studies
           ,
           and
           exercises
           of
           vertue
           .
        
         
           No
           extreamity
           of
           weather
           ,
           nor
           heat
           of
           the
           Sun
           ,
           nor
           Snow
           ,
           Wind
           ,
           Tempests
           ,
           and
           Rains
           ,
           nor
           any
           other
           injuries
           of
           the
           season
           ,
           or
           accidents
           ,
           could
           induce
           her
           to
           that
           care
           of
           her self
           ,
           which
           was
           due
           to
           her
           royal
           condition
           .
           She
           supposed
           great
           actions
           walk'd
           not
           well
           with
           delights
           ,
           and
           the
           Soul
           had
           no
           greater
           impediment
           ,
           in
           the
           gaining
           of
           vertues
           ,
           
           than
           the
           body
           bred
           up
           and
           foster'd
           in
           them
           ,
           labour
           ,
           exercise
           ,
           sobriety
           ,
           and
           vigilance
           ,
           she
           counting
           as
           parts
           ,
           of
           her
           strong
           and
           vigorous
           mind
           .
        
         
           The
           glorious
           enterprizes
           ,
           which
           seconded
           the
           felicity
           of
           her
           Majesties
           invincible
           arms
           ,
           are
           already
           eternall
           in
           Histories
           .
           
           After
           eight
           months
           cruell
           War
           ,
           and
           the
           famous
           success
           of
           her
           arms
           ;
           she
           concluded
           a
           peace
           with
           his
           Majestie
           of
           Denmark
           ,
           to
           her
           great
           gain
           ,
           and
           honour
           ,
           and
           afterwards
           establisht
           that
           
           of
           Germany
           ,
           not
           without
           great
           advantages
           to
           Swedland
           ,
           and
           then
           too
           ;
           when
           she
           thought
           it
           convenient
           for
           the
           ends
           ,
           which
           she
           aim'd
           at
           in
           her
           mind
           .
        
         
           She
           hath
           made
           renoun'd
           and
           famous
           ,
           the
           City
           of
           Stockholm
           ,
           with
           the
           rule
           of
           her
           directions
           ,
           and
           the
           happy
           remembrance
           of
           her
           government
           ;
           she
           having
           nothing
           more
           in
           her
           thoughts
           ,
           than
           the
           causing
           her
           Kingdom
           to
           abound
           with
           arts
           ,
           and
           wealth
           .
        
         
           Her
           Throne
           was
           the
           Theater
           of
           Glory
           ,
           and
           Justice
           ;
           no
           Princess
           being
           ever
           beheld
           of
           so
           free
           a
           mind
           ,
           and
           a
           courage
           so
           undaunted
           .
           But
           she
           thought
           in
           the
           mean
           time
           ,
           of
           her
           great
           retreat
           towards
           Heaven
           ,
           that
           she
           might
           not
           repent
           ,
           she
           had
           been
           in
           the
           World.
           As
           her
           great
           and
           noble
           parts
           did
           charm
           the
           hearts
           of
           all
           ,
           that
           treated
           with
           her
           ,
           to
           the
           fame
           of
           them
           flying
           with
           speed
           ,
           to
           the
           most
           remote
           Nations
           ;
           produc'd
           soon
           the
           usuall
           effects
           of
           curiosity
           ,
           calling
           many
           of
           the
           curious
           ,
           and
           most
           knowing
           ,
           out
           of
           Italy
           and
           France
           ,
           
           to
           admire
           her
           .
           'T
           is
           impossible
           to
           express
           the
           Civility
           ,
           and
           Courtesie
           ,
           with
           which
           she
           received
           every
           one
           ,
           and
           particularly
           ,
           her
           great
           liberality
           ,
           in
           gratifying
           ,
           caressing
           ,
           and
           rewarding
           the
           vertuous
           .
        
         
           All
           the
           Princes
           in
           Europe
           amaz'd
           at
           her
           famous
           prerogatives
           ,
           
           either
           in
           their
           own
           Persons
           ,
           or
           else
           by
           their
           Agents
           ,
           endeavour'd
           to
           reverence
           ,
           and
           serve
           her
           .
        
         
           To
           her
           great
           and
           conspicuous
           endowments
           ,
           nothing
           was
           wanting
           ,
           but
           the
           light
           of
           true
           Religion
           ;
           but
           Heaven
           not
           suffering
           so
           beautifull
           a
           soul
           ,
           and
           so
           good
           a
           mind
           ,
           to
           wander
           in
           the
           darkness
           of
           falsehood
           ,
           
           was
           so
           kind
           to
           her
           in
           his
           influence
           ,
           to
           cause
           great
           and
           wonderfull
           effects
           .
        
         
           Divine
           grace
           awaken'd
           her
           searching
           understanding
           ,
           and
           Heavenly
           inspirations
           began
           to
           alarum
           in
           her
           mind
           ,
           the
           Survay
           of
           the
           dissonancies
           ,
           falshoods
           ,
           and
           untru●hs
           ,
           of
           the
           Sect
           she
           profess'd
           .
           But
           the
           business
           was
           nice
           ,
           and
           she
           thought
           it
           not
           good
           ,
           to
           trust
           her
           motives
           to
           those
           Ministers
           credit
           ,
           whose
           knowledge
           
           she
           had
           formerly
           measur'd
           ,
           with
           more
           accurateness
           ,
           and
           wariness
           :
           She
           consider'd
           with
           her self
           ,
           that
           as
           God
           was
           still
           the
           same
           ,
           so
           his
           faith
           was
           the
           same
           ,
           and
           the
           foundation
           of
           all
           truth
           :
           insomuch
           ,
           that
           with
           reason
           ,
           he
           could
           not
           suffer
           any
           thing
           to
           be
           alter'd
           ,
           and
           dissonant
           in
           the
           knowledge
           of
           that
           Individuum
           ,
           which
           should
           be
           only
           one
           ,
           and
           still
           uniform
           to
           it self
           .
           She
           therefore
           began
           ,
           to
           discover
           the
           weakness
           of
           the
           reasons
           ,
           which
           Luther
           ,
           and
           others
           sustain'd
           their
           new
           opinions
           ,
           and
           fallacie
           with
           ,
           and
           began
           to
           discern
           that
           the
           sacred
           Scripture
           understood
           ,
           and
           respected
           ,
           with
           that
           Purity
           and
           Candour
           ,
           with
           which
           't
           is
           received
           and
           taught
           in
           the
           Catholique
           Church
           ;
           furnisht
           her
           with
           clearest
           arguments
           ,
           to
           convince
           their
           untruths
           .
           She
           perceiv'd
           some
           sacred
           books
           were
           refus'd
           by
           the
           followers
           of
           Luther
           ,
           for
           no
           other
           cause
           ,
           but
           their
           own
           meer
           capticiousness
           ,
           and
           only
           for
           condemning
           their
           errours
           .
           That
           of
           those
           they
           retain
           ,
           and
           have
           in
           such
           esteem
           ,
           the
           greatest
           part
           they
           
           alter
           ,
           adulterate
           ,
           and
           falsifie
           ,
           and
           so
           variously
           interpret
           ,
           that
           't
           is
           not
           any
           wonder
           ,
           amongst
           such
           dissentions
           &
           confusions
           ,
           resembling
           so
           many
           Hydra's
           head
           ,
           innumerable
           Sects
           are
           multiply'd
           and
           produc'd
           ;
           yet
           all
           disagreeing
           ,
           and
           contrary
           to
           one
           another
           .
           Nay
           ,
           that
           now
           the
           word
           of
           God
           was
           so
           vilify'd
           ,
           that
           each
           foolish
           tradesman
           ,
           or
           ignorant
           woman
           ,
           durst
           shamelesly
           interpret
           the
           highest
           mysteries
           of
           the
           faith
           ,
           which
           hardly
           the
           most
           knowing
           ,
           and
           most
           sublime
           wits
           understand
           .
           That
           the
           Sects
           did
           encrease
           ,
           or
           decrease
           ,
           as
           assisted
           ,
           and
           fomented
           here
           on
           earth
           ;
           yet
           faith
           is
           a
           rare
           gift
           of
           Heaven
           ,
           insomuch
           as
           the
           followers
           of
           novelties
           ,
           having
           nothing
           of
           assurance
           ;
           nor
           probably
           the
           true
           sense
           ;
           t
           was
           surer
           to
           rely
           on
           the
           uniform
           ,
           and
           agreeing
           interpretation
           of
           so
           many
           Saints
           ,
           the
           Catholique
           Church
           hath
           had
           in
           all
           ages
           ,
           for
           doctrine
           and
           integrity
           of
           life
           ,
           so
           renowned
           and
           eminent
           .
           'T
           was
           therefore
           too
           evident
           a
           madness
           ,
           to
           depart
           from
           their
           common
           consent
           ,
           and
           adhere
           unto
           those
           ,
           
           who
           ,
           without
           the
           reputation
           of
           goodness
           ,
           and
           vertue
           ,
           have
           for
           their
           own
           passion
           ,
           and
           private
           advantage
           ,
           endeavoured
           to
           darken
           the
           world
           ,
           to
           confound
           it
           ,
           and
           vizard
           it
           ,
           with
           many
           chimeras
           ,
           and
           malignities
           .
        
         
           
           To
           these
           her
           reflections
           ,
           the
           wise
           Queen
           added
           diverse
           other
           weighty
           considerations
           ;
           and
           amongst
           them
           ,
           this
           seem'd
           to
           have
           force
           ,
           that
           by
           the
           continu'd
           succession
           of
           Popes
           ,
           and
           uniformity
           in
           Rights
           ,
           and
           Doctrine
           ,
           the
           Church
           of
           Rome
           ,
           though
           tost
           by
           fierce
           tempests
           ,
           invaded
           by
           her
           enemies
           armes
           ,
           and
           molested
           with
           contrary
           Doctrines
           ,
           had
           allwaies
           like
           the
           Palmtree
           ,
           grown
           higher
           ,
           and
           been
           still
           more
           resplendent
           ,
           and
           glorious
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majestie
           observed
           ,
           that
           the
           very
           same
           Nations
           ,
           and
           particularly
           the
           Septentrional
           ,
           which
           now
           do
           live
           out
           of
           the
           lap
           of
           the
           Roman
           Church
           ,
           
           have
           more
           than
           any
           others
           ,
           for
           many
           ages
           past
           ,
           had
           the
           Catholique
           faith
           in
           veneration
           ,
           and
           produc'd
           many
           men
           ;
           who
           ,
           with
           their
           holy
           lives
           ,
           have
           enobled
           the
           world
           ,
           
           and
           with
           their
           souls
           beautify'd
           Heaven
           .
           That
           the
           writings
           esteem'd
           the
           most
           learned
           ,
           the
           famousest
           actions
           ,
           the
           conspicuousest
           vertues
           ,
           and
           most
           refin'd
           wits
           ,
           have
           been
           the
           perseveres
           in
           the
           Catholique
           faith
           ,
           insomuch
           that
           as
           examples
           more
           forcibly
           perswade
           us
           ,
           than
           precepts
           ;
           it
           seem'd
           to
           her
           impossible
           ,
           so
           many
           good
           men
           ,
           so
           intelligent
           ,
           and
           so
           learned
           ,
           should
           have
           been
           blind
           ,
           to
           follow
           so
           tenaciously
           ,
           and
           so
           long
           ,
           the
           opinions
           and
           doctrines
           ,
           which
           hereticall
           Ministers
           represent
           to
           the
           simple
           and
           Ideot
           ,
           for
           falsities
           ,
           and
           errours
           .
        
         
           Besides
           she
           consider'd
           ,
           the
           very
           same
           Protestants
           confess'd
           ,
           the
           Spaniards
           ,
           the
           French
           ,
           and
           Italians
           were
           of
           a
           more
           elevated
           spirit
           ,
           and
           more
           compos'd
           mind
           ;
           of
           more
           profound
           Knowledge
           ,
           and
           a
           civiller
           ,
           and
           soberer
           behaviour
           ,
           than
           all
           other
           people
           of
           the
           world
           ;
           and
           that
           amongst
           these
           of
           the
           Northern
           Inhabitants
           themselves
           ;
           he
           was
           most
           valued
           ,
           that
           was
           best
           acquainted
           with
           the
           customs
           ,
           and
           dictates
           of
           the
           Nations
           
           aforesaid
           ,
           insomuch
           that
           though
           Arius
           had
           in
           Spain
           spread
           the
           poyson
           of
           his
           heresie
           ;
           and
           France
           had
           both
           open'd
           her
           bosom
           ,
           and
           arms
           ,
           to
           the
           errours
           of
           the
           neighbouring
           Countries
           ;
           yet
           those
           great
           Kings
           ,
           and
           most
           of
           the
           Nobility
           ,
           without
           ever
           changing
           their
           opinions
           ,
           among
           ,
           so
           many
           accidents
           ,
           had
           continu'd
           in
           the
           obedience
           of
           the
           Catholique
           Church
           ,
           and
           the
           Vicar
           of
           Christ
           ,
           which
           afforded
           a
           strong
           argument
           ,
           for
           the
           goodness
           and
           truth
           of
           his
           faith
           .
        
         
           
           Her
           Majesty
           received
           an
           additional
           force
           in
           her
           mind
           ,
           that
           the
           Authors
           of
           heresies
           could
           never
           yet
           shew
           ;
           when
           ,
           how
           ,
           or
           why
           ,
           the
           Catholique
           Church
           did
           prevaricate
           in
           her
           faith
           nor
           where
           ,
           and
           in
           whom
           perpetuated
           ,
           and
           conserv'd
           ,
           it
           being
           very
           necessary
           ,
           the
           true
           Church
           should
           alwaies
           have
           endur'd
           in
           some
           part
           .
        
         
           But
           ,
           the
           consideration
           of
           the
           qualities
           ,
           of
           the
           Authors
           of
           heresies
           ,
           made
           a
           very
           strong
           breach
           in
           this
           Princesses
           heart
           ;
           her
           Majestie
           being
           now
           well
           inform'd
           ,
           that
           interest
           alone
           ,
           
           and
           the
           pleasures
           of
           the
           flesh
           ,
           not
           the
           benefit
           of
           the
           publique
           ,
           nor
           integrity
           of
           the
           mind
           ,
           were
           the
           Councellours
           and
           Promoters
           of
           these
           novelties
           .
           She
           examin'd
           
             Martin
             Luthers
          
           condition●
           ,
           
           and
           the
           other
           opposers
           of
           the
           Catholique
           Church
           ,
           and
           found
           they
           were
           men
           of
           an
           ill
           life
           ,
           sensual
           ,
           and
           extreamly
           ambitious
           ;
           whereupon
           like
           seditious
           persons
           ,
           who
           in
           a
           State-Government
           ,
           do
           cloak
           their
           pretences
           with
           the
           zeal
           of
           the
           publique
           good
           ,
           and
           the
           service
           of
           the
           Prince
           ,
           against
           whom
           they
           fight
           ,
           they
           never
           had
           other
           design
           ,
           than
           the
           ruine
           of
           the
           State
           ,
           and
           Monarchy
           of
           the
           Church
           ,
           in
           revenge
           of
           the
           wrong
           ,
           they
           pretended
           to
           receive
           in
           their
           minds
           ;
           in
           that
           the
           Popes
           of
           Rome
           comply'd
           not
           with
           their
           boundless
           desires
           ;
           so
           as
           she
           foresaw
           in
           the
           end
           ,
           that
           when
           Luther
           began
           to
           impugne
           the
           value
           of
           indulgences
           ,
           by
           depressing
           the
           authority
           of
           the
           Pope
           ,
           he
           did
           it
           out
           of
           envy
           and
           anger
           ,
           that
           the
           care
           of
           delivering
           them
           in
           Sermons
           ,
           was
           committed
           to
           others
           ,
           and
           not
           to
           
           himself
           ,
           as
           he
           had
           desir'd
           .
           That
           when
           Purgatory
           was
           condemned
           by
           him
           ,
           he
           being
           unwilling
           to
           admit
           any
           pain
           did
           remain
           to
           the
           souls
           ,
           which
           dy'd
           in
           the
           state
           of
           grace
           ;
           't
           was
           meerly
           his
           invention
           ,
           either
           to
           discredit
           more
           the
           said
           indulgences
           ,
           or
           let
           loose
           the
           reins
           to
           sensuality
           ,
           since
           the
           contumacy
           is
           the
           greater
           ,
           
           when
           the
           punishment
           is
           represented
           the
           less
           .
           That
           when
           he
           deny'd
           fastings
           ,
           Pennance
           ,
           Confession
           ,
           the
           single
           life
           of
           Priests
           ,
           the
           intercession
           of
           Saints
           ,
           the
           Mass
           ,
           the
           Ornaments
           ,
           and
           Images
           of
           the
           Church
           ,
           and
           the
           like
           ;
           it
           onely
           proceeded
           from
           his
           inward
           design
           ,
           to
           make
           the
           people
           follow
           him
           ,
           who
           are
           apt
           to
           believe
           ,
           what
           allureth
           the
           senses
           ,
           and
           furthers
           the
           appetite
           of
           nature
           ;
           as
           likewise
           his
           principall
           motives
           for
           promoting
           his
           wickedness
           ,
           had
           their
           rise
           from
           his
           unplacable
           hatred
           of
           the
           Pope
           ,
           as
           one
           that
           condemned
           his
           errours
           .
        
         
           To
           this
           pious
           Queen
           ,
           the
           resolution
           of
           Henry
           the
           eigth
           King
           of
           England
           ,
           seem'd
           too
           sacrilegious
           and
           
           wicked
           ;
           who
           withdrew
           from
           the
           obedience
           of
           the
           holy
           Church
           ,
           a
           Catholique
           ,
           and
           well
           compos'd
           Kingdom
           ,
           and
           onely
           for
           the
           pleasing
           of
           his
           humours
           ,
           and
           abandoning
           ,
           and
           debasing
           himself
           in
           the
           loves
           of
           
             Anne
             Bullen
          
           .
           
           She
           dislik'd
           the
           unworthy
           actions
           of
           those
           Princes
           of
           Germany
           ,
           who
           spoiling
           the
           Churches
           ,
           had
           seized
           the
           revenues
           of
           so
           many
           Orders
           of
           Religious
           ,
           who
           in
           honour
           of
           our
           Saviour
           ,
           and
           the
           Heavenly
           Court
           ,
           had
           employ'd
           them
           in
           sacred
           Temples
           ,
           to
           glorifie
           ,
           and
           exalt
           him
           .
           But
           more
           than
           all
           the
           rest
           ,
           she
           came
           to
           the
           Knowlege
           of
           the
           truth
           ,
           by
           considering
           ,
           how
           unseemly
           it
           was
           to
           believe
           ,
           the
           Holy
           Ghost
           would
           use
           such
           men
           ,
           that
           were
           vitious
           ,
           and
           unworthy
           ,
           for
           reforming
           of
           his
           Church
           ,
           while
           there
           were
           so
           many
           others
           ,
           renown'd
           for
           their
           Doctrine
           and
           sanctity
           .
        
         
           With
           these
           speculations
           ,
           and
           the
           guide
           of
           the
           holy
           Fathers
           ,
           exactly
           perpended
           by
           her
           ;
           she
           saw
           a
           great
           light
           before
           her
           eyes
           ,
           whereupon
           as
           in
           the
           way
           long
           chosen
           by
           her
           ,
           she
           
           discover'd
           great
           stumblings
           ,
           and
           disturbances
           ;
           so
           among
           these
           new
           lights
           ,
           she
           walking
           in
           the
           best
           ,
           and
           readiest
           paths
           ,
           began
           to
           examine
           particularly
           the
           substance
           and
           foundation
           of
           the
           truest
           religion
           .
           With
           great
           rewards
           she
           invited
           to
           her
           ,
           the
           famousest
           men
           in
           the
           Lutheran
           profession
           ,
           and
           under
           the
           colour
           of
           learning
           what
           they
           knew
           ,
           extracted
           with
           admirable
           dexterity
           ,
           the
           sum
           of
           their
           belief
           and
           understanding
           :
           Truth
           ,
           the
           only
           Catholique
           ,
           
           and
           Roman
           religion
           ,
           among
           the
           black
           darkness
           of
           so
           many
           opinions
           ,
           and
           contrary
           doctrines
           ,
           began
           to
           shew
           her
           cleanness
           ,
           and
           beget
           in
           her
           mind
           ,
           a
           great
           loathing
           of
           the
           manifest
           falsities
           ,
           and
           immoderate
           absurdities
           ,
           which
           usually
           by
           the
           malice
           of
           hereticall
           Ministers
           ,
           with
           great
           industry
           are
           instill'd
           into
           the
           minds
           ,
           of
           unwary
           and
           simple
           people
           .
        
         
           
           In
           the
           mean
           time
           ,
           
             Don
             Joseph
             Pinto
             Parera
          
           ,
           the
           Portugall
           Ambassadour
           arrived
           in
           Swedland
           ,
           making
           his
           entrance
           into
           Stockholm
           about
           the
           end
           of
           July
           ,
           with
           whom
           as
           
           his
           confessour
           ,
           was
           Father
           
             Anthony
             Macedo
          
           a
           Portugess
           ,
           together
           with
           his
           Companion
           ,
           Father
           
             John
             Ardrada
          
           ,
           both
           Jesuits
           .
           The
           Queen
           inform'd
           of
           all
           ,
           was
           glad
           of
           that
           encounter
           ,
           by
           her
           so
           desir'd
           ,
           insomuch
           as
           concealing
           in
           her
           mind
           ,
           a
           resolute
           inclination
           to
           the
           Catholique
           faith
           ,
           she
           began
           in
           her
           discourses
           ,
           and
           treaties
           ,
           to
           shew
           some
           esteem
           and
           affection
           to
           Father
           Macedo
           .
           He
           on
           the
           contrary
           side
           ,
           observing
           the
           Queen
           ,
           when
           she
           spake
           of
           the
           Pope
           ,
           to
           shew
           much
           respect
           and
           veneration
           ,
           discover'd
           ,
           her
           Majestie
           had
           a
           good
           disposition
           towards
           Catholiques
           ,
           and
           therefore
           with
           dexterity
           ,
           by
           opening
           ,
           and
           enlarging
           the
           way
           ,
           so
           wrought
           ,
           that
           every
           day
           her
           satisfaction
           and
           confidence
           of
           him
           ,
           receiv'd
           augmentation
           .
        
         
           When
           the
           Ambassy
           was
           finisht
           ,
           
           &
           Parera
           prepar'd
           to
           be
           gone
           in
           September
           ,
           1651.
           het
           Majesty
           more
           frequently
           than
           before
           ,
           began
           to
           send
           for
           the
           Father
           aforesaid
           ;
           In
           the
           end
           ,
           on
           the
           12th
           of
           August
           ,
           retyring
           with
           him
           into
           her
           inwardest
           lodgings
           ,
           and
           
           saying
           ,
           she
           would
           tell
           him
           a
           business
           of
           consequence
           ;
           said
           thus
           in
           his
           ear
           ,
           Father
           Macedo
           ,
           you
           are
           the
           first
           Jesuit
           I
           knew
           ,
           and
           as
           by
           the
           practice
           ,
           and
           relation
           I
           have
           of
           your
           vertue
           ,
           I
           s●ppose
           I
           may
           be
           confident
           of
           your
           faithfulness
           ,
           and
           prudence
           ;
           so
           now
           since
           you
           are
           to
           depart
           ,
           I
           desire
           by
           all
           means
           ,
           you
           'l
           procure
           me
           sent
           hither
           two
           Italians
           of
           your
           Society
           ,
           expert
           in
           all
           Knowledge
           ,
           who
           under
           the
           colour
           of
           Gentlemen
           ,
           than
           desire
           to
           see
           the
           world
           ,
           may
           stay
           in
           my
           Court
           ,
           that
           I
           without
           suspition
           ,
           may
           make
           use
           of
           them
           ,
           to
           which
           effect
           I
           'le
           write
           too
           by
           you
           to
           your
           Generall
           .
           
           The
           Father
           comply'd
           wi●h
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           with
           expressions
           ,
           and
           a
           sense
           peculiar
           to
           news
           of
           that
           consequence
           ,
           and
           giving
           her
           due
           thanks
           for
           her
           confidence
           of
           him
           ,
           and
           offering
           to
           serve
           her
           with
           fidelity
           ,
           he
           swore
           to
           be
           secret
           .
        
         
           Macedo
           come
           home
           full
           of
           joy
           ,
           and
           consolation
           ,
           and
           beginning
           to
           consider
           of
           the
           manner
           ,
           how
           to
           execute
           diligently
           her
           Majesties
           desire
           ,
           resolved
           to
           ask
           leave
           ,
           as
           he
           did
           ,
           
           of
           the
           Ambassadour
           ,
           to
           go
           see
           ,
           for
           his
           own
           curiosity
           ,
           the
           fair
           and
           great
           City
           of
           Hamburg
           ,
           but
           could
           not
           obtain
           it
           ;
           so
           as
           he
           return'd
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           told
           her
           of
           the
           difficulties
           he
           hid
           met
           with
           .
           Her
           Majestie
           hearing
           him
           of
           a
           setled
           resolution
           to
           serve
           her
           ,
           reply'd
           ,
           you
           may
           go
           ,
           and
           say
           nothing
           .
           The
           Father
           inform'd
           ,
           that
           the
           Vessell
           ,
           
           which
           should
           carry
           him
           was
           then
           in
           the
           Haven
           of
           Balen
           ,
           35
           miles
           distant
           ,
           and
           ready
           to
           set
           sayl
           towards
           Lubeck
           ;
           went
           to
           take
           his
           last
           leave
           of
           the
           Queen
           ,
           who
           gave
           him
           a
           letter
           of
           credence
           ,
           written
           ,
           and
           subscrib'd
           with
           her
           own
           hand
           ,
           and
           directed
           to
           the
           General
           of
           the
           company
           of
           Jesus
           ,
           who
           then
           was
           Father
           
             Francis
             Piccolomini
          
           .
        
         
           Father
           Macedo
           concluded
           his
           expressions
           ,
           with
           humbly
           beseeching
           her
           ,
           to
           consummate
           her
           holy
           inspirations
           ,
           to
           which
           she
           reply'd
           ,
           that
           if
           she
           had
           known
           ,
           the
           Roman
           religion
           ,
           had
           been
           best
           ,
           she
           would
           have
           embraced
           it
           ,
           and
           that
           he
           should
           cause
           the
           two
           Fathers
           ,
           she
           desir'd
           to
           be
           sent
           ,
           with
           whom
           she
           might
           freely
           
           discourse
           ,
           and
           without
           all
           suspition
           ,
           having
           nothing
           else
           to
           say
           ,
           but
           entreat
           him
           again
           ,
           to
           be
           secret
           and
           quick
           .
        
         
           The
           Father
           being
           licenc'd
           to
           depart
           ,
           went
           out
           of
           the
           gate
           behind
           the
           Court
           ,
           which
           looks
           towards
           the
           Sea
           ,
           and
           pass'd
           in
           a
           Feluca
           to
           a
           Rock
           ,
           where
           he
           remained
           that
           night
           ,
           since
           he
           could
           not
           reach
           the
           Vessell
           by
           day
           .
           The
           day
           after
           he
           arrived
           at
           Balem
           ,
           whether
           one
           was
           now
           come
           ,
           dispatcht
           by
           the
           Queen
           ,
           at
           the
           instance
           of
           the
           foresaid
           Ambassadour
           ,
           to
           arrest
           him
           ,
           and
           carry
           him
           to
           prison
           ;
           but
           as
           he
           had
           secret
           order
           from
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           to
           let
           him
           escape
           ,
           if
           he
           found
           him
           ,
           he
           fain'd
           he
           could
           not
           find
           him
           ,
           and
           took
           horse
           and
           returned
           to
           Stockholm
           ,
           and
           the
           Father
           embarqued
           himself
           ,
           and
           sayled
           towa●ds
           Lubeck
           on
           the
           2d
           .
           of
           September
           ,
           where
           twelve
           daies
           after
           he
           arriv'd
           .
        
         
           The
           Ambassadour
           soon
           gave
           out
           ,
           the
           Father
           was
           a
           Knave
           ,
           by
           his
           flying
           away
           in
           that
           manner
           ,
           and
           others
           divulged
           ,
           he
           was
           become
           a
           Lutheran
           ,
           
           and
           married
           .
           From
           thence
           he
           arriving
           in
           Hamburg
           ,
           steer'd
           his
           course
           towards
           Nurenberg
           ,
           and
           finally
           having
           run
           many
           dangers
           ,
           came
           to
           Rome
           on
           the
           18.
           of
           October
           ,
           1651.
           
        
         
           Father
           Piccolomini
           the
           Generall
           of
           the
           Society
           ,
           dyed
           a
           little
           before
           ,
           so
           as
           he
           delivered
           the
           letter
           to
           Father
           
             Goswin
             Nikel
          
           ,
           who
           was
           then
           Vicar-Generall
           ,
           and
           afterwards
           Generall
           ;
           a
           man
           of
           great
           parts
           ,
           and
           born
           in
           the
           City
           of
           Cullen
           .
           
           He
           embrac'd
           with
           great
           zeal
           ,
           a
           business
           of
           that
           consequence
           ,
           and
           as
           't
           is
           the
           particular
           profession
           of
           the
           Society
           aforesaid
           ,
           to
           search
           all
           the
           parts
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           to
           convert
           to
           the
           holy
           faith
           ,
           both
           Heretiques
           and
           Infidells
           ,
           in
           which
           they
           employ
           very
           freely
           whatsoever
           is
           given
           them
           in
           charity
           ,
           and
           quickly
           made
           choice
           of
           Father
           
             Francis
             Malines
          
           ,
           
           a
           Reader
           of
           Divinity
           in
           Turin
           his
           Country
           ,
           and
           Father
           
             Paul
             Casate
          
           of
           Piacenza
           ,
           a
           professour
           of
           Mathematicks
           in
           '
           the
           Roman
           Colledge
           at
           Rome
           ;
           men
           ,
           besides
           integrity
           of
           life
           ,
           of
           most
           exquisite
           
           understanding
           ,
           and
           great
           knowledge
           ,
           that
           as
           persons
           desirous
           to
           travell
           ,
           and
           see
           the
           world
           ,
           they
           might
           without
           delay
           ,
           take
           their
           journey
           for
           Swedland
           .
        
         
           They
           arrived
           in
           Venice
           on
           the
           second
           of
           December
           .
           1651
           ,
           the
           one
           comming
           out
           of
           Piemont
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           from
           Rome
           .
           On
           the
           twelfth
           of
           the
           said
           month
           ,
           they
           departed
           ,
           and
           prosecuted
           their
           journey
           ;
           
           notwithstnnding
           the
           extremity
           of
           the
           weather
           ,
           and
           only
           in
           the
           beginning
           of
           March
           got
           ro
           Stockholm
           ,
           being
           hinder'd
           on
           the
           way
           ,
           by
           reason
           that
           Father
           Malines
           hurt
           his
           foot
           ,
           by
           the
           fall
           of
           his
           horse
           ,
           which
           made
           him
           keep
           his
           bed
           many
           daies
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           mean
           time
           ,
           Father
           
             Godfrey
             Franchenius
          
           ,
           a
           Jesuit
           ,
           and
           a
           man
           ,
           that
           was
           truly
           Apostolicall
           ,
           and
           of
           excellent
           parts
           ,
           was
           brought
           by
           a
           Tempest
           from
           Denmark
           into
           Swedland
           ,
           who
           had
           frequently
           treated
           with
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           not
           without
           profit
           ,
           but
           not
           being
           able
           to
           stay
           there
           without
           being
           known
           ,
           he
           before
           was
           departed
           ,
           and
           gone
           into
           Flanders
           .
        
         
         
           These
           two
           Fathers
           ,
           arriving
           in
           Stockholm
           ,
           were
           presently
           conducted
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           
           as
           Italian
           Gentlemen
           ,
           and
           Passengers
           .
           And
           albeit
           her
           Majestie
           dissembled
           in
           the
           beginnning
           ,
           they
           so
           soon
           perceiv'd
           her
           good
           disposition
           ,
           and
           admir'd
           too
           in
           her
           ,
           then
           25.
           years
           old
           ,
           a
           soul
           undeceived
           ,
           and
           exempt
           from
           vanity
           ,
           and
           the
           greatness
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           and
           filled
           with
           so
           equall
           a
           Knowledge
           of
           all
           things
           ,
           that
           she
           seem'd
           onely
           nourisht
           with
           the
           marrow
           of
           morall
           Philosophy
           .
           Not
           long
           after
           ,
           
           she
           declared
           her self
           ,
           resolv'd
           by
           a
           holy
           inspiration
           ,
           to
           embrace
           the
           Catholick
           faith
           ,
           and
           renounce
           for
           it
           her
           Kingdoms
           ,
           and
           all
           humane
           greatness
           ,
           though
           there
           she
           was
           not
           onely
           esteemed
           ,
           but
           ador'd
           with
           a
           fuller
           ,
           and
           more
           absolute
           authority
           ,
           than
           any
           of
           her
           time
           .
        
         
           There
           's
           no
           doubt
           ,
           but
           she
           would
           very
           gladly
           have
           resetled
           in
           Swedland
           the
           Catholique
           faith
           ,
           if
           she
           could
           have
           overcome
           the
           great
           ,
           and
           many
           difficulties
           ,
           that
           lay
           in
           the
           way
           .
           Too
           evident
           was
           the
           danger
           of
           
           spoyling
           the
           consort
           of
           her
           resolutions
           ,
           if
           they
           had
           smelt
           the
           least
           in
           that
           kind
           .
           Besides
           too
           ,
           the
           uncertainty
           of
           the
           end
           ,
           much
           time
           was
           required
           ,
           and
           hazard
           of
           her
           conscience
           ,
           in
           which
           she
           was
           impatient
           to
           continue
           ,
           without
           the
           profession
           of
           the
           Catholique
           religion
           ,
           and
           she
           could
           by
           no
           means
           profess
           it
           occultly
           .
        
         
           
           When
           she
           had
           with
           the
           said
           Fathers
           ,
           long
           discussed
           the
           means
           ,
           that
           were
           fittest
           ,
           for
           the
           compassing
           of
           her
           Majesties
           intentions
           ;
           she
           determined
           to
           let
           the
           Pope
           know
           her
           resolution
           ,
           and
           to
           send
           unto
           him
           with
           her
           letters
           ;
           the
           said
           Father
           Casati
           ,
           who
           was
           to
           inform
           himself
           particularly
           ,
           of
           all
           that
           was
           necessary
           for
           her
           future
           stay
           in
           Rome
           ,
           which
           then
           was
           her
           design
           ;
           she
           supposing
           the
           said
           City
           most
           fit
           for
           her
           abode
           ,
           not
           so
           much
           for
           the
           honour
           of
           her
           person
           ,
           as
           because
           she
           being
           there
           independent
           ,
           of
           any
           other
           Potentate
           whatsoever
           in
           Christendom
           ,
           might
           employ
           the
           endowments
           of
           her
           mind
           ,
           in
           the
           service
           of
           God
           ,
           and
           his
           Church
           ,
           by
           her
           Majesties
           interposing
           
           in
           many
           affairs
           of
           Christendom
           ,
           for
           the
           which
           without
           doubt
           ,
           there
           was
           no
           want
           at
           all
           of
           ability
           in
           her
           Majestie
           .
        
         
           She
           sent
           then
           the
           Father
           to
           Rome
           ,
           in
           the
           Month
           of
           May
           of
           the
           year
           aforesaid
           ,
           but
           omitted
           at
           that
           time
           ,
           to
           make
           any
           motion
           to
           the
           Pope
           ,
           because
           she
           was
           not
           able
           to
           renounce
           so
           soon
           her
           Kingdom
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           mean
           time
           ,
           they
           had
           no
           suspition
           at
           all
           ,
           of
           those
           resolutions
           ,
           with
           which
           Pope
           Innocent
           was
           assistent
           to
           the
           business
           .
           But
           Father
           Malines
           remained
           in
           Swedland
           ,
           well
           treated
           by
           the
           Queen
           ,
           while
           her
           Majesty
           disposed
           ,
           and
           so
           ordered
           her
           affairs
           ,
           that
           by
           the
           States
           of
           
             Swedland
             ,
             Charles
          
           Prince
           Palatine
           (
           deputed
           before
           to
           the
           Crown
           after
           her
           )
           was
           after
           her
           renouncing
           it
           ,
           admitted
           to
           the
           Kingdom
           ,
           which
           done
           ,
           she
           might
           securely
           depart
           .
        
         
           In
           fine
           ,
           when
           she
           was
           to
           discover
           her
           mind
           ,
           and
           compleat
           her
           resolutions
           ,
           she
           began
           then
           ,
           by
           declaring
           her
           intentions
           to
           
             Monsieur
             Bordolot
          
           ,
           a
           French
           man
           ,
           and
           now
           Abbot
           of
           
           Massay
           ,
           her
           trusty
           Physitian
           ,
           to
           the
           end
           ,
           he
           repayring
           to
           the
           Court
           of
           France
           ,
           and
           making
           no
           mention
           at
           all
           of
           the
           business
           of
           religion
           ,
           might
           onely
           treat
           there
           ,
           if
           ,
           after
           her
           renouncing
           the
           Kingdom
           ,
           she
           might
           sojourn
           in
           France
           ,
           as
           likewise
           she
           had
           thoughts
           of
           dispatching
           Father
           Malines
           to
           Rome
           ,
           with
           her
           letters
           to
           the
           Pope
           .
        
         
           
           While
           Bordolot
           and
           Malines
           prepared
           to
           be
           gone
           ,
           the
           Queen
           having
           made
           a
           discovery
           of
           the
           exquisite
           judgement
           ,
           and
           great
           prudence
           of
           
             Don
             Antonio
             Pimentel
          
           ;
           who
           ,
           with
           the
           Title
           of
           Gentleman
           ,
           sent
           from
           the
           Catholique
           King
           ,
           to
           complement
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           procure
           between
           their
           Majesties
           a
           good
           correspondence
           ,
           had
           been
           some
           Months
           before
           in
           that
           Court
           ,
           where
           he
           had
           with
           his
           rare
           parts
           ,
           purchas'd
           very
           great
           credit
           ,
           and
           fame
           ,
           resolv'd
           to
           trust
           him
           with
           her
           thoughts
           ,
           and
           make
           use
           of
           his
           assistance
           and
           counsell
           ,
           in
           a
           business
           of
           that
           consequence
           .
           This
           Gentleman
           heard
           attentitively
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           was
           as
           
           much
           comforted
           ,
           as
           astonisht
           ,
           
           at
           the
           strangeness
           of
           the
           news
           .
           And
           when
           he
           had
           considered
           ,
           how
           meritorious
           in
           Heaven
           ,
           how
           famous
           in
           the
           world
           ,
           and
           beneficiall
           to
           Christianity
           ,
           so
           glorious
           an
           action
           would
           be
           ,
           he
           represented
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           the
           necessity
           of
           supporting
           it
           ,
           by
           a
           Prince
           no
           less
           powerfull
           ,
           than
           pious
           ,
           that
           he
           accompanying
           with
           her
           dispatches
           ,
           the
           letter
           she
           sent
           to
           the
           Pope
           ,
           might
           make
           authentick
           the
           credit
           of
           so
           great
           ,
           and
           so
           heroique
           an
           act
           ,
           for
           the
           compassing
           of
           which
           ,
           the
           Catholique
           King
           seem'd
           fit
           to
           her
           Majesty
           .
           The
           Queen
           therefore
           consigned
           to
           Father
           Malines
           ,
           
           letters
           for
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           Cardinall
           Chigi
           ,
           then
           Secretary
           of
           State
           to
           the
           Pope
           ,
           and
           for
           Father
           Nikei
           the
           Generall
           of
           the
           Jesuits
           ,
           and
           likewise
           gave
           him
           order
           ,
           that
           as
           secretly
           as
           he
           could
           ,
           he
           should
           go
           into
           Spain
           ,
           to
           procure
           the
           dispatches
           of
           his
           Catholique
           Majesty
           to
           the
           Pope
           ,
           in
           order
           to
           which
           ,
           she
           gave
           the
           said
           Father
           ,
           letters
           for
           the
           Catholique
           King
           ,
           and
           
             Don
             Lewes
             de
             Aro
          
           ,
           supposing
           besides
           ,
           
           besides
           ,
           that
           
             Don
             Antonio
             Pimentel
          
           being
           come
           to
           Madrid
           ,
           whither
           he
           was
           called
           ,
           might
           adde
           credit
           to
           her
           letters
           ,
           and
           solicit
           the
           effecting
           their
           Contents
           .
           And
           as
           the
           greatest
           thing
           ,
           that
           troubled
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           consisted
           in
           secresy
           ,
           to
           remove
           every
           shadow
           of
           suspition
           ;
           
           she
           desir'd
           ,
           that
           the
           Father
           might
           go
           another
           way
           ,
           and
           not
           embarque
           himself
           with
           Pimentel
           .
           For
           the
           very
           same
           reason
           ,
           it
           seemed
           not
           good
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           that
           Father
           Casati
           returned
           to
           Hamburg
           from
           Rome
           ;
           should
           repass
           into
           Swedland
           ,
           to
           avoid
           the
           renewing
           of
           the
           jealousies
           ,
           and
           suspitions
           had
           formerly
           of
           them
           ;
           especially
           she
           knowing
           ,
           some
           letters
           had
           been
           intercepted
           ,
           which
           Casati
           had
           written
           to
           Malines
           ,
           by
           which
           they
           understood
           ,
           that
           they
           were
           both
           engag'd
           ,
           in
           the
           very
           same
           business
           ,
           and
           had
           common
           interests
           .
           Father
           Malines
           departed
           from
           Stockholm
           ,
           on
           the
           3d.
           of
           May
           ,
           1653.
           having
           stayed
           there
           something
           more
           than
           a
           year
           and
           two
           months
           .
           The
           length
           of
           his
           voyage
           from
           Swedland
           to
           Lubeck
           ,
           occasioned
           
           by
           the
           contrary
           winds
           ,
           and
           his
           not
           finding
           suddenly
           shipping
           in
           England
           ,
           whither
           he
           went
           for
           that
           purpose
           out
           of
           Flanders
           ,
           were
           the
           cause
           he
           arrived
           not
           at
           Madrid
           till
           the
           second
           of
           August
           ,
           where
           he
           stayd
           certain
           months
           ,
           without
           having
           any
           news
           of
           Pimentel
           ,
           or
           negotiating
           any
           thing
           ,
           since
           his
           order
           was
           not
           to
           begin
           ,
           till
           he
           had
           first
           received
           her
           Majesties
           letters
           ,
           which
           were
           to
           be
           sent
           after
           .
           
             Don
             Antonio
          
           aforesaid
           ,
           departed
           from
           Stockholm
           in
           the
           following
           August
           ,
           and
           embarquing
           at
           Gottembourg
           ,
           advanced
           not
           far
           ,
           when
           the
           Ship
           ,
           that
           sprang
           a
           leak
           ,
           constrain'd
           him
           back
           thither
           ;
           while
           the
           Vessell
           was
           repairing
           ,
           he
           went
           to
           the
           Court
           ,
           which
           then
           was
           removed
           to
           Vesten
           ,
           where
           he
           received
           order
           from
           Spain
           ,
           to
           stay
           there
           yet
           a
           while
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           hinder'd
           by
           that
           accident
           ,
           to
           make
           use
           of
           Pimentel
           ,
           
           substituted
           in
           his
           place
           ,
           Father
           
             John
             Baptist
             Guemes
          
           a
           Dominican
           ,
           who
           was
           in
           Denmark
           with
           the
           Earl
           of
           Rebogliedo
           the
           Spanish
           Ambassadour
           
           to
           that
           King
           ,
           and
           being
           to
           negotiate
           some
           business
           appertaining
           unto
           the
           said
           Earl
           ,
           in
           the
           Court
           of
           Madrid
           ,
           was
           to
           have
           ,
           and
           expect
           the
           conveniency
           of
           embarquing
           himself
           with
           Pimentel
           ,
           to
           which
           end
           ,
           in
           the
           month
           of
           July
           ,
           1653
           ,
           he
           arrived
           at
           Gottembourg
           ;
           but
           the
           Ship
           ,
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           coming
           back
           ,
           and
           he
           being
           commanded
           by
           Pimentel
           to
           continue
           with
           him
           ;
           went
           thence
           with
           him
           to
           Vesten
           .
           The
           Queen
           knowing
           ,
           he
           was
           a
           man
           of
           great
           prudence
           ,
           and
           other
           rare
           qualities
           ;
           and
           considering
           she
           could
           give
           no
           suspition
           by
           his
           going
           into
           Spain
           ,
           since
           they
           knew
           long
           before
           ,
           he
           went
           for
           the
           affairs
           of
           Rebogliedo
           ,
           she
           lost
           not
           the
           conjuncture
           of
           making
           use
           of
           him
           ;
           for
           the
           treating
           of
           that
           in
           Madrid
           ,
           which
           she
           had
           design'd
           should
           be
           done
           by
           Pimentel
           .
           
           She
           therefore
           informed
           him
           of
           the
           matter
           ,
           and
           wrote
           to
           Father
           Malines
           ,
           whom
           before
           she
           had
           order'd
           ,
           to
           make
           no
           attempt
           of
           any
           thing
           ,
           without
           new
           advice
           ,
           which
           he
           was
           to
           expect
           ,
           before
           he
           promoted
           any
           bus●ness
           .
        
         
         
           Father
           Guemes
           departed
           with
           her
           Majesties
           dispatches
           ,
           and
           Pimentel's
           ,
           on
           the
           ninth
           of
           October
           ,
           and
           after
           many
           troubles
           ,
           and
           impediments
           ,
           arriving
           in
           the
           Catholique
           Court
           ,
           in
           the
           month
           of
           March
           ,
           1654
           ,
           very
           earnestly
           sollicited
           there
           ,
           the
           Kings
           letters
           to
           the
           Pope
           ,
           to
           accompany
           the
           Queens
           ,
           and
           so
           honourably
           ,
           &
           so
           faithfully
           proceeded
           in
           this
           business
           of
           consequence
           ,
           that
           her
           Majestie
           afterwards
           declaring
           ,
           she
           was
           infinitely
           satisfied
           ;
           was
           most
           confident
           of
           him
           ,
           by
           making
           him
           her
           Confessour
           ,
           and
           using
           him
           in
           her
           hardest
           ,
           and
           most
           scrupulous
           resolutions
           .
           Though
           not
           onely
           by
           the
           mouths
           of
           the
           foresaid
           two
           Fathers
           Malines
           ,
           and
           Casati
           ,
           together
           with
           the
           Dominican
           ,
           
           and
           the
           letters
           of
           Pimentel
           himself
           ,
           his
           Majestie
           was
           fully
           inform'd
           ,
           and
           assured
           of
           all
           things
           ;
           yet
           he
           could
           do
           no
           less
           ,
           than
           remain
           surpriz'd
           a
           while
           ,
           at
           the
           news
           of
           so
           great
           ,
           and
           so
           strange
           a
           resolution
           ;
           it
           seeming
           to
           him
           a
           difficult
           thing
           ,
           
           that
           a
           Princess
           of
           that
           spirit
           ,
           and
           of
           so
           sublime
           a
           judgement
           ,
           could
           abandon
           her
           
           Kingdoms
           ,
           her
           Country
           ,
           and
           subjects
           ,
           whom
           she
           loved
           so
           tenderly
           ,
           and
           protected
           ,
           to
           lead
           a
           private
           life
           ,
           without
           that
           great
           Command
           ;
           for
           this
           only
           reason
           ,
           to
           live
           quietly
           in
           the
           Catholique
           religion
           ;
           his
           Majesty
           discoursing
           with
           himself
           ,
           that
           though
           the
           said
           Queen
           was
           not
           able
           in
           publique
           ,
           at
           least
           she
           could
           have
           exercis'd
           in
           private
           ,
           the
           true
           faith
           in
           her
           own
           Kingdom
           ,
           and
           perhaps
           with
           more
           advantages
           to
           the
           Catholique
           religion
           ,
           especially
           since
           surrendring
           the
           Scepter
           unto
           a
           new
           King
           ,
           who
           might
           be
           of
           a
           turbulent
           ,
           and
           warlike
           disposition
           ,
           was
           to
           open
           peradventure
           the
           way
           ,
           to
           some
           of
           those
           enterprizes
           ,
           which
           in
           the
           afflictions
           of
           Christianity
           ,
           might
           cause
           greater
           dammages
           to
           the
           interests
           of
           Catholiques
           than
           among
           the
           applauses
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           get
           glory
           ,
           and
           repose
           to
           the
           Queen
           .
           He
           consider'd
           too
           wisely
           ,
           that
           the
           things
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           have
           nothing
           that
           is
           constant
           but
           inconstancy
           ,
           and
           that
           women
           particularly
           ,
           notwithstanding
           they
           have
           courage
           ,
           and
           spirit
           ,
           are
           subject
           to
           
           change
           ,
           so
           as
           he
           was
           not
           able
           with
           his
           solid
           Intellect
           ,
           
           to
           judge
           securely
           of
           a
           single
           appearance
           ;
           nor
           thought
           he
           it
           agreeable
           to
           his
           gravity
           and
           decorum
           ,
           to
           engage
           himself
           in
           any
           thing
           ,
           without
           sounding
           more
           fully
           the
           business
           ,
           and
           reaching
           the
           bottom
           of
           the
           motives
           ,
           from
           which
           a
           resolution
           so
           great
           ,
           and
           so
           little
           in
           use
           ,
           was
           deriv'd
           .
           But
           afterwards
           assur'd
           ,
           that
           many
           heroicall
           vertues
           ,
           and
           eminent
           parts
           abounded
           in
           the
           Queen
           ,
           with
           the
           motive
           of
           which
           ,
           she
           knew
           ,
           the
           world
           was
           one
           of
           those
           enemies
           ,
           that
           is
           conquer'd
           by
           flying
           ,
           and
           albeit
           a
           woman
           had
           strength
           to
           trample
           under
           her
           feet
           ,
           its
           forces
           ,
           allurements
           ,
           and
           charms
           ,
           and
           conquer
           her self
           .
           The
           King
           was
           so
           taken
           with
           her
           Majesties
           magnanimous
           action
           ,
           that
           out
           of
           his
           most
           pious
           zeal
           to
           the
           honour
           of
           God
           ,
           
           and
           the
           Catholique
           Church
           ,
           he
           not
           onely
           with
           great
           fervour
           accompanied
           her
           Majesties
           letter
           to
           the
           Pope
           ;
           but
           exhibited
           all
           his
           protection
           ,
           for
           the
           journey
           ,
           and
           entire
           satisfaction
           
           of
           so
           noble
           ,
           and
           so
           vertuous
           a
           Princesse
           .
        
         
           After
           the
           peace
           of
           Germany
           ,
           the
           States
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           having
           soon
           bent
           their
           thoughts
           for
           the
           settlement
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ;
           had
           likewise
           found
           it
           necessary
           to
           provide
           ,
           that
           the
           Masculine
           succession
           fayling
           in
           the
           blood
           Royall
           ,
           some
           one
           might
           ascend
           the
           Throne
           quietly
           and
           peaceably
           ,
           and
           the
           rather
           ,
           since
           the
           recalling
           the
           suffrages
           of
           the
           ancient
           elections
           ,
           did
           not
           seem
           good
           to
           them
           ,
           they
           knowing
           by
           experience
           ,
           that
           kind
           of
           dominion
           ,
           as
           not
           very
           durable
           ,
           and
           unsafe
           ,
           had
           often
           been
           replenisht
           with
           tumults
           and
           calamities
           ;
           whereupon
           they
           unanimously
           agreed
           ,
           that
           her
           Majesty
           pleasing
           her self
           with
           a
           husband
           ,
           that
           was
           not
           of
           a
           different
           religion
           ,
           nor
           suspected
           by
           the
           States
           ,
           should
           establish
           in
           her
           Progeny
           the
           security
           of
           succession
           .
           
           They
           therefore
           made
           severall
           instances
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           often
           sollicited
           the
           effect
           of
           their
           desires
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           ,
           who
           in
           her
           mind
           had
           
           greater
           designs
           ,
           making
           use
           of
           the
           pretence
           of
           being
           unwilling
           by
           marriage
           ,
           to
           subject
           her
           own
           liberty
           to
           any
           ,
           declar'd
           ,
           that
           as
           she
           had
           been
           born
           free
           ,
           
           so
           she
           likewise
           would
           live
           ,
           and
           die
           free
           .
           She
           boastingly
           said
           ,
           all
           the
           Kingdoms
           of
           the
           world
           were
           a
           price
           below
           the
           value
           of
           liberty
           ,
           which
           onely
           was
           the
           pretiousest
           Gem
           in
           her
           Crown
           .
           That
           she
           knew
           ,
           the
           chast
           wits
           were
           still
           the
           most
           vigilant
           ,
           most
           lively
           ,
           and
           the
           fittest
           for
           all
           things
           ,
           which
           require
           understanding
           ,
           spirit
           ,
           and
           prudence
           .
        
         
           The
           States
           seeing
           her
           firm
           in
           resolving
           not
           to
           marry
           ;
           pretended
           at
           least
           to
           appoint
           her
           a
           Successour
           ,
           to
           the
           end
           ,
           that
           she
           fayling
           ,
           there
           might
           be
           no
           difficulty
           in
           a
           new
           Kings
           election
           .
           And
           because
           whatsoever
           we
           can
           most
           of
           all
           wish
           for
           in
           a
           Prince
           ,
           consists
           in
           his
           valour
           ,
           his
           prudence
           ,
           and
           goodness
           ,
           in
           the
           meeting
           of
           all
           the
           four
           Orders
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ,
           the
           qualities
           and
           parts
           of
           the
           most
           conspicuous
           personage
           being
           maturely
           examin'd
           ,
           all
           gave
           
           their
           votes
           and
           applauses
           ,
           to
           the
           foresaid
           Prince
           
             Charles
             Gustavus
          
           ,
           Palalatine
           ,
           as
           one
           ,
           who
           descending
           by
           Birth
           from
           Emperours
           and
           Kings
           ,
           and
           having
           till
           that
           time
           commanded
           the
           Swedish
           Amies
           ,
           had
           given
           in
           all
           occasions
           great
           experiments
           of
           his
           valour
           and
           prudence
           .
           Besides
           he
           being
           passionately
           belov'd
           by
           the
           people
           and
           souldiers
           ;
           could
           desire
           no
           clearer
           arguments
           of
           his
           merit
           ,
           
           for
           his
           exaltation
           to
           the
           Crown
           ,
           establisht
           in
           his
           Person
           ,
           by
           his
           substitution
           in
           the
           Kingdom
           ,
           if
           Christina
           should
           fail
           .
        
         
           Some
           Polititians
           divulged
           (
           to
           meddle
           in
           their
           discourses
           with
           so
           great
           an
           affair
           )
           the
           Queen
           was
           not
           pleased
           ,
           the
           gate
           of
           dominion
           should
           be
           opend
           to
           this
           Princes
           desire
           ,
           since
           this
           being
           the
           most
           sensible
           of
           humane
           affections
           ,
           and
           that
           which
           soonest
           toucheth
           the
           quick
           ,
           they
           might
           see
           again
           acted
           on
           the
           Stage
           ,
           the
           offences
           of
           those
           times
           ,
           in
           which
           many
           men
           ,
           thinking
           nothing
           to
           be
           villanous
           ,
           and
           wicked
           ;
           have
           trampled
           under
           foot
           ,
           to
           compasse
           soon
           their
           
           ends
           ,
           all
           respects
           ,
           obligations
           ,
           honour
           and
           conscience
           .
           But
           the
           said
           Polititians
           have
           fail'd
           in
           the
           conceit
           ,
           which
           perhaps
           they
           imagin'd
           their
           discourses
           would
           have
           rais'd
           ,
           while
           that
           they
           measur'd
           her
           Majesties
           thoughts
           ,
           and
           resolutions
           ,
           with
           their
           own
           ordinary
           rule
           of
           the
           interest
           of
           State.
           The
           Queen's
           designs
           had
           solider
           motives
           ,
           and
           deeper
           foundations
           .
           She
           sought
           to
           gain
           a
           Kingdom
           ,
           where
           Angells
           inhabit
           ,
           and
           therefore
           lost
           that
           willingly
           where
           men
           have
           their
           residence
           .
           
           The
           Queen
           could
           not
           erre
           in
           the
           reason
           of
           State
           ,
           who
           secur'd
           to
           her selfe
           that
           of
           God.
           She
           labour'd
           to
           know
           God
           in
           true
           greatnesse
           ,
           and
           felicity
           ;
           and
           God
           made
           himself
           known
           to
           her
           ,
           by
           giving
           her
           judgement
           ,
           and
           vigour
           ,
           to
           seek
           what
           few
           did
           desire
           ,
           and
           to
           despise
           that
           which
           all
           covet
           after
           .
           For
           what
           concern'd
           humane
           reputation
           ,
           and
           glory
           ,
           she
           had
           learnt
           ;
           she
           could
           not
           better
           make
           happy
           and
           prolong
           the
           short
           periods
           of
           her
           life
           ,
           than
           with
           the
           report
           of
           one
           of
           the
           most
           glorious
           resolutions
           ,
           
           that
           had
           ever
           been
           heard
           .
           She
           therefore
           very
           charitably
           and
           freely
           ,
           agreeing
           to
           surrender
           her
           Scepter
           to
           the
           foresaid
           Prince
           Palatine
           ,
           contrived
           a
           way
           with
           which
           ,
           without
           discovering
           her
           thoughts
           ,
           she
           frankly
           might
           renounce
           the
           possession
           of
           those
           States
           ,
           which
           were
           no
           longer
           hers
           ,
           because
           by
           her
           Majesty
           exchang'd
           for
           those
           of
           Heaven
           .
           She
           thought
           ,
           that
           she
           had
           not
           the
           lustre
           of
           any
           vertue
           ,
           while
           she
           sate
           on
           that
           Throne
           ,
           which
           was
           not
           illustrated
           with
           the
           splendour
           of
           true
           faith
           .
           The
           Queen
           lov'd
           God
           ,
           and
           therefore
           could
           no
           longer
           love
           the
           world
           .
           To
           mount
           to
           the
           greatnesse
           of
           Heaven
           ,
           't
           was
           necessary
           she
           should
           fall
           from
           the
           height
           of
           terrestriall
           felicity
           .
        
         
           This
           her
           Majesties
           resolution
           discovered
           to
           some
           she
           most
           trusted
           ,
           it
           seem'd
           strange
           to
           them
           ,
           she
           would
           abandon
           voluntarily
           the
           dominion
           of
           a
           Kingdom
           ,
           than
           which
           there
           is
           not
           any
           thing
           more
           desired
           on
           the
           earth
           :
           &
           as
           in
           the
           change
           of
           a
           Prince
           ,
           both
           the
           Cities
           ,
           and
           Inhabitants
           ,
           are
           
           oftentimes
           subject
           to
           hurtfull
           alterations
           ,
           so
           with
           the
           apprehension
           of
           future
           events
           ,
           and
           the
           want
           of
           the
           happinesse
           they
           enjoy'd
           ,
           
           they
           particularly
           were
           troubled
           ,
           and
           discontented
           ,
           and
           labour'd
           to
           remove
           her
           from
           that
           her
           opinion
           ,
           with
           very
           strong
           reasons
           ,
           and
           resembling
           the
           quality
           of
           the
           matter
           ,
           of
           which
           they
           discours'd
           .
           They
           knew
           the
           new
           Kings
           ●enius
           ,
           and
           the
           martiall
           inclinations
           of
           his
           Captains
           ,
           so
           as
           they
           were
           ●ffraid
           ,
           it
           might
           prove
           one
           of
           those
           punishments
           ,
           which
           with
           the
           appearance
           of
           a
           blessing
           ,
           is
           cast
           upon
           them
           ,
           whom
           God
           will
           chastise
           .
           They
           doubted
           ,
           
           though
           the
           Queen
           loved
           peace
           ,
           and
           a
           good
           correspondence
           with
           the
           neighbouring
           Princes
           ,
           that
           the
           Genius
           and
           Interest
           of
           her
           Majesties
           Successour
           ,
           would
           not
           be
           the
           same
           ,
           who
           probably
           at
           his
           entrance
           into
           his
           principality
           ,
           would
           have
           the
           ambition
           ,
           to
           make
           ostentation
           of
           his
           valour
           ,
           and
           foment
           his
           Commanders
           desires
           .
        
         
           To
           convince
           her
           understanding
           ,
           and
           divert
           her
           from
           so
           great
           a
           resolution
           ,
           
           many
           of
           the
           knowing'st
           and
           zealousest
           Ministers
           ,
           whom
           her
           Majestie
           did
           the
           honour
           ,
           to
           trust
           with
           her
           design
           of
           renouncing
           her
           Kingdom
           ,
           but
           not
           with
           her
           change
           of
           religion
           ,
           advanced
           so
           far
           ,
           to
           presage
           unto
           her
           unlucky
           events
           ,
           but
           nothing
           could
           retain
           her
           in
           her
           motion
           ,
           which
           she
           urged
           with
           all
           speed
           .
        
         
           Now
           all
           things
           appertaining
           to
           that
           renunciation
           were
           in
           readiness
           ;
           and
           nothing
           was
           wanting
           ,
           but
           to
           solemnize
           it
           ,
           
           with
           those
           publique
           functions
           ,
           requir'd
           in
           such
           Cases
           .
           Many
           Feasts
           being
           therefore
           now
           made
           ,
           together
           with
           tiltings
           ,
           for
           a
           happy
           prediction
           of
           the
           new
           Kings
           Coronation
           ,
           in
           the
           end
           on
           the
           17th
           of
           January
           1654
           ,
           they
           brought
           it
           to
           a
           period
           .
           The
           Prince
           Palatine
           would
           have
           had
           it
           deferr'd
           ,
           till
           the
           following
           July
           ,
           while
           his
           cloaths
           ,
           and
           other
           things
           becoming
           the
           magnificence
           of
           this
           unusuall
           spectacle
           ,
           were
           prepar'd
           .
           But
           the
           Queen
           admitting
           no
           delay
           ;
           prevented
           these
           demurs
           with
           all
           diligence
           ,
           while
           each
           little
           minute
           
           seem'd
           too
           long
           to
           her
           ,
           for
           the
           the
           finishing
           her
           secret
           intentions
           .
        
         
           She
           therefore
           came
           out
           of
           her
           lodgings
           that
           day
           ,
           about
           nine
           of
           the
           clock
           in
           the
           morning
           ,
           and
           appear'd
           in
           the
           great
           open
           gallery
           of
           the
           Court
           ,
           accompany'd
           by
           the
           Senate
           ,
           and
           the
           Grandees
           of
           the
           Palace
           .
           She
           wore
           a
           stately
           robe
           embroyder'd
           with
           Crowns
           of
           gold
           ,
           and
           with
           a
           comly
           gravity
           walking
           up
           and
           down
           among
           a
           great
           company
           of
           Gentlemen
           ,
           and
           other
           ,
           who
           out
           of
           curiosity
           ,
           came
           to
           see
           so
           renown'd
           ,
           and
           unusuall
           a
           function
           ,
           
           sate
           down
           in
           a
           chair
           ,
           under
           a
           Canopy
           of
           Silver
           nobly
           wrought
           ,
           and
           adorn'd
           .
           Here
           the
           Lord
           
             Zchering
             Rosem●hain
          
           a
           Senatour
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           ,
           read
           with
           a
           loud
           voice
           the
           instrument
           of
           donation
           ,
           which
           her
           Majestie
           made
           to
           the
           said
           Prince
           
             Charles
             Gustavus
          
           Palatine
           ,
           and
           a
           Patent
           ;
           in
           which
           the
           new
           King
           engag'd
           to
           the
           said
           Queen
           ,
           three
           Islands
           ,
           and
           diverse
           revenues
           issuing
           out
           of
           Pomerania
           ,
           with
           other
           ,
           regalities
           ,
           to
           the
           yearly
           value
           of
           two
           
           hundred
           thousand
           crowns
           .
           Her
           Majestie
           accepting
           the
           writings
           ,
           rose
           up
           ,
           and
           taking
           the
           Crown
           from
           her
           head
           ,
           deliver'd
           it
           to
           the
           Earl
           ,
           
             Peter
             Bracch
          
           great
           Praefect
           ,
           and
           principall
           Senatour
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           .
           The
           Scepter
           ,
           Sword
           ,
           Globe
           of
           gold
           ,
           and
           a
           Key
           ,
           she
           consign'd
           to
           four
           great
           Personages
           ,
           and
           Ministers
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           :
           to
           wit
           ,
           to
           Count
           Gustavus
           Horn
           Generall
           of
           the
           Militia
           ,
           to
           Count
           
             Gabriel
             Oxerstern
          
           ,
           to
           Count
           Oxerstern
           great
           Chancellour
           ,
           and
           Count
           
             Magnus
             Gabriel
             de
             la
             Gardie
          
           great
           Treasurer
           .
           The
           Queen
           had
           nothing
           left
           to
           put
           off
           ,
           but
           the
           royall
           Robe
           ,
           and
           she
           seeing
           that
           those
           ,
           to
           whom
           it
           belonged
           ,
           deferr'd
           to
           unty
           it
           ,
           unty'd
           it
           her self
           ,
           and
           in
           throwing
           it
           down
           ,
           sported
           with
           her
           maids
           of
           Honour
           ,
           and
           was
           pleasant
           with
           them
           ,
           while
           there
           was
           not
           any
           one
           ,
           in
           so
           great
           a
           number
           of
           persons
           ,
           
           that
           could
           forbear
           weeping
           ,
           to
           see
           this
           so
           generous
           action
           of
           the
           Queen
           ,
           to
           whom
           the
           hearts
           of
           all
           paid
           the
           tribute
           of
           duty
           and
           affection
           .
           The
           royall
           robe
           being
           depos'd
           ,
           she
           was
           begirt
           
           with
           a
           very
           white
           garment
           ,
           and
           here
           with
           a
           majestique
           affability
           ,
           turning
           towards
           the
           Nobility
           and
           people
           ,
           with
           a
           loud
           ,
           and
           clear
           voice
           ,
           and
           great
           freenesse
           of
           mind
           ,
           pray'd
           a
           quartern
           of
           an
           hour
           with
           such
           efficacy
           and
           sweetnesse
           ,
           that
           all
           remaining
           equally
           dazled
           ,
           with
           the
           splendour
           of
           so
           much
           vertue
           ,
           and
           soften'd
           with
           the
           pleasantness
           of
           the
           manner
           ,
           had
           such
           an
           affection
           ,
           as
           admits
           not
           of
           comfort
           ,
           nor
           receives
           moderation
           .
        
         
           After
           this
           ,
           with
           a
           long
           and
           most
           prudent
           discourse
           ,
           
           she
           advertis'd
           the
           new
           King
           of
           many
           things
           appertaining
           to
           the
           Kingdoms
           good
           Government
           ,
           and
           affectionately
           recommended
           to
           him
           the
           Queen
           her
           Mother
           ,
           her
           Friends
           ,
           and
           all
           her
           Subjects
           ,
           whom
           she
           loved
           so
           firmly
           ;
           and
           so
           she
           return'd
           to
           the
           very
           same
           room
           whence
           she
           came
           ,
           leaving
           all
           the
           people
           ,
           in
           the
           darknesse
           of
           confusion
           ,
           and
           bitternesse
           of
           sorrow
           ,
           for
           the
           losse
           of
           that
           Sun
           ,
           which
           so
           long
           had
           govern'd
           them
           ,
           with
           the
           influence
           of
           his
           rayes
           .
        
         
         
           
           The
           Prince
           Palatine
           two
           hours
           after
           ,
           was
           conducted
           to
           the
           Cathedrall
           ,
           by
           the
           Arch-Bishop
           of
           Upsalia
           ,
           where
           he
           was
           anointed
           King
           ,
           and
           receiv'd
           the
           royall
           ensignes
           ,
           and
           the
           next
           day
           after
           ,
           the
           solemn
           oath
           was
           given
           him
           by
           all
           the
           four
           Orders
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           .
        
         
           In
           these
           solemnities
           ,
           severall
           sorts
           of
           money
           ,
           of
           gold
           and
           silver
           ,
           ●ere
           scatter'd
           up
           and
           down
           ,
           as
           well
           by
           the
           Queen
           ,
           as
           the
           King.
           Those
           by
           the
           King
           had
           his
           Picture
           on
           the
           one
           side
           ,
           and
           the
           words
           
             Carolus
             Gustavus
          
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           other
           ,
           a
           regal-Crown
           ,
           with
           these
           words
           ,
           
             a
             Deo
             &
             Christina
          
           .
           Those
           by
           the
           Queen
           had
           her
           Picture
           on
           the
           one
           side
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           other
           a
           Crown
           ,
           with
           these
           words
           ,
           
             Et
             sine
             Te.
          
           
        
         
           The
           day
           after
           the
           usuall
           Oath
           of
           loyalty
           being
           perform'd
           to
           the
           King
           by
           the
           States
           ,
           the
           Queen
           visited
           ,
           and
           honour'd
           by
           all
           ;
           
           departed
           from
           Upsalia
           towards
           Stockholm
           .
           The
           King
           accompany'd
           her
           to
           the
           Mannour
           of
           Merstad
           ,
           which
           is
           half
           the
           way
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           Senatours
           ,
           Gentlemen
           ,
           
           and
           chief
           Ladies
           of
           the
           Court
           ,
           waited
           on
           her
           to
           Stokholm
           ,
           where
           she
           stay'd
           three
           daies
           .
           Here
           all
           desired
           to
           see
           her
           ,
           and
           to
           be
           seen
           by
           her
           ,
           who
           receiv'd
           them
           with
           such
           courtesie
           and
           kindnesse
           ,
           that
           they
           there
           made
           discovery
           ,
           of
           the
           pleasure
           she
           took
           ,
           to
           leave
           them
           all
           mindfull
           of
           her
           vertues
           ,
           and
           government
           .
        
         
           She
           had
           made
           them
           believe
           ,
           
           she
           would
           go
           live
           in
           the
           Island
           of
           Holland
           ,
           fifty
           leagues
           distant
           from
           Stockholm
           ,
           in
           the
           fair
           Castle
           there
           ,
           with
           a
           great
           Park
           of
           Deere
           ,
           where
           the
           Kings
           were
           accustom'd
           to
           retire
           for
           their
           pleasure
           .
        
         
           With
           this
           report
           she
           departed
           from
           Stockholm
           ,
           three
           hours
           after
           the
           setting
           of
           the
           Sun.
           She
           would
           depart
           by
           night
           ,
           not
           to
           see
           their
           affections
           ,
           and
           tears
           ,
           who
           apprehended
           the
           want
           of
           so
           great
           a
           Queen
           ,
           and
           so
           good
           a
           Mother
           .
        
         
           Yet
           from
           the
           royall
           Palace
           to
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           
           the
           concourse
           of
           the
           people
           was
           great
           ,
           but
           the
           affliction
           much
           greater
           ,
           which
           oppressed
           their
           senses
           ;
           every
           one
           ,
           as
           immoveable
           
           and
           mute
           ,
           with
           their
           eyes
           cast
           down
           on
           the
           earth
           ,
           giving
           to
           understand
           a
           weighty
           sorrow
           hath
           neither
           tears
           ,
           nor
           sighs
           sufficient
           to
           expresse
           it
           .
        
         
           The
           King
           had
           sent
           the
           greatest
           part
           of
           the
           Court
           to
           accompany
           ,
           and
           attend
           her
           ;
           among
           whom
           were
           the
           Lord
           
             Charles
             Soop
          
           ,
           a
           person
           of
           great
           quality
           ,
           with
           the
           charge
           of
           high
           Steward
           ,
           the
           Lord
           Tersen
           Gentleman
           of
           the
           Chamber
           ,
           and
           of
           much
           desert
           and
           vertue
           with
           six
           other
           Gentlemen
           of
           his
           Majestie
           ,
           all
           of
           noble
           families
           and
           merit
           ;
           the
           Lord
           Vlifeldt
           great
           Master
           of
           Denmark
           ,
           retyr'd
           long
           since
           into
           Swedland
           ,
           under
           his
           Majesties
           protection
           ,
           the
           Senatours
           Earl
           Todt
           ,
           and
           Baron
           Lind
           ,
           with
           Eal
           Donoau
           ,
           Lievetenant
           Colonell
           ,
           all
           three
           personages
           of
           high
           worth
           ,
           and
           eminent
           parts
           ,
           with
           severall
           others
           .
        
         
           In
           her
           going
           out
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           she
           was
           saluted
           with
           the
           Artillery
           from
           the
           walls
           ,
           and
           the
           ships
           ,
           and
           as
           she
           past
           along
           ,
           the
           Governours
           of
           Forts
           ,
           and
           Provinces
           waited
           on
           her
           with
           
           their
           Souldiers
           .
           
           She
           travail'd
           all
           night
           ,
           and
           the
           next
           day
           in
           the
           evening
           arriv'd
           at
           Nikopin
           ,
           the
           residence
           of
           Queen
           
             Mary
             Eleanora
          
           her
           Mother
           ,
           a
           Princesse
           of
           most
           admirable
           qualities
           ,
           where
           she
           onely
           stay'd
           so
           long
           to
           embrace
           her
           ,
           and
           give
           her
           the
           last
           farewell
           ,
           
           the
           separation
           from
           whom
           ,
           was
           as
           sensible
           peradventure
           to
           her
           ,
           as
           that
           of
           her
           Kingdom
           .
           In
           this
           she
           went
           voluntarily
           far
           off
           ,
           from
           the
           fruition
           of
           a
           very
           great
           happinesse
           ,
           and
           in
           that
           went
           from
           her
           ;
           who
           had
           bequeath'd
           to
           her
           ,
           her
           own
           blood
           .
        
         
           The
           same
           night
           ,
           without
           taking
           any
           other
           repose
           ,
           she
           continu'd
           her
           journey
           towards
           Norkopin
           ,
           a
           City
           ,
           and
           Port
           of
           the
           Sea
           ,
           eight
           leagues
           distant
           from
           Nicopin
           ,
           which
           was
           one
           of
           the
           Forts
           ,
           her
           Majestie
           had
           reserved
           to
           her self
           ;
           Here
           she
           stay'd
           a
           day
           to
           repose
           ,
           she
           having
           not
           yet
           slept
           since
           her
           departure
           from
           Stockholm
           .
           The
           next
           day
           she
           went
           to
           Linkopin
           ,
           five
           leagues
           farther
           ,
           where
           she
           stayed
           a
           day
           ;
           and
           from
           thence
           to
           Junkopin
           ,
           a
           fortresse
           fourteen
           leagues
           off
           ,
           where
           
           she
           rested
           that
           night
           .
           The
           day
           following
           she
           advanced
           to
           a
           house
           ,
           of
           a
           Swedish
           Gentleman
           ,
           call'd
           Giornornotte
           ,
           eight
           leagues
           off
           ,
           and
           here
           taken
           with
           a
           Plurisy
           ,
           
           or
           stitch
           in
           her
           breast
           ,
           she
           was
           forc'd
           to
           stay
           eight
           daies
           .
           As
           soon
           as
           she
           was
           well
           ,
           she
           gave
           out
           ,
           she
           would
           go
           another
           way
           ,
           and
           instead
           of
           advancing
           towards
           the
           foresaid
           Island
           of
           Holland
           ,
           she
           went
           towards
           Alstat
           ,
           a
           Town
           situated
           in
           Aland
           ,
           a
           Province
           which
           ten
           years
           before
           the
           Sweeds
           had
           taken
           from
           the
           King
           of
           Denmark
           .
        
         
           This
           City
           is
           indifferently
           handsome
           ,
           encompast
           with
           strong
           walls
           ,
           and
           from
           the
           said
           house
           some
           fifteen
           leagues
           distant
           .
           
           Here
           she
           stay'd
           two
           daies
           ,
           and
           dismissed
           not
           only
           the
           officers
           of
           the
           King
           ,
           who
           were
           to
           wait
           upon
           her
           to
           the
           foresaid
           Castle
           of
           Holland
           ,
           but
           Brodin
           too
           the
           Lutheran
           Minister
           ,
           who
           had
           accompany'd
           her
           from
           Stockholm
           ,
           retaining
           with
           her
           the
           Senatour
           Soop
           ,
           and
           the
           Earl
           of
           Donoau
           .
        
         
           Arriving
           at
           Laolin
           ,
           a
           Castle
           in
           the
           said
           Province
           ,
           five
           miles
           from
           Almstat
           ,
           
           she
           caus'd
           the
           same
           night
           her
           hair
           to
           be
           cut
           ,
           
           and
           putting
           on
           mans
           cloaths
           ,
           took
           the
           way
           the
           next
           morning
           ,
           towards
           Ingilholm
           ,
           a
           little
           Town
           of
           the
           Province
           of
           Blekingem
           belonging
           to
           the
           King
           of
           Denmark
           ,
           taking
           no
           body
           with
           her
           ,
           but
           the
           foresaid
           Lords
           ,
           Soop
           and
           Donoau
           ,
           the
           Earl
           of
           Stemberg
           ,
           a
           Swedish
           Gentleman
           of
           eminent
           esteem
           ,
           and
           her
           great
           Master
           of
           the
           horse
           ,
           the
           Lord
           Wolfe
           ,
           Gentleman
           of
           her
           Chamber
           ,
           and
           Mr.
           Apelman
           her
           Secretary
           ,
           with
           three
           Grooms
           of
           the
           Chamber
           ,
           about
           nine
           in
           all
           ,
           giving
           out
           she
           was
           the
           Earl
           of
           Donoau
           a
           Swede
           ,
           who
           went
           to
           see
           the
           world
           ,
           which
           she
           did
           to
           passe
           through
           Denmark
           ,
           without
           being
           subject
           to
           invitations
           ,
           and
           entertainment
           .
           From
           Ingelhom
           she
           came
           the
           same
           night
           to
           Helsingbourg
           a
           Port
           of
           the
           Sound
           ,
           which
           is
           an
           arm
           of
           the
           Sea
           about
           a
           league
           in
           breadth
           ,
           
           through
           which
           passe
           all
           the
           Ships
           ,
           which
           from
           the
           Baltique
           Sea
           ,
           do
           sail
           towards
           the
           West
           ,
           where
           the
           Danes
           search
           usually
           the
           Vessells
           ,
           and
           receive
           a
           
           certain
           tole
           ,
           She
           pass'd
           it
           in
           little
           boats
           ,
           and
           arriving
           at
           Helsenor
           on
           th
           7th
           of
           July
           ,
           when
           she
           had
           refresht
           her self
           a
           little
           while
           ,
           continu'd
           her
           journey
           with
           diligence
           ;
           yet
           omitted
           not
           to
           visit
           the
           noble
           Castle
           at
           
             Federichbaug
             ,
          
           ,
           seated
           in
           a
           very
           fine
           prospect
           ,
           three
           leagues
           onely
           distant
           from
           Helsenor
           ;
           which
           ,
           as
           the
           place
           of
           the
           delights
           of
           the
           Kings
           of
           Denmark
           ,
           was
           sumptuously
           adorned
           .
           She
           came
           at
           three
           hours
           in
           the
           night
           to
           Rotschilt
           a
           little
           City
           seated
           on
           the
           side
           of
           a
           Lake
           ,
           and
           from
           thence
           went
           to
           Korsor
           a
           Port
           on
           the
           Baltique
           Sea
           ,
           and
           the
           same
           night
           pass'd
           the
           Bect
           ,
           a
           branch
           of
           the
           Sea
           about
           four
           leagues
           broad
           ,
           which
           divides
           the
           Province
           of
           Zeland
           from
           Funen
           ,
           which
           belong
           all
           to
           Denmark
           .
           On
           the
           9th
           of
           July
           at
           the
           rising
           of
           the
           Sun
           ,
           she
           arrived
           at
           Nibork
           ,
           which
           was
           o're
           against
           Korsor
           ,
           a
           Port
           of
           the
           Sea.
           Here
           she
           entertained
           her self
           ,
           till
           the
           Waggons
           were
           prepared
           for
           travailing
           ,
           which
           are
           all
           cover'd
           ,
           and
           very
           commodious
           ,
           like
           the
           Caroches
           in
           France
           ,
           and
           the
           Coaches
           
           in
           Italy
           .
           She
           went
           then
           to
           Obensee
           ,
           the
           Metropolitan
           City
           of
           the
           said
           Province
           of
           Funen
           ,
           a
           wall'd
           Town
           ,
           and
           full
           of
           old
           Turrets
           ,
           indifferently
           handsom
           and
           civill
           ,
           where
           the
           Court
           of
           Denmark
           resides
           a
           certain
           month
           of
           the
           year
           ,
           two
           leagues
           near
           the
           said
           Port.
           She
           stay'd
           there
           that
           night
           ,
           and
           passing
           the
           next
           day
           through
           Kolding
           ,
           a
           Towre
           on
           an
           narrow
           arm
           of
           the
           Sea
           ,
           which
           serves
           for
           a
           Haven
           ,
           though
           it
           be
           between
           the
           land
           ,
           where
           the
           King
           uses
           somtimes
           to
           sojourn
           ;
           she
           arrived
           at
           Hadversleve
           a
           little
           place
           ,
           and
           encompast
           with
           old
           walls
           .
        
         
           She
           continu'd
           thence
           her
           journey
           ,
           and
           the
           following
           night
           came
           to
           Flensbourg
           ,
           the
           chief
           City
           ,
           and
           a
           Port
           of
           the
           Sea
           ,
           of
           the
           Province
           of
           Jutland
           ,
           renown'd
           for
           the
           great
           traffique
           it
           holds
           with
           the
           North
           ,
           and
           the
           West
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           tenth
           ,
           she
           pass'd
           through
           ,
           Rensbourg
           a
           wall'd
           Town
           ,
           and
           lay
           that
           night
           at
           Jetzcho
           an
           open
           place
           .
           By
           break
           of
           day
           the
           next
           morning
           ,
           she
           advanced
           towards
           Altennau
           ,
           a
           City
           belonging
           to
           the
           Earl
           of
           Oldembourg
           ,
           
           between
           whom
           and
           the
           City
           of
           Hambourg
           there
           is
           an
           ancient
           quarrell
           ;
           
           that
           Earl
           pretending
           to
           greater
           jurisdiction
           over
           a
           bridge
           of
           Hambourg
           ,
           where
           he
           receives
           a
           little
           tribute
           from
           Altennan
           ,
           near
           two
           little
           leagues
           ,
           the
           Queen
           came
           to
           Hambourg
           ,
           on
           the
           very
           same
           day
           a
           good
           while
           before
           the
           setting
           of
           the
           Sun
           ;
           yet
           she
           enter'd
           the
           Town
           ,
           and
           remain'd
           there
           unknown
           till
           the
           following
           day
           ,
           and
           then
           putting
           on
           womans
           apparell
           ,
           she
           was
           seen
           and
           known
           by
           all
           .
        
         
           
           Having
           stay'd
           there
           a
           day
           ,
           she
           went
           to
           Neummunster
           ,
           a
           City
           remote
           a
           daies
           journey
           ,
           to
           see
           Prince
           Frederick
           of
           Holstein
           ,
           with
           whom
           she
           remained
           a
           day
           ,
           treating
           and
           concluding
           the
           marriage
           of
           the
           King
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           with
           the
           Princesse
           
             Hedvyck
             Eleonora
          
           his
           Daughter
           .
        
         
           The
           King
           of
           Swedland
           had
           discover'd
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           his
           inclination
           to
           this
           match
           ,
           and
           entreated
           her
           favour
           in
           the
           businesse
           ,
           provided
           her
           Majesties
           consent
           went
           with
           his
           .
           The
           Queen
           ,
           who
           could
           not
           chose
           
           but
           be
           glad
           ,
           after
           giving
           him
           a
           Kingdom
           ,
           to
           give
           him
           too
           a
           wife
           ,
           concluded
           it
           quickly
           to
           the
           equall
           obligation
           of
           both
           parties
           to
           her
           .
           She
           afterwards
           returning
           to
           Hambourg
           ,
           stay'd
           there
           till
           the
           30th
           of
           July
           .
        
         
           Five
           daies
           after
           her
           Majesties
           arrivall
           ,
           the
           Court
           which
           stay'd
           behind
           ,
           as
           aforesaid
           ,
           overtook
           her
           at
           Hambourg
           ,
           It
           consisted
           of
           about
           fifty
           persons
           ,
           besides
           the
           Coaches
           ,
           diverse
           horses
           and
           the
           baggage
           ,
           with
           whom
           were
           
             sigre
             Gustavus
             di
             Liliecron
          
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           eminent
           worth
           ,
           and
           most
           excellent
           parts
           ,
           the
           wife
           of
           the
           foresaid
           Earl
           of
           Stemberg
           ,
           with
           three
           of
           her
           women
           ,
           
             Sigre
             John
             Wrangell
             ,
             Sigre
             Silvekron
          
           her
           Steward
           ,
           Doctor
           Wenleu
           her
           Physitian
           ,
           and
           some
           Musitians
           ,
           all
           which
           took
           the
           very
           same
           way
           through
           Denmark
           .
        
         
           This
           King
           ,
           having
           had
           private
           notice
           ,
           of
           her
           Majesties
           passage
           through
           his
           Country
           ,
           and
           ambitious
           to
           expresse
           his
           devotions
           to
           her
           ,
           went
           presently
           with
           his
           wife
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           Court
           to
           Kolding
           ,
           and
           under
           the
           pretence
           
           of
           going
           a
           hunting
           ,
           met
           on
           purpose
           her
           retinue
           ,
           and
           hearing
           that
           her
           Majestie
           was
           there
           ,
           came
           out
           of
           his
           Coach
           ,
           to
           look
           into
           those
           of
           the
           Swedes
           ;
           but
           for
           all
           his
           sollicitude
           ,
           and
           earnestnesse
           ,
           not
           finding
           the
           Queen
           and
           assur'd
           she
           was
           gone
           by
           ,
           he
           was
           much
           displeased
           ,
           he
           had
           been
           prevented
           by
           her
           Majesties
           great
           diligence
           ;
           it
           troubling
           him
           extreamly
           ,
           he
           could
           not
           comply
           with
           his
           duty
           towards
           a
           Princesse
           ,
           of
           so
           great
           desert
           and
           condition
           ,
           and
           so
           cordially
           respected
           by
           him
           .
        
         
           
             The
             end
             of
             the
             first
          
           BOOK
           .
        
      
       
         
         
           The
           History
           of
           the
           sacred
           and
           Royall
           Majestie
           of
           
             Christina
             Alessandra
          
           ,
           Queen
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           &c.
           
           
             The
             Second
             Book
          
           .
        
         
           
             The
             Argument
             .
          
           
             THe
             Queen
             goes
             into
             Flanders
             ,
             and
             comes
             to
             Antwerp
             .
             There
             she
             staies
             .
             The
             Arch-Duke
             and
             others
             send
             to
             complement
             her
             .
             The
             Earl
             of
             Buquoy
             goes
             thither
             in
             the
             name
             of
             his
             Catholique
             Majesty
             .
             After
             the
             retreat
             of
             the
             Spanish
             Camp
             from
             the
             Siege
             of
             Arras
             ,
             the
             Arch-Duke
             comes
             to
             Antwerp
             to
             visit
             her
             ,
             the
             Prince
             of
             
             Conde
             doth
             the
             same
             ,
             the
             Duke
             of
             Lorraine
             ,
             the
             Earle
             of
             Fuensaldagna
             ,
             and
             the
             Grandees
             of
             the
             Court
             ,
             and
             Army
             ,
             together
             w●th
             other
             Princes
             .
             
               Earle
               Raymund
               monte
               Cuccoli
            
             dispatcht
             from
             the
             Emperour
             ,
             comes
             for
             the
             same
             Purpose
             .
             
               Don
               Anthony
               Pimentel
            
             is
             sent
             unto
             her
             by
             the
             Cathol●que
             King
             with
             the
             title
             of
             extraordinary
             Ambassadour
             ,
             and
             stayes
             with
             her
             Majestie
             .
             The
             Arch-Duke
             invites
             the
             Queen
             to
             Bruxells
             ,
             where
             she
             is
             royally
             received
             ;
             she
             makes
             secret
             profession
             of
             the
             Catholique
             religion
             .
             She
             received
             advice
             of
             the
             death
             of
             the
             Queen
             her
             mother
             .
             Pope
             Innocent
             the
             tenth
             dyes
             :
             Alexander
             the
             seventh
             is
             assur'd
             to
             the
             Papacy
             with
             an
             universall
             applause
             .
             The
             Queen
             soone
             imparts
             unto
             him
             her
             resolutions
             and
             designes
             .
             She
             departeth
             from
             Bruxells
             ,
             Her
             Majesties
             journey
             to
             Inspruch
             .
          
        
         
           While
           her
           Majesty
           stayd
           at
           Hambourg
           diverse
           Princes
           and
           great
           Lords
           of
           the
           Countreys
           thereabouts
           came
           thither
           to
           visit
           
           her
           ,
           and
           with
           others
           ,
           
           Prince
           Christian
           of
           Mechelbourg
           ,
           the
           Duke
           of
           Brunswick
           ,
           the
           three
           Brothers
           ,
           the
           Dukes
           of
           Lunebourg
           ,
           whose
           Sister
           is
           Queen
           of
           
             Denmark
             ,
             Frederick
          
           Landgrave
           of
           Hessen
           ,
           with
           the
           Princess
           his
           Wife
           ,
           sister
           to
           Charles
           the
           now
           King
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           together
           with
           the
           two
           Princes
           
             Francis
             Albert
          
           ,
           and
           
             Gregory
             John
          
           of
           
             Saxony
             Lavenbourg
          
           .
           The
           Queen
           received
           them
           all
           with
           great
           courtesy
           ,
           yet
           privately
           treated
           with
           them
           as
           conceal'd
           .
           Earl
           
             Benedict
             Oxensterne
          
           came
           likewise
           from
           Wismar
           ,
           the
           place
           of
           his
           government
           ,
           to
           waite
           upon
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           and
           Generall
           Koningsmark
           from
           Staden
           ,
           in
           the
           Bishoprick
           of
           Bremen
           ,
           where
           he
           was
           Commander
           in
           chief
           .
        
         
           The
           Landgrave
           of
           Hessen
           ,
           
           on
           the
           thirtieth
           of
           Iuly
           ,
           gave
           the
           Queen
           a
           stately
           feast
           without
           the
           City
           ,
           in
           a
           Villa
           call'd
           Vanspek
           .
           All
           the
           Princes
           then
           in
           Hambourge
           ,
           were
           invited
           thither
           likewise
           ,
           where
           they
           were
           very
           merry
           ,
           after
           supper
           the
           Queen
           returned
           to
           Hambourg
           ,
           the
           gate
           being
           open'd
           for
           her
           ,
           by
           order
           of
           the
           
           senate
           ,
           for
           the
           guarding
           of
           which
           till
           her
           Majestie
           was
           entred
           ,
           the
           principall
           Citizens
           stood
           in
           armes
           ,
           and
           there
           finding
           all
           things
           convenient
           for
           her
           journey
           ,
           without
           taking
           leave
           of
           any
           one
           ,
           she
           desiring
           to
           go
           more
           concealed
           than
           ever
           ,
           she
           departed
           after
           midnight
           ,
           accompany'd
           by
           the
           Earle
           of
           Stemberg
           ,
           
           Signior
           Wolfe
           Gentleman
           of
           the
           Chamber
           ,
           and
           three
           Groomes
           ,
           reapparalling
           herself
           in
           mans
           cloathes
           .
        
         
           She
           remanded
           into
           Swedland
           the
           senatour
           Soop
           ,
           and
           Earle
           of
           Donoau
           ,
           the
           Countess
           of
           Shemberg
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           remained
           in
           the
           City
           ,
           with
           order
           to
           follow
           her
           the
           next
           day
           after
           ,
           and
           to
           be
           at
           a
           set
           time
           in
           Amsterdam
           ,
           every
           one
           having
           liberty
           to
           take
           what
           way
           he
           found
           most
           convenient
           ;
           for
           the
           passages
           at
           that
           time
           were
           unsafe
           ,
           by
           reason
           of
           the
           war
           between
           the
           City
           of
           Bremen
           ,
           and
           the
           Swedes
           ,
           whom
           they
           of
           the
           said
           City
           endeavoured
           to
           expell
           out
           of
           the
           lands
           ,
           they
           had
           seiz'd
           ,
           and
           possessed
           in
           these
           parts
           .
        
         
           That
           senate
           pretended
           the
           said
           
           holds
           ,
           as
           members
           of
           their
           juridiction
           ,
           were
           unjustly
           detained
           by
           the
           Crowne
           of
           Swedland
           .
           The
           Swedes
           refused
           to
           quitt
           them
           ,
           alleadging
           they
           were
           in
           the
           province
           of
           Bremen
           ,
           but
           not
           of
           the
           Diocess
           of
           that
           City
           .
           In
           the
           meane
           time
           the
           Citizens
           of
           Bremen
           being
           armed
           on
           the
           suddaine
           ,
           and
           assailing
           the
           said
           lands
           ,
           obliged
           the
           Swedes
           to
           retreat
           ,
           
           but
           the
           King
           of
           Sweden
           afterwards
           sending
           thither
           with
           his
           forces
           ,
           the
           Generally
           Strangel
           ,
           and
           Stemboth
           ,
           they
           not
           onely
           recovered
           the
           said
           holds
           ,
           but
           reduced
           those
           of
           Bremen
           to
           surrender
           them
           free
           to
           Swedland
           ,
           and
           repaire
           their
           losses
           with
           a
           great
           summe
           of
           money
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           first
           day
           of
           August
           at
           night
           ,
           her
           Majestie
           departed
           from
           Hambourg
           ,
           and
           lodged
           in
           a
           Village
           call'd
           Bardwick
           in
           Westphalia
           ,
           in
           the
           jurisdiction
           of
           the
           Duke
           of
           Lunebourg
           .
           She
           tooke
           this
           unfrequented
           way
           ,
           though
           there
           were
           two
           other
           more
           commodious
           ,
           and
           more
           beaten
           ,
           to
           passe
           the
           more
           secure
           ,
           and
           unknowne
           .
        
         
         
           
           On
           the
           second
           she
           lay
           in
           Rodembourg
           ,
           a
           little
           Towne
           of
           the
           said
           Duke
           of
           Lunebourg
           ,
           on
           the
           third
           at
           the
           Village
           of
           Barembourg
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           fourth
           at
           Mindem
           ,
           a
           strong
           and
           considerable
           City
           ,
           seated
           on
           the
           river
           Wesser
           the
           chiefe
           of
           that
           Province
           .
           The
           day
           after
           she
           went
           to
           Osnabruck
           ,
           a
           great
           and
           famous
           City
           for
           the
           meeting
           there
           lately
           of
           the
           plenipotentiaryes
           ,
           and
           ministers
           of
           the
           Protestant
           Princes
           ,
           for
           the
           treatyes
           of
           the
           generall
           peace
           of
           Germany
           ,
           belonging
           to
           the
           Bishop
           ,
           the
           soveraigne
           Prince
           of
           that
           place
           .
           On
           the
           sixth
           she
           Came
           to
           Munster
           ,
           a
           City
           renown'd
           for
           the
           conference
           ,
           and
           peace
           aforesaid
           ,
           established
           there
           by
           the
           mediatours
           ,
           and
           plenipotentiaryes
           of
           all
           the
           Christian
           Princes
           .
        
         
           The
           next
           morning
           her
           Majesty
           before
           she
           departed
           ,
           desir'd
           to
           see
           the
           Colledge
           of
           the
           Iesuits
           esteem'd
           and
           lov'd
           by
           her
           ,
           as
           persons
           of
           great
           vertue
           and
           learning
           ,
           and
           here
           while
           her
           Majesty
           went
           veiwing
           the
           things
           of
           greatest
           Curiosity
           ,
           although
           she
           
           was
           knowne
           by
           one
           of
           that
           Company
           ,
           who
           had
           her
           picture
           by
           him
           ,
           
           which
           was
           not
           ill
           done
           ,
           and
           resembled
           her
           ,
           he
           observing
           too
           in
           her
           ,
           the
           countersignes
           given
           him
           by
           a
           Brother
           of
           the
           Society
           ,
           yet
           he
           made
           no
           matter
           of
           it
           ,
           not
           to
           hinder
           the
           pleasure
           she
           took
           in
           not
           being
           discover'd
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majestie
           departing
           from
           Munster
           on
           the
           seventh
           day
           ,
           lay
           that
           night
           in
           the
           village
           of
           Ensened
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           eighth
           at
           Deventer
           ,
           a
           principall
           fortress
           of
           the
           dominion
           of
           the
           Republique
           of
           Holland
           ,
           where
           she
           saw
           ,
           as
           she
           pass'd
           by
           ,
           one
           Mr.
           Granovius
           ,
           a
           man
           for
           his
           great
           learning
           ,
           much
           estemed
           by
           her
           .
           On
           the
           ninth
           she
           went
           to
           Amesfort
           ,
           where
           arriv'd
           too
           the
           same
           day
           ,
           the
           traine
           of
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           to
           whom
           she
           gave
           order
           ,
           by
           one
           of
           the
           Groomes
           of
           her
           Chamber
           ,
           that
           without
           making
           shew
           of
           knowing
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           they
           should
           keep
           on
           their
           journey
           ,
           and
           instead
           of
           bending
           towards
           Amsterdam
           ,
           according
           to
           the
           first
           order
           ,
           go
           directly
           to
           Antwerp
           .
        
         
         
           The
           States
           of
           Holland
           receiving
           advice
           ,
           that
           the
           Queen
           gone
           from
           Swedland
           ,
           came
           towards
           the
           low
           Countryes
           ,
           gave
           order
           throughout
           all
           their
           Dominions
           ,
           they
           should
           stand
           on
           their
           guardes
           ,
           and
           be
           ready
           to
           receive
           her
           with
           due
           honours
           .
           Bun
           her
           Majestie
           pass'd
           through
           
             Deventer
             ,
             Amesfort
             ,
             Vtrecht
          
           ,
           and
           other
           places
           ;
           without
           being
           knowne
           ,
           though
           ,
           she
           was
           expected
           every
           where
           there
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           tenth
           at
           night
           she
           lay
           in
           a
           Village
           near
           Gorcum
           ,
           and
           passing
           the
           next
           day
           through
           the
           towne
           ,
           indifferently
           strong
           ,
           on
           the
           river
           Wahal
           ,
           she
           came
           to
           Breda
           ,
           a
           fortresse
           as
           famous
           in
           Brabant
           ,
           as
           renown'd
           in
           the
           warres
           past
           ,
           on
           the
           twelfth
           of
           August
           she
           ended
           her
           journey
           in
           Antwerp
           ,
           entering
           there
           privately
           ,
           and
           lodging
           in
           the
           house
           of
           
             Don
             Garzia
             Doyliano
          
           ,
           a
           Portugese
           ,
           one
           of
           the
           richest
           and
           cheifest
           of
           that
           famous
           ,
           City
           .
        
         
           
           The
           day
           after
           overtaken
           by
           her
           traine
           ,
           she
           put
           on
           womens
           cloathes
           ,
           and
           received
           the
           visit
           of
           
             Don
             Balthasar
             
             Marcadero
          
           ,
           the
           Commander
           of
           the
           Citadell
           ,
           a
           person
           of
           cleare
           fame
           ,
           and
           great
           valour
           ,
           afterwards
           in
           order
           by
           the
           Magistrates
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           or
           the
           principal
           Gentlemen
           of
           that
           noble
           Countrey
           .
        
         
           All
           flock'd
           to
           see
           her
           with
           equall
           Curiosity
           and
           respect
           ,
           
           and
           dazled
           with
           the
           splendour
           of
           her
           rare
           endowments
           and
           prerogatives
           ,
           were
           not
           able
           to
           veiw
           her
           with
           greater
           applause
           ,
           than
           that
           of
           an
           affectionate
           ,
           and
           reverent
           admiration
           .
           The
           throngs
           of
           the
           Cityzens
           were
           for
           some
           dayes
           so
           great
           ,
           that
           they
           could
           hardly
           passe
           up
           and
           downe
           in
           the
           streets
           ,
           that
           were
           neare
           to
           her
           Court.
           
        
         
           In
           the
           meane
           time
           the
           Arch-Duke
           ,
           the
           Prince
           of
           Conde
           ,
           the
           Duke
           of
           Lorraine
           ,
           and
           the
           Earle
           of
           Fuensaledagna
           ,
           with
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Princes
           ,
           and
           Grandees
           ,
           design'd
           for
           the
           direction
           and
           Command
           of
           the
           Army
           in
           Flanders
           ,
           were
           all
           in
           the
           field
           ,
           beseiging
           the
           most
           important
           City
           of
           Arres
           ,
           very
           valiantly
           
           defended
           by
           the
           French
           ,
           and
           invaded
           by
           the
           Spaniards
           with
           great
           earnestness
           and
           vigour
           .
           
           And
           though
           Cardinall
           Mazarine
           was
           most
           diligent
           &
           intent
           to
           supply
           it
           with
           all
           necessaryes
           ,
           yet
           so
           great
           was
           the
           confidence
           of
           the
           Spanish
           Commanders
           ,
           that
           they
           verily
           believed
           ,
           to
           welcome
           this
           great
           Q●een
           ,
           with
           so
           glorious
           a
           victory
           .
        
         
           With
           thoughts
           of
           this
           kind
           ,
           continuing
           that
           seige
           ,
           all
           the
           said
           three
           Princes
           ,
           sent
           persons
           expressly
           to
           assure
           her
           ,
           that
           they
           within
           few
           dayes
           ,
           disengag'd
           from
           that
           fortress
           would
           come
           and
           waire
           upon
           her
           with
           their
           presence
           ,
           as
           they
           did
           then
           with
           their
           hearts
           ,
           replenisht
           with
           joy
           for
           the
           happy
           arrivall
           of
           her
           Majestie
           .
        
         
           The
           Earle
           of
           Ruquoy
           ,
           a
           Grandee
           of
           Spaine
           and
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           much
           worth
           ,
           design'd
           by
           his
           Catholique
           Majestie
           ,
           extraordinary
           Ambassadour
           to
           complement
           the
           Queen
           ,
           eight
           dayes
           after
           her
           arrivall
           in
           Antwerp
           ,
           gave
           a
           very
           good
           account
           to
           her
           Majestie
           of
           his
           Commission
           ,
           and
           
           was
           receiv'd
           by
           her
           ,
           with
           many
           demonstrations
           of
           esteem
           proportionable
           to
           his
           merit
           ,
           and
           the
           greatness
           of
           the
           sender
           ,
        
         
           But
           in
           the
           meane
           time
           ,
           the
           Cardinall
           having
           gather'd
           together
           the
           French
           Army
           ,
           and
           disposed
           the
           orders
           ,
           where
           no
           less
           his
           refined
           understanding
           ,
           and
           conduct
           ,
           than
           good
           fortune
           appear'd
           ,
           the
           circumvallation
           being
           broken
           ,
           and
           gain'd
           ,
           which
           by
           all
           was
           thought
           impenetrable
           ,
           free'd
           the
           tottering
           City
           ,
           to
           the
           very
           great
           glory
           ,
           and
           benefit
           of
           the
           Crowne
           of
           France
           .
           His
           imperiall
           Highness
           retur'd
           then
           to
           Bruxelles
           ,
           on
           the
           eighth
           of
           September
           ,
           and
           the
           next
           day
           went
           to
           Antwerp
           ,
           to
           complement
           her
           Majestie
           in
           his
           person
           ,
           as
           he
           had
           done
           before
           with
           his
           letters
           .
           The
           Queen
           receiv'd
           him
           ,
           at
           the
           foot
           of
           the
           staires
           ,
           conducted
           him
           to
           her
           lodgings
           ,
           made
           him
           sit
           downe
           o●
           against
           her
           ,
           in
           such
           ano●her
           chaire
           ,
           gave
           him
           alwayes
           the
           title
           of
           Highness
           ,
           and
           accompany'd
           him
           to
           the
           bottome
           of
           the
           same
           staires
           ,
           with
           reciprocal
           satisfaction
           ,
           still
           speaking
           
           in
           Italian
           .
           The
           Arch-Duke
           stay'd
           in
           Antwerp
           one
           day
           ,
           and
           return'd
           the
           next
           to
           Bruxells
           .
        
         
           When
           the
           Army
           was
           retyr'd
           into
           the
           garrisons
           ,
           the
           Prince
           of
           Conde
           ,
           likewise
           went
           to
           wait
           on
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           
           who
           ,
           as
           the
           first
           Prince
           of
           the
           royall
           blood
           of
           France
           ,
           pretended
           the
           Queen
           should
           receive
           ,
           and
           treat
           him
           ,
           with
           the
           formes
           and
           prerogatives
           ,
           she
           had
           us'd
           with
           the
           Arch-Duke
           .
           He
           therefore
           sent
           before
           ,
           the
           President
           Viola
           ,
           one
           of
           the
           cheife
           slingers
           of
           the
           Parliament
           of
           Paris
           ,
           and
           the
           constantest
           follower
           of
           his
           party
           ,
           to
           visit
           her
           ,
           and
           discover
           her
           intention
           about
           his
           reception
           ,
           who
           related
           her
           Majestie
           would
           treat
           him
           ,
           
           in
           the
           forme
           due
           to
           Princes
           of
           his
           quality
           .
           Viola
           was
           not
           satisfi'd
           with
           these
           generall
           words
           ,
           but
           would
           sound
           her
           farther
           ,
           insisting
           to
           pretend
           the
           same
           honours
           done
           to
           the
           Arch-Duke
           .
           Whereupon
           the
           Queen
           offended
           ,
           perhaps
           at
           the
           diffidence
           ,
           he
           seemed
           to
           have
           of
           her
           warie
           ,
           and
           generous
           discreetness
           ,
           resolv'd
           to
           hold
           her
           owne
           ,
           refusing
           
           the
           Prince
           those
           acts
           of
           Civility
           ,
           of
           which
           ,
           as
           she
           afterwards
           declar'd
           ,
           she
           would
           have
           been
           liberall
           ,
           if
           he
           had
           not
           pretended
           to
           them
           ,
           as
           his
           due
           .
           Viola
           then
           unable
           to
           compass
           the
           business
           ,
           in
           the
           manner
           pretended
           by
           the
           Prince
           ,
           found
           at
           last
           this
           expedient
           ,
           that
           his
           Highness
           should
           go
           visit
           her
           privately
           ,
           as
           he
           did
           ,
           being
           treated
           like
           a
           private
           Cavalier
           .
        
         
           Francis
           Duke
           of
           Lorraine
           came
           afterwards
           (
           received
           too
           privately
           by
           her
           Majestie
           )
           the
           Earle
           of
           Fuensaldagna
           ,
           
           and
           diverse
           other
           Grandees
           of
           Spaine
           ,
           who
           had
           their
           reception
           ,
           in
           the
           forme
           us'd
           to
           them
           by
           the
           Catholique
           King
           ,
           causing
           them
           to
           be
           covered
           .
           The
           tamburet
           ,
           which
           is
           a
           less
           seat
           ,
           granted
           usually
           by
           Queenes
           to
           Princesses
           of
           great
           quality
           ,
           was
           given
           to
           the
           Dutchesses
           of
           Ascot
           ,
           of
           Auray
           ,
           and
           the
           Princess
           of
           Ligni
           ,
           all
           Ladyes
           of
           Flanders
           ,
           who
           went
           to
           waite
           upon
           her
           ,
           being
           married
           to
           Grandees
           of
           Spaine
           .
        
         
           The
           King
           of
           Scots
           sent
           likewise
           the
           Earle
           of
           Norwich
           ,
           to
           congratulate
           
           her
           arrivall
           ,
           and
           the
           Elector
           of
           Brandembourg
           ,
           Count
           Maurice
           ,
           of
           Nassau
           ,
           and
           others
           .
           The
           Princess
           too
           of
           Conde
           sent
           her
           Gentleman
           ,
           to
           passe
           all
           due
           complements
           with
           her
           Majestie
           .
        
         
           While
           the
           Queen
           stayd
           in
           Antwerp
           ,
           she
           still
           employ'd
           her selfe
           in
           noble
           entertainements
           ,
           sometimes
           passing
           her
           time
           in
           seing
           some
           morall
           representations
           ,
           and
           cheifly
           in
           taking
           notice
           of
           many
           vertuous
           persons
           ,
           who
           flockt
           from
           all
           parts
           ,
           to
           waite
           upon
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           and
           be
           knowne
           to
           her
           .
        
         
           From
           the
           Hague
           came
           conceal'd
           the
           Queen
           of
           Bohemia
           ,
           marry'd
           heretofore
           to
           the
           Prince
           Elector
           Palatine
           ,
           and
           sister
           to
           Charles
           the
           first
           King
           of
           England
           ,
           with
           Princess
           Elizabeth
           her
           daughter
           ,
           and
           the
           princess
           of
           Orange
           ,
           and
           onely
           to
           see
           her
           ,
           as
           they
           did
           ,
           at
           a
           Comedy
           ,
           they
           being
           unwilling
           to
           be
           knowne
           ,
           not
           to
           be
           oblig'd
           perhaps
           ,
           to
           give
           her
           a
           visit
           ,
           without
           a
           returne
           of
           the
           reception
           ,
           they
           pretended
           .
           Her
           Majestie
           went
           often
           to
           see
           the
           house
           of
           the
           ,
           
           Professed
           ,
           and
           the
           Colledge
           of
           the
           Iesuits
           ,
           where
           she
           saw
           represented
           Thyestes
           in
           Seneca
           ,
           as
           she
           had
           desir'd
           ,
           and
           another
           play
           intituled
           Manasses
           .
        
         
           During
           her
           stay
           in
           Antwerp
           ,
           the
           Emperour
           sent
           to
           complement
           her
           ,
           
           Earle
           
             Raymund
             Montecucoli
          
           ,
           his
           Generall
           of
           the
           Horse
           ,
           a
           person
           of
           rare
           parts
           ,
           &
           eminent
           fame
           .
           The
           said
           Earle
           had
           been
           in
           Swedland
           ,
           a
           little
           before
           ,
           with
           the
           title
           of
           Gentleman
           sent
           thither
           by
           the
           Emperour
           ,
           to
           ratisfy
           the
           good
           correspondence
           of
           his
           Imperiall
           Majestie
           with
           that
           Crowne
           ,
           as
           likewise
           the
           freedom
           of
           a
           reciprocall
           commerce
           .
           She
           receiv'd
           Montecucoli
           kindly
           ,
           declaring
           her selfe
           much
           oblig'd
           to
           the
           goodness
           of
           Cesar
           ,
           for
           the
           honuor
           he
           did
           her
           ,
           whose
           letters
           she
           answer'd
           with
           all
           due
           respect
           ,
           remanding
           this
           Gentleman
           to
           Vienna
           ,
           with
           all
           satisfaction
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           seventeenth
           of
           August
           her
           Majestie
           went
           concealed
           to
           Bruxells
           ,
           
           and
           lay
           in
           the
           house
           of
           Madame
           Pimentel
           .
           She
           not
           onely
           saw
           the
           palace
           ,
           but
           twice
           too
           the
           Colledge
           
           of
           the
           Iesuits
           ,
           and
           thei
           '
           faire
           and
           great
           library
           ,
           where
           she
           shew●d
           her
           great
           learning
           ,
           and
           the
           very
           great
           knowledge
           she
           had
           of
           rare
           bookes
           ,
           and
           grave
           sciences
           .
           She
           stai'd
           foure
           dayes
           in
           Bruxells
           ,
           and
           visited
           there
           the
           Monastery
           ,
           of
           the
           Carmelite
           discalceat
           Nunns
           ,
           of
           the
           order
           of
           St.
           Teresa
           ,
           the
           Ladyes
           ,
           or
           religious
           of
           Berlaymont
           ,
           the
           principall
           Monastery
           of
           Flanders
           ,
           and
           the
           most
           noble
           Colledge
           of
           the
           Canonesses
           of
           Nivelles
           .
           When
           she
           was
           return'd
           to
           Antwerp
           ,
           Mounsieur
           
             De
             Chenut
          
           ,
           the
           then
           French
           Ambassadour
           to
           the
           States
           of
           Holland
           ,
           came
           thence
           to
           waite
           upon
           her
           .
           He
           had
           been
           before
           ,
           as
           we
           said
           Ambassadour
           of
           the
           most
           Christian
           King
           to
           her
           Majestie
           in
           Swedland
           ,
           so
           as
           he
           was
           treated
           by
           her
           ;
           with
           the
           greatest
           demonstrations
           of
           affection
           ,
           and
           esteeme
           being
           knowne
           by
           her
           Majestie
           to
           be
           of
           great
           abilityes
           ,
           and
           experience
           ,
           in
           affaires
           of
           greatest
           moment
           .
        
         
           The
           Catholique
           King
           now
           inform'd
           ,
           the
           Queen
           was
           gone
           towards
           Flanders
           ,
           with
           the
           thoughts
           of
           staying
           
           there
           some
           little
           time
           ,
           
           remanded
           into
           the
           low
           Countreys
           ,
           
             Don
             Antony
             Pimentel
             Diprado
          
           ,
           master
           of
           the
           camp
           of
           the
           Spanish
           foot
           ,
           and
           Governour
           of
           Newport
           ,
           with
           the
           title
           of
           extraordinary
           Ambassadour
           to
           this
           Princess
           to
           assist
           her
           in
           all
           things
           ,
           as
           likewise
           to
           honour
           ,
           with
           such
           a
           demonstration
           ,
           her
           heroique
           resolutions
        
         
           
             Don
             Antony
          
           ,
           departed
           from
           Bruxells
           for
           Spaine
           ,
           on
           the
           eighth
           of
           June
           .
           1654.
           going
           thither
           to
           give
           an
           account
           of
           his
           negotiations
           in
           Swedland
           ,
           and
           pass'd
           with
           a
           passeport
           through
           France
           ,
           being
           mett
           ,
           defray'd
           ,
           lodged
           ,
           and
           all
           his
           charges
           borne
           ,
           by
           order
           of
           Cardinall
           Mazarine
           ,
           not
           so
           much
           in
           regard
           of
           his
           merits
           ,
           though
           he
           was
           much
           esteemed
           in
           France
           ,
           as
           in
           token
           of
           the
           said
           Cardinalls
           gratitude
           ,
           who
           in
           his
           retreat
           out
           of
           France
           into
           Germany
           ,
           was
           honourably
           treated
           in
           the
           Spanish
           Dominions
           .
           The
           care
           of
           accompanying
           him
           ,
           was
           committed
           to
           Mounsieur
           
             De
             Touchanpre
          
           ,
        
         
           The
           said
           Pimentel
           ,
           embarquing
           at
           
           Biscaglia
           ,
           arriv'd
           at
           Mardick
           on
           the
           twenty
           ninth
           of
           October
           ,
           and
           from
           thence
           went
           towards
           Antwerp
           ,
           whither
           he
           came
           on
           the
           fourth
           of
           December
           .
           He
           went
           to
           his
           first
           audience
           with
           a
           most
           noble
           traine
           ,
           being
           a
           Gentleman
           very
           splendid
           and
           generous
           ,
           and
           naturally
           affable
           and
           courteous
           .
           Here
           the
           Queen
           stay'd
           ▪
           till
           all
           things
           were
           prepar'd
           for
           her
           reception
           in
           Bruxells
           ,
           which
           was
           to
           be
           sumptuous
           ,
           according
           to
           the
           orders
           the
           Catholique
           King
           had
           given
           expressly
           unto
           the
           Arch-Duke
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           his
           minsters
           ,
           who
           fayl'd
           not
           of
           punctually
           fulfilling
           the
           generous
           minde
           of
           his
           Majestie
           .
        
         
           While
           the
           Queen
           remained
           in
           Antwerp
           ,
           Earle
           Todt
           pass'd
           by
           there
           ,
           sent
           by
           the
           King
           of
           Swedland
           to
           the
           Court
           of
           France
           ,
           who
           by
           order
           of
           his
           King
           ,
           was
           to
           complement
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           which
           he
           did
           with
           expressions
           ,
           corresponding
           with
           the
           gratitude
           ,
           that
           was
           due
           from
           his
           master
           ,
           for
           so
           great
           ,
           and
           extraordinary
           a
           benefit
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           meane
           time
           Count
           
             Pontus
             
             Della
             Garda
          
           arriv'd
           too
           from
           Paris
           in
           Antwerp
           ,
           and
           going
           to
           wait
           on
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           was
           detain'd
           awhile
           by
           her
           ,
           as
           likewise
           Monsieur
           Palpitzky
           ,
           who
           resident
           in
           France
           for
           the
           Crown
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           had
           order
           from
           his
           King
           ,
           to
           assist
           her
           and
           serve
           her
           ;
           she
           remanded
           into
           Swedland
           the
           Earle
           of
           Shemberg
           ,
           to
           return
           the
           Kings
           complement
           ,
           and
           come
           to
           some
           agreement
           about
           the
           lands
           appointed
           for
           her
           maintenance
           .
        
         
           When
           all
           things
           in
           fine
           were
           in
           readiness
           for
           her
           Majesties
           reception
           in
           Bruxells
           on
           the
           13.
           of
           December
           ,
           
           the
           Arch-Duke
           came
           to
           Antwerp
           ,
           to
           invite
           her
           to
           Bruxells
           ,
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           King
           of
           Spaine
           ,
           he
           himself
           returning
           thither
           the
           day
           after
           ,
           where
           't
           was
           appointed
           ,
           the
           Queen
           leaving
           Antwerp
           on
           the
           23.
           should
           arrive
           the
           same
           Evening
           ,
           as
           she
           did
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majestie
           departed
           that
           day
           very
           privately
           by
           Coach
           ,
           being
           attended
           and
           accompany'd
           by
           the
           foresaid
           Earle
           Pontus
           ,
           and
           Palpitzky
           by
           Messieurs
           
             di
             Lillicerou
             ,
             Wolfe
          
           and
           Wrangel
           ,
           Gentlemen
           of
           her
           Chamber
           ,
           
           Monsieur
           Silvekron
           her
           Steward
           ,
           
             Baron
             Carock
          
           Messieurs
           d'
           
             Eberling
             ,
             Bukoven
             ,
             Varenne
          
           ,
           and
           other
           Gentlemen
           ,
           with
           six
           Pages
           ,
           eight
           Grooms
           ,
           and
           others
           of
           her
           Court.
           
        
         
           Being
           come
           half
           way
           she
           was
           welcom'd
           by
           all
           the
           Canons
           and
           Musketts
           in
           Wi●brouch
           ,
           a
           Castle
           indifferently
           strong
           ,
           seated
           on
           the
           Channell
           that
           runs
           to
           Bruxells
           ,
           where
           the
           Arch-Duke
           met
           her
           ,
           who
           came
           with
           his
           Guards
           ,
           and
           a
           Noble
           and
           numerous
           attendance
           ,
           as
           well
           of
           his
           Court
           ,
           as
           the
           principall
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           Countrey
           .
        
         
           He
           represented
           to
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           with
           much
           Courtesie
           and
           respect
           ,
           the
           great
           satisfaction
           he
           receiv'd
           for
           her
           arrivall
           ,
           conducting
           her
           into
           a
           house
           ,
           where
           a
           very
           sumptuous
           dinner
           was
           provided
           ,
           and
           they
           sate
           down
           to
           the
           Table
           ,
           the
           Queen
           at
           the
           upper
           end
           under
           a
           cloth
           of
           state
           ,
           the
           Arch-Duke
           on
           her
           right
           hand
           ;
           a
           little
           below
           on
           the
           other
           side
           of
           the
           Table
           ,
           but
           under
           the
           same
           Cloth
           of
           state
           ,
           the
           Marquest
           Mattei
           being
           her
           Cup-bearer
           ,
           and
           the
           Marquess
           of
           Beralau
           a
           Flemming
           her
           Carver
           .
        
         
         
           Some
           two
           hours
           after
           her
           Majestie
           continu'd
           her
           journey
           ,
           on
           the
           Channell
           towardes
           Bruxells
           in
           a
           Bucentoro
           most
           richly
           adorn'd
           ,
           and
           guilded
           within
           and
           without
           ,
           which
           carry'd
           twelve
           peices
           of
           Canon
           ,
           and
           was
           drawn
           by
           twelve
           horses
           ,
           of
           which
           was
           the
           Captaine
           the
           Admirall
           of
           Antwerp
           .
        
         
           In
           this
           ship
           there
           went
           none
           but
           the
           Queen
           ,
           the
           Arch-Duke
           ,
           and
           the
           cheife
           of
           their
           Courts
           ,
           the
           remainder
           being
           carry'd
           in
           o●her
           Barques
           ,
           which
           staying
           now
           and
           then
           in
           the
           sluces
           ,
           which
           keep
           up
           the
           water
           ,
           did
           satisfie
           in
           part
           the
           Curiosity
           of
           the
           people
           ,
           which
           flockt
           in
           h●ge
           throngs
           for
           beholding
           this
           Princess
           ,
           all
           the
           bankes
           of
           the
           Channell
           ,
           all
           the
           houses
           and
           the
           neighbouring
           fields
           abounding
           with
           Persons
           of
           all
           kinds
           .
        
         
           From
           Wilbrouch
           they
           advancing
           to
           the
           bridge
           called
           Lac
           ,
           which
           was
           a
           league
           forward
           ,
           here
           the
           City
           of
           Bruxells
           began
           to
           appear
           in
           a
           very
           fine
           prospect
           ,
           for
           the
           Countrey
           being
           open
           ,
           they
           so
           freely
           saw
           the
           Towers
           ,
           that
           the
           aire
           now
           being
           dusky
           by
           the
           absence
           of
           the
           Sun
           ,
           and
           
           they
           full
           of
           great
           lights
           ,
           it
           seem'd
           a
           new
           Sun
           was
           risen
           again
           in
           the
           night
           ,
           and
           really
           the
           light
           was
           so
           great
           ,
           which
           with
           artificiall
           mixtures
           ,
           illuminated
           all
           the
           barks
           of
           the
           Channell
           ,
           that
           they
           saw
           as
           in
           the
           day
           .
           All
           along
           the
           said
           banks
           stood
           the
           Souldiers
           in
           armes
           ,
           who
           now
           &
           anon
           ,
           with
           reiterated
           volleys
           saluted
           her
           Majestie
           .
        
         
           Being
           come
           near
           the
           City
           ,
           about
           three
           hours
           in
           the
           Night
           ,
           all
           the
           Canon
           ,
           Mortarpeices
           and
           Muskets
           ,
           saluted
           her
           Majestie
           with
           a
           tuneable
           noyse
           ;
           and
           when
           she
           arriv'd
           at
           the
           gate
           ,
           
           she
           saw
           it
           adorn'd
           with
           a
           fine
           artificiall
           fire-work
           ,
           representing
           two
           Angels
           ,
           which
           held
           the
           name
           of
           Christina
           ,
           crowned
           with
           lawrell
           ,
           with
           diverse
           inscriptions
           above
           and
           below
           .
           On
           the
           bridge
           ,
           where
           her
           Majestie
           was
           to
           land
           ,
           stood
           the
           Earle
           of
           Fuensaldagna
           ,
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           most
           eminent
           qualitie
           ,
           as
           high
           Steward
           to
           his
           Catholick
           Majestie
           ,
           accompany'd
           by
           the
           senatours
           of
           the
           City
           and
           all
           the
           Nobilitie
           ,
           and
           Officers
           of
           that
           Court
           ,
           with
           above
           200.
           
           Coaches
           ,
           and
           an
           incredible
           multitude
           of
           people
           .
        
         
         
           Her
           Majestie
           being
           enter'd
           her
           Coach
           ,
           took
           in
           the
           Arch-Duke
           ,
           
           and
           she
           sitting
           in
           the
           end
           ,
           and
           his
           Imperiall
           Highnesse
           in
           the
           boote
           ,
           they
           went
           towards
           the
           Town-house
           ,
           which
           was
           proudly
           adorn'd
           with
           various
           Armes
           ,
           Mottos
           ,
           and
           Inscriptions
           ,
           in
           praise
           of
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           and
           illuminated
           with
           above
           three
           thousand
           lights
           ,
           and
           likewise
           the
           streets
           ,
           through
           which
           they
           passed
           ,
           were
           all
           full
           of
           lights
           ,
           and
           hung
           with
           tapistry
           ,
           with
           so
           great
           a
           concourse
           of
           Ladies
           ,
           Gentlemen
           ,
           Citizens
           ,
           and
           People
           ,
           that
           Bruxells
           never
           saw
           such
           a
           number
           drawn
           by
           curiousity
           to
           see
           a
           Princesse
           of
           so
           great
           same
           ;
           and
           such
           vertuous
           and
           eminent
           parts
           .
        
         
           All
           the
           City
           contributed
           to
           her
           happy
           arrivall
           ,
           with
           the
           sensiblest
           expressions
           ,
           a
           reall
           and
           reverent
           heart
           is
           capable
           of
           ;
           with
           Bonefires
           ,
           discharging
           of
           Canons
           ,
           Mortarpeices
           ,
           and
           ringing
           of
           the
           Bells
           ,
           which
           being
           in
           that
           Countrey
           well
           tun'd
           ,
           use
           to
           make
           a
           gratefull
           harmony
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majestie
           lighting
           at
           the
           Palace
           ,
           the
           Arch-Duke
           accompany'd
           
           her
           ,
           to
           the
           lodgings
           assign'd
           her
           ,
           which
           she
           found
           hung
           with
           the
           most
           excellent
           ,
           and
           pretiousest
           Tapestries
           ,
           that
           are
           made
           in
           that
           Countrey
           .
           And
           because
           't
           was
           somewhat
           late
           ,
           the
           Arch-Duke
           soon
           dismissed
           himself
           ,
           leaving
           her
           to
           her
           repose
           ;
           and
           so
           they
           all
           did
           .
        
         
           The
           rest
           of
           the
           night
           ,
           and
           the
           two
           other
           following
           ,
           many
           Bonefires
           were
           made
           ,
           with
           discharging
           of
           the
           Ordinance
           ,
           and
           ringing
           of
           the
           Bells
           .
        
         
           The
           same
           Evening
           the
           Prince
           of
           
             Conde
             ,
             Francis
          
           Duke
           of
           Lorraine
           ,
           and
           the
           greatest
           of
           the
           Court
           came
           to
           waite
           uppon
           her
           privately
           ,
           and
           because
           ,
           t
           was
           Christmas
           Eve
           ,
           they
           suspended
           other
           Ceremonies
           ,
           to
           give
           no
           disturbance
           to
           devotion
           .
           
           On
           the
           said
           24.
           of
           December
           towards
           the
           Evening
           ,
           the
           Queen
           accompany'd
           by
           his
           imperiall
           Highnesse
           went
           into
           the
           Arch-Dukes
           farthest
           Chamber
           ,
           and
           there
           in
           the
           presence
           of
           him
           ,
           of
           Earle
           Fuensaldagna
           ,
           the
           Ambassadour
           Pimentel
           ,
           the
           Earle
           of
           Montecuccol●
           ,
           and
           
             Don
             Agostino
             Boreno
             Navarra
          
           ,
           the
           Secretary
           of
           State
           ,
           made
           secretly
           
           profession
           of
           the
           Roman
           Catholick
           Faith
           ,
           before
           Father
           Guemes
           a
           Dominican
           .
        
         
           This
           Religious
           man
           came
           from
           Spain
           into
           Flanders
           ,
           with
           the
           Ambassadour
           Pimentel
           in
           the
           quality
           of
           his
           Secretary
           ,
           and
           as
           he
           before
           had
           been
           privy
           to
           the
           businesse
           ,
           so
           was
           chosen
           for
           this
           function
           ,
           to
           keep
           it
           the
           more
           secret
           ,
           since
           occasion
           so
           requir'd
           .
           In
           the
           foresaid
           action
           a
           thing
           of
           some
           reflection
           succeeded
           which
           was
           ,
           as
           the
           Queen
           had
           made
           an
           end
           of
           professing
           her
           Faith
           ,
           while
           Father
           Guemes
           said
           the
           word
           ,
           I
           absolve
           ,
           &c.
           all
           the
           Ordinance
           of
           the
           City
           were
           discharg'd
           ,
           to
           the
           wonder
           of
           all
           that
           assisted
           at
           the
           Function
           ,
           without
           notice
           given
           to
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           who
           onely
           had
           order
           ,
           to
           have
           them
           shot
           off
           indeterminately
           neare
           the
           time
           .
        
         
           On
           Christmas
           day
           the
           Queen
           accompany'd
           by
           the
           Arch-Duke
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           Grandees
           of
           the
           Court
           went
           to
           the
           Chapell
           ,
           where
           there
           was
           most
           rare
           Musick
           ,
           and
           an
           excellent
           Sermon
           .
           Her
           Majestie
           past
           afterwards
           into
           a
           great
           hall
           ,
           where
           she
           dined
           in
           
           Publick
           ,
           together
           with
           the
           Arch-Duke
           ,
           where
           the
           order
           held
           at
           Wilbrouch
           was
           observed
           in
           sitting
           .
           The
           Earle
           of
           
             Castelmendo
             a
             Portugese
          
           ,
           and
           Gentleman
           of
           the
           Chamber
           to
           his
           imperiall
           Highnesse
           ,
           was
           Cup-bearer
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           Count
           Atemis
           a
           Dutchman
           Sewer
           .
           The
           ambassadour
           Pimentel
           ,
           &
           the
           Grandees
           of
           Spain
           assisted
           standing
           at
           the
           Table
           ,
           but
           with
           their
           hats
           on
           .
           All
           the
           rest
           ,
           which
           were
           many
           ,
           and
           the
           chief
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           stood
           uncover'd
           .
        
         
           
           On
           St.
           Stephens
           day
           the
           Queen
           likewise
           dined
           in
           publick
           ,
           and
           afterwards
           went
           in
           Coach
           to
           the
           Court
           ,
           where
           the
           Princesses
           and
           Ladies
           of
           qualitie
           were
           proudly
           adorned
           for
           the
           purpose
           .
           In
           her
           Majesties
           return
           to
           the
           Palace
           ,
           all
           the
           Coaches
           waited
           on
           her
           one
           by
           one
           in
           a
           row
           ,
           and
           the
           greatest
           part
           alighted
           to
           attend
           her
           ,
           who
           receiv'd
           them
           with
           courtesie
           ,
           and
           singular
           affability
           ,
           to
           answer
           the
           esteeme
           very
           highly
           deserv'd
           by
           those
           Ladies
           ,
           who
           usually
           intermeddle
           with
           Masculine
           spirits
           ,
           in
           the
           management
           of
           the
           greatest
           affaires
           .
        
         
         
           That
           evening
           an
           extraordinary
           fire-worke
           being
           to
           play
           ,
           
           the
           Queen
           went
           to
           see
           it
           ,
           invited
           thither
           by
           the
           Arch-Duke
           ,
           Seven
           weeks
           together
           she
           remained
           in
           the
           Palace
           ,
           treated
           with
           all
           magnificence
           by
           his
           Highness
           ,
           nor
           was
           there
           any
           want
           of
           entertainments
           of
           various
           exercises
           ,
           and
           vertuous
           and
           noble
           Passetimes
           ;
           among
           which
           ,
           in
           the
           last
           dayes
           of
           Carneval
           ,
           a
           Play
           was
           recited
           in
           Musick
           ,
           which
           was
           the
           noblest
           thing
           could
           be
           seen
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           Tenth
           of
           February
           she
           went
           from
           the
           Arch-Dukes
           Palace
           ,
           to
           lodge
           in
           the
           Duke
           of
           Egmonts
           ,
           at
           her
           Majesties
           own
           charge
           ,
           where
           she
           was
           some
           time
           employ'd
           in
           receiving
           the
           visits
           ,
           not
           onely
           of
           the
           Princes
           ,
           Princesses
           ,
           Ladies
           and
           Gentlemen
           ,
           but
           of
           many
           learned
           Persons
           ,
           which
           came
           from
           all
           parts
           ,
           either
           as
           lines
           to
           the
           centre
           ,
           or
           as
           rivers
           to
           the
           Sea.
           
        
         
           Here
           her
           Majestie
           twice
           a
           week
           used
           some
           vertuous
           exercises
           ,
           for
           the
           entertainment
           of
           her
           noble
           and
           elevated
           mind
           ,
           which
           she
           did
           continue
           till
           the
           death
           of
           Queen
           
             Mary
             Eleonora
          
           
           her
           Mother
           ,
           
           which
           happen'd
           on
           the
           twelfth
           of
           March
           1655.
           in
           Stockholm
           .
           This
           so
           sad
           news
           she
           receiv'd
           by
           the
           Baron
           of
           Spaur
           ,
           a
           Gentleman
           formerly
           of
           her
           Chamber
           and
           Resident
           in
           France
           ,
           dispatched
           to
           her
           by
           the
           King
           of
           Swedland
           .
        
         
           At
           this
           sorrowfull
           advice
           she
           quickly
           retir'd
           to
           a
           house
           without
           Bruxells
           call'd
           Tervoren
           ,
           and
           remain'd
           there
           three
           weeks
           ,
           to
           divert
           her
           afflictions
           ,
           returning
           thence
           afterwards
           to
           the
           City
           ,
           where
           all
           did
           condole
           with
           her
           Majestie
           ;
           she
           likewise
           put
           on
           Mourning
           in
           her
           mind
           ,
           depriving
           it
           of
           all
           recreation
           and
           Passetime
           .
        
         
           Now
           Father
           Malines
           was
           return'd
           from
           Spain
           to
           Rome
           ,
           with
           the
           Letters
           of
           the
           Catholick
           King
           ,
           to
           Pope
           Innocent
           ;
           to
           accompany
           the
           Queens
           ,
           but
           it
           being
           thought
           afterwards
           ,
           the
           conjunctures
           then
           were
           not
           altogether
           proportionable
           to
           the
           quality
           ,
           and
           convenience
           of
           so
           weighty
           and
           important
           a
           businesse
           ,
           they
           deferr'd
           the
           presenting
           them
           ;
           for
           the
           reasons
           we
           shall
           register
           more
           diffusely
           in
           its
           place
           in
           the
           universall
           History
           .
        
         
         
           Things
           pass'd
           in
           this
           manner
           for
           some
           months
           ,
           the
           Queen
           entertaining
           still
           her self
           in
           Flanders
           ;
           in
           the
           mean
           time
           Innocent
           the
           tenth
           ,
           having
           reigned
           ten
           years
           ,
           three
           months
           and
           twenty
           two
           daies
           ,
           gave
           up
           his
           soul
           to
           God
           in
           the
           age
           of
           eighty
           and
           one
           year
           ,
           on
           the
           7.
           of
           January
           1655.
           
           
           The
           sacred
           Colledge
           after
           the
           obsequies
           ,
           and
           usuall
           congregations
           ,
           went
           into
           the
           Conclave
           on
           the
           18th
           .
           of
           the
           foresaid
           Month
           ,
           and
           at
           last
           came
           out
           gloriously
           on
           the
           7.
           of
           the
           following
           Aprill
           ,
           
           with
           having
           assum'd
           to
           the
           
             Papaly
             Cardina●l
             Fabius
             Chigi
          
           of
           Sienna
           ,
           who
           with
           the
           name
           he
           took
           ,
           renew'd
           the
           immortall
           ,
           and
           still
           more
           happy
           memory
           of
           Pope
           Alexander
           the
           third
           his
           Countreyman
           and
           Kinsman
           .
        
         
           I
           cannot
           expresse
           the
           joy
           ,
           
           and
           applause
           ;
           with
           which
           by
           all
           Christianity
           his
           election
           was
           receiv'd
           ,
           as
           made
           with
           quietnesse
           ,
           liberty
           ,
           and
           an
           exact
           balance
           of
           his
           merits
           .
           The
           Heretiques
           themselves
           ,
           who
           by
           reason
           of
           the
           length
           of
           the
           Conclave
           occasion'd
           by
           the
           power
           ,
           ana
           discord
           of
           the
           factions
           
           were
           not
           wanting
           to
           murmur
           ,
           when
           they
           heard
           of
           so
           worthy
           an
           election
           ,
           commended
           it
           with
           opinions
           of
           esteem
           ,
           respect
           and
           reverence
           ,
           and
           all
           was
           but
           due
           to
           the
           merit
           of
           a
           Person
           and
           name
           ,
           so
           plausible
           and
           Majestick
           ,
           who
           with
           the
           fame
           of
           great
           ,
           presag'd
           a
           Principality
           full
           of
           Zeal
           and
           Christian
           edification
           ,
           and
           therefore
           most
           sutable
           to
           the
           necessities
           of
           Christianity
           ,
        
         
           The
           Queen
           was
           glad
           of
           this
           so
           happy
           newes
           ,
           justly
           hoping
           to
           find
           in
           the
           new
           shepheard
           of
           Christs
           flock
           ,
           that
           charity
           and
           resolution
           ,
           her
           necessities
           could
           promise
           themselves
           ,
           from
           a
           heart
           remov'd
           from
           all
           private
           interest
           ,
           and
           wholly
           intent
           to
           the
           honour
           alone
           of
           God
           ,
           the
           exaltatation
           of
           his
           Church
           ,
           and
           the
           happinesse
           ,
           security
           and
           repose
           of
           all
           Christendome
           .
        
         
           
           The
           Queen
           then
           determining
           to
           give
           an
           account
           out
           of
           hand
           to
           his
           Holinesse
           ,
           of
           all
           that
           had
           succeeded
           ,
           as
           well
           of
           the
           profession
           she
           had
           made
           ,
           as
           the
           reasons
           that
           had
           mov'd
           her
           to
           conceale
           it
           ,
           of
           her
           desire
           to
           goe
           to
           
           Rome
           ,
           to
           give
           him
           all
           obedience
           ,
           and
           kisse
           his
           Holinesses
           foot
           ,
           quickly
           wrote
           to
           the
           foresaid
           Father
           Malines
           ,
           now
           remaining
           in
           Rome
           ,
           and
           sent
           him
           the
           fresh
           Letters
           for
           his
           Holinesse
           ,
           to
           the
           end
           he
           should
           present
           them
           ,
           as
           he
           did
           on
           the
           first
           day
           of
           July
           .
           The
           Pope
           at
           that
           advice
           ,
           representing
           in
           his
           countenance
           ,
           and
           testifying
           in
           his
           words
           the
           joy
           and
           content
           ,
           news
           so
           good
           and
           so
           great
           did
           deserve
           ;
           call'd
           happy
           his
           Papacy
           for
           bringing
           a
           Queen
           to
           his
           feet
           ,
           with
           motives
           and
           resolutions
           so
           worthy
           and
           unparalell'd
           ;
           whereupon
           he
           reply'd
           ,
           t
           was
           necessary
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           ere
           she
           came
           into
           Italy
           ,
           or
           at
           least
           ere
           she
           enter'd
           the
           dominions
           of
           the
           Church
           ,
           should
           publickly
           make
           Profession
           of
           the
           Catholick
           Faith
           ,
           she
           before
           had
           made
           privately
           ;
           for
           if
           at
           her
           entrance
           into
           the
           said
           dominions
           it
           appear'd
           not
           she
           was
           now
           a
           Catholick
           ,
           she
           could
           not
           there
           be
           receiv'd
           with
           those
           demonstrations
           of
           honour
           ,
           his
           Holinesse
           had
           design'd
           her
           ,
        
         
           All
           things
           were
           easily
           reconcil'd
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           mean
           time
           ,
           fresh
           Letters
           
           came
           likewise
           out
           of
           Spain
           from
           that
           King
           to
           the
           Pope
           ,
           
           to
           whom
           they
           were
           presented
           by
           the
           Duke
           of
           Terranova
           Ambassadour
           for
           his
           Catholick
           Majestie
           in
           Rome
           .
           The
           Queen
           having
           caused
           all
           things
           to
           be
           p●ovided
           for
           her
           journey
           ,
           with
           expressions
           of
           Kindness
           and
           gratitude
           ,
           gave
           all
           thanks
           to
           the
           Arch-Duke
           and
           the
           Mini●ters
           of
           the
           Catholick
           King
           ,
           for
           her
           noble
           entertainment
           ;
           
           and
           here
           ,
           as
           in
           each
           other
           place
           she
           had
           done
           ,
           she
           made
           her
           unexpressible
           magnificence
           ,
           and
           splendour
           appear
           by
           presenting
           his
           imperiall
           Highnesse
           ,
           with
           a
           proud
           and
           generous
           Swedish
           horse
           ,
           with
           a
           Sadle
           ,
           Bridle
           ,
           and
           Pistols
           ,
           enricht
           all
           with
           Diamonds
           ,
           to
           the
           value
           of
           above
           thirty
           thousand
           Crowns
           ,
           the
           Earl
           of
           Fuensaldagna
           with
           a
           horse
           like
           the
           other
           ,
           and
           Furniture
           worth
           above
           Ten
           thousand
           Crowns
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           other
           Officers
           and
           Servants
           with
           Donatives
           ,
           to
           the
           value
           of
           above
           ten
           thousand
           Pistolls
           to
           their
           admiration
           :
           who
           conceived
           this
           Princesse
           as
           provident
           ,
           as
           generous
           ,
           had
           cause
           to
           reflect
           on
           the
           future
           necessities
           ,
           into
           which
           she
           
           might
           easily
           fall
           ,
           but
           they
           were
           deceiv'd
           ,
           for
           the
           same
           generosity
           and
           freedome
           ,
           with
           which
           she
           had
           parted
           with
           her
           Kingdoms
           ,
           made
           her
           more
           liberall
           than
           ever
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           22.
           of
           September
           in
           the
           year
           1655.
           she
           departed
           from
           Bruxels
           ,
           
           accompany'd
           by
           the
           Arch-Duke
           and
           all
           the
           Nobility
           ,
           as
           well
           the
           Gentlemen
           as
           Ladies
           ,
           two
           leagues
           without
           the
           City
           ,
           and
           at
           her
           going
           out
           was
           saluted
           by
           all
           the
           Canon
           on
           the
           walls
           ,
           and
           the
           Musketeers
           placed
           in
           order
           every
           where
           as
           she
           pass'd
           .
           Her
           Majestie
           departed
           highly
           satisfy'd
           with
           the
           honours
           received
           from
           his
           imperiall
           Highness
           ,
           a
           Prince
           indeed
           of
           so
           Noble
           a
           spirit
           ,
           and
           so
           great
           a
           mind
           ,
           that
           he
           shews
           ,
           he
           conserves
           in
           his
           heart
           ,
           the
           ancient
           and
           still
           stronger
           impressions
           of
           the
           valour
           and
           vertue
           peculiar
           to
           his
           most
           royall
           House
           ,
           being
           worthy
           in
           fine
           of
           the
           love
           ,
           veneration
           applauses
           ,
           and
           obsequiousness
           of
           all
           .
        
         
           That
           night
           she
           lay
           in
           Lorrain
           ,
           some
           seven
           leagues
           distant
           ,
           a
           great
           City
           encompass'd
           with
           strong
           and
           ancient
           
           walls
           ,
           fill'd
           up
           with
           earth
           and
           famous
           for
           the
           Military
           successes
           ,
           of
           which
           it
           hath
           been
           the
           Theater
           in
           our
           time
           .
           Those
           Senatours
           had
           offer'd
           and
           prepared
           her
           a
           lodging
           ,
           but
           her
           Majestie
           refusing
           it
           ,
           was
           content
           to
           be
           receiv'd
           by
           the
           Magistrates
           at
           the
           gate
           ,
           with
           the
           inhabitants
           in
           Armes
           ,
           and
           the
           discharging
           of
           the
           Canon
           ,
           &
           a
           Present
           of
           24.
           great
           bottles
           of
           wine
           ,
           presented
           to
           her
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           according
           to
           the
           custome
           in
           that
           Countrey
           .
        
         
           
           The
           Queen
           had
           with
           her
           of
           her
           own
           domesticks
           ,
           about
           fifty
           Persons
           ,
           among
           whom
           was
           Monsieur
           Liliecron
           ,
           Gentleman
           of
           her
           Chamber
           ,
           Monsieur
           Apelgren
           her
           Taster
           ,
           four
           Grooms
           of
           the
           Chamber
           ,
           two
           maids
           of
           Honour
           ,
           the
           one
           a
           Swede
           ,
           the
           other
           a
           Fleming
           ,
           Sigre
           Retius
           a
           Spaniard
           her
           Treasurer
           ,
           Monsieur
           Gillbert
           a
           Frenchman
           ,
           her
           Secretary
           ,
           three
           Italians
           Musitians
           ,
           Father
           Guemes
           the
           Dominican
           ,
           who
           went
           in
           a
           secular
           habit
           ,
           to
           serve
           there
           the
           better
           and
           more
           easily
           the
           Queen
           ,
           in
           saying
           Masse
           privately
           ,
           six
           Pages
           ,
           six
           Groomes
           ,
           and
           diverse
           other
           
           servants
           ,
           together
           with
           thirty
           souldiers
           of
           her
           Guard
           ,
           three
           Coaches
           ,
           and
           foure
           Waggons
           of
           baggage
           .
        
         
           To
           these
           was
           joyn'd
           Don
           
             Anthony
             della
             Cuera
             di
             Silva
          
           ,
           a
           Spanish
           Gentleman
           of
           eminent
           quality
           ,
           of
           a
           very
           great
           spirit
           ,
           and
           most
           courteous
           and
           affable
           ,
           Lieutenant
           General
           of
           the
           Cavalry
           of
           Flanders
           ,
           and
           Serjeant
           major
           General
           of
           the
           battle
           .
           He
           waited
           on
           the
           Queen
           with
           the
           title
           of
           her
           Majesties
           great
           Master
           of
           the
           Horse
           ,
           accompanied
           with
           the
           Lady
           his
           wife
           ,
           Madam
           
             de
             Broy
          
           ,
           of
           a
           very
           Noble
           family
           in
           Flanders
           ,
           and
           the
           chief
           Maid
           of
           Honour
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           a
           Lady
           of
           much
           vertue
           ,
           and
           noble
           deportment
           ,
           who
           carried
           with
           them
           eighteen
           servants
           of
           their
           own
           .
        
         
           Don
           
             Anthony
             Pimentel
          
           follow'd
           likewise
           the
           Queen
           ,
           as
           extraordinary
           Embassadour
           of
           his
           Catholick
           Majesty
           to
           her
           ,
           to
           assist
           her
           ,
           and
           serve
           her
           in
           the
           journey
           ,
           with
           a
           train
           of
           twenty
           men
           for
           the
           purpose
           .
        
         
           Diverse
           other
           persons
           afterwards
           
           of
           quality
           accompanyed
           her
           ,
           among
           whom
           was
           Don
           
             Francis
             Dessa
          
           of
           Portugal
           ,
           a
           Gentleman
           nobly
           born
           ,
           and
           of
           very
           great
           valour
           ,
           in
           recompence
           of
           his
           merits
           ,
           design'd
           to
           the
           command
           of
           General
           of
           the
           Artillery
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           of
           Naples
           ,
           who
           had
           ten
           persons
           with
           him
           .
           The
           young
           Earl
           of
           Buquoy
           formerly
           Page
           to
           the
           Arch-Duke
           ,
           
           who
           went
           to
           Rome
           with
           the
           Eearl
           of
           Trassigny
           his
           camrade
           ,
           both
           Gentlemen
           of
           Flanders
           .
           Don
           
             Romano
             Montero
          
           a
           Spanish
           Serjant
           Major
           ,
           no
           lesse
           famous
           in
           war
           with
           his
           sword
           ,
           than
           renowned
           in
           peace
           for
           his
           pen.
           Don
           
             Bernardino
             di
             Liepa
          
           of
           Sivill
           ,
           a
           youth
           of
           much
           spirit
           ,
           and
           great
           expectation
           .
           
             Messieurs
             de
             Gans
          
           brothers
           ,
           and
           Monsieur
           
             Pos
             Hollanders
          
           ,
           Monsieur
           Levit
           a
           Fleming
           ,
           with
           many
           other
           persons
           of
           Honour
           and
           Civility
           ,
           so
           as
           the
           Queens
           Court
           was
           grown
           very
           numerous
           ,
           being
           about
           two
           hundred
           persons
           in
           all
           ,
           who
           were
           all
           at
           the
           Queens
           charge
           ,
           except
           the
           retinue
           of
           the
           Embassadour
           Pimentel
           ,
           who
           travelled
           by
           himself
           ,
           and
           at
           his
           own
           cost
           .
        
         
         
           On
           the
           23
           of
           September
           her
           Majestie
           din'd
           at
           Louvaine
           ,
           a
           chief
           town
           in
           Brabant
           ,
           and
           one
           of
           the
           greatest
           in
           the
           low
           Countreys
           ,
           being
           renown'd
           for
           the
           wars
           past
           .
           When
           the
           University
           had
           waited
           upon
           her
           ,
           she
           went
           that
           evening
           to
           Montaga
           ,
           some
           five
           leagues
           remote
           ,
           where
           she
           visited
           a
           miraculous
           Image
           of
           our
           Lady
           .
           The
           next
           day
           she
           passing
           through
           Bering
           ,
           din'd
           there
           ,
           and
           came
           that
           night
           to
           Becht
           ,
           a
           village
           eight
           leagues
           distant
           .
           In
           the
           morning
           betimes
           she
           dined
           in
           Steinbruch
           a
           village
           three
           leagues
           farther
           .
           The
           Earle
           of
           Isenghien
           Prince
           of
           Mamines
           ,
           
           a
           Spanish
           Gentleman
           of
           a
           very
           noble
           family
           ,
           and
           Most
           eminent
           parts
           ,
           Governor
           of
           Gelders
           ,
           and
           the
           town
           of
           Rurmond
           overtook
           the
           Queen
           here
           with
           a
           regiment
           of
           foot
           ,
           &
           a
           regiment
           of
           horse
           ,
           to
           invite
           her
           to
           this
           City
           ,
           where
           her
           Majesty
           was
           received
           by
           the
           souldiers
           in
           armes
           ,
           and
           discharging
           all
           the
           Canon
           ,
           being
           royally
           treated
           and
           defray'd
           by
           the
           said
           Prince
           .
           Here
           she
           saw
           a
           rare
           firework
           ,
           and
           her
           Majesty
           din'd
           
           publiquely
           alone
           waited
           on
           at
           table
           by
           the
           foresaid
           Prince
           and
           the
           most
           conspicuous
           Officers
           of
           war.
           As
           soon
           as
           her
           Majesty
           arrived
           in
           Ruremond
           ,
           the
           Bishop
           ,
           the
           supream
           Senate
           of
           of
           that
           Province
           ,
           and
           the
           chamber
           of
           accounts
           came
           to
           wait
           upon
           her
           .
           All
           the
           night
           they
           made
           fireworks
           in
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           the
           Queen
           went
           to
           see
           them
           in
           the
           house
           of
           Counsellor
           Blitterwich
           ,
           where
           her
           Majesty
           saw
           diverse
           curiosities
           ,
           collected
           by
           that
           vertuous
           and
           well
           qualifi'd
           Gentleman
           .
        
         
           Ruremond
           is
           distant
           seven
           leagues
           from
           the
           said
           village
           of
           Steinbruch
           ,
           seated
           on
           the
           banks
           of
           the
           river
           Mose
           ,
           strong
           in
           moderne
           bulwarks
           ,
           large
           ditches
           ,
           and
           exteriour
           fortifications
           and
           regular
           ,
           with
           a
           very
           good
           Garrison
           ,
           it
           standing
           on
           the
           confines
           of
           the
           Holland
           dominion
           ,
           very
           famous
           in
           times
           past
           ,
           and
           particularly
           for
           the
           mutiny
           there
           of
           a
           part
           of
           the
           Spanish
           Army
           ,
           in
           the
           beginning
           of
           those
           wars
           .
        
         
           The
           Princesse
           of
           Mamines
           went
           beyond
           the
           river
           Mose
           ,
           and
           met
           her
           
           Majesty
           with
           a
           numerous
           train
           .
           Before
           she
           departed
           ,
           she
           was
           complemented
           by
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           and
           presented
           with
           the
           usual
           wine
           .
           That
           evening
           she
           went
           to
           Arquellens
           ,
           a
           little
           City
           with
           an
           old
           fashion
           wall
           ,
           some
           six
           leagues
           remote
           ,
           belonging
           to
           the
           said
           Princes
           Government
           ,
           who
           waited
           on
           her
           thither
           ,
           and
           lo●g'd
           her
           .
           He
           afterwards
           dismissing
           himself
           on
           the
           confines
           of
           his
           jurisdiction
           ,
           the
           Queen
           with
           all
           her
           traine
           ,
           advanc'd
           towards
           the
           Abby
           of
           Castre
           ,
           a
           countrey
           of
           the
           Duke
           of
           Giuliers
           ,
           where
           albeit
           the
           Abbot
           ,
           the
           Lord
           of
           the
           place
           ,
           was
           not
           present
           .
           she
           had
           the
           conveniencie
           of
           lodging
           in
           his
           Palace
           ,
           six
           leagues
           distant
           from
           Arquellens
           ,
           where
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           the
           Duke
           of
           Newbourg
           arriv'd
           to
           complement
           her
           Majesty
           in
           his
           name
           ,
           who
           receiv'd
           the
           civility
           ,
           with
           her
           usual
           kindnesse
           and
           courtesie
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           28
           she
           removed
           from
           Castre
           to
           Cullen
           ,
           distant
           five
           leagues
           ,
           
           a
           City
           renowun'd
           ,
           as
           well
           for
           its
           greatnesse
           ,
           as
           for
           its
           great
           commerce
           ,
           
           being
           one
           of
           the
           cheifest
           of
           Germany
           ,
           seated
           on
           the
           Rhyne
           ,
           and
           encompassed
           with
           a
           large
           circuite
           of
           walls
           ,
           and
           old
           fashion
           Towers
           .
           Here
           ,
           although
           she
           was
           expected
           by
           the
           Senate
           ,
           and
           the
           Citizens
           in
           armes
           ,
           and
           with
           sumptuous
           preparation
           ,
           yet
           refusing
           all
           invitation
           ,
           except
           the
           commodity
           and
           pleasure
           of
           passage
           ,
           shee
           made
           with
           expedition
           through
           the
           City
           ,
           she
           passed
           the
           river
           ,
           and
           went
           and
           din'd
           in
           the
           Borough
           of
           Hof
           which
           is
           o're
           against
           the
           City
           ,
           lodging
           in
           an
           Inne
           .
           At
           her
           entrance
           into
           Cullen
           ,
           she
           was
           welcom'd
           by
           all
           the
           Canon
           on
           the
           walls
           ,
           and
           in
           her
           said
           passage
           ,
           found
           the
           streets
           full
           of
           souldiers
           in
           armes
           .
           The
           Magistrates
           sent
           afterwards
           to
           complement
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           and
           gave
           her
           the
           accustomed
           present
           of
           25
           greeat
           bottles
           of
           wine
           ,
           which
           the
           Queen
           caus'd
           to
           be
           given
           to
           the
           Carmelite
           discalceat
           Nuns
           ,
           together
           with
           other
           almes
           ,
           the
           effects
           of
           her
           generous
           piety
           .
        
         
           After
           dinner
           she
           departed
           from
           Hof
           ,
           and
           went
           and
           lay
           that
           night
           ,
           
           some
           four
           leagues
           farther
           ,
           
           in
           a
           very
           fine
           Castle
           call'd
           Siebourg
           ,
           or
           Zibery
           ,
           very
           strong
           ,
           and
           well
           fortifi'd
           ,
           seated
           on
           an
           arme
           of
           the
           Rhine
           .
           The
           said
           Castle
           belongs
           to
           an
           Abbot
           ,
           who
           is
           a
           Dutch
           Prince
           ,
           and
           came
           out
           to
           meet
           her
           ,
           and
           treated
           her
           splendidly
           ,
           not
           onely
           that
           night
           ,
           but
           the
           other
           two
           following
           dayes
           ,
           she
           stayed
           there
           for
           her
           repose
           .
        
         
           Departing
           from
           thence
           on
           the
           first
           of
           October
           ,
           the
           Abbot
           accompanied
           her
           to
           the
           confines
           with
           two
           companies
           of
           foot
           ,
           and
           as
           well
           at
           her
           departure
           ,
           as
           arrival
           ,
           all
           the
           Canon
           ,
           in
           the
           fortresse
           saluted
           her
           .
           That
           night
           ,
           4
           leagues
           off
           ,
           she
           lay
           in
           a
           poor
           village
           called
           Virembous
           ,
           where
           all
           her
           attendance
           endured
           as
           much
           as
           they
           had
           been
           feasted
           the
           foregoing
           dayes
           .
        
         
           From
           Virembous
           she
           went
           ,
           and
           dined
           in
           
             Aldem
             Kircken
          
           ,
           and
           lay
           that
           night
           in
           Hackbourgh
           a
           town
           five
           leagues
           distant
           .
           The
           next
           morning
           her
           Majestie
           arriving
           in
           Valmerode
           a
           village
           three
           leagues
           farther
           ,
           with
           intention
           alone
           to
           dine
           there
           ,
           was
           surprized
           
           with
           a
           little
           feaver
           ,
           which
           made
           her
           stay
           there
           the
           remainder
           of
           that
           day
           ,
           and
           the
           following
           night
           ,
           but
           having
           let
           blood
           ,
           and
           taken
           some
           rest
           ,
           she
           the
           next
           day
           continu'd
           her
           journey
           ,
           advancing
           six
           leagues
           ,
           and
           arriving
           on
           the
           fourth
           in
           the
           evening
           at
           Lembourgh
           ,
           a
           little
           walled
           town
           of
           the
           Elector
           of
           Triers
           ,
           in
           a
           manner
           wholly
           ruined
           by
           the
           former
           wars
           ,
           as
           all
           the
           rest
           were
           in
           the
           country
           thereabouts
           ,
           in
           having
           been
           more
           than
           any
           other
           infested
           by
           souldiers
           ,
           now
           of
           this
           ,
           now
           that
           party
           ,
           or
           perhaps
           for
           its
           unfortunate
           scituation
           ,
           or
           because
           peradventure
           that
           territory
           is
           one
           of
           the
           fruitfulest
           and
           pleasantest
           of
           Germany
           ,
           the
           fields
           ,
           and
           the
           hills
           abounding
           with
           fruit
           ,
           and
           the
           plains
           watered
           every
           where
           with
           great
           quantity
           of
           brooks
           .
        
         
           She
           breakfasted
           in
           Lambourg
           ,
           and
           when
           she
           was
           advanced
           towards
           Koningstein
           ,
           a
           little
           City
           with
           a
           very
           strong
           Castle
           ,
           belonging
           to
           the
           Elector
           of
           Mentz
           she
           arrived
           there
           a
           good
           while
           before
           the
           setting
           of
           
           the
           sun
           ,
           being
           received
           with
           discharging
           all
           the
           Ordinance
           ,
           and
           invited
           by
           the
           Governour
           ,
           who
           complemented
           her
           Majestie
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           Elector
           his
           Master
           ,
           but
           her
           Majestie
           refusing
           his
           offer
           ,
           would
           needs
           lodge
           in
           the
           Inne
           ,
           and
           defray
           too
           her selfe
           ,
           staying
           there
           all
           the
           sixth
           of
           Oct●ber
           .
           The
           Resident
           of
           Charles
           the
           second
           King
           of
           Scotland
           ,
           
           came
           hither
           from
           Franckfort
           to
           visit
           her
           ,
           and
           desire
           audience
           in
           the
           behalf
           of
           his
           Master
           ,
           who
           arrived
           there
           after
           dinner
           ,
           and
           was
           ,
           though
           privately
           ,
           received
           with
           all
           courtesie
           ,
           they
           remaining
           and
           discoursing
           together
           above
           two
           houres
           .
        
         
           With
           the
           King
           was
           the
           Duke
           of
           Glocester
           his
           Brother
           ,
           a
           youth
           full
           of
           spirit
           ,
           together
           with
           other
           Gentlemen
           who
           waited
           on
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           were
           received
           by
           her
           with
           great
           demonstrations
           of
           esteem
           &
           affection
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           met
           the
           King
           on
           the
           top
           of
           the
           staires
           ,
           accompanying
           him
           from
           thence
           .
           Being
           come
           into
           the
           chamber
           ,
           they
           sate
           down
           ,
           and
           't
           was
           observed
           ,
           the
           King
           being
           covered
           at
           
           first
           ,
           took
           off
           his
           hat
           presently
           after
           ,
           and
           alwayes
           stood
           bare
           ,
           shewing
           very
           much
           respect
           ,
           who
           taking
           his
           leave
           the
           same
           day
           ,
           returned
           thence
           to
           Franckfort
           .
        
         
           
           After
           the
           King
           Scotland
           ,
           came
           Charles
           the
           Prince
           Elector
           Palatine
           ,
           who
           likewise
           was
           privately
           received
           ,
           but
           with
           all
           tearms
           of
           love
           and
           esteem
           .
           His
           Electoral
           Highnesse
           had
           intention
           to
           receive
           and
           treat
           her
           Majesty
           in
           Heydelberg
           ,
           the
           City
           of
           his
           residence
           ,
           and
           therefore
           invited
           her
           thither
           ,
           but
           she
           excused
           it
           ,
           that
           way
           being
           out
           of
           the
           line
           of
           her
           journey
           .
        
         
           Prince
           Robert
           the
           said
           Electors
           brother
           came
           afterwards
           ,
           
           who
           complemented
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           the
           like
           did
           a
           Gentleman
           ,
           sent
           expresly
           by
           the
           Princesse
           Electresse
           Palatine
           ,
           sister
           to
           the
           Prince
           of
           Taranto
           ,
           a
           french
           woman
           ,
           of
           the
           ancient
           and
           noble
           house
           of
           Tremoglia
           .
           This
           great
           Lady
           being
           a
           little
           indisposed
           in
           Frankfort
           ,
           whither
           she
           came
           to
           see
           the
           Faire
           ,
           which
           is
           usually
           four
           times
           the
           year
           with
           a
           very
           great
           concours
           of
           
           Merchants
           ,
           and
           merchandize
           ,
           sent
           to
           excuse
           her self
           ,
           she
           could
           not
           wait
           upon
           her
           in
           person
           ,
           to
           expresse
           the
           devotions
           and
           affections
           of
           her
           heart
           .
           The
           Queen
           received
           them
           all
           with
           great
           kindnesse
           ,
           and
           remanded
           them
           well
           satisfied
           .
        
         
           The
           day
           after
           on
           the
           seventh
           of
           October
           she
           passed
           through
           the
           City
           of
           Franckfort
           ,
           three
           leagues
           onely
           distant
           from
           Koningstien
           ,
           and
           without
           making
           any
           stay
           there
           ,
           went
           and
           lay
           three
           leagues
           farther
           ,
           at
           a
           little
           walled
           Town
           called
           Steinhain
           ,
           where
           her
           Majesty
           was
           received
           ,
           and
           met
           by
           the
           Brother
           of
           the
           Elector
           of
           Mentz
           ,
           dispatched
           expresly
           by
           his
           Electoral
           Eminence
           ,
           with
           a
           troup
           of
           horse
           ,
           to
           the
           end
           they
           might
           attend
           her
           through
           his
           jurisdiction
           .
           Here
           likewise
           Monsieur
           Wambolt
           ,
           Coronel
           of
           a
           Regiment
           to
           the
           foresaid
           Elector
           ,
           arrived
           ,
           to
           invite
           her
           Majesty
           into
           Asschaffemburg
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           would
           perhaps
           have
           been
           willing
           to
           have
           staid
           a
           little
           while
           in
           Franckfort
           ,
           a
           free
           City
           ,
           great
           and
           renowned
           .
           
           seated
           on
           the
           banks
           of
           the
           river
           Main
           ,
           and
           among
           other
           things
           ,
           very
           full
           of
           copious
           Libraries
           ,
           and
           abounding
           with
           the
           curiousest
           volumes
           ,
           that
           have
           been
           yet
           printed
           ,
           but
           she
           thought
           it
           better
           to
           continue
           her
           journey
           ,
           as
           she
           did
           ,
           to
           avoid
           incommoding
           that
           Senate
           ,
           with
           those
           entertainments
           ,
           with
           which
           more
           than
           others
           ,
           they
           would
           have
           endeavoured
           to
           manifest
           their
           gratitude
           towards
           the
           glorious
           name
           of
           King
           
             Gustavus
             Adolphus
          
           ,
           her
           Majesties
           Father
           ,
           who
           was
           the
           particular
           Protector
           of
           that
           City
           ,
           and
           who
           ,
           entering
           there
           with
           his
           Army
           ,
           preserved
           it
           from
           the
           anger
           and
           severity
           ,
           with
           which
           it
           was
           threatned
           by
           the
           Imperial
           troups
           .
           She
           therefore
           was
           saluted
           by
           all
           the
           Artillery
           ,
           and
           the
           peoples
           acclamations
           ,
           who
           flockt
           in
           extraordinary
           throngs
           to
           behold
           her
           ,
           with
           the
           greatest
           curiosity
           ,
           and
           veneration
           .
        
         
           From
           Steinhaim
           she
           went
           to
           Asschaffemburg
           ,
           
           a
           City
           washt
           by
           the
           said
           river
           Main
           ,
           and
           belonging
           to
           the
           dominion
           of
           the
           foresaid
           Elector
           of
           Mentz
           ,
           whose
           Castle
           is
           
           strong
           ,
           beautiful
           ,
           of
           a
           moderne
           structure
           ,
           and
           one
           of
           the
           magnificentest
           fabriques
           of
           Europe
           .
           This
           City
           renowned
           for
           the
           accidents
           of
           the
           former
           wars
           ,
           is
           seven
           leagues
           distant
           from
           Steinhaim
           .
           There
           she
           was
           received
           with
           great
           joy
           by
           all
           the
           Citizens
           ,
           who
           as
           mindful
           of
           the
           chances
           ,
           that
           were
           past
           ,
           gave
           clear
           demonstrations
           of
           their
           well
           affected
           minds
           ,
           by
           discharging
           all
           the
           Canon
           ,
           the
           Musquets
           ,
           and
           an
           infinite
           number
           of
           Mortarpieces
           .
           She
           was
           lodg'd
           and
           defrayed
           by
           the
           Elector
           ,
           not
           onely
           that
           evening
           of
           the
           eighth
           ,
           but
           all
           the
           ninth
           day
           she
           staid
           there
           ,
           to
           let
           her
           horses
           rest
           .
        
         
           Departing
           from
           that
           place
           on
           the
           10th
           .
           of
           October
           ,
           she
           went
           and
           lay
           at
           Mitelmbourg
           ,
           a
           little
           City
           with
           an
           old
           fashion
           wall
           ,
           which
           likewise
           belonged
           to
           the
           Elector
           of
           Mentz
           ,
           where
           her
           Majestie
           had
           the
           same
           entertainments
           ,
           and
           the
           said
           Electors
           confines
           here
           ending
           ,
           his
           Eminences
           Officers
           dismissed
           themselves
           with
           the
           horse
           ,
           that
           had
           accompany'd
           ,
           and
           serv'd
           her
           ;
           on
           the
           said
           tenth
           day
           
           her
           Majestie
           advancing
           five
           leagues
           further
           to
           a
           village
           of
           Franconia
           call'd
           Kulsai
           ,
           and
           thence
           the
           next
           day
           to
           Simmering
           ,
           whither
           came
           the
           Prince
           Palatine
           ,
           with
           his
           Princesse
           ,
           and
           two
           Sisters
           ,
           to
           waite
           on
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           arrived
           the
           same
           day
           at
           Aub
           ,
           a
           little
           City
           on
           the
           frontires
           of
           the
           Bishoprick
           of
           Wirtzburgh
           ,
           called
           commonly
           Herbipolis
           ,
           four
           leagues
           farther
           from
           Mitelmbourg
           ,
           where
           her
           Majestie
           was
           received
           ,
           and
           splendidly
           treated
           ,
           by
           order
           of
           the
           said
           Elector
           of
           Mentz
           ,
           as
           Bishop
           of
           that
           City
           .
           That
           Countrey
           is
           good
           and
           fruitful
           ,
           but
           very
           much
           spoyled
           by
           the
           former
           wars
           ,
           in
           which
           Herbipolis
           hath
           occasioned
           much
           matter
           for
           History
           ,
           for
           the
           various
           successes
           ,
           that
           happened
           near
           it
           ,
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           staid
           in
           Aub
           all
           the
           thirteenth
           of
           October
           ,
           and
           lay
           the
           night
           following
           in
           Rottemburg
           ,
           distant
           five
           leagues
           ,
           
           an
           Imperial
           Town
           ,
           encompassed
           with
           strong
           and
           old
           walls
           ,
           and
           washt
           by
           the
           river
           Nechar
           ,
           famous
           likewise
           for
           the
           wars
           past
           .
           The
           Magistrates
           of
           the
           
           place
           presented
           the
           Queen
           with
           fish
           ,
           wine
           ,
           and
           oats
           ,
           presents
           usually
           made
           to
           all
           Princes
           and
           great
           persons
           ,
           by
           the
           Imperial
           Cities
           of
           Germany
           .
           She
           was
           welcomed
           by
           the
           Canon
           ,
           and
           received
           by
           all
           the
           Citizens
           in
           armes
           .
        
         
           The
           Marques
           of
           Anspach
           of
           the
           house
           of
           Brandemburg
           ,
           came
           thither
           that
           day
           to
           wait
           on
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           having
           been
           received
           with
           the
           shew
           of
           much
           respect
           ,
           took
           his
           leave
           the
           same
           night
           ,
           but
           returned
           the
           next
           morning
           before
           the
           Queen
           departed
           ,
           and
           brought
           with
           him
           the
           Countesse
           of
           Olac
           his
           Kinswoman
           ,
           who
           would
           needs
           wait
           on
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           as
           one
           much
           devoted
           and
           obsequious
           to
           the
           Crown
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           the
           Earl
           of
           Olac
           her
           husband
           having
           the
           said
           Crown
           ,
           as
           Governor
           of
           Auspurge
           ,
           when
           that
           City
           was
           taken
           ,
           and
           held
           by
           the
           Swedes
           .
        
         
           From
           Rottembourg
           she
           went
           to
           the
           village
           of
           Waitvang
           ,
           three
           leagues
           farther
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           jurisdiction
           of
           the
           Marques
           aforesaid
           ,
           where
           she
           was
           received
           ,
           and
           sumptuously
           treated
           
           by
           a
           Gentleman
           sent
           thither
           by
           the
           Marquis
           .
           But
           this
           noble
           entertainment
           was
           the
           next
           day
           disgested
           in
           Donhausen
           ,
           a
           poor
           Mannor-house
           ,
           where
           there
           being
           no
           other
           houses
           fit
           for
           lodging
           ,
           but
           the
           Curates
           ,
           they
           were
           much
           incommoded
           and
           distrest
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           seventeenth
           ,
           she
           went
           to
           Nordlinguen
           an
           Imperial
           City
           ,
           
           and
           renowned
           for
           the
           two
           famous
           battles
           fought
           heretofore
           in
           those
           ample
           plaines
           ,
           the
           one
           glorious
           to
           the
           Spaniards
           ,
           who
           with
           a
           full
           and
           memorable
           victory
           ,
           preserved
           the
           Empire
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           unfortunate
           to
           Bavaria
           ,
           since
           by
           losing
           the
           day
           ,
           all
           that
           flourishing
           countrey
           was
           made
           in
           a
           manner
           a
           prey
           to
           the
           fury
           of
           the
           French
           ,
           and
           anger
           of
           the
           Swedes
           .
           There
           she
           was
           received
           with
           all
           obsequiousnesse
           ,
           and
           respect
           ,
           the
           people
           arming
           themselves
           ,
           and
           the
           walls
           ,
           which
           are
           strong
           and
           bituminous
           ,
           and
           abound
           with
           ancient
           towers
           .
           They
           stood
           all
           in
           ranks
           in
           the
           streets
           ,
           and
           every
           where
           as
           wel
           with
           the
           noyse
           of
           of
           the
           Artillery
           ,
           the
           Mortar-pieces
           ,
           
           and
           Musquets
           ,
           as
           the
           light
           of
           the
           Bonefires
           ,
           her
           Majesties
           arrival
           was
           sollemnized
           .
           The
           Magistrates
           would
           have
           splendidly
           entertained
           her
           ,
           and
           her
           train
           ,
           if
           she
           would
           have
           accepted
           their
           kindnesse
           ,
           but
           she
           having
           refused
           it
           ,
           as
           she
           had
           done
           before
           in
           the
           other
           imperial
           Cities
           ,
           through
           which
           she
           had
           past
           ,
           the
           usual
           presents
           were
           made
           her
           of
           fish
           ,
           wine
           ,
           and
           oats
           .
        
         
           The
           day
           following
           having
           dined
           in
           the
           village
           of
           Arbourg
           ,
           
           she
           went
           five
           leagues
           farther
           that
           evening
           ,
           to
           the
           City
           of
           Donavert
           ,
           appertaining
           to
           the
           Elector
           of
           Bavaria
           ,
           with
           a
           bridge
           o're
           the
           Danube
           ,
           renowned
           in
           our
           History
           for
           the
           accidents
           past
           .
           All
           the
           Canon
           were
           discharged
           at
           her
           arrival
           .
        
         
           The
           Governor
           of
           the
           Castle
           went
           quickly
           to
           visit
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           excusing
           himself
           ,
           that
           she
           found
           not
           all
           things
           ready
           for
           her
           entertainment
           ,
           he
           not
           knowing
           of
           her
           coming
           ,
           insomuch
           as
           she
           lay
           in
           an
           Inne
           .
           The
           same
           evening
           the
           Duke
           of
           Neuburgs
           chief
           Gentleman
           of
           the
           Chamber
           came
           thither
           ,
           and
           informed
           the
           Queen
           ,
           his
           
           Master
           was
           coming
           to
           visit
           her
           ,
           who
           arriving
           the
           next
           morning
           was
           received
           by
           her
           Majesty
           with
           all
           kindnesse
           and
           courtesie
           .
        
         
           She
           departing
           after
           dinner
           from
           Donavert
           ,
           went
           that
           night
           to
           the
           village
           of
           Visemdorp
           ,
           distant
           three
           leagues
           ,
           and
           as
           ,
           the
           day
           following
           ,
           she
           was
           travelling
           towards
           Oberhausen
           ,
           a
           village
           on
           the
           river
           Veder
           ,
           of
           the
           jurisdiction
           of
           the
           City
           Auspurge
           ,
           
           Earl
           
             Raymund
             Montecuccoli
          
           arrived
           ,
           sent
           again
           by
           the
           Emperor
           to
           her
           Majesty
           to
           accompany
           ,
           and
           wait
           on
           her
           to
           Rome
           .
           The
           Queen
           received
           him
           with
           extraordinary
           satisfaction
           and
           courtesie
           ,
           took
           him
           into
           her
           Coach
           ,
           and
           went
           and
           lay
           that
           night
           in
           the
           foresaid
           village
           of
           Oberhausen
           ,
           distant
           onely
           a
           league
           from
           Auspurge
           ,
           where
           she
           staid
           all
           the
           following
           day
           ,
           being
           the
           21
           of
           October
           ,
           and
           a
           person
           of
           quality
           arrived
           from
           the
           Duke
           of
           Bavaria
           ,
           with
           a
           letter
           from
           his
           Highnesse
           ,
           to
           complement
           ,
           and
           invite
           her
           to
           Monaco
           .
           Here
           likewise
           her
           Majesty
           was
           presented
           by
           the
           
           Magistrates
           of
           Auspurge
           with
           fish
           ,
           wine
           and
           oates
           ,
           sent
           expresly
           to
           her
           by
           their
           Deputies
           ,
           who
           complemented
           her
           Majesty
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           publique
           ,
           inviting
           her
           to
           their
           City
           with
           particular
           ambition
           ,
           to
           give
           her
           all
           due
           honour
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           dispatcht
           from
           this
           place
           the
           foresaid
           Don
           
             Romano
             Montero
             di
             Spinosa
          
           to
           Inspruch
           ,
           
           to
           complement
           his
           Highnesse
           the
           Arch-Duke
           
             Charles
             Ferdinand
          
           ,
           and
           inform
           him
           of
           her
           motion
           towards
           that
           place
           .
           Don
           
             Antony
             Pimentel
          
           sent
           likewise
           the
           Captain
           Don
           
             Emanuel
             de
             Benavides
          
           ,
           a
           Gentleman
           his
           Camrade
           ,
           to
           passe
           the
           same
           office
           in
           his
           name
           with
           his
           Highnesse
           ,
           which
           was
           punctually
           performed
           by
           them
           ,
           they
           bringing
           back
           expressions
           of
           much
           content
           and
           joy
           ,
           for
           her
           Majesties
           approach
           ,
           so
           as
           for
           the
           honour
           of
           so
           great
           a
           Princesses
           arrival
           in
           his
           Countrey
           ,
           he
           commanded
           the
           preparations
           should
           be
           hastened
           ,
           begun
           before
           on
           the
           hopes
           of
           that
           happy
           successe
           ,
           his
           Highnesse
           having
           sent
           for
           from
           Venice
           ,
           and
           other
           parts
           ,
           Musitians
           and
           artificers
           for
           that
           purpose
           .
        
         
         
           The
           Letter
           the
           Queen
           wrote
           to
           the
           Arch-Duke
           was
           as
           followeth
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 Dear
                 Cosen
                 ,
              
            
             
               I
               approaching
               to
               your
               Highnesses
               Dominion
               ,
               have
               thought
               it
               becoming
               me
               to
               advise
               you
               of
               my
               arrival
               ,
               and
               entreat
               you
               to
               take
               in
               good
               part
               ,
               that
               I
               passe
               through
               your
               Country
               to
               go
               finish
               the
               rest
               of
               my
               journey
               towards
               Rome
               .
               I
               send
               you
               a
               Gentleman
               ,
               the
               Bearer
               of
               this
               ,
               to
               tell
               more
               particularly
               my
               minde
               to
               your
               Highnesse
               ,
               and
               beseech
               you
               to
               believe
               him
               ,
               when
               he
               shall
               inform
               you
               ,
               that
               I
               am
               more
               than
               any
               other
               person
               ,
            
             
               
                 Dear
                 Cosen
                 ,
              
               
                 Your
                 most
                 affectionate
                 Cosen
                 and
                 Friend
                 CHRISTINA
                 .
              
               
                 Auspurge
                 ,
                 
                   Octob.
                   
                     20.
                     1655.
                  
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
         
           The
           same
           day
           the
           Queen
           went
           privately
           to
           see
           the
           most
           remarkable
           things
           of
           that
           most
           noble
           City
           ,
           
           but
           it
           being
           then
           late
           ,
           she
           deferred
           it
           till
           the
           following
           day
           ,
           and
           albeit
           her
           Majesty
           was
           private
           ,
           she
           was
           carried
           every
           where
           by
           the
           chief
           of
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           and
           being
           returned
           afterwards
           to
           the
           village
           aforesaid
           ,
           dined
           before
           she
           departed
           ,
           passing
           through
           Auspurge
           without
           staying
           there
           ,
           being
           received
           by
           the
           Citizens
           in
           armes
           ,
           and
           discharging
           of
           the
           Canon
           from
           the
           walls
           ,
           which
           are
           very
           strong
           ,
           and
           filled
           up
           with
           earth
           ,
           with
           great
           Towers
           ,
           Curtins
           ,
           and
           old
           fashion
           Bulwarks
           .
        
         
           Auspurge
           is
           one
           of
           the
           fairest
           ,
           most
           noble
           and
           famous
           Cities
           of
           Germany
           ,
           seated
           in
           a
           very
           pleasant
           plain
           ,
           abundantly
           watered
           with
           streams
           which
           make
           the
           ground
           most
           fertile
           .
           The
           structures
           are
           great
           and
           magnificent
           ,
           the
           streets
           large
           and
           long
           ,
           and
           the
           traffique
           very
           great
           ,
           'T
           is
           replenisht
           with
           Merchants
           ,
           and
           opulent
           Citizens
           ,
           the
           Town-house
           is
           one
           of
           the
           beautifullest
           
           Fabriques
           of
           Germany
           ,
           and
           and
           the
           rest
           are
           noble
           and
           majestick
           .
           She
           advanced
           thence
           towards
           Landsperg
           ,
           a
           City
           six
           leagues
           farther
           ,
           belonging
           to
           the
           Elector
           of
           Bavaria
           ,
           encompassed
           with
           strong
           and
           old
           walls
           ,
           seated
           on
           the
           river
           Loch
           ,
           and
           in
           my
           last
           History
           much
           mentioned
           .
           On
           the
           confines
           of
           this
           territory
           ,
           and
           that
           of
           Auspurge
           ,
           
           at
           a
           Church
           called
           Kircle
           ,
           two
           troops
           of
           Horse
           of
           the
           Electors
           stood
           to
           meet
           and
           accompany
           her
           to
           the
           City
           ,
           where
           her
           Majestie
           was
           received
           by
           Baron
           Hasstang
           ,
           Marshal
           of
           the
           Court
           ,
           and
           a
           Counsellor
           ,
           and
           by
           Baron
           Leinlig
           Gentleman
           of
           the
           Privy
           Chamber
           to
           his
           Highnesse
           ,
           persons
           of
           great
           quality
           ,
           sent
           expresly
           from
           Monaco
           to
           wait
           upon
           her
           Majesty
           ;
           with
           these
           two
           Lords
           were
           nine
           Gentlemen
           of
           his
           Highnesse
           ,
           and
           the
           Count
           of
           Maischbraun
           Cupbearer
           ,
           the
           Baron
           of
           Gersheim
           Carver
           ,
           Monsieur
           Welser
           Sewer
           ,
           and
           Doctor
           Vidman
           Steward
           ,
           with
           other
           officers
           ,
           six
           Pages
           ,
           and
           as
           many
           Grooms
           ,
           all
           in
           good
           order
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           with
           all
           her
           retinue
           was
           
           treated
           most
           nobly
           ,
           and
           with
           extraordinary
           magnificence
           and
           sumptuousnesse
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           Electors
           name
           ,
           lay
           in
           Monsieur
           Maxdels
           Palace
           .
        
         
           Here
           she
           staid
           two
           days
           ,
           
           expecting
           Coaches
           from
           Monaco
           fit
           to
           passe
           the
           streight
           wayes
           of
           the
           mountains
           of
           Tyrole
           ,
           where
           she
           could
           not
           possibly
           passe
           with
           her
           own
           ,
           and
           they
           quickly
           arriving
           ,
           carryed
           her
           on
           the
           25
           to
           the
           village
           of
           Welaim
           distant
           four
           leagues
           ,
           the
           next
           day
           to
           Morna
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           far
           again
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           27
           to
           Parkircken
           ,
           being
           alwayes
           attended
           by
           the
           horse
           aforesaid
           ,
           and
           Officers
           of
           Bavaria
           .
        
         
           As
           she
           went
           to
           Landsperg
           ,
           the
           Baron
           of
           Spaur
           ,
           Gentleman
           of
           the
           Chamber
           to
           the
           Arch-Duke
           ,
           arrived
           with
           a
           letter
           from
           his
           Highnesse
           in
           answer
           of
           that
           her
           Majesty
           had
           sent
           by
           the
           foresaid
           Don
           
             Romano
             Montero
          
           ,
           returning
           with
           equal
           courtesie
           her
           Majesties
           civility
           .
        
         
           On
           St.
           Simon
           and
           Judes
           day
           ,
           being
           gone
           a
           league
           farther
           than
           Parkircken
           ,
           where
           Bavaria
           ends
           its
           confines
           on
           that
           side
           ,
           with
           the
           Bishoprick
           
           of
           Freissing
           ,
           the
           Officers
           aforesaid
           and
           Cavalry
           took
           their
           leaves
           of
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           omitted
           not
           to
           shew
           her
           regal
           liberality
           towards
           them
           ,
           as
           she
           always
           had
           abundantly
           done
           ,
           in
           the
           places
           she
           passed
           through
           .
           She
           went
           thence
           that
           evening
           to
           Mittewal
           ,
           a
           place
           at
           the
           foot
           of
           the
           mountains
           ,
           remote
           five
           leagues
           more
           from
           Parkircken
           .
           The
           day
           following
           she
           entering
           the
           Arch-Dukes
           dominions
           ,
           
           was
           met
           and
           received
           on
           the
           confines
           at
           the
           Castle
           of
           Scernitz
           ,
           by
           the
           Baron
           of
           Freiberg
           ,
           Gentleman
           of
           the
           Chamber
           ,
           and
           Captain
           of
           the
           Guard
           ,
           sent
           thither
           as
           Commissary
           by
           his
           Highness
           ,
           accompanied
           with
           the
           Baron
           of
           Ostein
           Cupbearer
           ,
           Count
           Belognim
           Carver
           ,
           four
           Gentlemen
           ,
           eight
           Pages
           ,
           eight
           Footmen
           ,
           and
           forty
           Archers
           of
           the
           Arch-Dukes
           Guard.
           The
           foresaid
           Castle
           of
           Scernitz
           is
           seated
           on
           a
           mountain
           ,
           at
           the
           foot
           of
           which
           runs
           the
           river
           Inne
           ,
           which
           falling
           from
           the
           top
           of
           the
           mountain
           called
           Odelberg
           ,
           made
           navigable
           below
           Inspruch
           ,
           with
           a
           swift
           and
           copious
           
           stream
           ,
           joynes
           at
           Passau
           with
           the
           famous
           river
           Danube
           ,
           which
           on
           the
           other
           side
           does
           run
           between
           Suevia
           and
           Bavaria
           ,
           and
           crossing
           below
           Austria
           and
           Hungary
           ,
           and
           afterwards
           diverse
           Provinces
           of
           the
           Turkish
           Domions
           ,
           payes
           the
           tribute
           of
           his
           waters
           to
           the
           Sea
           ,
           near
           Ardrinopolis
           .
        
         
           That
           night
           she
           lay
           at
           Seefelt
           ,
           a
           very
           famous
           Monastery
           ,
           and
           went
           the
           next
           morning
           to
           Zi●rle
           ,
           a
           little
           City
           seated
           on
           Inne
           ,
           two
           leagues
           distant
           from
           Inspurch
           .
           
           Hither
           the
           Arch-Duke
           with
           his
           brother
           came
           privately
           to
           visit
           her
           ,
           and
           after
           some
           complements
           had
           passed
           with
           reciprocal
           demonstration
           of
           affection
           and
           esteem
           ,
           his
           Highnesse
           returned
           thence
           to
           Inspruch
           ,
           in
           the
           mean
           time
           causing
           all
           things
           to
           be
           ready
           ,
           for
           the
           solemn
           reception
           of
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           which
           the
           next
           day
           was
           to
           be
           ,
           as
           it
           happened
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           was
           met
           by
           both
           the
           Brothers
           the
           Arch-Dukes
           ,
           the
           Arch-Dutchesse
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           chief
           Lords
           and
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           Court
           ,
           and
           the
           
           Countrey
           ,
           and
           with
           the
           following
           order
           entered
           stately
           into
           Inspruch
           .
        
         
           Five
           trumpets
           went
           before
           ,
           and
           a
           tabour
           ,
           
           with
           eight
           other
           trumpets
           ,
           all
           clad
           in
           rich
           Cassocks
           of
           red
           velvet
           trimmed
           with
           gold
           ,
           behind
           whom
           went
           his
           Highnesses
           Pages
           ,
           and
           afterwards
           all
           the
           Ministers
           ,
           and
           chiefest
           Cavaliers
           of
           that
           Court
           on
           fine
           horses
           most
           gorgeously
           apparrelled
           .
           Afterwards
           came
           the
           Queen
           in
           a
           very
           stately
           litter
           in
           the
           middle
           of
           the
           Arch-Dukes
           ,
           who
           rode
           the
           one
           on
           her
           right
           hand
           ,
           the
           other
           on
           the
           left
           ,
           and
           the
           Arch-Dutchess
           in
           a
           chair
           ;
           on
           the
           side
           of
           her
           Majesty
           went
           thirty
           of
           the
           Souldiers
           of
           his
           Highnesses
           Guard
           by
           themselves
           ,
           
           her
           Majesties
           retinue
           following
           after
           ,
           with
           her
           Guard
           all
           on
           horseback
           ,
           with
           red
           Cassokcs
           trimmed
           with
           gold
           .
           Behind
           these
           were
           led
           eighteen
           horses
           of
           value
           .
           Five
           other
           trumpets
           with
           a
           tabour
           followed
           after
           ,
           at
           the
           head
           of
           sixty
           firelocks
           of
           the
           Guard
           ,
           with
           gay
           and
           well
           trimmed
           Cassocks
           of
           the
           Arch-Dukes
           livery
           ,
           9
           Coaches
           with
           
           six
           horses
           a
           piece
           ,
           shutting
           up
           the
           horsemen
           ,
           full
           of
           chief
           Ladies
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Queens
           Court.
           
        
         
           At
           the
           entrance
           into
           the
           City
           she
           was
           welcomed
           with
           the
           discharging
           of
           fifty
           pieces
           of
           Ordinance
           ,
           many
           Mortarpieces
           ,
           and
           thick
           Squadrons
           of
           Musqueteers
           ,
           who
           wi●h
           many
           other
           Souldiers
           stood
           in
           ranks
           in
           the
           streets
           ,
           the
           houses
           being
           adorned
           wi●h
           rich
           furniture
           ,
           and
           the
           concourse
           of
           people
           very
           great
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           was
           lodged
           in
           the
           Arch-Dukes
           Palace
           ,
           his
           Highnesse
           accompanying
           her
           to
           the
           lodgings
           designed
           her
           ,
           where
           he
           presently
           left
           her
           to
           her
           rest
           .
           But
           the
           Citizens
           in
           the
           darknesse
           of
           the
           night
           ,
           made
           every
           where
           resplendent
           with
           bonefires
           ,
           the
           joy
           and
           content
           of
           their
           hearts
           for
           having
           with
           them
           a
           Princesse
           of
           so
           high
           a
           condition
           .
        
         
           The
           End
           of
           the
           Second
           Book
           .
        
      
       
         
         
         
           The
           History
           of
           the
           sacred
           ,
           and
           Royal
           Majestie
           of
           
             Christina
             Alessandra
          
           ,
           Queen
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           &c.
           
           
             The
             Third
             Book
          
           .
        
         
           
             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
             Dominions
             .
             His
             Beatitude
             dispatches
             to
             her
             my
             Lord
             
               Luke
               Holstenius
            
             .
             She
             continues
             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
             dominions
             .
          
        
         
           
           AS
           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
           Notary
           ,
           Canon
           of
           St.
           Peters
           Church
           ;
           and
           Keeper
           of
           the
           Vatican
           Library
           ,
           a
           person
           very
           famous
           for
           his
           learning
           ,
           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
           profession
           of
           Faith
           ,
           his
           Holinesse
           understood
           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
           Ecclesiastical
           State
           ,
           to
           wit
           ,
           
           my
           Lord
           
             Hanibal
             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
               Hanibal
               of
               Thebes
               ,
               and
               Luke
               of
               
                 Ravenna
                 ,
                 Arch-Bishops
              
               ,
               as
               also
               to
               our
               beloved
               Sonnes
               Mr.
               
                 Innico
                 Carraccioli
              
               ,
               and
               
                 Philip
                 Cesarini
              
               ,
               Clarkes
               of
               our
               Apostolicall
               Chamber
               .
               Alexander
               the
               VIIth
               .
               Pope
               .
            
             
               
                 REverend
                 Brethren
                 ,
                 and
                 beloved
                 Sons
                 ,
                 Greeting
                 and
                 Apostolicall
                 benediction
                 :
              
            
             
               Your
               approved
               wisdom
               
               in
               acting
               affairs
               ,
               and
               singular
               faithfulnesse
               and
               devotion
               to
               us
               ,
               and
               the
               Apostolicall
               Sea
               ,
               with
               other
               deserving
               vertues
               ,
               accompanied
               with
               the
               noblenesse
               of
               your
               Families
               ,
               with
               which
               we
               know
               you
               manifoldly
               adorned
               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
               expectation
               :
               Wherefore
               through
               our
               Apostolicall
               authority
               ,
               by
               vertue
               of
               these
               presents
               ,
               we
               create
               ,
               constitute
               ,
               and
               depute
               you
               extraordinary
               Nuntii
               of
               us
               ,
               and
               the
               Sea
               Apostol●call
               aforesaid
               ,
               to
               receive
               in
               the
               name
               both
               of
               us
               and
               the
               same
               Apostolicall
               Sea
               ,
               our
               most
               dear
               Daughter
               in
               Christ
               Christina
               the
               Illustrious
               Queen
               of
               Swedland
               ,
               in
               her
               journey
               to
               this
               our
               renowned
               City
               ,
               any
               thing
               to
               the
               contrary
               in
               any
               wise
               notwithstanding
               .
            
             
               
                 Dated
                 at
                 Rome
                 at
                 St.
                 Maries
                 the
                 greater
                 ,
                 under
                 the
                 ring
                 of
                 the
                 fisher
                 ,
                 on
                 
                   the
                   XXIXth
                   .
                   day
                   of
                   
                     October
                     1655.
                  
                   
                   In
                   the
                   first
                   year
                   of
                   our
                   Papacy
                   .
                
              
               
                 G.
                 Gualterius
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
         
           On
           the
           10th
           of
           October
           .
           
           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●essanon
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           10th
           then
           of
           October
           the
           foresaid
           Holstenius
           departed
           from
           Rome
           with
           all
           secresy
           ,
           
           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
           19th
           of
           October
           ,
           had
           advice
           that
           the
           
           Queen
           was
           at
           Franckfort
           on
           the
           6th
           ,
           so
           as
           fearing
           she
           might
           get
           to
           Inspruch
           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
           Inspruch
           till
           he
           came
           .
        
         
           
           Conferring
           in
           Bologna
           with
           Cardinall
           Lomellino
           the
           Legate
           ,
           he
           consigned
           to
           him
           the
           Popes
           Breif
           of
           the
           following
           tenor
           .
        
         
           
             
               To
               our
               beloved
               Son
               Cardinal
               Lomellino
               of
               the
               holy
               Church
               of
               Rome
               ,
               Legate
               of
               Bologna
               .
            
             
               
                 OUr
                 beloved
                 Son
                 greeting
                 ,
                 and
                 Apostolicall
                 benediction
                 ,
              
            
             
               Our
               beloved
               Son
               
                 Luke
                 Holstenius
              
               of
               our
               houshould
               ,
               principall
               Apostolicall
               Notary
               ,
               Canon
               of
               the
               Church
               of
               St.
               Peter
               ,
               and
               Keeper
               of
               our
               Vatican
               Library
               ,
               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
               esteemed
               
               by
               us
               for
               his
               faithfulnesse
               ,
               if
               you
               shall
               with
               all
               courtesie
               receive
               ,
               you
               will
               do
               a
               thing
               worthy
               of
               our
               love
               towards
               you
               ,
               and
               becomming
               your
               own
               inclination
               to
               such
               men
               .
               And
               we
               impart
               to
               you
               our
               Apostolicall
               benediction
               .
            
             
               
                 Given
                 at
                 Rome
                 at
                 Saint
                 Maries
                 the
                 greater
                 ,
                 under
                 the
                 ring
                 of
                 the
                 fisher
                 on
                 
                   the
                   10th
                   .
                   of
                   
                     October
                     ,
                     1655.
                  
                   in
                   the
                   first
                   year
                   of
                   our
                   Papacy
                   .
                
              
               
                 Natalis
                 Rondininus
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           He
           went
           afterwards
           to
           Mantoua
           on
           the
           21th
           .
           
           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
           into
           Germany
           ,
           for
           her
           Highness
           haveing
           many
           Nunns
           about
           her
           ,
           and
           being
           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
           
             Octavius
             Gonzaga
          
           gave
           him
           a
           particular
           relation
           ,
           of
           what
           had
           past
           in
           Franckfort
           
           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
           24th
           .
           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
               VIIth
               .
               Pope
               .
            
             
               
                 REverend
                 Brother
                 greeting
                 and
                 Apostolicall
                 benediction
                 .
              
            
             
               
               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
               learning
               ,
               and
               accomplisht
               behaviour
               ;
               for
               which
               ,
               though
               of
               your
               own
               accord
               ,
               you
               will
               shew
               him
               all
               civility
               ,
               and
               respect
               ;
               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
               .
               'T
               is
               onely
               your
               part
               ,
               to
               acquit
               your self
               so
               ,
               in
               receiving
               him
               ,
               that
               neither
               your
               piety
               ,
               nor
               civility
               towards
               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
               Apostolicall
               benediction
               .
            
             
               
                 Given
                 at
                 Rome
                 
                   the
                   10th
                   of
                   
                     October
                     ,
                     1655.
                  
                   in
                   the
                   first
                   year
                   of
                   our
                   Papacy
                   .
                
              
               
                 Natalis
                 Rondininus
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           He
           afterwards
           arriving
           on
           the
           28th
           .
           in
           Inspruch
           ,
           did
           treat
           the
           next
           morning
           with
           Court
           Piccolomini
           ,
           principall
           Gentleman
           in
           his
           Highnesses
           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
                 benediction
                 .
              
            
             
               
               The
               pastor
               all
               care
               ,
               the
               burthen
               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
               noblenesse
               ,
               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
               defending
               ,
               whom
               both
               their
               own
               vertue
               and
               pontificall
               affection
               ,
               the
               honourablest
               testimony
               of
               vertue
               ,
               doth
               commend
               .
               But
               how
               we
               are
               affected
               to
               your
               noblenesse
               ,
               and
               how
               earnestly
               desire
               the
               prosperity
               of
               your
               affairs
               ,
               you
               will
               clearly
               know
               of
               him
               .
               And
               we
               send
               you
               very
               lovingly
               our
               Apostolicall
               benediction
               .
            
             
               
                 Given
                 at
                 Rome
                 at
                 Saint
                 Maries
                 the
                 greater
                 ,
                 under
                 the
                 Ring
                 of
                 the
                 fisher
                 ,
                 on
                 
                   the
                   10th
                   day
                   of
                   
                     October
                     1655.
                  
                   and
                   in
                   the
                   first
                   year
                   of
                   our
                   Papacy
                   .
                
              
               
                 Natalis
                 Rondininus
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           That
           Prince
           receiv'd
           the
           Brief
           with
           great
           humility
           ,
           
           and
           treated
           my
           Lord
           Holstenius
           very
           courteously
           ,
           hearing
           him
           with
           much
           attention
           .
           When
           he
           heard
           of
           the
           motive
           of
           his
           coming
           ,
           and
           the
           function
           ,
           he
           was
           to
           perform
           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
           order
           of
           the
           Pope
           should
           be
           honoured
           with
           so
           glorious
           and
           conspicuous
           an
           action
           .
           Holstenius
           then
           enlarged
           himself
           in
           assuring
           his
           Highnesse
           of
           his
           Holinesses
           fatherly
           affection
           ,
           and
           the
           confidence
           he
           had
           in
           his
           generous
           piety
           ,
           telling
           him
           't
           was
           needlesse
           ,
           he
           should
           acquaint
           him
           with
           his
           Holinesses
           desire
           and
           satisfaction
           ,
           in
           order
           to
           the
           honouring
           of
           that
           action
           ,
           with
           some
           publique
           demonstration
           of
           joy
           ,
           while
           he
           at
           his
           arrival
           ,
           found
           so
           splendid
           a
           preparation
           ,
           for
           the
           entrance
           ,
           and
           reception
           of
           her
           Majesty
           .
        
         
           
           Holstenius
           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
           .
           
           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
           absolutely
           disposed
           to
           performe
           very
           punctually
           his
           Holinesses
           Orders
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           31
           of
           October
           in
           the
           morning
           ,
           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
           providing
           all
           things
           fit
           for
           her
           reception
           ,
           the
           Popes
           great
           and
           generous
           minde
           desiring
           it
           should
           be
           in
           the
           most
           Majestique
           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
           condition
           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-Dutchesse
               of
               
                 Austria
                 ,
                 Alexander
              
               VII
               .
               Pope
               .
            
             
               
                 BEloved
                 Daughter
                 in
                 Christ
                 ,
                 and
                 noble
                 Princesse
                 ,
                 Greeting
                 and
                 Apostolicall
                 benediction
                 ;
              
            
             
               
               with
               other
               commands
               given
               to
               our
               beloved
               Son
               
                 Luke
                 Holstenius
              
               of
               our
               houshold
               ,
               principall
               Apostolicall
               Notary
               ,
               Canon
               of
               the
               Church
               of
               St.
               Peter
               ,
               and
               Keeper
               of
               our
               Vatican
               Library
               ,
               by
               the
               occasion
               of
               great
               affairs
               to
               be
               manag'd
               by
               him
               in
               Germany
               ;
               't
               is
               given
               him
               in
               charge
               in
               a
               principall
               manner
               to
               visit
               
               your
               nobleness
               in
               our
               name
               ,
               and
               clearly
               inform
               you
               of
               our
               affection
               to
               you
               .
               That
               this
               our
               advertisement
               is
               valued
               by
               you
               ;
               we
               both
               constantly
               believe
               and
               your
               noblenesse
               will
               abundantly
               make
               good
               ,
               if
               you
               gratiously
               entertain
               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
               noblenesse
               ,
               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
                   10th
                   of
                   
                     October
                     ,
                     1655
                  
                   ,
                   and
                   in
                   the
                   first
                   year
                   of
                   our
                   Papacy
                   .
                
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           he
           was
           received
           by
           them
           ,
           with
           all
           the
           most
           affectionate
           expressions
           of
           a
           reverend
           obsequiousness
           to
           the
           holy
           Sea
           ,
           &
           particular
           respect
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           30
           th
           .
           in
           the
           evening
           ,
           my
           Lord
           Holstenius
           having
           preunderstood
           ,
           that
           the
           Baron
           Ghirargi
           ,
           cheif
           Counseller
           and
           minister
           to
           his
           Highness
           ,
           
           had
           thoughts
           of
           conferring
           with
           her
           ,
           
           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
           Highnesses
           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
           ,
           
           and
           therefore
           it
           displeas'd
           much
           his
           Highnesse
           ,
           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
           excellent
           musick
           was
           sweetly
           accompanied
           with
           so
           tunable
           a
           consort
           and
           harmony
           of
           trumpets
           ,
           tabours
           and
           drums
           ,
           that
           as
           a
           new
           thing
           ,
           and
           unheard
           of
           before
           ,
           it
           pleased
           their
           curiosity
           extreamly
           ,
           The
           Queen
           was
           to
           hear
           it
           at
           an
           open
           &
           publique
           window
           ,
           and
           was
           very
           well
           satisfied
           and
           delighted
           .
        
         
           After
           dinner
           Holstenius
           went
           to
           visit
           
             Don
             Antony
             Pimentel
          
           Ambassadour
           of
           Spain
           and
           discours'd
           long
           with
           him
           on
           the
           points
           of
           his
           Commission
           .
           
           The
           Ambassadour
           reply'd
           with
           the
           Courtesy
           and
           prudence
           of
           a
           very
           able
           minister
           ,
           and
           Compleat
           Cavalier
           ,
           that
           there
           would
           be
           no
           difficulty
           ,
           in
           order
           to
           the
           publique
           profession
           ,
           which
           troubl'd
           him
           most
           ,
           nor
           concerning
           the
           rest
           .
           Holstenius
           shew'd
           him
           a
           Coppy
           of
           the
           said
           profession
           which
           was
           printed
           on
           purpose
           in
           Inspruch
           with
           great
           characters
           ,
           that
           the
           Queen
           might
           have
           no
           trouble
           to
           read
           it
           ,
           as
           also
           he
           communicated
           to
           him
           the
           form
           of
           the
           absolution
           ,
           which
           was
           printed
           ,
           and
           the
           necessary
           
           interlocutions
           for
           this
           act
           .
           
           The
           Ambassadour
           read
           all
           the
           writeings
           ,
           and
           carri'd
           them
           speedily
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           to
           consult
           them
           with
           her
           Majestie
           .
           
           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
           desired
           the
           conveniency
           of
           a
           quarter
           of
           an
           hour
           ,
           to
           go
           back
           to
           his
           lodging
           ,
           and
           change
           ,
           as
           he
           did
           ,
           his
           cloathes
           :
           So
           quickly
           returning
           ,
           
           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
           paces
           ,
           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
           congratulation
           ,
           and
           expression
           of
           his
           Holinesses
           fatherly
           affection
           ,
           she
           said
           ,
           about
           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
           commanded
           him
           ,
           and
           seeming
           impatient
           to
           performe
           them
           out
           of
           hand
           ,
           she
           resolved
           of
           her selfe
           ,
           the
           said
           function
           should
           be
           on
           the
           following
           Wednesday
           the
           third
           of
           November
           .
        
         
           When
           her
           Majesty
           had
           answered
           to
           the
           heads
           proposed
           to
           her
           by
           Holstenius
           ,
           
           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
           particularly
           informed
           of
           his
           qualities
           ,
           his
           eminent
           learning
           ,
           and
           singular
           erudition
           
           in
           the
           Sciences
           .
           She
           spake
           with
           much
           praise
           ,
           and
           great
           esteem
           of
           his
           vertuous
           labours
           ,
           as
           well
           sacred
           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
           telling
           him
           ,
           she
           thought
           it
           her
           good
           fortune
           ,
           to
           be
           able
           to
           make
           use
           of
           a
           person
           of
           his
           quality
           at
           Rome
           ,
           for
           the
           seeing
           of
           the
           Libraries
           ,
           Antiquities
           ,
           and
           other
           curious
           things
           .
        
         
           Holstenius
           presented
           her
           his
           Holinesses
           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
                 Apostolicall
                 benedection
                 .
              
            
             
               
               As
               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
               flowed
               our
               soul
               ,
               no
               force
               ,
               or
               strength
               of
               words
               can
               expresse
               .
               This
               our
               greatnest
               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
               unworthy
               ,
               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
               triumphall
               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
               because
               ,
               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
               likewise
               come
               in
               .
               We
               send
               to
               your
               Majesty
               ,
               our
               beloved
               son
               
                 Luke
                 Holstenius
              
               of
               our
               Houshold
               ,
               principal
               Apostolical
               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
               ancient
               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
               nothing
               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
               fatherly
               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
               marvellously
               in
               you
               .
            
             
               
                 Given
                 at
                 Rome
                 at
                 St.
                 Maries
                 the
                 greater
                 ,
                 under
                 the
                 ring
                 of
                 the
                 Fisher
                 ,
                 on
                 
                   the
                   10th
                   day
                   of
                   
                     October
                     1655.
                  
                   in
                   the
                   First
                   year
                   of
                   our
                   Papacy
                   .
                
              
               
                 Natalis
                 Rondinnius
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           And
           the
           Queen
           very
           reverently
           received
           it
           ,
           and
           read
           it
           all
           presently
           .
           She
           with
           a
           modest
           blush
           shewed
           the
           evident
           signes
           of
           the
           joy
           in
           her
           heart
           ,
           for
           the
           fatherly
           and
           loving
           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
           Holiness
           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
           .
           Among
           whom
           was
           the
           Princess
           
             Mary
             Cla●d●a
             Hundbissin
          
           of
           Schaumbourg
           ,
           who
           presented
           the
           water
           for
           her
           hands
           ,
           and
           the
           Countess
           Piccolomini
           ,
           the
           little
           Arch-Dutchesses
           ,
           Lady
           of
           Honour
           ,
           the
           Napkin
           .
           Princess
           Catherine
           Countess
           of
           Spaur
           ,
           was
           the
           Cupbearer
           and
           Sewer
           .
           There
           were
           too
           besides
           Princess
           
             Mary
             Fuggerin
          
           Countess
           of
           Weisenhorth
           ,
           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
           magnificence
           ,
           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
           ,
           
           the
           Arch-Dutchess
           alone
           on
           her
           left
           side
           o're
           against
           the
           Arch-Duke
           ,
           and
           Pimentel
           the
           Spanish
           Embassador
           below
           the
           Arch-Dukes
           .
           The
           Marquis
           Lonati
           ,
           and
           the
           Lord
           
             George
             Olstein
          
           gave
           the
           water
           for
           her
           Majesties
           hands
           ,
           and
           the
           Arch-Duke
           himself
           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
           ,
           
           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
           other
           metalls
           ,
           collected
           long
           since
           by
           Arch-Duke
           Ferdinand
           ,
           as
           likewise
           
           many
           very
           ancient
           manuscripts
           ,
           and
           other
           fine
           curiosities
           conserved
           in
           that
           place
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           mean
           time
           my
           Lord
           Holstenius
           attended
           to
           the
           ordering
           of
           the
           necessary
           things
           ,
           for
           the
           function
           of
           the
           following
           day
           ,
           He
           instructed
           the
           Notary
           ,
           the
           Master
           of
           the
           ceremonies
           ,
           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
           .
        
         
           
           The
           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
           conveniencie
           .
        
         
         
           The
           Queen
           cloathed
           in
           a
           gown
           of
           black
           silk
           ,
           very
           plain
           ,
           and
           without
           any
           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
           Mountain
           .
        
         
           My
           Lord
           Holstenius
           followed
           after
           the
           Abbots
           ,
           who
           after
           a
           low
           congee
           to
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           and
           their
           Highnesses
           the
           Arch-Dukes
           ,
           caused
           one
           of
           the
           Abbots
           to
           begin
           ,
           
             Come
             O
             Holy
             Ghost
             ,
             &c.
          
           which
           was
           sung
           with
           most
           excellent
           Musick
           .
           
           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
           before
           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
           following
           tenor
           .
        
         
           
             
               To
               our
               beloved
               son
               
                 Luke
                 Holstenius
              
               ,
               Priest
               of
               Hambu●g
               ,
               Canon
               of
               St.
               Peters
               in
               Rome
               ,
               one
               of
               our
               family
               and
               continual
               attendance
               at
               our
               table
               .
               Alexander
               the
               VIIth
               Pope
               ,
            
             
               
                 BEloved
                 son
                 ,
                 Greeting
                 and
                 Apostolical
                 Benediction
                 ,
              
            
             
               
               whereas
               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
               instructed
               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
               singular
               piety
               ,
               prudence
               ,
               zeal
               of
               the
               Catholick
               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
               authority
               in
               both
               Courts
               ,
               the
               said
               Queen
               Christina
               from
               these
               heresies
               ,
               all
               excommunication
               ,
               suspension
               ,
               interdict
               ,
               and
               other
               ecclesiastical
               sentences
               ,
               censures
               ,
               and
               punishments
               howsoever
               incurred
               by
               her
               for
               the
               same
               ,
               whether
               any
               juridical
               ,
               or
               extra-juridical
               abjuration
               ,
               or
               any
               at
               all
               pre●●d●
               ,
               but
               in
               place
               of
               abjuration
               ,
               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
               power
               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
               Apostolical
               ,
               universal
               ,
               or
               special
               constitutions
               ,
               published
               in
               general
               ,
               provincial
               ,
               or
               other
               Councills
               ,
               the
               decrees
               ,
               use
               ,
               and
               stile
               of
               the
               Office
               of
               the
               holy
               and
               general
               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
           ceremonies
           of
           his
           Highness
           ,
           
           who
           was
           Signior
           
             Carlo
             Pompeati
          
           Canon
           of
           the
           Cathedral
           Church
           of
           Trent
           ,
           a
           person
           famous
           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
           instruction
           .
           And
           here
           then
           the
           cushion
           being
           brought
           before
           him
           ,
           which
           as
           we
           said
           before
           ,
           was
           laid
           on
           the
           last
           step
           of
           the
           Altar
           ,
           the
           Queen
           conducted
           thither
           by
           the
           Arch-Dukes
           ,
           quickly
           and
           freely
           kneeled
           down
           upon
           it
           .
           Holstenius
           presented
           her
           the
           printed
           forme
           of
           the
           Profession
           ,
           saying
           to
           her
           the
           following
           words
           .
        
         
           
             This
             is
             the
             solemn
             and
             usual
             form
             of
             Professing
             the
             Catholick
             faith
             ,
             the
             holy
             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
           Profession
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   
                     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●
                   Almighty
                   ,
                   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
                   salvation
                   descended
                   from
                   the
                   Heavens
                   ,
                   and
                   was
                   incarnate
                   by
                   the
                   Holy
                   Ghost
                   ,
                   of
                   the
                   Virgin
                   Mary
                   ,
                   and
                   made
                   man
                   :
                   crucifi●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
                   Prophets
                   :
                   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
                   admit
                   ,
                   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
                   Matrimony
                   ,
                   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
                   faithfull
                   .
                   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
                   professe
                   ,
                   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
                   retain
                   and
                   confesse
                   ,
                   and
                   as
                   much
                   as
                   in
                   me
                   lies
                   endeavour
                   that
                   the
                   same
                   may
                   be
                   held
                   ,
                   taught
                   and
                   preacht
                   by
                   my
                   subjects
                   and
                   those
                   under
                   my
                   command
                   .
                   I
                   the
                   said
                   Christina
                   doe
                   promise
                   ,
                   vow
                   ,
                   and
                   swear
                   ,
                   so
                   help
                   me
                   God
                   ,
                   and
                   these
                   holy
                   Evangelists
                   ,
                
                 
                   
                     CHRISTINA
                     .
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           
           Her
           Majesty
           read
           the
           said
           Profession
           with
           such
           forcible
           expression
           ,
           that
           all
           remained
           no
           less
           astonisht
           ,
           than
           toucht
           with
           compunction
           ,
           at
           such
           an
           heroick
           resolution
           ,
           and
           here
           't
           was
           observed
           ,
           that
           at
           every
           new
           period
           ,
           
           or
           parcell
           of
           the
           Scripture
           aforesaid
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           lifting
           up
           her
           head
           ,
           and
           fixing
           her
           eyes
           in
           the
           countenance
           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
           Holstenius
           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
           ,
           Holstenius
           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
           themselves
           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
           ●od
           ,
           who
           man
           wonderfully
           created
           according
           to
           thy
           image
           ,
           dost
           mercifully
           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
           ,
           
           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
           Apostolicall
           authority
           ,
           wherewith
           I
           am
           impower'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
           sentences
           ,
           
           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
           following
           words
           .
           
             Confirme
             ,
             O
             God
             ,
             that
             thou
             hast
             wrought
             in
             us
             .
             From
             thy
             holy
             Temple
             which
             is
             in
          
           Hierusalem
           .
           
             Behold
             thus
             shall
             the
             man
             bee
             blessed
             ,
             that
             feares
             the
             Lord.
             Our
             Lord
             bless
             thee
             from
          
           Sion
           .
           
             Who
             hath
             made
             Heaven
             and
             Earth
             .
             The
             blessing
             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
           congratulated
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           and
           incontinently
           caus'd
           the
           Psalme
           to
           bee
           
           sung
           .
           
             Make
             yee
             jubilation
             to
             God
             all
             the
             earth
             .
             &c.
          
           with
           musique
           of
           exquisite
           voyces
           ,
           of
           Organs
           ,
           Trumpets
           ,
           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
           ,
           
           which
           was
           celebrated
           with
           the
           greatest
           sollemnity
           ,
           Holstenius
           stay'd
           on
           the
           last
           step
           of
           the
           Altar
           ,
           and
           began
           the
           
             Te
             Deum
          
           ,
           which
           was
           sung
           with
           the
           same
           harmony
           ,
           accompany'd
           by
           the
           roaring
           of
           above
           50.
           
           Peices
           of
           artillary
           ,
           many
           Mortar-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
           account
           of
           all
           that
           had
           succeeded
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           wrote
           to
           the
           Pope
           ,
           
           and
           consigned
           the
           letter
           to
           Holstenius
           ,
           in
           which
           giving
           his
           Holiness
           information
           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
           extraordinary
           Courier
           ,
           who
           comming
           out
           of
           Poland
           ,
           past
           in
           hast
           towards
           Rome
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           discourses
           Holstenius
           had
           with
           the
           Queen
           ,
           in
           order
           to
           her
           reconciliation
           to
           the
           Catholique
           Church
           ,
           he
           giving
           a
           hint
           ,
           that
           after
           the
           profession
           of
           faith
           ,
           she
           should
           receive
           the
           Sacrament
           of
           Confirmation
           ,
           and
           then
           the
           most
           holy
           Eucharist
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           said
           ,
           her
           desire
           was
           to
           communicate
           the
           first
           time
           in
           publique
           ,
           by
           the
           hands
           of
           his
           Holiness
           himself
           ,
           and
           asking
           him
           diverse
           particulars
           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
           Alessandra
           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
           delightfull
           .
        
         
           The
           subsequent
           night
           they
           likewise
           represented
           in
           musique
           ,
           
           a
           play
           called
           Argia
           ,
           a
           musicall
           tragicomedy
           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
           pleasure
           ,
           and
           attention
           .
        
         
           The
           other
           three
           dayes
           her
           Majesty
           stay'd
           in
           Inspruch
           ,
           she
           was
           allwayes
           entertained
           with
           vertuous
           recreations
           ,
           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
           Ambassadour
           ,
           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
           Inspruch
           in
           the
           place
           of
           Records
           ,
           one
           in
           the
           Records
           of
           the
           Vatican
           Library
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           be
           sent
           to
           the
           Pope
           .
        
         
           The
           Signature
           and
           Subscriptions
           under
           the
           over-written
           Profession
           ,
           
           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
               subscribed
               .
            
             
               I
               Don
               
                 Antonio
                 Pimentel
                 de
                 Prado
              
               Embassador
               of
               the
               Catholick
               King
               ,
               have
               been
               a
               witnesse
               and
               subscribed
               .
            
             
               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
           publick
           Notary
           ,
           and
           with
           the
           legality
           of
           
           the
           Arch
           Dukes
           Records
           in
           the
           following
           form
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 
                   In
                   the
                   name
                   of
                   Christ
                   Amen
                   .
                   In
                   the
                   year
                   of
                   our
                   Lord
                   1655.
                   and
                   the
                   eighth
                   indiction
                   ,
                   on
                   the
                   third
                   of
                   November
                   ,
                   in
                   the
                   first
                   year
                   of
                   the
                   Papac●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
                   Swedland
                   personally
                   there
                   present
                   ,
                   freely
                   and
                   del●berately
                   on
                   her
                   knees
                   ,
                   with
                   a
                   clear
                   voice
                   ,
                   before
                   the
                   above-written
                   witnesses
                   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
                   required
                   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
                   Catholick
                   faith
                   ,
                   made
                   by
                   the
                   most
                   illustrious
                   Queen
                   Christina
                   ,
                   &c.
                   and
                   received
                   by
                   the
                   most
                   Reverend
                   Lord
                   Holstenius
                   ,
                   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
                   confirmed
                   it
                   .
                   Dated
                   as
                   above
                   .
                   
                     Nicholas
                     Zerzer
                  
                   the
                   Arch-Dukes
                   Counsellor
                   ,
                   Secretary
                   ,
                   and
                   publick
                   Notary
                   ,
                   by
                   Papal
                   and
                   Imperial
                   authority
                   .
                
                 
                   We
                   
                     N.
                     N.
                  
                   President
                   ,
                   Chancellor
                   ,
                   Regents
                   ,
                   and
                   Counsellors
                   of
                   the
                   Provinces
                   of
                   the
                   upper
                   Austria
                   ,
                   belonging
                   to
                   the
                   most
                   Illustrious
                   Prince
                   Ferdidinand
                   
                   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
                     Arches
                     .
                  
                
              
            
          
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           remaining
           in
           Inspruch
           ,
           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
               resolut●on
               ,
               though
               you
               thought
               it
               not
               good
               ,
               since
               to
               you
               't
               is
               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
           Freyberg
           ,
           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
           .
        
         
           
           The
           same
           evening
           the
           Queen
           went
           from
           
             Inspruch
             ,
             Holstenius
          
           dispatcht
           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
           dominions
           on
           the
           two
           and
           twentieth
           following
           .
           In
           the
           mean
           time
           he
           continued
           in
           Inspruch
           ,
           to
           perfect
           the
           publick
           instrument
           of
           the
           act
           of
           Profession
           in
           the
           Notaries
           acts
           ,
           and
           here
           on
           that
           account
           ,
           he
           being
           necessitated
           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
           Tyrole
           ,
           between
           Insp●uch
           and
           the
           mountain
           Prainer
           ,
           and
           the
           following
           morning
           arrived
           there
           from
           Inspruch
           ,
           
           the
           Baron
           
             John
             George
             Clinig
          
           Gentleman
           of
           the
           Chamber
           to
           his
           Highnesse
           ,
           and
           Count
           
             Francis
             di
             Lodrone
          
           Gentleman
           of
           the
           Chamber
           to
           Prince
           Sigismond
           ,
           to
           visit
           her
           Majesty
           in
           the
           name
           of
           their
           Masters
           ,
           to
           enquire
           of
           her
           health
           ,
           to
           wish
           her
           a
           good
           journey
           ,
           and
           see
           if
           she
           wanted
           any
           thing
           ,
           Complements
           used
           by
           Princes
           among
           one
           another
           in
           like
           cases
           .
           
           The
           Queen
           dispatcht
           presently
           the
           Lord
           Lilliecron
           Gentleman
           of
           her
           Chamber
           to
           Inspruch
           ,
           to
           return
           their
           Highnesses
           complement
           ,
           and
           thence
           pursued
           her
           journey
           ,
           going
           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
           ,
           
           whom
           the
           Bishop
           and
           Prince
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           my
           Lord
           
             Anthony
             
             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
           mountains
           ,
           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
           Bolgiano
           ,
           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
           being
           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
           detained
           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
           ,
           answerable
           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
           alwaies
           ,
           when
           directed
           by
           him
           .
           And
           because
           his
           Beatitude
           was
           extreamly
           concerned
           that
           every
           thing
           should
           be
           done
           very
           splendidly
           and
           punctually
           ,
           his
           Holinesse
           with
           a
           Note
           of
           his
           hand
           directed
           to
           my
           Lord
           Franzoni
           ,
           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
           limitation
           ,
           
           what
           money
           he
           should
           use
           ,
           and
           to
           the
           said
           Baldocci
           ,
           he
           likewise
           gave
           authority
           to
           make
           the
           reckonings
           even
           of
           himself
           ,
           without
           the
           accustomed
           Congregation
           of
           accounts
           .
        
         
           And
           because
           the
           charge
           of
           Computist
           of
           the
           Chamber
           ,
           is
           an
           Office
           of
           great
           weight
           ;
           in
           the
           absence
           of
           Signior
           
             Nuntiato
             Baldocci
          
           aforesaid
           ,
           Signiore
           Giovanni
           his
           Brother
           had
           the
           place
           ,
           who
           had
           given
           many
           honourable
           and
           very
           worthy
           proofes
           of
           his
           experience
           in
           the
           employment
           of
           Computist
           of
           his
           Holinesses
           Souldiers
           in
           the
           siege
           of
           Castro
           ,
           and
           likewise
           in
           Dalmatia
           in
           that
           of
           Collateral
           for
           the
           souldiers
           ,
           which
           warred
           for
           the
           Republick
           of
           Venice
           against
           the
           Turke
           ,
           where
           he
           was
           four
           years
           exercising
           ,
           besides
           for
           two
           years
           together
           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
           Governors
           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
           general
           ,
           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
           opportunely
           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
           Majestie
           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
           furniture
           of
           the
           Cup-board
           ,
           with
           divers
           other
           Officers
           ,
           all
           under
           the
           command
           of
           Baldocci
           .
        
         
           
           While
           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
             Madruzzi
          
           ,
           the
           Bishop
           of
           Trent
           ,
           and
           Count
           of
           Chiullant
           ,
           to
           invite
           her
           to
           that
           City
           ,
           with
           expressions
           of
           obsequiousnesse
           and
           respect
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           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
           honour
           of
           his
           invitation
           .
        
         
           The
           Baron
           soon
           informed
           the
           Prince
           of
           all
           ,
           who
           very
           desirous
           to
           serve
           her
           in
           his
           state
           ,
           
           sent
           back
           without
           delay
           a
           Courier
           ,
           with
           letters
           to
           the
           Embassadour
           Pimentel
           ,
           to
           Don
           
           
             Antonio
             della
             Cueva
          
           ,
           to
           Count
           Montecuccoli
           ,
           and
           my
           Lord
           Holstenius
           ,
           entreating
           them
           to
           use
           their
           authority
           with
           her
           Majesty
           for
           obtaining
           his
           desire
           in
           order
           to
           her
           lodging
           in
           Trent
           ,
           since
           the
           supposition
           of
           the
           plague
           was
           most
           false
           ,
           they
           enjoying
           perfect
           health
           in
           that
           City
           .
        
         
           These
           Gentlemen
           employed
           themselves
           joyntly
           to
           comply
           with
           the
           said
           Princes
           desire
           ,
           and
           the
           Baron
           of
           Fermiano
           had
           a
           very
           courteous
           audience
           of
           the
           Queen
           in
           Bolgiano
           ,
           where
           he
           reinvited
           her
           ,
           receiving
           this
           answer
           from
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           
           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
           forementioned
           oppositions
           ,
           to
           her
           great
           displeasure
           ,
           were
           her
           hinderance
           ,
           yet
           that
           howsoever
           she
           was
           much
           obliged
           to
           the
           courtesie
           of
           the
           Prince
           .
           The
           Baron
           advised
           him
           of
           all
           ,
           and
           he
           with
           greater
           vigour
           persisting
           in
           his
           courteous
           earnestness
           ,
           the
           shortness
           of
           the
           time
           not
           permitting
           him
           
           to
           write
           unto
           Venice
           ,
           wrote
           incontinently
           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
           receiving
           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
           .
           
        
         
           The
           Queen
           departing
           from
           Bolgiano
           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
           ,
           excusing
           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
           Highnesses
           dominions
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           fourteenth
           her
           Majesty
           came
           to
           Lavis
           before
           fifteen
           houres
           ,
           
           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
           ,
           
           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
           resolved
           to
           dine
           there
           the
           next
           day
           ,
           so
           as
           they
           immediately
           sent
           the
           Prince
           notice
           of
           it
           ,
           who
           ,
           to
           his
           great
           content
           ,
           understanding
           the
           good
           news
           ,
           caused
           all
           things
           to
           be
           presently
           prepared
           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
           consisted
           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
           extraordinary
           greatnesse
           ,
           and
           in
           fine
           ,
           most
           rare
           fruits
           ,
           and
           sallads
           of
           all
           kindes
           .
        
         
           
           All
           that
           were
           there
           ,
           not
           onely
           extolled
           ,
           but
           wondered
           at
           this
           splendid
           and
           magnificent
           entertainment
           :
           The
           Queen
           was
           much
           pleased
           and
           observed
           it
           with
           particular
           satisfaction
           ,
           expressing
           her self
           much
           obliged
           
           to
           this
           generous
           Prince
           ,
           and
           admiring
           as
           much
           the
           punctuality
           and
           good
           order
           ,
           with
           which
           its
           perfection
           and
           exquisitnesse
           appeared
           .
        
         
           Lavis
           is
           a
           little
           open
           town
           ,
           
           situated
           in
           the
           plain
           ,
           between
           the
           entrance
           of
           those
           most
           high
           Mountaines
           ,
           and
           washt
           by
           the
           river
           Lavis
           ,
           from
           which
           it
           takes
           the
           name
           ,
           which
           falling
           from
           the
           Alpes
           ,
           into
           a
           narrow
           vally
           on
           the
           left
           hand
           ,
           with
           a
           very
           rapid
           current
           joynes
           it self
           to
           the
           river
           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
           somewhat
           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.
           'T
           is
           distant
           three
           Dutch
           leagues
           from
           the
           City
           of
           Trent
           ,
           and
           
           for
           the
           continual
           concourse
           of
           people
           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
           every
           where
           in
           the
           Country
           of
           Tyrole
           ,
           where
           though
           the
           scituation
           be
           narrow
           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
           .
        
      
       
         
         
           The
           History
           of
           the
           sacred
           ,
           and
           Royal
           Majestie
           of
           
             Christina
             Alessandra
          
           ,
           Queen
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           &c.
           
           
             The
             Fourth
             Book
          
           .
        
         
           
             The
             Argument
             .
          
           
             THe
             Queen
             continues
             her
             journey
             through
             Tyrole
             towards
             Italy
             ,
             and
             is
             invited
             ,
             and
             royally
             treated
             by
             the
             Prince
             the
             Bishop
             of
             Trent
             .
             From
             Tyrole
             she
             passes
             concealed
             through
             the
             State
             of
             Venice
             .
             She
             enters
             into
             the
             Territory
             of
             Mantoua
             ,
             and
             is
             courteously
             received
             by
             that
             Duke
             .
             She
             is
             received
             on
             the
             
             Confines
             of
             the
             Churches
             Dominions
             by
             the
             Nuntii
             of
             his
             Holinesse
             ,
             where
             she
             is
             splendidly
             entertained
             .
             She
             receives
             the
             same
             entertainments
             in
             
               Bologna
               ,
               Imola
            
             ,
             and
             Faenza
             ,
             by
             the
             Cardinals
             
               Lomellino
               ,
               Donghi
            
             ,
             and
             Rossetti
             .
          
        
         
           
           THe
           next
           morning
           her
           Majesty
           advanced
           towards
           Trent
           ,
           whence
           the
           Prince
           came
           and
           met
           her
           on
           horseback
           ,
           accompanied
           by
           above
           two
           hundred
           and
           fifty
           Gentlemen
           ,
           all
           persons
           of
           quality
           ,
           among
           whom
           ,
           besides
           the
           Baron
           of
           Fermiano
           aforesaid
           ,
           the
           hereditary
           Marshal
           of
           the
           Principality
           of
           Trent
           ,
           and
           Lord
           Chamberlain
           of
           the
           golden
           Key
           ,
           to
           his
           Highnesse
           the
           Arch-Duke
           ,
           there
           was
           the
           Vicar
           General
           Alberti
           ,
           Dean
           Guelfi
           ,
           the
           Arch-Deacon
           ,
           Count
           
             John
             Baptist
             di
             Lodrone
             ,
             Bernard
             Malanotte
             ,
          
           and
           
             Charles
             Pompeati
          
           Canons
           of
           Trent
           .
           The
           Counts
           
             Philip
             di
             Lodrone
             ,
             Paris
             di
             Lodrone
             ,
             Colico
             di
             Arco
             .
          
           The
           Signiori
           
             Walsperghieri
             ,
             Gaudentio
             de
             Wolchestain
             ,
             Christopher
             Mattirli
             ,
          
           and
           others
           well
           
           born
           ,
           and
           of
           ancient
           and
           conspicuous
           Nobility
           .
        
         
           At
           the
           village
           of
           Gardolo
           ,
           three
           miles
           distant
           from
           Trent
           ,
           the
           Prince
           alighting
           ,
           and
           approaching
           to
           her
           Majesties
           Litter
           ,
           gave
           her
           a
           short
           Complement
           ,
           inviting
           her
           to
           dinner
           at
           his
           house
           ,
           which
           her
           Majesty
           accepting
           with
           a
           very
           pleasant
           countenance
           ,
           he
           complemented
           likewise
           the
           Embassador
           Pimentel
           ,
           Don
           
             Antonio
             della
             Cueva
          
           ,
           Count
           Montecuccoli
           ,
           and
           my
           Lord
           Holstenius
           .
        
         
           After
           this
           they
           went
           towards
           the
           City
           ,
           the
           Prince
           riding
           on
           the
           right
           hand
           of
           Count
           Montecuccoli
           ,
           before
           the
           Queens
           Litter
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           alighted
           at
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           Dome
           ,
           
           and
           was
           there
           received
           by
           all
           the
           Clergy
           ,
           the
           Canons
           intervening
           and
           assisting
           ,
           under
           a
           Canopy
           carried
           by
           the
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           Colledge
           of
           Trent
           .
           She
           kneeled
           on
           a
           cushion
           of
           cloth
           of
           gold
           ,
           kissed
           the
           Crosse
           ,
           and
           received
           holy
           water
           from
           my
           Lord
           
             Joseph
             Guelfi
          
           Dean
           of
           the
           Cathedral
           ,
           going
           into
           the
           Church
           ,
           where
           they
           sung
           the
           Hymne
           ,
           
             She
             is
             beautiful
          
           ,
           &c.
           
           and
           kneeling
           at
           the
           Altar
           of
           the
           Crucifix
           ,
           before
           which
           were
           publisht
           long
           since
           the
           decrees
           of
           the
           holy
           Council
           of
           Trent
           .
           Here
           on
           a
           royal
           Carpet
           raised
           from
           the
           ground
           ,
           covered
           likewise
           with
           a
           cloath
           of
           state
           ,
           shee
           heard
           with
           particular
           devotion
           the
           holy
           Masse
           ,
           celebrated
           by
           the
           Vicar
           ,
           after
           which
           ,
           under
           the
           same
           Canopy
           ,
           carryed
           as
           before
           ,
           she
           went
           on
           foot
           to
           the
           Church
           of
           Saint
           Mary
           the
           greater
           ,
           attended
           by
           many
           Ladies
           ,
           and
           there
           hearing
           the
           famous
           Organ
           of
           that
           Church
           ,
           renowned
           for
           the
           Council
           aforesaid
           held
           there
           ,
           having
           likewise
           viewed
           the
           picture
           of
           the
           Sessions
           of
           the
           Council
           aforesaid
           ,
           she
           went
           into
           her
           litter
           ,
           giving
           order
           to
           be
           carried
           to
           the
           Church
           of
           Saint
           Peter
           ,
           where
           she
           saw
           the
           uncorrupted
           and
           famous
           body
           of
           the
           glorious
           Martyr
           ,
           and
           Childe
           ,
           Simon
           of
           Trents
           going
           aftervards
           to
           dinner
           ,
           to
           the
           Palace
           of
           Madruzzo
           .
           The
           table
           was
           royally
           furnisht
           with
           every
           thing
           the
           season
           would
           yeild
           ,
           
           as
           well
           wild
           game
           as
           tame
           ,
           with
           all
           other
           sorts
           of
           rare
           meats
           ,
           fish
           of
           all
           kindes
           ,
           sweet-meats
           ,
           
           and
           fruits
           ,
           and
           in
           fine
           ,
           with
           each
           thing
           that
           was
           excellent
           and
           noble
           ,
           where
           the
           magnificence
           and
           punctuality
           of
           that
           generous
           and
           valorous
           Prince
           ,
           most
           abundantly
           appeared
           .
           The
           Queen
           dined
           alone
           attended
           by
           the
           principal
           Cavaliers
           .
        
         
           At
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           at
           another
           table
           with
           the
           Prince
           din'd
           the
           Embassador
           Pimentel
           ,
           Don
           
             Antonio
             della
             Cueva
          
           ,
           Count
           Montecuccoli
           ,
           my
           Lord
           Holstenius
           ,
           and
           others
           of
           the
           chiefest
           of
           her
           Majesties
           Court
           ,
           being
           exquisitly
           treated
           ,
           as
           were
           all
           the
           Officers
           and
           Gentlemen
           of
           her
           train
           .
        
         
           Afer
           dinner
           the
           Queen
           retired
           a
           little
           while
           into
           her
           Chamber
           ,
           
           and
           presently
           after
           the
           Prince
           waited
           on
           her
           ,
           and
           after
           a
           short
           ,
           but
           very
           cordial
           Complement
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           began
           again
           her
           journey
           ,
           accompanied
           in
           the
           very
           same
           manner
           by
           the
           Prince
           and
           his
           train
           to
           the
           plain
           of
           Lidorno
           ,
           which
           is
           distant
           three
           miles
           ,
           where
           the
           said
           Prince
           alighting
           from
           his
           horse
           ,
           paid
           again
           his
           respects
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           took
           his
           leave
           of
           her
           ,
           
           whose
           hand
           the
           Cavaliers
           and
           Gentlemen
           of
           Trent
           kissed
           all
           one
           by
           one
           ,
           she
           extending
           it
           courteously
           to
           them
           ,
           and
           declaring
           her self
           much
           obliged
           for
           the
           honours
           and
           civilities
           received
           of
           them
           .
        
         
           So
           her
           Majesty
           continued
           her
           journey
           ,
           arriving
           that
           evening
           at
           Calliano
           ,
           where
           the
           Barons
           Troppi
           ,
           Lords
           of
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           Gentlemen
           of
           very
           high
           esteem
           ,
           made
           a
           most
           splendid
           feast
           ,
           and
           the
           Castle
           of
           Besen
           ,
           a
           little
           way
           distant
           from
           thence
           ,
           seated
           on
           a
           craggy
           mountain
           ,
           which
           renders
           it
           inexpugnable
           ,
           seconded
           it
           with
           discharging
           many
           Canon
           and
           Musquets
           .
           She
           departed
           thence
           the
           following
           morning
           ,
           being
           the
           sixteenth
           of
           November
           ,
           and
           passing
           through
           Roveredo
           ,
           was
           saluted
           by
           that
           Castle
           ,
           with
           the
           noyse
           of
           the
           Artillery
           ,
           the
           Mortar-pieces
           ,
           and
           Musquets
           ,
           going
           thence
           to
           Hall
           ,
           a
           little
           town
           ,
           but
           full
           of
           traffique
           ,
           where
           she
           wrote
           to
           the
           Prince
           of
           Trent
           the
           following
           letter
           .
        
         
           
             
             
               
                 Dear
                 Cosen
                 ,
              
            
             
               YOur
               civilities
               and
               the
               noble
               entertainment
               you
               gave
               me
               ,
               
               have
               obliged
               me
               in
               that
               manner
               ,
               that
               I
               would
               not
               let
               the
               Arch-Dukes
               men
               return
               without
               again
               thanking
               you
               for
               them
               ,
               and
               assuring
               you
               how
               much
               I
               desire
               the
               occasion
               to
               be
               able
               to
               acknowledge
               my
               gratitude
               to
               you
               ,
               and
               give
               you
               some
               testimony
               of
               the
               sincerity
               ,
               with
               which
               I
               am
            
             
               
                 Dear
                 Cosen
                 ,
              
               
                 
                   Your
                   most
                   affectionate
                   Cosen
                   and
                   Friend
                   ,
                
                 Christina
                 .
              
               
                 From
                 Hall
                 
                   the
                   17th
                   of
                   
                     November
                     1655.
                  
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           The
           day
           after
           ,
           she
           passing
           through
           Borghetto
           ,
           came
           out
           of
           the
           Arch-Dukes
           dominions
           ,
           whose
           Officers
           and
           Train
           ,
           which
           alwayes
           had
           attended
           and
           defrayed
           her
           through
           that
           
           State
           ,
           took
           their
           leaves
           of
           her
           Majesty
           .
        
         
           
           At
           the
           news
           of
           her
           Majesties
           advance
           towards
           the
           State
           of
           Venice
           ,
           the
           Counts
           
             Giovanni
             Battista
             Allegri
          
           ,
           and
           
             Marc
             Antonio
             Chiodo
          
           ,
           both
           Officers
           to
           take
           care
           for
           the
           health
           of
           the
           City
           of
           Verona
           ,
           and
           Gentlemen
           of
           great
           quality
           ,
           and
           eminent
           birth
           ,
           stood
           ready
           on
           the
           confines
           ,
           to
           know
           of
           Don
           
             Antonio
             Pimentel
          
           what
           company
           he
           had
           in
           his
           train
           ,
           to
           the
           end
           none
           but
           they
           might
           be
           suffered
           to
           passe
           ,
           since
           every
           thing
           was
           done
           in
           his
           name
           ,
           the
           Queen
           not
           desiring
           to
           be
           known
           ,
           nor
           to
           be
           met
           by
           any
           ,
           as
           't
           was
           punctually
           observed
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           next
           to
           Hall
           ,
           was
           to
           lye
           in
           the
           Village
           of
           Dolce
           above
           Chiusa
           ,
           whereupon
           by
           his
           Excellencies
           order
           ,
           Signior
           
             Paolo
             Contarini
          
           the
           then
           Captain
           of
           Verona
           and
           a
           Senatour
           of
           great
           quality
           ,
           her
           lodgings
           were
           prepared
           as
           well
           as
           the
           narrownesse
           and
           littlenesse
           of
           the
           incommodious
           place
           would
           permit
           for
           receiving
           so
           numerous
           a
           train
           ,
           where
           they
           wanted
           not
           any
           thing
           ,
           the
           
           season
           and
           occasion
           would
           afford
           ,
           the
           charge
           of
           the
           reception
           being
           committed
           to
           the
           Marquis
           
             Sagramoso
             Sagramosi
          
           ,
           and
           Count
           
             Giovanni
             Paolo
             Pompei
          
           ,
           principal
           Cavaliers
           of
           Verona
           ,
           well
           acquainted
           ,
           and
           versed
           in
           the
           businesse
           .
        
         
           They
           went
           with
           a
           noble
           retinue
           of
           Gentlemen
           their
           Camrades
           ,
           with
           servants
           ,
           and
           coaches
           with
           six
           horses
           apiece
           ,
           to
           receive
           Pimentel
           aforesaid
           at
           the
           barrs
           of
           the
           passage
           ,
           which
           were
           ih
           the
           village
           of
           Peri
           ,
           
           and
           here
           they
           presented
           a
           letter
           from
           the
           Senatour
           Contareno
           to
           the
           Embassador
           Pimentel
           ,
           accompanying
           it
           with
           excuses
           ,
           and
           expressions
           of
           good
           will
           which
           are
           usually
           observed
           in
           occurrences
           of
           that
           nature
           .
           The
           Embassadour
           accepted
           their
           relation
           with
           terms
           of
           much
           courtesie
           ,
           and
           affectionate
           thanks
           .
           When
           they
           arrived
           at
           Dolce
           ,
           they
           did
           all
           they
           could
           to
           accomodate
           them
           in
           their
           lodgings
           ,
           where
           the
           treatment
           consisted
           of
           fish
           of
           the
           lake
           of
           Garda
           ,
           of
           wilde
           game
           ,
           shell-fish
           ,
           sweet
           meats
           ,
           and
           most
           excellent
           wines
           ,
           as
           well
           of
           that
           Countrey
           to
           
           wit
           ,
           Muskadine
           ,
           and
           Garganicho
           esteemed
           the
           best
           ,
           as
           of
           other
           Greek
           wines
           ,
           and
           others
           brought
           from
           Venice
           ,
           and
           was
           very
           splendid
           and
           agreeable
           to
           the
           Venetian
           greatnesse
           .
        
         
           
           In
           Dolce
           the
           way
           was
           resolved
           on
           ,
           which
           her
           Majesty
           should
           hold
           through
           Ussulengo
           ,
           and
           the
           Island
           of
           Scala
           ,
           towards
           the
           Countrey
           of
           Mantoua
           .
           On
           the
           eighteenth
           in
           the
           morning
           having
           passed
           the
           river
           Adige
           on
           a
           great
           bridge
           brought
           thither
           for
           the
           purpose
           ,
           she
           went
           to
           Ussulengo
           that
           evening
           ,
           being
           alwayes
           ,
           though
           under
           the
           colour
           of
           the
           Embassadour
           Pimentel
           served
           by
           Sagramoso
           and
           Pompei
           aforesaid
           ,
           with
           the
           same
           entertainments
           .
        
         
           
           From
           Ussulengo
           at
           four
           houres
           in
           the
           night
           ,
           my
           Lord
           Holstenius
           sent
           back
           the
           Courier
           ,
           dispatcht
           to
           him
           before
           by
           the
           Legate
           of
           Ferrara
           ,
           and
           the
           Nuntii
           ,
           giving
           them
           advice
           of
           the
           way
           resolved
           on
           through
           the
           Countreys
           of
           Verona
           and
           Mantoua
           to
           come
           into
           that
           of
           Ferrara
           .
           On
           the
           nineteenth
           in
           the
           morning
           the
           
           Queen
           went
           from
           thence
           ,
           and
           lay
           that
           night
           in
           the
           Island
           of
           Scala
           ,
           a
           place
           belonging
           to
           the
           territory
           of
           Verona
           ,
           where
           she
           had
           the
           same
           lodging
           and
           treatment
           .
           In
           Ussulengo
           Madam
           
             de
             Cueva
          
           was
           surprized
           with
           a
           gentle
           feaver
           ,
           occasioned
           by
           a
           defluxion
           of
           rhume
           ,
           so
           as
           she
           and
           the
           Signior
           
             della
             Cueva
          
           her
           husband
           were
           forced
           to
           remain
           there
           some
           dayes
           ,
           but
           she
           was
           soon
           after
           well
           ,
           and
           they
           pursued
           their
           journey
           ,
           overtaking
           her
           Majesty
           at
           Loretto
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           mean
           time
           the
           Marquis
           Andreasi
           a
           compleat
           Cavalier
           appeared
           ,
           
           and
           complemented
           personally
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           inviting
           her
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           Duke
           of
           Mantoua
           ,
           a
           little
           before
           returned
           from
           Casal
           to
           lodge
           in
           Reuere
           ,
           a
           place
           beyond
           the
           Po
           ,
           over
           against
           Ostia
           a
           Town
           of
           the
           territory
           of
           Mantoua
           ,
           which
           her
           Majesty
           accordingly
           accepted
           .
           His
           Highnesse
           so
           informed
           by
           Couriers
           sent
           expresly
           to
           him
           ,
           gave
           order
           the
           lodgings
           should
           with
           all
           celerity
           be
           prepared
           ,
           calling
           together
           in
           all
           haste
           the
           Militia
           ,
           as
           well
           the
           foot
           as
           horse
           of
           the
           
           Mantouan
           state
           ,
           to
           attend
           her
           Majesty
           with
           the
           magnificence
           ,
           the
           place
           and
           the
           time
           would
           afford
           .
           He
           then
           with
           her
           Highnesse
           his
           wife
           came
           to
           Revere
           ,
           whence
           he
           caused
           to
           advance
           to
           the
           confines
           of
           his
           Countrey
           ,
           all
           the
           troups
           of
           horse
           ,
           putting
           into
           
             Ponte
             Molino
          
           an
           ancient
           Castle
           ,
           where
           they
           passe
           from
           the
           Countrey
           of
           Verona
           into
           that
           of
           Mantoua
           ,
           a
           good
           guard
           of
           foot
           .
           The
           day
           the
           Queen
           moved
           from
           the
           Island
           of
           Scala
           ,
           the
           Marquis
           Andreasi
           ,
           who
           after
           the
           ceremony
           of
           inviting
           her
           Majesty
           in
           Dolce
           ,
           as
           we
           said
           before
           ,
           was
           returned
           to
           Mantoua
           ,
           was
           sent
           by
           his
           Highnesse
           with
           a
           numerous
           and
           noble
           retinue
           to
           the
           confines
           ,
           to
           receive
           there
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           representing
           to
           her
           ,
           the
           Duke
           would
           be
           presently
           there
           to
           wait
           upon
           her
           :
           nor
           omitted
           he
           to
           expresse
           his
           Highnesses
           discontent
           ,
           
           for
           her
           Majesties
           incommodity
           occasioned
           by
           the
           rain
           ,
           which
           falling
           then
           abundantly
           ,
           continued
           all
           the
           following
           day
           ,
           insomuch
           as
           the
           ways
           were
           very
           ill
           ,
           and
           the
           shew
           in
           the
           meeting
           was
           hindered
           
           extreamly
           ,
           since
           the
           Duke
           ,
           who
           had
           designed
           to
           appear
           a
           horseback
           ,
           accompanied
           by
           the
           Nobility
           ,
           which
           attended
           him
           very
           splendidly
           apparrelled
           ,
           was
           constrained
           by
           that
           accident
           ,
           to
           make
           use
           of
           his
           Coaches
           .
        
         
           Sending
           therefore
           before
           him
           his
           guards
           of
           light
           Horsemen
           ,
           and
           Launciers
           in
           a
           very
           good
           livery
           ,
           all
           appointed
           for
           the
           service
           of
           her
           Majesty
           ;
           his
           Highnesse
           passed
           the
           Po
           with
           very
           many
           principal
           Cavaliers
           ,
           and
           went
           in
           his
           coach
           to
           
             Ponte
             Molino
          
           ,
           causing
           likewise
           to
           be
           led
           along
           with
           him
           ,
           the
           horses
           richly
           fadled
           and
           adorned
           ,
           with
           intention
           to
           use
           them
           in
           waiting
           on
           the
           Queen
           ,
           but
           the
           rain
           spoiled
           all
           his
           designes
           .
        
         
           When
           the
           Duke
           had
           discovered
           her
           Majesties
           Coach
           ,
           
           he
           quickly
           alighted
           out
           of
           his
           to
           wait
           upon
           her
           ,
           whereupon
           she
           informed
           the
           Duke
           was
           in
           the
           company
           ,
           causing
           her
           Coach
           to
           be
           stopt
           in
           an
           instant
           ,
           leapt
           out
           of
           it
           hastily
           ,
           not
           regarding
           the
           rain
           nor
           the
           durt
           ,
           whom
           his
           Highness
           approaching
           ,
           did
           complement
           in
           a
           
           way
           as
           obsequious
           ,
           as
           sprightly
           and
           gracious
           .
        
         
           
           The
           Queen
           received
           him
           as
           compleatly
           ,
           and
           entreated
           him
           often
           to
           be
           covered
           ,
           but
           he
           refused
           to
           do
           it
           ,
           seeming
           very
           much
           troubled
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           had
           incommoded
           her self
           ,
           to
           come
           out
           of
           her
           coach
           in
           that
           so
           soul
           weather
           to
           do
           him
           that
           honour
           ,
           who
           was
           with
           such
           devotion
           her
           servant
           .
           Their
           complements
           ended
           ,
           the
           Duke
           went
           again
           into
           his
           coach
           ,
           and
           passed
           before
           to
           Ostia
           ,
           to
           expect
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           attend
           her
           passage
           o're
           the
           Po.
           
        
         
           When
           the
           Duke
           was
           gone
           ,
           her
           Highnesse
           the
           Arch-Dutchess
           arrived
           ,
           accompanied
           by
           many
           coaches
           ,
           
           and
           attended
           by
           great
           store
           of
           Ladies
           ,
           all
           sumptuously
           adorned
           .
           Her
           Highnesse
           alighted
           in
           a
           convenient
           place
           to
           pay
           her
           respects
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           who
           would
           use
           her
           Highnesse
           in
           the
           very
           same
           fashion
           ,
           she
           had
           done
           the
           Duke
           ,
           coming
           out
           of
           her
           Coach
           ,
           though
           in
           the
           durt
           ,
           and
           receiving
           her
           with
           a
           sweetness
           full
           of
           Majesty
           ,
           and
           the
           greatestaffability
           .
           After
           their
           reciprocal
           Complements
           ,
           the
           Queen
           
           
           her
           into
           the
           Coach
           ,
           advanced
           to
           the
           Po
           ,
           whose
           banks
           on
           both
           sides
           were
           all
           beset
           ,
           as
           far
           as
           they
           could
           see
           ,
           with
           souldiers
           on
           foot
           and
           a
           horseback
           ,
           the
           harmony
           of
           Trumpets
           and
           Drums
           ,
           which
           were
           seconded
           with
           the
           noyse
           of
           the
           Canon
           ,
           and
           Musquets
           ,
           and
           because
           now
           the
           night
           did
           approach
           ,
           many
           fires
           were
           lighted
           along
           the
           banks
           of
           the
           river
           ,
           and
           divided
           into
           very
           fit
           spaces
           ,
           which
           made
           in
           the
           dark
           ,
           with
           their
           well
           ordered
           splendour
           ,
           the
           prospect
           delightfull
           to
           their
           great
           admiration
           ,
           and
           curiosity
           .
        
         
           Here
           her
           Majesty
           passed
           the
           Po
           to
           the
           opposite
           bank
           of
           Revere
           ,
           
           on
           three
           ferry-boates
           joyned
           together
           ,
           which
           by
           reason
           the
           river
           was
           low
           ,
           served
           instead
           of
           a
           bridge
           ,
           three
           others
           remaining
           apart
           ,
           for
           the
           greater
           conveniency
           of
           their
           train
           .
           The
           Port
           was
           illuminated
           with
           24
           great
           torches
           carried
           by
           24
           Pages
           of
           his
           Highnesse
           ,
           with
           very
           rich
           liveris
           .
           In
           their
           alighting
           out
           of
           the
           coach
           ,
           and
           entering
           into
           the
           Port
           ,
           the
           Duke
           led
           the
           Queen
           ,
           who
           was
           carried
           from
           the
           banks
           to
           the
           water
           side
           in
           a
           sumptuous
           
           chaire
           ,
           being
           followed
           by
           the
           Arch-Dutches
           ,
           who
           leaned
           on
           the
           arme
           of
           the
           Embassador
           Pimentel
           .
           In
           this
           manner
           all
           the
           Ladies
           passed
           over
           one
           after
           another
           ,
           as
           likewise
           the
           Cavaliers
           of
           the
           Court
           ,
           with
           the
           rest
           of
           both
           trains
           .
        
         
           The
           town
           of
           Revere
           hath
           one
           long
           street
           among
           the
           rest
           ,
           extended
           along
           the
           Po
           ,
           with
           houses
           on
           both
           sides
           .
           Through
           this
           ,
           which
           was
           beautified
           with
           lights
           ,
           the
           Queen
           was
           carried
           in
           her
           chair
           to
           the
           Palace
           of
           the
           Duke
           ,
           the
           24
           Pages
           aforesaid
           preceding
           with
           torches
           in
           their
           hands
           ,
           and
           a
           company
           of
           the
           Guard
           ,
           another
           company
           like
           that
           ,
           following
           the
           Arch-Dutchesse
           ,
           and
           the
           Ladies
           in
           the
           coach
           ;
           The
           Duke
           with
           his
           Cavaliers
           ,
           went
           through
           a
           shorter
           way
           to
           the
           Palace
           ,
           which
           besides
           being
           furnisht
           most
           richly
           ,
           was
           kept
           by
           the
           foot-guards
           of
           his
           Highnesse
           in
           their
           live●y
           ,
           and
           adorned
           with
           a
           most
           noble
           and
           most
           beautifull
           row
           of
           Ladies
           ,
           who
           with
           the
           lustre
           of
           the
           jewells
           and
           gold
           ,
           with
           which
           they
           were
           docked
           ,
           augmented
           the
           splendour
           of
           
           the
           infinite
           number
           of
           lights
           ,
           which
           were
           burning
           every
           where
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           alighted
           out
           of
           her
           chaire
           in
           the
           great
           hall
           of
           the
           Palace
           ,
           
           being
           led
           by
           the
           Duke
           ,
           who
           carried
           her
           to
           her
           lodgings
           .
           Her
           Highnesse
           the
           Arch-Dutchesse
           followed
           her
           ,
           and
           the
           Ladies
           staying
           in
           the
           anti-chamber
           a
           little
           while
           after
           introducted
           to
           wait
           on
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           received
           them
           all
           with
           her
           usual
           civility
           .
           They
           returning
           into
           the
           anti-chamber
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           remained
           alone
           with
           the
           Duke
           and
           Arch-Dutchesse
           ,
           discoursing
           with
           them
           for
           some
           time
           .
           His
           Highnesses
           Musitians
           being
           afterwards
           brought
           into
           that
           roome
           ,
           entertained
           them
           most
           nobly
           at
           the
           portalls
           rowled
           up
           ,
           with
           several
           songs
           ,
           now
           with
           one
           ,
           now
           more
           voyces
           ,
           intermingling
           divers
           harmonies
           of
           Instruments
           ,
           with
           which
           her
           Majesty
           was
           very
           highly
           pleased
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           mean
           time
           they
           made
           ready
           the
           table
           in
           the
           same
           antichamber
           abounding
           with
           Nobility
           ,
           which
           fill●d
           too
           the
           great
           Hall
           ,
           that
           was
           per●it
           ,
           many
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           
           neighbouring
           Cities
           ,
           besides
           the
           Cavaliers
           of
           the
           Countrey
           ,
           flocking
           thither
           in
           great
           numbers
           ,
           attracted
           not
           only
           by
           a
           laudable
           curiosity
           ,
           but
           out
           of
           their
           own
           inclination
           to
           wait
           on
           that
           Prince
           ,
           who
           with
           the
           atraction
           of
           his
           most
           sweet
           carriage
           ,
           commanded
           the
           obsequiousnesse
           of
           the
           most
           remote
           persons
           ,
           not
           onely
           of
           his
           neighbours
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           sate
           at
           table
           under
           a
           cloath
           of
           state
           in
           perspective
           ,
           on
           a
           carpet
           raised
           four
           fingers
           from
           the
           ground
           ,
           and
           over
           against
           her
           the
           Duke
           and
           Arch-Dutchesse
           .
           Don
           
             Antonio
             Pimentel
          
           ,
           though
           invited
           ,
           was
           not
           there
           ,
           he
           finding
           himself
           not
           very
           well
           .
           The
           table
           was
           adorned
           so
           artificially
           ,
           that
           the
           eye
           was
           not
           satisfied
           with
           seeing
           ,
           nor
           the
           mind
           in
           admiring
           that
           natural
           beauty
           .
           The
           quantity
           and
           delicacy
           of
           the
           meats
           ,
           shewed
           the
           greatest
           imaginable
           magnificence
           and
           generosity
           .
           Yet
           all
           was
           observed
           without
           wonder
           ,
           for
           every
           one
           that
           knows
           what
           a
           mind
           that
           Prince
           hath
           ,
           which
           even
           in
           little
           things
           ,
           is
           still
           great
           ,
           to
           be
           answerable
           
           to
           the
           greatness
           of
           the
           house
           of
           Gonzaga
           ,
           admired
           it
           not
           at
           all
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesties
           Cupbearer
           was
           Count
           
             Luigi
             Canossa
          
           ,
           
           brother
           to
           the
           Marquis
           Horatio
           ,
           both
           Cavaliers
           of
           high
           quality
           ,
           &
           of
           greatest
           esteem
           ,
           but
           this
           Cavalier
           had
           no
           great
           trouble
           given
           him
           in
           choosing
           the
           wines
           ,
           which
           there
           were
           very
           pretious
           and
           exquisite
           ,
           since
           this
           vertuous
           Princess
           was
           so
           temperate
           ,
           that
           she
           drank
           only
           two
           draughts
           of
           wine
           ,
           to
           drink
           to
           his
           Highnesses
           health
           ,
           she
           afterwards
           quenching
           her
           thirst
           with
           pure
           water
           .
        
         
           The
           Musick
           continued
           as
           long
           as
           the
           supper
           ,
           and
           every
           thing
           was
           most
           pleasing
           to
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           afterwards
           retired
           to
           her
           lodgings
           ,
           as
           the
           Princess
           and
           all
           the
           rest
           did
           ,
        
         
           On
           the
           following
           day
           ,
           
           which
           was
           the
           21
           ,
           when
           her
           Majesty
           had
           dined
           ,
           in
           the
           very
           same
           order
           and
           magnificence
           ,
           she
           passed
           again
           the
           Po
           ,
           and
           went
           into
           her
           Coach
           ,
           and
           the
           Arch-Dutchess
           with
           her
           ,
           who
           would
           wait
           upon
           her
           to
           the
           confines
           .
           The
           Duke
           
           went
           a
           horseback
           with
           all
           his
           Cavaliers
           ,
           notwithstanding
           the
           ill
           weather
           ,
           the
           troops
           of
           the
           Mantouan
           horse
           ,
           and
           the
           Guards
           of
           his
           Highnesse
           ,
           preceding
           and
           following
           her
           Majesties
           Coach.
           In
           this
           manner
           they
           marched
           very
           near
           to
           Melara
           ,
           where
           alighting
           ,
           after
           some
           courteous
           complements
           ,
           they
           dispersed
           themselves
           ,
           those
           Princes
           returning
           thence
           towards
           Mantoua
           ,
           and
           the
           Queen
           continuing
           her
           journey
           towards
           Figarolo
           .
        
         
           
           The
           four
           Nun●ii
           ,
           with
           the
           Master
           of
           the
           Ceremonies
           ,
           and
           Don
           
             Innocentio
             Conti
             de
             Duchi
             de
             Poli
          
           a
           Roman
           .
           Campmaster
           general
           of
           the
           souldiers
           of
           the
           Ecclesiastical
           state
           ,
           and
           Commander
           in
           Ferrara
           ,
           departed
           on
           the
           twentieth
           in
           the
           morning
           betimes
           with
           same
           troops
           of
           horse
           ,
           one
           of
           which
           of
           the
           Guard
           was
           commanded
           by
           the
           Marquis
           
             Carlo
             Theodoli
          
           ,
           a
           person
           of
           eminent
           quality
           ,
           with
           the
           Coach
           ,
           Litter
           ,
           and
           chaire
           ,
           which
           his
           Holinesse
           had
           sent
           for
           the
           meeting
           of
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           on
           the
           confines
           ,
           but
           by
           reason
           of
           the
           
           shortnesse
           of
           the
           time
           ,
           and
           the
           ill
           way
           ,
           they
           could
           only
           advance
           two
           miles
           farther
           than
           Calto
           ,
           where
           discovering
           her
           Majesties
           Coach
           ,
           they
           alighted
           ,
           and
           the
           Queen
           did
           the
           same
           ,
           when
           she
           was
           near
           to
           them
           .
           The
           Nuntii
           here
           complemented
           her
           in
           the
           name
           of
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           and
           presented
           her
           the
           Brief
           ,
           which
           her
           Majesty
           with
           great
           reverence
           received
           ,
           kissing
           it
           ,
           and
           opened
           it
           in
           the
           open
           fields
           ,
           though
           it
           rained
           ,
           which
           was
           of
           the
           following
           tenor
           .
        
         
           
             
               To
               our
               dearest
               Daughter
               in
               Christ
               ,
               Christina
               ,
               the
               illustrious
               Queen
               of
               
                 Swedland
                 .
                 Alexander
              
               the
               VIIth
               Pope
               .
            
             
               
                 OUr
                 most
                 dear
                 Daughter
                 in
                 Christ
                 ,
                 Greeting
                 and
                 Apostolical
                 benediction
                 .
              
            
             
               In
               what
               great
               expectation
               we
               are
               of
               your
               Majesties
               arrival
               ,
               our
               venerable
               Brothers
               ,
               Hannibal
               of
               Thebes
               ,
               and
               Luke
               of
               Ravenna
               ,
               Arch-Bishops
               ,
               and
               our
               beloved
               sons
               Mr.
               
                 Inico
                 Caraccioli
              
               ,
               Dean
               of
               the
               Apostolical
               Chamber
               ,
               and
               
                 Philip
                 Cesarini
              
               
               Clerk
               of
               the
               same
               ,
               our
               extraordinary
               Nuntii
               to
               your
               Majesty
               will
               evidently
               declare
               .
               For
               in
               this
               excesse
               of
               joy
               we
               could
               scarce
               contain
               our selves
               ,
               that
               the
               interpreters
               of
               it
               might
               be
               kept
               within
               the
               limit
               of
               the
               Churches
               Dominions
               ,
               and
               expresse
               at
               your
               entrance
               the
               summe
               of
               our
               gladnesse
               and
               great
               charity
               towards
               you
               .
               But
               because
               we
               suppose
               you
               as
               sensible
               of
               this
               joy
               and
               content
               ,
               we
               doubt
               not
               but
               this
               intimation
               of
               our
               paternal
               love
               ,
               and
               earnest
               good
               will
               ,
               will
               likewise
               be
               most
               gratefull
               to
               you
               .
               In
               the
               mean
               time
               't
               is
               a
               sweet
               thing
               to
               us
               ,
               to
               think
               of
               the
               No
               small
               or
               light
               portion
               of
               the
               pleasure
               of
               that
               day
               ,
               when
               Rome
               shall
               receive
               you
               with
               the
               glad
               congratulations
               of
               all
               .
               and
               you
               finde
               the
               true
               fountains
               of
               wisdom
               ,
               which
               you
               formerly
               have
               learned
               ,
               not
               from
               the
               doctrine
               of
               Christ
               ,
               But
               in
               the
               schoole
               of
               Philosophers
               ,
               amongst
               the
               foolish
               things
               of
               this
               world
               ,
               and
               the
               interdicted
               ,
               and
               ignoble
               ,
               and
               behold
               at
               the
               shrines
               of
               the
               Apostles
               ,
               the
               monuments
               of
               Princes
               and
               Kings
               ,
               the
               Disciples
               of
               the
               Crosse
               triumphing
               ,
               as
               it
               were
               'ore
               the
               pride
               and
               pomp
               of
               the
               World.
               
               For
               the
               rest
               ,
               so
               well
               are
               they
               descended
               whom
               we
               send
               to
               your
               Majesty
               ,
               and
               such
               praises
               have
               they
               purchased
               ,
               besides
               ,
               a
               noble
               family
               ,
               that
               it
               will
               be
               a
               hard
               thing
               for
               you
               to
               determine
               what
               you
               in
               each
               of
               them
               shall
               most
               like
               .
               Now
               God
               ,
               whose
               Word
               the
               winds
               ,
               and
               the
               tempests
               obey
               ,
               be
               with
               you
               in
               your
               journy
               ,
               and
               confer
               on
               your
               Majesty
               the
               blessings
               wee
               most
               lovingly
               impart
               .
            
             
               
                 Given
                 at
                 Rome
                 at
                 Saint
                 Maries
                 ,
                 the
                 greater
                 ,
                 under
                 the
                 Ring
                 of
                 the
                 Fisher
                 
                   the
                   24
                   of
                   
                     October
                     1655
                  
                   ,
                
                 in
                 the
                 first
                 year
                 of
                 our
                 Papacy
                 .
              
               
                 Natalis
                 Rondininus
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           Going
           afterwards
           into
           his
           Holinesses
           Coach
           ,
           
           and
           the
           Nuntii
           following
           her
           with
           all
           the
           retinue
           ,
           she
           arrived
           at
           F●garolo
           at
           half
           an
           houre
           in
           the
           night
           ,
           where
           after
           a
           little
           repose
           ,
           she
           was
           visited
           by
           the
           Nuntii
           ,
           whom
           she
           met
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           the
           roome
           ,
           and
           accompanied
           to
           the
           door
           .
        
         
           Figarolo
           is
           a
           Town
           built
           scatteringly
           on
           the
           banks
           of
           the
           Po.
           'ore
           against
           
           Stellata
           ,
           another
           place
           resembling
           it
           ,
           seated
           in
           an
           angle
           ,
           which
           is
           made
           by
           the
           river
           Panaro
           in
           discharging
           it self
           into
           the
           said
           Po.
           Every
           thing
           convenient
           for
           the
           lodging
           of
           so
           great
           a
           train
           could
           not
           be
           had
           in
           time
           ,
           for
           computing
           that
           the
           Queen
           ,
           by
           reason
           of
           the
           ill
           weather
           ,
           could
           not
           arrive
           there
           untill
           the
           21
           as
           Holstenius
           had
           written
           ,
           things
           were
           not
           observed
           with
           that
           punctuality
           and
           necessary
           sollicitude
           ,
           to
           which
           may
           be
           added
           ,
           that
           the
           river
           grown
           tempestuous
           with
           the
           wind
           ,
           suffered
           not
           to
           passe
           ,
           till
           the
           twentieth
           at
           evening
           ,
           certain
           Officers
           and
           goods
           designed
           for
           the
           lodging
           .
           However
           the
           things
           were
           well
           ordered
           ,
           for
           though
           there
           were
           that
           night
           in
           that
           little
           place
           about
           eight
           hundred
           horse
           of
           her
           Majesties
           train
           ,
           and
           the
           souldiers
           of
           the
           Militia
           ,
           and
           albeit
           the
           great
           rains
           were
           a
           hindrance
           to
           every
           thing
           ,
           the
           well
           ordered
           commands
           of
           Don
           
             Innocentio
             Conti
          
           facilitated
           the
           endeavours
           of
           the
           Ministers
           subordinate
           to
           Baldocchi
           ,
           who
           had
           sent
           them
           thither
           from
           Ferrara
           ,
           he
           by
           his
           assiduous
           
           applications
           in
           this
           ,
           and
           that
           place
           ,
           more
           deserving
           still
           the
           name
           of
           an
           accurate
           and
           diligent
           Officer
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           22
           of
           November
           her
           Majesty
           dined
           in
           Figarolo
           ,
           
           and
           afterwards
           taking
           coach
           ,
           advanced
           towards
           Ferrara
           ,
           which
           is
           fifteen
           miles
           off
           ,
           all
           along
           on
           the
           banks
           of
           the
           river
           Po
           ,
           which
           there
           are
           very
           strong
           ,
           as
           a
           fence
           against
           its
           dangerous
           inundations
           .
           A
           great
           number
           of
           souldiers
           were
           distributed
           in
           all
           the
           wayes
           ,
           for
           Don
           
             Innocentio
             Conti
          
           ,
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           great
           valour
           and
           conduct
           ,
           having
           commanded
           five
           thousand
           foot
           ,
           and
           a
           thousand
           horse
           ,
           had
           divided
           them
           with
           that
           order
           on
           those
           banks
           ,
           that
           he
           made
           them
           seeme
           more
           numerous
           to
           the
           wonder
           of
           all
           .
        
         
           My
           Lord
           B●ssi
           ,
           a
           nobleman
           of
           Viterbo
           ,
           and
           a
           Prelate
           of
           great
           parts
           ,
           the
           Vice-Legate
           of
           Ferrara
           ,
           with
           a
           very
           great
           attendance
           of
           Gentlemen
           of
           Ferrara
           a
           horseback
           ,
           came
           near
           Figarolo
           to
           complement
           the
           Queen
           ,
           informing
           her
           the
           Cardinal
           Legate
           
           would
           presently
           be
           there
           to
           wait
           on
           her
           Majesty
           .
           His
           Eminence
           issuing
           out
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           advanced
           to
           Occhiobello
           distant
           six
           miles
           ,
           to
           meet
           her
           with
           a
           very
           good
           train
           of
           Coaches
           ,
           with
           six
           horses
           apiece
           ,
           full
           of
           principal
           Cavaliers
           of
           that
           countrey
           .
           His
           Eminence
           discovering
           the
           Queen
           25
           paces
           off
           ,
           who
           was
           alone
           in
           his
           Holinesses
           Coach
           ,
           alighted
           and
           met
           her
           .
           The
           Queen
           causing
           her
           Coach
           to
           be
           stopt
           ten
           paces
           from
           the
           Cardinal
           ,
           did
           likewise
           alight
           ,
           and
           here
           began
           the
           Complement
           ,
           in
           which
           still
           her
           Majesty
           gave
           the
           title
           of
           Eminence
           .
           Then
           the
           Queen
           went
           again
           into
           her
           Coach
           ,
           helpt
           thither
           by
           the
           Cardinal
           ,
           who
           likewise
           went
           into
           his
           own
           ,
           and
           followed
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           had
           on
           a
           mans
           Hungerlin
           of
           plain
           black
           velvet
           ,
           with
           a
           band
           ,
           and
           an
           upper
           safegard
           for
           women
           of
           a
           dark
           grey
           colour
           ,
           without
           which
           she
           would
           have
           lookt
           like
           a
           man.
           
        
         
           
           She
           arriving
           at
           the
           bridge
           of
           the
           black
           lake
           three
           miles
           distant
           from
           Ferrara
           ,
           a
           place
           much
           renowned
           for
           the
           Fort
           ,
           which
           built
           some
           years
           before
           
           by
           the
           Pope
           ,
           on
           the
           opposite
           bank
           ,
           was
           assaulted
           by
           the
           forces
           of
           Venice
           ,
           found
           built
           a
           very
           fine
           and
           commodious
           bridge
           ,
           designed
           by
           the
           admirable
           architecture
           of
           the
           Marquis
           
             Girolamo
             Ressetti
          
           ,
           Cavalier
           of
           Ferrara
           ,
           of
           very
           great
           spirit
           ,
           and
           eminent
           parts
           .
        
         
           It
           was
           made
           of
           46
           great
           and
           thick
           barques
           ,
           with
           a
           floore
           so
           broad
           ,
           four
           coaches
           could
           go
           over
           it
           in
           a
           breast
           .
           It
           reacht
           f●om
           one
           side
           to
           the
           other
           ,
           not
           simply
           from
           the
           brink
           of
           the
           water
           ,
           to
           the
           opposite
           part
           ,
           but
           from
           the
           bank
           it self
           ,
           on
           which
           it
           stood
           .
           The
           construction
           of
           the
           bridge
           was
           most
           rare
           ,
           and
           the
           finest
           ,
           peradventure
           ,
           that
           hath
           been
           seen
           in
           Europe
           .
           The
           Queen
           would
           needs
           go
           o're
           it
           ,
           though
           for
           her
           there
           was
           prepared
           a
           most
           splendid
           Bucintoro
           ,
           adorned
           with
           the
           Popes
           and
           her
           Majesties
           armes
           ,
           and
           another
           noble
           barque
           somwhat
           lesse
           .
           When
           her
           Majesty
           was
           passed
           ,
           though
           the
           bridge
           was
           so
           full
           of
           Coaches
           ,
           horses
           ,
           and
           souldiers
           ,
           that
           it
           could
           hold
           no
           more
           ,
           yet
           it
           stood
           alwayes
           firme
           ,
           and
           very
           
           strong
           without
           the
           least
           disjoynting
           .
        
         
           
           At
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           City
           her
           Majesty
           was
           met
           by
           the
           Marquis
           
             Francesso
             Calcagnini
          
           the
           chief
           Cavalier
           of
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           a
           person
           endued
           with
           extraordinary
           parts
           .
           He
           was
           President
           of
           the
           Councel
           ,
           and
           afterwards
           with
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           the
           Colledge
           of
           Doctors
           ,
           and
           his
           guard
           of
           halbardiers
           in
           the
           usual
           livery
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           and
           great
           strore
           of
           servants
           advanced
           to
           complement
           the
           Queen
           ,
           who
           received
           him
           with
           her
           accustomed
           affability
           .
        
         
           When
           his
           complement
           was
           ended
           ,
           he
           waited
           on
           the
           Queen
           riding
           before
           her
           with
           his
           train
           ,
           among
           which
           were
           24
           Pages
           nobly
           born
           ,
           and
           clothed
           in
           plain
           black
           velvet
           ,
           designed
           for
           the
           attendance
           on
           her
           Majesty
           .
           The
           City
           spared
           no
           cost
           ,
           nor
           application
           ,
           for
           Count
           
             Julius
             Caesar
             Nigrelli
          
           ,
           Embassadour
           in
           Rome
           for
           that
           Town
           ,
           a
           charge
           he
           had
           exercised
           with
           great
           praise
           and
           attention
           ,
           had
           in
           order
           thereunto
           ,
           advertised
           the
           Magistrates
           of
           his
           Holinesses
           minde
           .
           At
           
           the
           first
           she
           was
           welcomed
           with
           six
           great
           Cannons
           with
           bullets
           ,
           all
           discharged
           at
           the
           same
           time
           ,
           and
           afterwards
           by
           the
           artillery
           from
           the
           walls
           ,
           with
           an
           infinite
           number
           of
           mortar-pieces
           intermingled
           .
           All
           the
           gates
           ,
           streets
           ,
           and
           breast-works
           were
           manned
           with
           souldiers
           ,
           with
           lights
           in
           the
           streets
           ,
           and
           torches
           at
           the
           Palaces
           of
           the
           Cardinals
           ,
           the
           Legate
           and
           Bishop
           ,
           the
           Town-house
           ,
           the
           Vice-Legates
           ,
           and
           other
           particular
           Cavaliers
           .
        
         
           She
           came
           in
           her
           Litter
           to
           the
           Pillars
           before
           the
           Cathedral
           ,
           
           and
           there
           did
           alight
           .
           His
           Eminence
           Cardinal
           Pio
           the
           Bishop
           ,
           adorned
           with
           his
           Amice
           ,
           his
           Rochet
           ,
           and
           rich
           Mitre
           ,
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           two
           Canons
           in
           their
           Coaps
           ,
           going
           before
           the
           Crosse
           ,
           the
           Clergy
           ,
           and
           Chapter
           met
           her
           ,
           and
           she
           kneeling
           on
           the
           even
           ground
           within
           the
           chains
           ,
           on
           a
           cushion
           of
           cloath
           of
           gold
           ,
           laid
           on
           a
           great
           carpet
           ,
           kissed
           devoutly
           the
           Crosse
           presented
           to
           her
           by
           the
           Cardinal
           Bishop
           ,
           and
           then
           going
           before
           the
           said
           Crosse
           ,
           the
           Clergy
           and
           Chapter
           following
           
           her
           ,
           and
           last
           of
           all
           the
           Cardinal
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           the
           Canons
           aforesaid
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           went
           under
           a
           Canopy
           of
           silver
           ,
           and
           conducted
           to
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           Church
           by
           the
           secular
           Magistrates
           ,
           at
           what
           time
           they
           sang
           the
           Anthem
           ,
           
             She
             is
             beautifull
             ,
             &c.
          
           
           The
           Cardinal
           Legate
           coming
           out
           of
           his
           coach
           ,
           and
           making
           a
           low
           reverence
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           went
           into
           the
           Sacristy
           to
           put
           off
           his
           travelling
           cloaths
           ,
           and
           put
           on
           his
           long
           under-garment
           ,
           his
           Rotchet
           ,
           &c.
           expecting
           there
           the
           Cardinal
           Bishop
           .
        
         
           At
           the
           entrance
           into
           the
           Church
           ,
           the
           Cardinal
           Bishop
           with
           the
           Mitre
           on
           his
           head
           ,
           taking
           the
           sprinkling
           brush
           from
           the
           Dean
           ,
           besprinkled
           the
           Queeen
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           there
           present
           ,
           then
           made
           a
           reverence
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           took
           off
           the
           Mitre
           ,
           while
           in
           the
           mean
           time
           the
           Musitians
           began
           to
           sing
           the
           Hymne
           ,
           
             Te
             Deum
          
           .
           When
           the
           first
           was
           ended
           ,
           the
           Bishop
           put
           on
           again
           his
           Mitre
           ,
           and
           going
           before
           the
           crosse
           in
           like
           manner
           ,
           and
           the
           Chapter
           went
           towards
           the
           high
           Altar
           ,
           on
           which
           was
           exposed
           the
           
           most
           holy
           Sacrament
           .
           Then
           his
           Eminence
           went
           to
           the
           Epistle
           side
           ,
           and
           laying
           aside
           his
           Mitre
           ,
           and
           kneeling
           at
           the
           verse
           ,
           
             We
             threfore
             beseech
             thee
             ,
             &c.
          
           stood
           up
           again
           ,
           and
           turning
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           as
           soon
           as
           
             Te
             Deum
          
           was
           ended
           ,
           recited
           the
           verses
           and
           prayers
           ,
           
             Save
             thy
             Handmaid
             ,
             &c.
             
             Lord
             God
             ,
             by
             whose
             providence
             ,
             &c.
          
           and
           finally
           standing
           in
           the
           middle
           of
           the
           Altar
           ,
           gave
           the
           solemne
           benediction
           ,
           and
           bowing
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           went
           thence
           into
           the
           Sacristy
           to
           put
           off
           his
           Ornaments
           ,
           and
           cloathing
           himselfe
           like
           the
           Cardinal
           Legate
           ,
           they
           came
           out
           of
           the
           Sacristy
           together
           ,
           and
           went
           both
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           who
           went
           alone
           into
           her
           coach
           ,
           and
           the
           two
           Cardinals
           ,
           the
           Nuntii
           ,
           and
           the
           Embassadour
           Pimentel
           in
           another
           ,
           who
           waited
           on
           her
           Majesty
           to
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           to
           her
           own
           lodgings
           .
        
         
           The
           Church
           had
           the
           frontispiece
           all
           resplendent
           with
           torches
           ,
           and
           within
           was
           hung
           richly
           with
           tapestries
           ,
           with
           a
           kneeling
           place
           for
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           cushions
           for
           the
           Nuntii
           ,
           who
           alwayes
           attended
           on
           her
           Majesty
           .
        
         
         
           
           At
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           hall
           of
           the
           Castle
           ,
           they
           found
           very
           many
           noble
           Ladies
           of
           the
           City
           most
           splendidly
           apparrelled
           ,
           who
           paid
           their
           respects
           ,
           and
           complemented
           the
           Queen
           ,
           who
           affectionately
           received
           them
           ,
           and
           afterwards
           retired
           into
           her
           lodgings
           ,
           where
           she
           was
           accompanied
           by
           the
           two
           Cardinals
           ,
           the
           Nuntii
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           retinue
           .
           That
           night
           little
           else
           was
           effected
           ,
           but
           that
           all
           the
           Officers
           designed
           to
           look
           after
           the
           lodgings
           ,
           were
           not
           idle
           ,
           being
           employed
           in
           distributing
           ,
           without
           the
           least
           confusion
           ,
           to
           every
           one
           his
           chamber
           ,
           they
           whom
           the
           Castle
           could
           not
           hold
           ,
           being
           quartered
           in
           Palaces
           and
           particular
           houses
           in
           the
           town
           .
           That
           night
           the
           Queen
           supp'd
           privately
           ,
           and
           was
           entertained
           with
           most
           excellent
           musique
           .
           Couriers
           were
           then
           dispatched
           to
           Rome
           ,
           to
           informe
           the
           Pope
           of
           all
           ,
           as
           they
           did
           from
           time
           to
           time
           ,
           in
           all
           other
           places
           where
           she
           staid
           ,
           not
           onely
           in
           obedience
           to
           his
           Holinesses
           commands
           ,
           who
           would
           know
           what
           they
           did
           ,
           but
           likewise
           to
           receive
           from
           his
           Beatitude
           ,
           opportune
           
           informations
           ,
           in
           order
           to
           what
           they
           should
           do
           ,
           for
           a
           compleat
           and
           regal
           reception
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           staid
           two
           dayes
           in
           Ferrara
           ,
           where
           she
           visited
           diverse
           Monasteries
           of
           Nuns
           ,
           and
           the
           remarkablest
           things
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           being
           alwayes
           accompanied
           by
           the
           two
           Cardinals
           in
           her
           Coach
           ,
           their
           Eminences
           sitting
           before
           ,
           and
           the
           Queen
           alone
           behinde
           .
           The
           four
           Nuntii
           followed
           after
           ,
           as
           they
           alwayes
           had
           done
           ,
           in
           another
           coach
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           other
           Gentlemens
           coaches
           of
           the
           traine
           ,
           continued
           in
           a
           row
           ,
           one
           after
           another
           .
           She
           desired
           to
           see
           the
           fortresse
           so
           famed
           ,
           and
           was
           much
           pleased
           with
           it
           ,
           and
           here
           she
           her self
           was
           assistent
           in
           discharging
           some
           pieces
           of
           artillery
           .
           During
           these
           two
           dayes
           ,
           the
           City
           onely
           feasted
           and
           rejoyced
           ,
           every
           one
           endeavouring
           to
           demonstrate
           their
           gladnesse
           ,
           fine
           maskings
           being
           seen
           ,
           and
           other
           rare
           shews
           ,
           for
           the
           pleasing
           of
           the
           eys
           ,
           and
           divertisement
           of
           the
           senses
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           at
           her
           entrance
           into
           the
           Church-dominions
           ,
           sent
           by
           Post
           
           from
           Ferrara
           to
           Rome
           ,
           
           Count
           
             Raymund
             Montecuccoli
          
           ,
           to
           complement
           his
           Holiness
           in
           her
           name
           ,
           and
           thanks
           him
           for
           all
           the
           honours
           ,
           his
           beatitude
           had
           been
           pleased
           to
           do
           her
           ,
           and
           particularly
           for
           them
           she
           had
           begun
           to
           receive
           in
           the
           state
           Ecclesiastical
           ,
           to
           whom
           she
           consigned
           affectionate
           letters
           for
           his
           Holinesse
           .
           This
           Cavalier
           with
           the
           usuall
           vivacity
           of
           his
           noble
           and
           eminent
           parts
           ,
           gave
           a
           very
           good
           account
           of
           his
           employment
           ,
           and
           leaving
           the
           Pope
           highly
           satisfied
           with
           his
           function
           ,
           returned
           from
           thence
           within
           a
           few
           dayes
           ,
           to
           finde
           out
           the
           Queen
           in
           her
           journey
           ,
           and
           go
           back
           with
           her
           to
           Rome
           .
        
         
           The
           day
           after
           her
           Majesty
           being
           willing
           to
           dine
           in
           publick
           ,
           a
           table
           was
           prepared
           with
           a
           single
           covering
           ,
           under
           the
           cloth
           of
           state
           ,
           but
           because
           she
           would
           honour
           the
           Cardinal
           Legate
           and
           Bishop
           ,
           by
           taking
           them
           to
           dinner
           with
           her
           ,
           two
           other
           coverings
           were
           brought
           ,
           one
           at
           the
           right
           hand
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           at
           the
           left
           of
           the
           table
           ,
           a
           little
           way
           distant
           from
           the
           upper
           end
           ,
           where
           the
           Queen
           was
           to
           sit
           ,
           
           each
           of
           them
           being
           under
           a
           little
           of
           the
           Canopy
           .
           All
           the
           three
           coverings
           were
           in
           gilt
           baskets
           ,
           the
           Cardinal
           Legate
           sitting
           on
           the
           right
           hand
           ,
           the
           Bishop
           on
           the
           left
           ,
           and
           the
           Legate
           saying
           grace
           .
        
         
           Don
           
             Luigi
             Pio
          
           of
           Savoy
           ,
           Prince
           of
           St.
           Gregory
           ,
           Brother
           to
           the
           Cardinal
           Bishop
           ,
           gave
           the
           water
           for
           her
           Majesties
           hands
           ,
           and
           assisted
           at
           the
           table
           ,
           changing
           the
           dishes
           after
           the
           manner
           of
           Germany
           .
           Don
           
             Innocentio
             Conti
          
           presented
           her
           the
           napkin
           ,
           and
           the
           Marquis
           
             Hippolitus
             Bentivoglio
          
           was
           her
           Cupbearer
           and
           Sewer
           .
        
         
           The
           said
           Prince
           of
           St.
           Gregory
           came
           by
           post
           from
           Rome
           to
           Ferrara
           ,
           to
           wait
           on
           the
           Queen
           ,
           as
           one
           who
           being
           curious
           of
           seeing
           the
           world
           ,
           when
           he
           had
           been
           at
           the
           Courts
           of
           
             Spain
             ,
             France
             ,
             Flanders
             ,
             Holland
          
           and
           Denmark
           ,
           passing
           likewise
           into
           Swedland
           ,
           had
           received
           there
           many
           honours
           of
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           and
           among
           other
           things
           was
           accompanied
           to
           Danzich
           by
           a
           Swedish
           man
           of
           war
           ,
           and
           besides
           had
           her
           Majesties
           picture
           set
           with
           a
           hundred
           faire
           diamonds
           ,
           a
           favour
           that
           
           generous
           Princesse
           was
           accustomed
           to
           shew
           to
           Embassadours
           of
           Kings
           ,
           and
           Cavaliers
           of
           eminent
           condition
           .
           He
           therefore
           had
           waited
           upon
           her
           on
           the
           confines
           of
           Ferrara
           ,
           and
           had
           been
           received
           with
           all
           courtesie
           ,
           so
           as
           having
           paid
           her
           his
           respects
           ,
           
           he
           took
           his
           leave
           of
           her
           ,
           and
           returned
           by
           post
           to
           Rome
           ,
           to
           serve
           there
           her
           Majesty
           .
           The
           said
           Prince
           ,
           as
           he
           is
           endued
           with
           a
           vivacity
           of
           spirit
           ,
           a
           mind
           truly
           splendid
           ,
           and
           abounding
           especially
           with
           the
           vertues
           and
           qualities
           ;
           which
           become
           a
           Cavalier
           of
           great
           birth
           ,
           so
           in
           all
           things
           ,
           and
           even
           in
           his
           younger
           years
           ,
           followed
           worthily
           the
           glory
           of
           his
           Eminence
           the
           Cardinal
           his
           Brother
           ,
           
           who
           to
           the
           integrity
           of
           his
           exempalr
           life
           ,
           hath
           joyn'd
           the
           greatest
           prudence
           ,
           &
           an
           exquisite
           knowledge
           of
           all
           things
           ,
           deserving
           the
           nobleness
           of
           his
           thoughts
           ,
           he
           shewing
           to
           all
           the
           highest
           generosity
           and
           courtesie
           .
        
         
           But
           returning
           to
           what
           was
           observed
           at
           the
           table
           ,
           the
           bibbs
           were
           presented
           to
           the
           Queen
           and
           the
           Cardinalls
           .
           Their
           Eminences
           were
           in
           
           their
           rotchets
           ,
           and
           forbare
           very
           strictly
           to
           touch
           any
           meat
           ,
           till
           they
           saw
           what
           her
           Majesty
           liked
           ,
           and
           had
           eaten
           first
           of
           it
           .
        
         
           The
           first
           discourse
           began
           here
           by
           the
           Queen
           was
           of
           the
           Painters
           at
           Rome
           ,
           
           she
           concluding
           in
           favour
           of
           
             Peter
             di
             Cortona
          
           ,
           and
           Cavalier
           Bernino
           .
           She
           then
           spake
           of
           the
           Musitians
           ,
           and
           seemed
           well
           informed
           of
           all
           the
           treble
           voyces
           ,
           or
           Eunuchs
           ,
           saying
           ,
           Bonaventura
           was
           the
           best
           at
           that
           time
           ,
           and
           that
           Cavalier
           Loreto
           of
           Spoleti
           had
           taught
           to
           sing
           handsomly
           ,
           continuing
           a
           while
           in
           the
           praises
           of
           musick
           ,
           and
           calling
           it
           the
           ornament
           of
           Princes
           ,
           and
           delight
           of
           the
           chambers
           .
           At
           the
           first
           draught
           the
           Queen
           drank
           ,
           three
           great
           pieces
           of
           artillery
           were
           discharged
           .
           She
           discoursed
           then
           of
           the
           Temples
           of
           Europe
           ,
           and
           said
           three
           were
           great
           ,
           to
           wit
           ,
           St.
           Peter
           in
           Rome
           ,
           St.
           Paul
           in
           London
           ,
           and
           the
           Dome
           in
           Millan
           ,
           but
           that
           St.
           Peters
           was
           the
           fairest
           and
           greatest
           ,
           adding
           likewise
           ,
           as
           it
           were
           with
           a
           sigh
           ,
           St.
           Pauls
           Church
           in
           London
           was
           now
           become
           a
           stable
           ,
           and
           here
           she
           discoursed
           
           awhile
           of
           the
           English
           affaires
           .
           Then
           feeling
           it
           grew
           hot
           ,
           she
           caused
           the
           glasse
           of
           the
           windows
           to
           be
           opened
           from
           the
           top
           to
           the
           botome
           ,
           and
           the
           people
           which
           stood
           about
           the
           table
           ,
           retired
           then
           a
           little
           .
           When
           her
           Majesty
           had
           drank
           the
           second
           time
           ,
           she
           said
           she
           had
           never
           drank
           so
           much
           wine
           as
           in
           Italy
           ,
           where
           it
           was
           very
           excellent
           .
           The
           Cardinal
           Bishop
           replyed
           ,
           your
           Majesty
           hath
           drank
           little
           of
           it
           ,
           for
           you
           put
           much
           water
           to
           it
           ,
           and
           we
           see
           you
           carry
           with
           you
           the
           vertue
           of
           the
           North
           ,
           which
           the
           Queen
           was
           pleased
           with
           .
           In
           fine
           ,
           new
           dishes
           of
           meat
           still
           appearing
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           praised
           Italy
           ,
           as
           having
           every
           thing
           within
           it selfe
           except
           druggs
           ,
           the
           Cardinal
           Legate
           replyed
           ,
           what
           ,
           sugars
           ?
           Her
           Majesty
           answered
           ,
           you
           have
           them
           in
           Sicily
           .
           And
           with
           these
           ,
           and
           such
           like
           discourses
           ,
           which
           use
           to
           be
           the
           pastimes
           of
           great
           persons
           ,
           in
           their
           recreations
           at
           table
           and
           feasts
           ,
           the
           meat
           was
           taken
           off
           ,
           and
           the
           Queen
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           the
           two
           Cardinals
           aforesaid
           ,
           retyred
           to
           her
           chamber
           ,
           where
           their
           Eminences
           
           stayed
           with
           her
           ,
           entertaining
           themselves
           with
           several
           discourses
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           in
           her
           speeches
           shewed
           a
           great
           esteem
           ,
           of
           France
           ,
           and
           to
           be
           well
           informed
           of
           all
           the
           affaires
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           and
           especially
           of
           the
           Court
           of
           Rome
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           last
           Conclave
           .
        
         
           That
           night
           they
           saw
           a
           Comedy
           at
           the
           charge
           of
           the
           Marquis
           
             Cornelius
             Bentivoglio
          
           ,
           a
           Cavalier
           of
           one
           of
           the
           chiefest
           families
           in
           Italy
           ,
           and
           who
           may
           deservingly
           be
           called
           a
           true
           lover
           of
           the
           vertuous
           .
           This
           play
           ,
           where
           the
           honours
           of
           Boreas
           with
           Orithia
           were
           represented
           ,
           succeeded
           very
           well
           ,
           especially
           for
           the
           admirable
           beauty
           and
           finenesse
           of
           the
           machins
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           very
           worthily
           esteeming
           so
           conspicuous
           a
           family
           ,
           honoured
           with
           the
           title
           of
           Gentleman
           of
           her
           Chamber
           ,
           and
           her
           Cupbearer
           the
           Marquis
           Hippolitus
           aforesaid
           ,
           who
           together
           with
           the
           Marquis
           Cornelus
           his
           father
           ,
           waited
           afterwards
           upon
           her
           to
           Rome
           ;
           as
           
             Donna
             Constanza
             Sforza
          
           likewise
           did
           ,
           a
           Lady
           of
           rare
           parts
           ,
           and
           great
           
           quality
           ,
           and
           wife
           to
           the
           said
           Marquis
           Cornelius
           ,
           who
           instead
           of
           Madam
           Cueva
           ,
           who
           staid
           behind
           sick
           ,
           as
           we
           said
           ,
           supplyed
           with
           equal
           spirit
           and
           decorum
           ,
           the
           charge
           of
           chief
           Lady
           of
           the
           chamber
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           attending
           on
           her
           all
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           journey
           to
           Rome
           .
           The
           remainder
           of
           the
           night
           was
           solemnized
           with
           variety
           of
           artificial
           fireworks
           ,
           &
           all
           the
           demonstrations
           of
           gladnesse
           and
           rejoycing
           ,
           which
           could
           proceed
           from
           hearts
           ambitious
           of
           conforming
           themselves
           to
           the
           generous
           and
           noble
           inclination
           of
           their
           Prince
           .
           While
           the
           Queen
           staid
           in
           Ferrara
           ,
           the
           Count
           St.
           Vitale
           came
           thither
           ,
           a
           Cavalier
           of
           great
           quality
           ,
           sent
           by
           the
           Duke
           of
           Parma
           ,
           with
           the
           title
           of
           extraordinary
           Embassador
           to
           complement
           her
           Majesty
           .
        
         
           
           Ferrara
           is
           a
           great
           and
           spacious
           City
           ,
           adorned
           with
           splendid
           and
           beautiful
           structures
           ,
           and
           many
           piazze
           inhabited
           by
           divers
           great
           families
           ,
           and
           washt
           on
           the
           East
           and
           South
           side
           with
           a
           branch
           of
           the
           river
           Po.
           It
           lyes
           in
           a
           plain
           ,
           low
           ,
           and
           humid
           soyle
           ,
           
           and
           therefore
           the
           aire
           is
           supposed
           a
           little
           unwholsome
           .
           'T
           is
           fortified
           with
           strong
           walls
           ,
           bastions
           ,
           and
           well
           flankt
           with
           very
           large
           and
           deep
           ditches
           ,
           being
           guarded
           by
           a
           cittadel
           of
           great
           strength
           ,
           and
           very
           regular
           ,
           in
           some
           parts
           inaccessible
           to
           the
           approaches
           ,
           by
           reason
           of
           the
           marish
           scituation
           on
           one
           side
           .
           The
           Castle
           ,
           the
           habitation
           of
           the
           Cardinal
           Legate
           ,
           is
           magnificent
           and
           sumptuous
           ,
           and
           was
           the
           royal
           residence
           of
           the
           Dukes
           of
           Este
           ,
           the
           splendour
           of
           Italy
           for
           the
           greatnesse
           of
           their
           minds
           ,
           and
           eminent
           valour
           .
        
         
           The
           Cardinal
           
             John
             Baptist
             Spada
          
           a
           Noble
           man
           of
           Lucca
           ,
           
           a
           person
           of
           great
           worth
           and
           rare
           parts
           ,
           preferred
           for
           his
           long
           services
           to
           the
           holy
           Sea
           of
           Rome
           ,
           to
           the
           purple
           on
           the
           second
           of
           March
           ,
           1654.
           with
           the
           title
           of
           holy
           Susanna
           ,
           performed
           this
           legation
           to
           his
           very
           great
           glory
           ,
           and
           in
           this
           conjuncture
           acted
           nobly
           and
           abundantly
           his
           part
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           25.
           her
           Majesty
           departed
           from
           Ferrara
           ,
           
           being
           saluted
           by
           the
           Canon
           from
           the
           walls
           ,
           and
           the
           fortresse
           ,
           
           as
           at
           her
           coming
           thither
           ,
           and
           they
           saw
           all
           the
           streets
           full
           of
           souldiers
           .
           The
           two
           Cardinals
           ,
           the
           Legate
           and
           Bishop
           accompanied
           her
           Majesty
           to
           the
           confines
           of
           their
           Legation
           ,
           which
           end
           at
           the
           river
           Reno
           ,
           a
           little
           way
           off
           from
           the
           Villa
           of
           Poggio
           ,
           appertaining
           to
           the
           Marquis
           Lambertini
           ,
           an
           ancient
           and
           noble
           family
           of
           Bologna
           .
           Here
           at
           the
           entrance
           into
           the
           territory
           of
           Bologna
           ,
           
           she
           was
           met
           by
           my
           Lord
           
             Ranuccio
             Ricci
          
           the
           Vice-Legate
           ,
           with
           the
           traine
           of
           many
           Gentlemen
           all
           on
           horseback
           ,
           who
           complemented
           her
           Majesty
           in
           the
           name
           of
           his
           Eminence
           Cardinal
           
             John
             Jerome
             Lomellino
          
           the
           Legate
           ,
           and
           returned
           to
           Bologna
           ,
           leaving
           the
           troop
           of
           horse
           that
           had
           accompanied
           him
           thither
           ,
           to
           wait
           on
           the
           Queen
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           lay
           that
           night
           in
           the
           Villa
           of
           St.
           Benedict
           ,
           in
           the
           Palace
           of
           the
           Senatour
           ,
           the
           Marquis
           
             John
             Nicholas
             Tanara
          
           ,
           then
           President
           of
           the
           Justice
           ,
           and
           a
           person
           highly
           qualified
           ,
           her
           train
           with
           the
           four
           Nuntii
           being
           lodged
           in
           the
           Palaces
           and
           neighbouring
           houses
           ,
           
           where
           they
           were
           treated
           splendidly
           .
        
         
           The
           day
           after
           she
           continued
           her
           journey
           toward
           Bologna
           ,
           
           whence
           the
           Cardinal
           Legate
           issuing
           forth
           with
           above
           40
           coaches
           with
           six
           horses
           a
           piece
           ,
           which
           were
           filled
           with
           the
           Nobility
           ,
           and
           three
           troups
           of
           Horse
           went
           to
           meet
           her
           at
           the
           Villa
           of
           Funo
           distant
           five
           miles
           ,
           all
           the
           wayes
           being
           lined
           with
           souldiers
           ,
           and
           a
           numerous
           concourse
           of
           people
           to
           see
           this
           great
           Princesse
           .
           She
           arriving
           ten
           paces
           near
           his
           Eminence
           ,
           who
           allighting
           before
           ,
           expected
           her
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           the
           way
           ,
           came
           out
           of
           her
           coach
           ,
           and
           received
           very
           affably
           and
           courteously
           the
           complement
           the
           Cardinal
           made
           her
           .
           His
           Eminence
           after
           this
           ,
           was
           constrained
           to
           go
           back
           with
           all
           speed
           ,
           to
           get
           before
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           and
           receive
           her
           at
           the
           Dome
           in
           the
           absence
           of
           Boncompagno
           the
           Archbishop
           .
        
         
           When
           she
           was
           near
           the
           City
           ,
           they
           began
           to
           hear
           the
           noyse
           of
           the
           Artillery
           ,
           which
           continued
           till
           she
           got
           to
           the
           Palace
           .
           At
           the
           gate
           she
           was
           
           received
           by
           all
           the
           Magistrates
           on
           horseback
           ,
           who
           were
           in
           their
           solemne
           robes
           .
           After
           the
           like
           complements
           she
           had
           had
           in
           Ferrara
           ,
           she
           went
           to
           the
           Church
           of
           St.
           Peter
           ,
           which
           is
           the
           Cathedral
           ,
           and
           there
           alighting
           ,
           was
           received
           with
           the
           same
           ceremonies
           used
           to
           her
           in
           the
           Church
           of
           Ferrara
           ,
           
           after
           which
           she
           was
           carried
           in
           a
           chair
           to
           the
           Palace
           ,
           accompanied
           by
           all
           the
           retinue
           .
           The
           Cardinal
           Legate
           ,
           who
           made
           such
           haste
           thither
           ,
           received
           her
           at
           the
           foot
           of
           the
           staires
           ,
           and
           in
           passing
           through
           the
           Hall
           of
           Farnese
           ,
           they
           found
           there
           in
           ranks
           on
           both
           sides
           ,
           above
           an
           hundred
           Ladies
           ,
           most
           splendidly
           adorned
           ,
           who
           all
           made
           low
           reverences
           to
           her
           .
           Arriving
           at
           her
           lodging
           ,
           she
           a
           little
           while
           after
           saw
           the
           fires
           ,
           which
           were
           opposite
           to
           her
           chamber
           ,
           on
           a
           long
           and
           fine
           stand
           which
           was
           made
           for
           that
           purpose
           with
           Pyramids
           ,
           and
           a
           great
           figure
           signifying
           Faith
           ,
           with
           the
           Armes
           of
           the
           Pope
           ,
           of
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           and
           his
           Eminence
           ,
           among
           which
           were
           distributed
           several
           images
           of
           Lyons
           ,
           the
           Armes
           of
           Bologna
           .
           The
           fires
           
           were
           extraordinarily
           fine
           ,
           and
           at
           the
           same
           time
           six
           thousand
           squibs
           of
           wilde-fire
           were
           seen
           flying
           from
           the
           summit
           of
           two
           towers
           .
        
         
           After
           this
           the
           Queen
           went
           into
           the
           Hall
           of
           Hercules
           ,
           where
           sitting
           under
           the
           cloth
           of
           state
           on
           a
           throne
           prepared
           for
           her
           ,
           she
           saw
           the
           dancing
           ,
           where
           there
           were
           above
           a
           hundred
           faire
           Ladies
           most
           nobly
           apparreled
           .
        
         
           The
           day
           following
           she
           went
           to
           see
           the
           Church
           of
           St.
           Dominique
           ,
           
           and
           there
           reverenced
           his
           body
           ,
           expressing
           a
           particular
           devotion
           to
           him
           ,
           and
           an
           equal
           esteem
           to
           this
           ancient
           and
           very
           noble
           Order
           .
           Here
           at
           the
           Altar
           of
           the
           reliques
           ,
           she
           beheld
           the
           five
           books
           of
           Moses
           ,
           written
           in
           Hebrew
           in
           thin
           leather
           by
           the
           Prophet
           Esdras
           ,
           and
           her
           Majesty
           read
           some
           of
           the
           words
           .
           She
           desired
           then
           to
           see
           the
           publick
           Schooles
           ,
           in
           which
           she
           heard
           an
           eloquent
           Oration
           in
           her
           honour
           ,
           by
           the
           Abbot
           Certani
           ,
           a
           person
           of
           great
           learning
           and
           vertue
           .
        
         
           The
           Duke
           of
           Modena
           hearing
           the
           Queen
           was
           arrived
           in
           Bologna
           ,
           sent
           
           the
           Marqis
           
             Silvio
             Molza
          
           ,
           a
           Cavalier
           of
           great
           spirit
           ,
           and
           extraordinary
           parts
           ,
           in
           the
           quality
           of
           his
           Embassadour
           to
           wait
           on
           the
           Queen
           ,
           but
           it
           had
           no
           effect
           ,
           they
           could
           not
           agree
           of
           the
           pretensions
           he
           had
           .
        
         
           
           Her
           Majesty
           staid
           two
           days
           in
           Bologna
           ,
           as
           she
           had
           done
           in
           Ferrara
           ,
           and
           the
           second
           day
           went
           to
           Masse
           to
           St.
           Michael
           in
           the
           wood
           ,
           without
           the
           gate
           of
           Saint
           Mamolo
           ,
           the
           famous
           convent
           of
           the
           Fathers
           of
           mount
           Olivet
           ,
           where
           her
           Majesty
           was
           much
           pleased
           in
           seeing
           that
           Cloyster
           painted
           by
           the
           most
           renowned
           Painters
           of
           
             Bologna
             ,
             Caracci
          
           and
           Reno
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           Sacristy
           the
           Saint
           Michael
           of
           Brasse
           ,
           the
           excellent
           workmanship
           of
           Albargi
           .
           She
           visited
           likewise
           at
           her
           entrance
           into
           the
           Church
           ,
           the
           body
           of
           blessed
           Katherine
           of
           Bologna
           ,
           which
           is
           kept
           still
           by
           those
           all
           entire
           ,
           palpable
           ,
           and
           sitting
           without
           any
           help
           to
           hold
           it
           up
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           being
           returned
           to
           the
           Palace
           ,
           the
           Colledge
           of
           Bologna
           presented
           her
           with
           the
           works
           in
           ten
           Volumes
           of
           Doctor
           Aldrovandi
           
           which
           she
           very
           much
           esteemed
           .
        
         
           The
           same
           day
           the
           Queen
           dined
           in
           publick
           with
           the
           Cardinal
           ,
           
           they
           observing
           the
           same
           order
           ,
           as
           was
           held
           in
           Ferrara
           .
           Many
           Ladies
           came
           masked
           to
           see
           the
           feast
           ,
           which
           was
           as
           sumptuous
           as
           can
           be
           imagined
           ,
           for
           the
           Legates
           noble
           minde
           omitted
           not
           any
           thing
           ,
           that
           was
           great
           and
           majestique
           .
           The
           cheif
           Standard-bearer
           gave
           the
           napkin
           to
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           and
           Count
           
             Francis
             Charls
             Caprara
          
           ,
           nephew
           to
           Duke
           Piccolomini
           the
           General
           ,
           was
           both
           Carver
           and
           Cup-bearer
           ,
           both
           persons
           of
           high
           worth
           .
        
         
           After
           dinner
           she
           visited
           the
           great
           Colledge
           of
           Spain
           ,
           founded
           long
           since
           by
           the
           famous
           Cardinal
           
             Gyles
             Albernozzi
          
           ,
           and
           about
           three
           houres
           in
           the
           night
           ,
           she
           went
           to
           the
           lodgings
           of
           the
           Colledge
           ,
           and
           thence
           to
           the
           Theater
           .
        
         
           This
           was
           built
           for
           that
           purpose
           ,
           in
           the
           forme
           of
           a
           great
           ship
           ,
           the
           extremities
           of
           which
           arrived
           to
           the
           frontispiece
           o're
           the
           fish-market
           ,
           
           and
           o're
           part
           of
           the
           Palace
           ,
           through
           a
           great
           window
           of
           which
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           accompanied
           by
           the
           Cardinal
           ,
           passed
           o're
           a
           bridge
           very
           splendidly
           adorned
           ,
           where
           there
           were
           above
           140
           Ladies
           ,
           all
           equally
           resplend●nt
           with
           the
           lustre
           of
           their
           beauty
           ,
           and
           a
           rich
           mine
           of
           pearls
           ,
           and
           of
           jewels
           ,
           of
           inestimable
           value
           .
        
         
           The
           Theater
           ,
           which
           was
           covered
           ,
           had
           certain
           great
           lights
           on
           the
           top
           ,
           and
           above
           300
           torches
           were
           regularly
           distributed
           here
           and
           there
           round
           about
           it
           ,
           together
           with
           other
           lesser
           lights
           ,
           which
           made
           it
           most
           resplendent
           .
           The
           battlements
           of
           the
           Palace
           were
           deckt
           with
           several
           Carpets
           ,
           some
           of
           arras
           ,
           and
           others
           of
           silk
           of
           diverse
           colours
           .
        
         
           After
           the
           appearance
           of
           the
           Masters
           of
           the
           Camp
           ,
           which
           were
           the
           Marquis
           Angelelli
           ,
           and
           Count
           
             Edward
             Pepoli
          
           both
           Senatours
           ,
           they
           beheld
           a
           great
           guilded
           Charriot
           come
           forth
           ,
           with
           24
           groomes
           apparrelled
           in
           cloath
           of
           silver
           with
           torches
           in
           their
           hands
           ,
           drawn
           by
           twelve
           horses
           most
           splendidly
           set
           out
           ,
           on
           which
           
           sat
           cloathed
           like
           
             Pallas
             ,
             Felsina
          
           representing
           Bologna
           ,
           for
           so
           it
           was
           called
           long
           since
           ,
           when
           it
           was
           the
           royal
           City
           of
           Toscany
           .
           Somewhat
           lower
           stood
           Peace
           ,
           Fame
           ,
           and
           War
           ,
           which
           interlaced
           the
           song
           of
           Felsina
           ,
           who
           when
           she
           had
           walked
           up
           and
           down
           in
           the
           field
           ,
           stood
           still
           before
           the
           Queen
           ,
           to
           introduce
           the
           tilting
           .
           She
           singing
           then
           ,
           said
           ,
           to
           applaud
           so
           great
           a
           Majesty
           the
           Triumviri
           who
           divided
           the
           World
           on
           the
           river
           Lavino
           ,
           
           not
           far
           from
           Bologna
           ,
           brought
           three
           squadrons
           of
           Cavaliers
           ,
           which
           running
           at
           the
           Ring
           ,
           and
           one
           against
           another
           ,
           might
           shew
           their
           respects
           to
           so
           deserving
           a
           Queen
           .
        
         
           Then
           Felsina
           was
           silent
           ,
           and
           departing
           with
           her
           train
           ,
           by
           the
           Masters
           of
           the
           Camp
           ,
           three
           squadrons
           were
           brought
           in
           ,
           the
           one
           lead
           by
           
             Octavus
             Augustus
          
           ,
           the
           second
           by
           Lepidus
           ,
           and
           the
           third
           by
           
             Marcus
             Antonius
          
           ,
           each
           being
           composed
           of
           six
           Cavaliers
           ,
           Trumpets
           ,
           Pages
           ,
           and
           Groom●s
           going
           before
           with
           lighted
           torches
           in
           their
           hands
           :
           every
           one
           of
           them
           extravagantly
           attired
           ,
           walked
           
           softly
           o're
           the
           field
           ,
           accompanied
           by
           two
           sticklers
           ,
           and
           two
           Cavaliers
           all
           in
           armour
           for
           the
           tilting
           to
           follow
           of
           one
           against
           another
           .
           Their
           plumes
           ,
           and
           the
           crests
           of
           their
           helmets
           were
           high
           ,
           made
           of
           several
           pretious
           feathers
           ,
           which
           augmented
           the
           beauty
           and
           pompe
           of
           the
           shew
           .
        
         
           The
           first
           squadron
           contained
           besides
           the
           two
           sticklers
           aforesaid
           ,
           the
           Counts
           
             Luigi
             Bentivoglio
             ,
             Marc
             '
             Antonio
             Sampieri
             ,
             Hercules
             Malvezzi
             ,
             Philip
             Maria
             Bentivoglio
             ,
          
           the
           Marquis
           
             Hippolitus
             Bevilaqua
          
           ,
           the
           Marquis
           
             Caesar
             Tanara
          
           ,
           the
           Counts
           
             Lodovick
             Albergati
             ,
             Anthony
             Orsi
          
           ,
           and
           
             Alexander
             Fava
          
           ,
           all
           Cavaliers
           of
           great
           valour
           and
           birth
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           second
           were
           the
           Counts
           
             Francis
             Charles
             Caprara
             ,
             Constance
             Maria
             Zambeccari
             ,
             Alphonsus
             ,
             Ercolani
             ,
             Jerome
             Caprara
             ,
             Hercules
             Isolani
             ,
             Anthony
             Gabrielli
             ,
             Anthony
             Joseph
             Zambeccari
             ,
             Felix
             Montecuccoli
             ,
          
           and
           
             Rinald
             Bovio
          
           ,
           whose
           sticklers
           were
           the
           Counts
           
             John
             Baptist
             Alberti
          
           ,
           and
           
             Hannibal
             Ranucci
          
           ,
           persons
           of
           great
           merit
           and
           vertue
           .
        
         
         
           In
           the
           third
           were
           the
           Marquisses
           
             Andrew
             Paleotti
          
           and
           
             Guido
             Anthoni
             Lambertoni
          
           ,
           the
           Counts
           
             Henry
             ,
             Hercolani
          
           ,
           and
           
             Francis
             Maria
             ,
             Ghislieri
          
           ,
           and
           the
           Gentlemen
           
             Octavius
             Casoli
             ,
             Iohn
             Baptist
             Sampieri
             ,
             Alexander
             R●ffeni
             ,
             Ierome
             Pini
          
           and
           
             Tabus
             Guidotti
          
           ,
           whose
           sticklers
           were
           the
           Counts
           
             Vincent
             Marescotti
          
           ,
           and
           
             Caesar
             Hanibal
             ,
             Marsilli
          
           ,
           and
           which
           Cavaliers
           were
           of
           the
           most
           noble
           and
           most
           eminent
           Families
           of
           that
           City
           .
        
         
           These
           three
           Spectators
           having
           severally
           reverenc't
           the
           Queen
           ,
           ran
           at
           the
           ring
           ,
           breaking
           above
           130.
           lances
           with
           a
           generall
           acclamation
           of
           the
           people
           .
        
         
           This
           operation
           being
           ended
           ,
           they
           began
           the
           encounter
           of
           two
           Cavaliers
           of
           each
           squadron
           ;
           of
           the
           first
           were
           the
           Counts
           
             Lewis
             Bentivoglio
          
           and
           
             Marcus
             Antonius
             Sapieri
          
           ,
           of
           the
           second
           the
           Counts
           
             Francis
             Charles
             Caprara
          
           ,
           and
           
             Constance
             Maria
             Zambeccari
          
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           third
           signior
           
             Octavius
             Casalo
          
           and
           
             Sigre
             Giollanni
             Battista
             Sampieri
          
           ,
           every
           one
           of
           which
           ran
           five
           lances
           a
           piece
           
           with
           such
           courage
           and
           sprightlinesse
           ,
           that
           all
           the
           spectators
           commended
           them
           extreamly
           .
           After
           this
           all
           the
           the
           Squadrons
           reduced
           themselves
           into
           a
           semicircle
           ,
           made
           low
           reverences
           to
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           and
           gave
           her
           many
           thankes
           ,
           for
           the
           honour
           she
           had
           done
           them
           with
           her
           presence
           ,
           who
           seemed
           to
           be
           highly
           contented
           .
           In
           her
           Majesties
           returne
           to
           her
           lodgings
           ,
           she
           passing
           that
           night
           through
           the
           publick
           roomes
           of
           the
           Magistrates
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           who
           are
           called
           the
           Regiment
           ,
           saw
           ●he
           picture
           of
           Pollio
           done
           by
           the
           famous
           Painter
           
             Guido
             Reni
          
           of
           Bologna
           ,
           with
           the
           picture
           of
           the
           Protectors
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           which
           pleased
           her
           so
           much
           ,
           she
           desired
           to
           see
           them
           again
           .
        
         
           The
           honours
           done
           her
           Majesty
           by
           the
           Legate
           ,
           and
           all
           those
           Cavaliers
           ,
           were
           very
           remarkable
           ,
           as
           well
           for
           the
           order
           ,
           as
           magnificence
           .
           The
           best
           wits
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           omitted
           not
           to
           contribute
           abundantly
           to
           that
           entertainment
           .
           The
           Cardinal
           Legate
           discoursed
           very
           seriously
           with
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           seemed
           highly
           satisfied
           
           with
           him
           ,
           and
           among
           other
           things
           represented
           to
           her
           ,
           that
           in
           Rome
           ,
           as
           a
           great
           City
           ,
           and
           abounding
           with
           all
           Nations
           ,
           she
           might
           see
           different
           persons
           ,
           and
           given
           as
           well
           to
           vertue
           ,
           as
           to
           vice
           ,
           for
           as
           the
           first
           are
           apt
           to
           make
           use
           of
           the
           means
           ,
           which
           they
           think
           will
           most
           advance
           their
           pretensions
           ,
           so
           on
           the
           other
           side
           ,
           the
           number
           is
           so
           great
           of
           the
           good
           ,
           and
           exemplary
           in
           their
           holy
           operations
           ,
           that
           her
           Majesty
           might
           have
           her
           minde
           disposed
           both
           for
           pity
           and
           edification
           .
        
         
           Bologna
           lyes
           at
           the
           bottoms
           of
           the
           mountaine
           Appenninus
           ,
           
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           the
           Emilian
           way
           ,
           being
           of
           a
           form
           somewhat
           long
           ,
           and
           almost
           like
           a
           ship
           .
           It
           hath
           twelve
           gates
           ,
           which
           shew
           how
           big
           it
           is
           .
           The
           river
           Savena
           runs
           on
           the
           side
           of
           it
           ,
           and
           through
           the
           middle
           ,
           a
           branch
           of
           Reno
           ,
           navigable
           to
           Malalbergo
           about
           twenty
           miles
           distant
           from
           Ferrara
           ,
           where
           afterwards
           it
           falls
           into
           the
           valley
           of
           St.
           Martina
           ,
           which
           leads
           to
           Ferrara
           .
           The
           buildings
           are
           ample
           ,
           commodious
           ,
           and
           within
           more
           majestique
           
           then
           without
           .
           All
           the
           streets
           have
           spatious
           Portices
           ,
           so
           as
           you
           may
           go
           through
           the
           City
           without
           being
           touch't
           by
           the
           rain
           or
           the
           sun
           .
           T
           is
           full
           of
           a
           vertuous
           ,
           splendid
           ,
           and
           courteous
           Nobility
           ,
           and
           abounds
           with
           all
           things
           ,
           being
           rich
           and
           populus
           ,
           with
           a
           territory
           as
           pleasant
           and
           fruitfull
           ,
           as
           any
           is
           in
           Italy
           :
           There
           is
           a
           most
           noble
           University
           ,
           in
           which
           flourish
           eminent
           Persons
           in
           all
           kind
           of
           learning
           .
           
           The
           Bolognesi
           are
           fit
           for
           any
           exercise
           ,
           arms
           ,
           letters
           ,
           and
           commerce
           being
           there
           in
           great
           perfection
           .
           The
           gentry
           in
           particular
           is
           active
           ,
           and
           continually
           gets
           renown
           in
           the
           exexcises
           of
           glory
           and
           honour
           .
           This
           so
           rich
           ,
           so
           fine
           and
           so
           fortunate
           Countrey
           ,
           
           is
           govern'd
           at
           present
           by
           the
           foresaid
           Cardinall
           
             John
             Jerome
             Lomellino
          
           of
           the
           title
           of
           S.
           Onofrius
           ,
           a
           gentleman
           of
           the
           noblest
           and
           most
           eminent
           Families
           of
           Genoua
           ,
           who
           having
           performed
           the
           Offices
           of
           Referendarius
           ,
           of
           Clerke
           of
           the
           Chamber
           ,
           Treasurer
           Generall
           ,
           Governour
           of
           
             Rome
             ,
             &c.
          
           was
           preferr'd
           to
           the
           purple
           on
           the
           19.
           of
           February
           ,
           1652.
           a
           person
           expert
           
           in
           the
           mannagement
           of
           affairs
           ,
           quick
           in
           the
           execution
           ,
           and
           exemplary
           in
           justice
           and
           equity
           ,
           loving
           greatly
           the
           vertuous
           ,
           and
           hating
           extreamly
           the
           vicious
           ,
           insomuch
           as
           his
           just
           government
           hath
           providently
           been
           prorogued
           for
           three
           years
           more
           in
           that
           his
           Legation
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           29.
           after
           Masse
           ,
           
           and
           a
           sumptuous
           Collation
           ,
           her
           Majestie
           departed
           from
           Bologna
           ,
           accompany'd
           and
           attended
           by
           the
           Cardinall
           Legate
           with
           the
           traine
           of
           the
           Nobility
           and
           Souldiers
           to
           the
           confines
           of
           that
           Territory
           .
           Her
           Majestie
           continu'd
           her
           journey
           towards
           Imola
           ,
           passing
           the
           rivers
           Indice
           and
           Savena
           ,
           between
           Bologna
           and
           St.
           Nicholas
           ,
           and
           between
           this
           and
           Imola
           ,
           the
           
             Giano
             ,
             Solerino
          
           ,
           and
           Senio
           ,
           by
           reason
           of
           the
           torrents
           which
           fall
           from
           Appenninus
           ,
           and
           often
           want
           water
           ,
           as
           they
           did
           that
           dry
           year
           .
           Near
           D●zza
           a
           Town
           appertaining
           to
           the
           Marquis
           Campeggi
           which
           is
           on
           the
           Confines
           of
           Imola
           ,
           and
           consequently
           the
           beginning
           of
           the
           Province
           of
           Romagna
           ,
           the
           Cardinall
           Acquaviva
           the
           Legate
           
           should
           have
           met
           her
           ,
           
           but
           did
           not
           ,
           he
           reserving
           himself
           to
           meet
           her
           at
           Forli
           the
           following
           evening
           ,
           and
           the
           rather
           to
           fulfill
           his
           Holynesses
           minde
           ,
           who
           would
           not
           defraud
           the
           Cardinalls
           Donghi
           and
           Rossetti
           ,
           of
           the
           honour
           of
           receiving
           her
           .
           He
           only
           sent
           thither
           my
           Lord
           
             Francis
             Cennini
          
           the
           Vice-Legate
           ,
           a
           Prelate
           of
           great
           spirit
           &
           civility
           ;
           Nephew
           to
           Cardinall
           Connini
           of
           happy
           memory
           ,
           who
           complemented
           her
           Majestie
           in
           his
           name
           ,
           and
           caused
           the
           Troope
           of
           Curiassers
           of
           his
           guard
           to
           be
           there
           ,
           which
           serv'd
           for
           her
           guide
           through
           the
           Province
           .
           He
           caused
           there
           likewise
           to
           be
           ready
           a
           squadron
           of
           four
           thousand
           Soldiers
           ,
           commanded
           by
           the
           Camp-master
           Capelletti
           ,
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           courage
           ,
           who
           in
           all
           the
           state
           of
           the
           Province
           observed
           the
           orders
           given
           him
           by
           the
           Cardinall
           aforesaid
           ,
           causing
           each
           City
           to
           send
           two
           thousand
           men
           ,
           which
           he
           form'd
           into
           great
           squadrons
           ,
           consisting
           of
           two
           thousand
           Souldiers
           ,
           one
           after
           the
           other
           so
           the
           Confines
           of
           the
           Province
           .
           Besides
           that
           ,
           the
           Vice-Legate
           was
           accompany'd
           
           by
           many
           Gentlemen
           of
           Romagna
           ,
           and
           300.
           chosen
           Horse
           ,
           all
           in
           good
           order
           ,
           as
           well
           for
           their
           cloaths
           ,
           as
           furniture
           and
           Arms.
           As
           soone
           as
           he
           had
           complemented
           the
           Queen
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           said
           Cardinall
           Acquaviva
           ,
           the
           Legate
           of
           Romagna
           ,
           he
           returned
           thence
           to
           Imola
           ,
           leaving
           the
           care
           of
           her
           reception
           ,
           to
           Cardinall
           
             John
             Stephen
             Donghi
          
           the
           Bishop
           of
           that
           City
           ,
           who
           according
           to
           his
           instructions
           from
           Rome
           ,
           
           went
           in
           Coach
           to
           meet
           her
           Majestie
           without
           the
           Town
           at
           our
           Lady
           's
           of
           Pradello
           ,
           accompany'd
           by
           many
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           City
           :
           They
           came
           out
           of
           their
           Coaches
           ,
           and
           complemented
           each
           other
           ,
           in
           the
           manner
           observed
           by
           the
           Cardinalls
           of
           Ferrara
           and
           Bologna
           .
           As
           soon
           as
           her
           Majesty
           was
           return'd
           into
           her
           Coach
           ,
           his
           Eminence
           went
           before
           to
           the
           City
           ,
           to
           be
           ready
           to
           receive
           her
           :
           In
           the
           Plain
           without
           Imola
           were
           divers
           squadrons
           of
           foot
           ,
           who
           continually
           with
           volleys
           of
           shot
           saluted
           her
           Majesty
           as
           she
           passed
           along
           .
           At
           the
           Gate
           she
           was
           received
           by
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           the
           chief
           of
           which
           
           were
           Count
           
             Francis
             Maria
             Sassatelli
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             Thadeus
             Dalla
             Volpe
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             Giouanni
             Battista
             Borghesi
          
           ,
           and
           Captain
           
             Thomas
             Mazzi
          
           ,
           who
           accompany'd
           by
           many
           Gentlemen
           with
           fine
           Liveries
           ,
           did
           their
           dutyes
           to
           her
           Majesty
           .
           The
           gates
           and
           streets
           abounded
           with
           Souldiers
           standing
           in
           rankes
           ,
           but
           the
           old
           fashion'd
           walls
           were
           uncapable
           of
           Artillery
           ,
           and
           could
           not
           be
           arm'd
           :
           She
           alighted
           not
           at
           the
           Cathedrall
           ,
           as
           she
           had
           done
           in
           Ferrara
           and
           Bologna
           ,
           because
           it
           was
           darke
           ,
           so
           as
           she
           went
           directly
           to
           the
           Palace
           of
           the
           Bishop
           ,
           her
           lodgings
           ,
           the
           Frontispice
           of
           which
           had
           abundance
           of
           Torches
           .
           The
           Cardinall
           receiv'd
           and
           accompany'd
           her
           to
           her
           lodgings
           ,
           
           as
           all
           the
           chief
           Lady
           's
           of
           the
           Countrey
           likewise
           did
           ,
           who
           stood
           in
           rankes
           at
           the
           bottome
           of
           the
           stairs
           .
           The
           Furniture
           for
           the
           Chambers
           as
           well
           as
           the
           preparation
           for
           the
           Tables
           was
           sumptuous
           and
           rich
           ,
           for
           the
           naturall
           generosity
           of
           the
           Cardinall
           omitted
           not
           any
           thing
           becoming
           a
           regall
           entertainment
           .
           Her
           Majestie
           supp'd
           in
           publick
           with
           the
           
           Cardinall
           ,
           the
           same
           order
           in
           sitting
           ,
           and
           ceremony
           at
           the
           table
           being
           observ'd
           ,
           as
           at
           Ferrara
           ,
           and
           Bologna
           .
           Count
           
             Alexander
             Sassatelli
          
           was
           her
           Majesties
           Cupbearer
           ,
           and
           Signior
           
             Thadius
             Dalla
             Volpe
          
           her
           Sewer
           .
           Besides
           ,
           a
           great
           number
           of
           Persons
           well
           qualify'd
           ,
           twelve
           Pages
           ,
           the
           sons
           of
           the
           chief
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           assisted
           at
           the
           table
           .
           The
           figures
           adorning
           the
           table
           ,
           were
           so
           finely
           contriv'd
           ,
           and
           with
           such
           mysterious
           Hieroglyphicks
           ,
           that
           the
           Queen
           looking
           earnestly
           upon
           them
           ,
           nourish't
           more
           her
           mind
           than
           her
           body
           .
           
        
         
           Cardinall
           Donghi
           was
           Clerke
           of
           the
           Chamber
           ,
           and
           had
           other
           vacant
           Offices
           ,
           on
           the
           track
           of
           which
           he
           had
           a
           large
           field
           ,
           to
           shew
           his
           great
           parts
           ,
           which
           with
           his
           deserts
           encreas'd
           by
           his
           intense
           applications
           towards
           the
           service
           of
           the
           Apostolicall
           Sea
           ,
           in
           the
           stirrs
           of
           the
           wars
           of
           Castro
           ,
           preferr'd
           him
           to
           the
           purple
           .
           He
           is
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           great
           integrity
           and
           freeness
           ,
           which
           he
           vigorously
           shew'd
           in
           the
           Legations
           of
           Ferrara
           and
           Romagna
           ,
           administred
           by
           him
           with
           much
           praise
           
           and
           advantage
           to
           the
           good
           ,
           and
           exemplary
           punishment
           of
           the
           bad
           .
           His
           mind
           is
           generous
           and
           free
           ,
           and
           his
           intellect
           capable
           of
           the
           mannagement
           of
           the
           greatest
           affairs
           .
        
         
           
           On
           St.
           Andrews
           day
           after
           Masse
           ,
           the
           Queen
           went
           from
           Imola
           ,
           attended
           and
           accompany'd
           by
           the
           Cardinall
           aforesaid
           to
           the
           confines
           of
           the
           territory
           Faenza
           ,
           
           where
           she
           met
           with
           my
           Lord
           Castelli
           a
           horseback
           ,
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           much
           worth
           ,
           and
           Governour
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           accompany'd
           by
           many
           Gentlemen
           ,
           and
           two
           troopes
           of
           Horse
           .
           As
           soone
           as
           he
           had
           ended
           his
           complement
           with
           the
           Queen
           ,
           he
           rode
           forward
           ,
           insomuch
           as
           the
           Queen
           continuing
           diligently
           her
           journey
           in
           those
           waies
           which
           are
           plaine
           and
           good
           ,
           some
           miles
           without
           the
           City
           was
           met
           by
           Cardinall
           
             Charles
             Rossetti
          
           the
           Bishop
           of
           the
           Place
           ,
           
           who
           with
           a
           fine
           livery
           of
           thirty
           groom's
           ,
           and
           a
           traine
           of
           many
           travailing
           Coaches
           ,
           full
           of
           Gentry
           ,
           alighting
           ,
           as
           the
           Queen
           likewise
           did
           ,
           made
           the
           usuall
           complement
           ,
           being
           received
           with
           equall
           kindness
           and
           courtesie
           .
        
         
         
           Her
           Majesty
           approaching
           to
           the
           City
           ,
           saw
           the
           neighbouring
           plaine
           all
           cover'd
           with
           people
           ,
           flock't
           thither
           to
           behold
           this
           great
           Princess
           ,
           and
           with
           Souldiers
           in
           squadrons
           to
           honour
           her
           arrivall
           ;
           some
           Pieces
           of
           Artillery
           plac't
           on
           the
           Walls
           ,
           though
           slight
           ,
           and
           without
           rampards
           ,
           were
           discharg'd
           ,
           and
           their
           roaring
           was
           seconded
           by
           the
           noyse
           of
           the
           Drums
           ,
           Trumpets
           ,
           Mortar-pieces
           ,
           and
           Muskets
           .
           All
           the
           streets
           of
           the
           City
           abounded
           with
           people
           in
           arms
           ,
           and
           gay
           ornaments
           hanging
           from
           the
           window's
           and
           balcone
           .
           
           At
           her
           entrance
           into
           the
           gate
           ,
           she
           was
           reverenc't
           by
           the
           publick
           Magistrates
           ,
           who
           on
           horseback
           ,
           and
           with
           their
           robes
           of
           Velvet
           attended
           her
           Majesty
           to
           the
           Palace
           of
           the
           Bishop
           ,
           design'd
           for
           her
           lodging
           ,
           and
           very
           richly
           furnish't
           ,
           with
           a
           double
           guard
           of
           Souldiers
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           alighting
           out
           of
           her
           Coach
           ,
           in
           which
           she
           came
           alone
           ,
           and
           receiv'd
           by
           the
           Cardinall
           ;
           who
           hastened
           before
           her
           ,
           ascended
           the
           staires
           of
           the
           Palace
           ,
           on
           the
           top
           of
           which
           
           she
           met
           the
           cheif
           Ladies
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           who
           after
           a
           short
           complement
           waited
           on
           her
           to
           the
           lodgings
           prepared
           for
           her
           with
           all
           splendour
           and
           magnificence
           .
        
         
           While
           her
           Majesty
           reposed
           a
           little
           ,
           with
           very
           good
           order
           ,
           the
           quarters
           were
           assigned
           to
           all
           of
           her
           numerous
           traine
           ,
           by
           Gentlemen
           appointed
           for
           that
           function
           ,
           who
           contended
           to
           shew
           their
           punctuality
           .
           She
           afterwards
           comming
           forth
           of
           her
           lodgings
           ,
           went
           thence
           to
           dinner
           very
           splendidly
           prepared
           ,
           with
           such
           admirable
           ,
           workmanship
           of
           Statues
           ,
           representing
           Rome
           ,
           the
           four
           parts
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           the
           wordly
           Monarchy
           ,
           and
           other
           carved
           things
           ,
           gilt
           and
           coloured
           so
           to
           the
           life
           ,
           that
           they
           onely
           wanted
           motion
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           sate
           at
           the
           table
           with
           the
           Cardinall
           ,
           in
           the
           manner
           observed
           before
           .
        
         
           
           The
           Marquis
           
             Francis
             Rosseti
          
           ,
           nephew
           to
           his
           Eminence
           ,
           gave
           the
           water
           for
           her
           Majesties
           hands
           ,
           and
           the
           Marquis
           G●rolamo
           his
           Brorher
           presented
           the
           Napkin
           ,
           and
           was
           Cupbearer
           .
           Count
           Laderchi
           ,
           and
           Cavalier
           Pasi
           ,
           
           both
           Knights
           of
           
             St.
             Stephen
          
           ,
           were
           Sewers
           ,
           receiving
           the
           meat
           from
           the
           hands
           of
           twelve
           Gentlemen
           that
           assisted
           at
           the
           table
           .
           At
           dinner
           her
           Majesty
           had
           continuall
           discourse
           with
           the
           Cardinall
           ,
           which
           was
           mixed
           with
           such
           a
           Carriage
           and
           gravity
           ,
           that
           she
           swerving
           not
           at
           all
           from
           the
           State
           of
           a
           Queen
           ,
           shewed
           evidently
           ,
           how
           much
           she
           was
           pleased
           with
           his
           Eminences
           behaviour
           ,
           an
           Academy
           in
           the
           mean
           time
           being
           prepared
           ,
           to
           entertain
           her
           Majesty
           in
           the
           exercises
           ,
           which
           as
           more
           peculiar
           to
           her
           most
           refined
           understanding
           ,
           might
           with
           a
           more
           relishing
           change
           ,
           make
           her
           pass
           from
           the
           food
           of
           her
           body
           to
           the
           aliment
           of
           her
           minde
           .
        
         
           In
           this
           Academy
           ,
           
           besides
           the
           cheif
           discourse
           made
           in
           praise
           of
           the
           Church
           of
           Rome
           ,
           by
           father
           Zenobi
           the
           Domcan
           ,
           a
           Person
           of
           great
           vertue
           ,
           and
           parts
           ,
           above
           30.
           
           Compositions
           were
           to
           be
           recited
           by
           others
           ,
           as
           well
           Ecclesiasticall
           ,
           as
           Secular
           ,
           eminent
           in
           severall
           languages
           ,
           Latine
           ,
           Spanish
           ,
           Greeke
           ,
           low
           Dutch
           ,
           and
           Italian
           ,
           and
           amongst
           these
           ,
           one
           in
           musique
           ,
           the
           
           fruite
           of
           the
           invention
           of
           the
           said
           Marquis
           
             Francis
             Rossetti
          
           ,
           who
           with
           a
           rare
           phancy
           introducing
           musique
           ,
           silence
           ,
           and
           poesy
           ,
           to
           sing
           the
           Queenes
           glories
           ,
           was
           no
           less
           harmonious
           to
           the
           eare
           ,
           than
           delightfull
           to
           the
           intellect
           ,
           but
           it
           was
           not
           effected
           ,
           for
           instead
           of
           abiding
           there
           that
           night
           ,
           the
           Queen
           would
           continue
           her
           journey
           ,
           so
           as
           she
           rising
           from
           the
           table
           ,
           after
           a
           short
           stay
           in
           her
           Chamber
           ,
           went
           to
           visit
           the
           Cathedrall
           with
           a
           singular
           example
           of
           piety
           ,
           which
           ,
           thowgh
           it
           might
           well
           appear
           naked
           ,
           even
           in
           the
           fight
           of
           so
           great
           a
           Princess
           ,
           in
           being
           the
           designe
           of
           the
           famous
           Architect
           Bramante
           ,
           yet
           was
           all
           adorned
           with
           silke
           ,
           with
           such
           a
           rare
           mixture
           of
           colours
           ,
           that
           it
           cleerly
           shewed
           its
           joy
           ,
           in
           receiving
           within
           the
           compass
           of
           its
           walls
           ,
           whom
           the
           vastness
           of
           a
           Kingdome
           was
           not
           able
           to
           containe
           .
        
         
           
           Faenza
           is
           an
           ancient
           and
           noble
           City
           ,
           fortified
           with
           walls
           ,
           and
           towers
           ,
           and
           seated
           in
           the
           middle
           of
           most
           fertile
           Plains
           ,
           famous
           for
           the
           art
           ,
           peculiar
           to
           it selfe
           ,
           of
           making
           most
           white
           ,
           and
           light
           vases
           of
           earth
           .
           'T
           is
           
           divided
           by
           the
           river
           Lamone
           ,
           which
           passing
           through
           the
           suburbs
           ,
           and
           the
           town
           ,
           leaves
           them
           afterwards
           united
           with
           a
           fair
           bridge
           of
           stone
           ,
           and
           two
           towers
           on
           the
           Emilian
           way
           .
           The
           air
           is
           very
           healthfull
           ,
           the
           inhabitants
           industrious
           ,
           civil
           ,
           and
           lovers
           of
           their
           Countrey
           ,
           and
           the
           Gentry
           Courteous
           ,
           punctuall
           ,
           and
           very
           generous
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           coming
           out
           of
           the
           Cathedrall
           ,
           went
           again
           into
           his
           Holinesses
           Coach
           ,
           carrying
           with
           her
           the
           Cardinall
           to
           the
           confines
           of
           that
           Territory
           ,
           towards
           which
           she
           advanced
           in
           pursuance
           of
           her
           journey
           ,
           about
           two
           houres
           before
           night
           ,
           having
           left
           imprinted
           in
           the
           minds
           of
           each
           one
           ,
           high
           conceits
           of
           her
           most
           excellent
           qualities
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           seemed
           highly
           pleased
           with
           this
           Cardinall
           ,
           who
           had
           ,
           besides
           his
           learning
           ,
           and
           knowledg
           ,
           in
           the
           affaires
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           all
           the
           prerogatives
           peculiar
           to
           a
           Gentleman
           well
           bred
           .
           He
           is
           of
           Ferrara
           ,
           
           of
           the
           ancient
           and
           noble
           family
           of
           the
           Counts
           Rossetti
           ,
           now
           Marquisses
           ,
           who
           abounding
           more
           in
           vertue
           ,
           than
           yeares
           ,
           by
           
           the
           glorious
           Pope
           Vrban
           the
           eighth
           ,
           the
           lover
           of
           the
           learned
           ,
           and
           vertuous
           ,
           was
           sent
           as
           an
           Apostolicall
           Minister
           into
           the
           Kingdom
           of
           England
           to
           that
           Queen
           .
           There
           he
           did
           all
           he
           could
           for
           the
           advantage
           ,
           and
           good
           of
           the
           Catholique
           Religion
           ,
           and
           ran
           there
           great
           dangers
           in
           those
           persecutions
           ,
           as
           more
           plainly
           may
           appear
           by
           a
           letter
           to
           him
           of
           the
           13th
           .
           of
           July
           ,
           1643.
           from
           his
           Eminence
           Cardinall
           
             Francis
             Barberino
          
           ,
           nephew
           to
           Vrban
           ,
           in
           order
           to
           his
           preferment
           ,
           of
           the
           following
           tenor
           .
        
         
           
             
               The
               troubles
               of
               our
               Countrey
               ,
               and
               of
               Christendome
               will
               have
               a
               short
               truce
               ,
               that
               I
               among
               so
               many
               disgusts
               ,
               may
               have
               some
               time
               to
               breath
               ,
               seeing
               your
               Eminences
               great
               labours
               reward●d
               with
               the
               Purple
               ,
               God
               be
               pleased
               with
               the
               tranquillity
               of
               Italy
               ,
               to
               open
               to
               the
               way
               ,
               that
               by
               your
               continuall
               paines
               ,
               he
               may
               grant
               the
               same
               to
               all
               of
               the
               Catholique
               Religion
               ,
               and
               that
               by
               your
               endeavours
               ,
               your
               toylings
               ,
               and
               dangers
               ,
               not
               unknown
               to
               the
               world
               ,
               it
               may
               again
               flourish
               in
               the
               land
               of
               great
               Brittaine
               ,
               
               to
               the
               end
               this
               d●gnity
               deserved
               so
               well
               by
               you
               ,
               may
               not
               be
               deprived
               of
               the
               happy
               effects
               your
               Eminence
               hath
               desired
               ,
               and
               cooperated
               on
               your
               part
               for
               the
               publique
               good
               .
               And
               I
               humbly
               Kiss
               your
               hands
               ,
               &c.
               
            
             
               
                 
                   Your
                   Eminences
                   most
                   humble
                   and
                   most
                   affectionate
                   Servant
                   .
                
                 Cardinall
                 Barberino
                 .
              
            
          
        
         
           The
           end
           of
           the
           fourth
           Booke
           .
        
      
       
         
         
         
           The
           History
           of
           the
           sacred
           ,
           and
           Royal
           Majestie
           of
           
             Christina
             Alessandra
          
           ,
           Queen
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           &c.
           
           
             The
             Fifth
             Book
          
           .
        
         
           
             The
             Argument
             .
          
           
             THE
             Queen
             advances
             from
             Faenza
             to
             
               Forli
               ,
               Cesena
            
             ,
             and
             Rimini
             ,
             accompanied
             by
             the
             foresaid
             Cardinall
             Legat
             of
             Romagna
             .
             On
             the
             confines
             of
             the
             state
             of
             Urbin
             ,
             She
             is
             met
             by
             that
             Vice-Legate
             ,
             and
             Cardinall
             Legate
             ,
             and
             enters
             Pesaro
             ,
             where
             she
             is
             treated
             ,
             and
             royally
             entertained
             .
             She
             passes
             from
             Fano
             ,
             and
             Ancona
             .
             
             She
             arrives
             at
             the
             holy
             house
             of
             Loretto
             ,
             and
             consecrates
             devoutly
             her
             Scepter
             ,
             and
             Crown
             to
             that
             glorious
             Virgin.
             She
             goes
             to
             Macerata
             ,
             thence
             to
             Tolentino
             ,
             and
             afterwards
             to
             Camerino
             .
             She
             comes
             to
             Foligno
             ,
             goes
             to
             Assisi
             ,
             there
             visits
             the
             famous
             temple
             of
             
               Saint
               Francis
            
             ,
             and
             is
             splendidly
             entertained
             by
             Cardinall
             Rondinino
             ,
             then
             returnes
             to
             Foligno
             .
          
        
         
           THe
           foresaid
           Cardinall
           Rossettti
           taking
           leave
           of
           the
           Queen
           ,
           Signior
           
             Fulvius
             Petrocci
             da
             Arieti
          
           ,
           Governour
           of
           Forli
           ,
           appeared
           with
           a
           numerous
           retinue
           of
           Gentlemen
           of
           Romagna
           ,
           come
           expresly
           with
           excessive
           rich
           cloaths
           ,
           and
           fine
           liveries
           ,
           to
           honour
           their
           Legate
           ,
           and
           augment
           the
           splendour
           of
           this
           Princesses
           reception
           .
           The
           foresaid
           Prelate
           ,
           when
           he
           had
           humbly
           waited
           on
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           being
           very
           well
           satisfied
           with
           the
           courteous
           correspondence
           he
           found
           in
           the
           Queen
           ,
           
           went
           before
           to
           Forli
           ,
           whence
           advancing
           some
           miles
           ,
           the
           said
           Legate
           with
           the
           train
           ,
           not
           onely
           of
           six
           Coaches
           of
           his
           own
           full
           of
           
           Gentlemen
           of
           his
           family
           ,
           with
           which
           he
           waited
           on
           her
           in
           all
           his
           Legation
           ,
           but
           likewise
           came
           with
           25
           more
           with
           6
           horses
           apeice
           ,
           set
           forth
           by
           the
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           Province
           ,
           who
           flockt
           to
           attend
           him
           in
           her
           first
           reception
           .
        
         
           The
           gate
           without
           and
           within
           ,
           as
           likewise
           the
           walls
           ,
           though
           weak
           in
           that
           City
           ,
           were
           garnished
           with
           souldiers
           ,
           partly
           divided
           into
           squadrons
           ,
           and
           partly
           ranked
           in
           files
           .
        
         
           The
           Magistrate
           ,
           there
           called
           
             il
             numero
          
           ,
           met
           her
           at
           the
           entrance
           with
           a
           troupe
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           and
           having
           presented
           her
           with
           their
           dutifull
           respects
           ,
           waited
           on
           her
           to
           the
           place
           ,
           very
           regularly
           beautified
           with
           lights
           .
           The
           Ornament
           of
           the
           fire
           ,
           with
           which
           was
           represented
           the
           Majesty
           of
           so
           great
           a
           Princess
           ,
           by
           so
           much
           the
           more
           spread
           its
           light
           with
           greater
           splendour
           ,
           by
           how
           much
           the
           more
           the
           night
           was
           the
           darker
           .
        
         
           Hieroglyphicks
           disposed
           in
           various
           manners
           ,
           were
           seen
           there
           to
           flame
           ,
           
           alluding
           to
           the
           joy
           of
           the
           people
           for
           her
           fortunate
           arrivall
           .
           The
           Queen
           being
           enterd
           her
           lodgings
           ,
           and
           breathing
           
           there
           a
           little
           ,
           was
           invited
           to
           honour
           an
           Academy
           with
           her
           presence
           ,
           in
           which
           severall
           compositions
           in
           Italian
           and
           Latine
           were
           recited
           ,
           among
           which
           took
           greatly
           a
           discourse
           ,
           made
           by
           Signior
           Ridolfus
           his
           Eminences
           Nephew
           ,
           and
           an
           Ode
           of
           Pindarus
           by
           Signior
           
             Lodovick
             Tingoli
          
           ,
           a
           Person
           as
           conspicuous
           for
           his
           birth
           ,
           as
           famous
           for
           the
           vertuous
           ,
           and
           rare
           qualities
           of
           his
           minde
           ,
           and
           who
           is
           indeed
           the
           cheife
           ornament
           of
           Rimini
           his
           Countrey
           ,
           with
           other
           Compositions
           of
           the
           most
           esteem'd
           Poets
           of
           the
           Province
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           supp'd
           privately
           ,
           and
           having
           the
           next
           morning
           heard
           Mass
           in
           the
           Dome
           ,
           din'd
           in
           publique
           with
           the
           said
           Cardinall
           Legate
           ,
           with
           the
           order
           observed
           in
           other
           places
           .
           The
           foresaid
           Signior
           Ridolphus
           was
           her
           Cup-bearer
           ,
           &
           the
           Governors
           brother
           the
           Sewer
           ,
           twelve
           principall
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           assisting
           at
           the
           service
           of
           the
           table
           .
           The
           Town
           is
           seated
           in
           an
           open
           Countrey
           very
           fertile
           and
           pleasant
           ,
           &
           inhabited
           by
           people
           of
           Courage
           and
           Spirit
           ,
           who
           retain
           the
           martiall
           nature
           of
           their
           first
           founders
           .
        
         
         
           After
           dinner
           her
           Majesty
           departed
           from
           Forli
           ,
           
           carrying
           with
           her
           in
           his
           Holinesses
           Coach
           ,
           the
           Cardinall
           Legat
           ,
           being
           attended
           by
           all
           the
           train
           .
           She
           passed
           the
           famous
           Rubicon
           ,
           but
           with
           greater
           glory
           than
           Caesar
           ,
           since
           he
           advanced
           thither
           ,
           to
           seize
           on
           the
           liberty
           of
           his
           Countrey
           ,
           and
           she
           after
           the
           renouncing
           of
           her
           paternall
           Kingdome
           ,
           came
           thither
           to
           arrive
           to
           the
           Empire
           of
           Christ
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           continued
           her
           journey
           towards
           Cesena
           ,
           passing
           through
           Forlimpopoli
           ,
           a
           little
           Town
           ,
           where
           her
           Majesty
           was
           welcomed
           by
           the
           squadrons
           of
           foot
           ,
           being
           received
           between
           the
           souldiers
           standing
           in
           rowes
           through
           all
           the
           Countrey
           as
           she
           went.
           
        
         
           In
           approaching
           to
           Cesena
           she
           found
           set
           in
           array
           diverse
           Batalions
           of
           foot
           ,
           
           &
           was
           met
           by
           Signior
           
             Richard
             Hanniball
             Romano
          
           the
           Governour
           ,
           accompanied
           with
           many
           Gentlemen
           a
           horseback
           ,
           who
           alighting
           did
           complement
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           congratulate
           her
           arrivall
           .
           The
           same
           thing
           was
           done
           by
           the
           cheif
           Standard-bearer
           ,
           
           Count
           
             Joseph
             Fantaguzzi
          
           ,
           with
           the
           Magistrate
           ,
           who
           all
           rode
           together
           before
           her
           to
           her
           lodging
           ,
           prepared
           in
           the
           palace
           of
           Count
           
             Lelius
             Roverelli
          
           ,
           a
           noble
           ,
           ancient
           family
           ,
           and
           cheif
           of
           that
           City
           ,
           where
           some
           Gentlemen
           in
           armour
           tilted
           one
           against
           another
           in
           the
           place
           .
           Here
           her
           Majesty
           supp't
           priv●tely
           ,
           and
           because
           it
           was
           late
           ,
           went
           to
           her
           repose
           without
           other
           entertainment
           .
        
         
           
           Cesena
           is
           one
           of
           the
           chiefest
           Cities
           in
           Romagna
           ,
           of
           very
           great
           commerce
           ,
           and
           populous
           enough
           in
           regard
           of
           its
           bigness
           .
           It
           lies
           at
           the
           foot
           of
           a
           mountaine
           ,
           the
           lower
           part
           of
           which
           is
           washt
           by
           the
           river
           Savius
           .
           It
           hath
           a
           Castle
           on
           the
           hill
           ,
           with
           some
           fair
           and
           strong
           old
           fashion
           towers
           ▪
           built
           long
           agoe
           by
           the
           Emperour
           Frederick
           the
           Second
           .
        
         
           
           On
           the
           2.
           of
           December
           the
           Queen
           went
           out
           of
           Cesena
           on
           horseback
           ,
           accompanied
           by
           the
           Legate
           ,
           who
           was
           likewise
           mounted
           on
           a
           Neopolitan
           courser
           of
           an
           Ermine
           colour
           ,
           which
           being
           observed
           by
           the
           Queen
           for
           his
           goodness
           ,
           and
           she
           seeming
           to
           like
           
           him
           extreamly
           ,
           was
           presented
           her
           by
           him
           .
           He
           had
           likewise
           given
           her
           in
           Forli
           two
           globes
           of
           silver
           ,
           the
           one
           representing
           the
           earth
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           the
           sphaere
           ,
           most
           diligently
           engraven
           ,
           and
           supported
           by
           two
           statues
           of
           silver
           ,
           done
           by
           Algarbi
           ,
           of
           great
           value
           .
           My
           Lord
           
             Joseph
             Bologna
          
           ,
           a
           Neopolitan
           Cavalier
           ,
           and
           the
           generous
           Governour
           of
           Rimini
           ,
           
           came
           out
           with
           a
           numerous
           Company
           of
           Gentlemen
           very
           richly
           apparrelled
           ,
           and
           well
           mounted
           ,
           before
           whom
           went
           400.
           
           Souldiers
           on
           horseback
           ,
           and
           presented
           his
           respects
           on
           the
           confines
           .
           She
           entring
           the
           City
           on
           horseback
           ,
           was
           met
           with
           the
           Magistrate
           at
           the
           gate
           ,
           accompanied
           by
           many
           Gentlemen
           with
           fine
           liveries
           .
           Doctor
           
             Hannibal
             Nanni
          
           the
           Principall
           Person
           ,
           did
           Complement
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           and
           in
           every
           place
           about
           them
           ,
           they
           saw
           squadrons
           and
           rankes
           of
           Souldiers
           ,
           with
           whom
           all
           the
           walls
           did
           abound
           ,
           as
           likewise
           the
           streets
           ,
           through
           which
           she
           passed
           ,
           werehung
           with
           rich
           tapestries
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           travers'd
           the
           City
           on
           
           horseback
           ,
           
           and
           alighted
           at
           the
           publick
           Palace
           prepared
           for
           her
           in
           the
           great
           Piazza
           ,
           which
           was
           beautify'd
           and
           illuminated
           with
           fine
           artificiall
           fire-workes
           ,
           succeeding
           with
           great
           wonder
           and
           praise
           .
           At
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           Palace
           stood
           twelve
           Pages
           nobly
           cloath'd
           ,
           and
           with
           Torches
           in
           their
           hands
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           ascended
           the
           stairs
           ,
           accompany'd
           by
           the
           Legate
           to
           her
           lodgings
           .
           A
           numerous
           company
           of
           faire
           and
           sprightly
           Ladies
           very
           finely
           adorn'd
           ,
           complemented
           her
           Majesty
           at
           the
           top
           of
           the
           stairs
           ,
           and
           a
           little
           while
           after
           made
           a
           very
           solemne
           musick
           ,
           with
           regular
           and
           fine
           dances
           .
           
           A
           fine
           Academy
           was
           held
           likewise
           there
           ,
           and
           among
           the
           variety
           of
           compositions
           ,
           Signior
           
             Philip
             Marchesselli
          
           ,
           and
           Signior
           
             Lodowick
             Tingoli
          
           aforesaid
           ,
           made
           their
           fruitfull
           wit
           appeare
           .
           The
           Queen
           with
           Majestick
           gravity
           ,
           and
           sweet
           affability
           ,
           was
           highly
           pleas'd
           with
           every
           thing
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           sup't
           privately
           ,
           and
           retiring
           to
           her
           rest
           ,
           left
           the
           night
           to
           enjoy
           the
           splendour
           of
           the
           lights
           ,
           and
           the
           bone-fires
           that
           beautifull
           
           City
           had
           kindled
           in
           Testimony
           of
           their
           joy
           .
        
         
           This
           City
           is
           ancient
           ,
           
           though
           now
           not
           very
           great
           .
           Towards
           the
           Sea
           some
           remains
           of
           a
           great
           Theater
           may
           be
           seen
           ,
           which
           was
           there
           long
           ago
           .
           Towards
           the
           gate
           that
           goes
           to
           Pesaro
           ,
           stands
           an
           arch
           of
           marble
           erected
           in
           honour
           of
           
             Augustus
             Caesar
          
           ,
           and
           without
           the
           said
           gate
           is
           the
           river
           Arimino
           now
           called
           the
           Marecchia
           ,
           ore
           which
           is
           a
           Bridge
           200.
           paces
           long
           ,
           &
           fifteen
           broad
           ,
           with
           five
           arches
           ,
           the
           sides
           of
           which
           are
           of
           thick
           marble-stones
           of
           Dorick
           work
           ,
           which
           joyned
           the
           City
           to
           the
           Borough
           ,
           built
           in
           honor
           of
           
             Octavian
             Augustus
          
           .
           There
           are
           likewise
           some
           markes
           of
           the
           old
           Port
           ,
           now
           only
           of
           use
           for
           little
           Boats
           ,
           the
           greatest
           part
           thereof
           being
           fill'd
           up
           with
           earth
           .
           The
           said
           City
           is
           adorn'd
           with
           commodious
           Fabricks
           ,
           among
           which
           appear
           nobly
           some
           Palaces
           built
           by
           the
           family
           of
           Malatista
           ,
           who
           sway'd
           there
           many
           years
           ,
           and
           the
           Church
           of
           St.
           Francis
           ,
           all
           of
           marble
           within
           and
           without
           with
           noble
           statues
           ,
           embossed
           works
           ,
           
           and
           infinite
           cuts
           of
           Greeke
           marble
           ,
           built
           by
           
             Sigismond
             Pandolphus
          
           of
           the
           said
           Family
           of
           Malatista
           ,
           many
           other
           noble
           Families
           do
           likewise
           there
           conserve
           their
           antient
           splendour
           .
        
         
           The
           place
           of
           this
           City
           is
           remarkable
           now
           ,
           with
           a
           very
           faire
           remembrance
           of
           her
           Majesties
           passage
           ,
           erected
           in
           marble
           ,
           with
           the
           Arms
           of
           Pope
           Alexander
           the
           7.
           and
           the
           Queens
           ,
           by
           Doctor
           
             Angelino
             Angel●ni
          
           of
           the
           following
           tenor
           .
           In
           the
           reign
           of
           Pope
           Alexander
           the
           seventh
           ,
           Christina
           Queen
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           embracing
           the
           Catholick
           Religion
           of
           her
           owne
           accord
           ,
           and
           devesting
           herself
           of
           her
           Kingdoms
           ,
           in
           her
           journey
           to
           Rome
           ,
           to
           yield
           obedience
           to
           the
           Pope
           ,
           passed
           through
           Rimini
           ,
           in
           the
           year
           of
           our
           Lord
           ,
           1655
           in
           the
           month
           of
           December
           ,
           in
           perpetuall
           memory
           of
           the
           thing
           ,
           
             Angelinus
             de
             Angelinis
             I.
             C.
             Arim.
             
          
        
         
           
           The
           next
           morning
           ,
           though
           it
           rained
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           departed
           from
           Rimini
           ,
           accompanied
           ,
           as
           she
           alwayes
           had
           been
           ,
           by
           the
           Cardinall
           Legate
           to
           
           Cattolica
           ,
           a
           place
           on
           the
           confines
           ,
           between
           Romagna
           ,
           and
           the
           Dukedome
           of
           Vrbin
           ,
           where
           she
           staid
           ,
           and
           here
           the
           said
           Cardinall
           gave
           her
           Majesty
           a
           collation
           of
           sweet
           meats
           ,
           and
           took
           leave
           of
           her
           ,
           who
           left
           him
           highly
           satisfied
           of
           her
           courteous
           acceptance
           .
        
         
           Cardinal
           Acquaviva
           is
           of
           very
           noble
           birth
           ,
           and
           one
           of
           the
           cheif
           families
           in
           Naples
           ,
           who
           as
           he
           is
           composed
           of
           honour
           ,
           and
           a
           sweet
           disposition
           ,
           so
           abounds
           with
           all
           courtesy
           ,
           
           and
           generosity
           .
           After
           severall
           Prelaticall
           dignities
           ,
           and
           Governments
           performed
           with
           much
           praise
           ,
           he
           was
           worthily
           advanced
           to
           the
           purple
           on
           the
           2.
           of
           March.
           1654.
           
        
         
           The
           Queen
           was
           met
           at
           Cattolica
           by
           my
           Lord
           
             Gaspan
             Lascari
          
           ,
           
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           Nizza
           ,
           full
           of
           honour
           and
           courtesy
           ,
           nephew
           to
           the
           great
           Master
           of
           Malta
           ,
           &
           vice-Legat
           of
           Urbin
           .
           He
           appeared
           attended
           by
           a
           Company
           of
           Curiassers
           ,
           commanded
           by
           Count
           
             Alphonsus
             Santinelli
          
           ,
           the
           Principall
           Cavalier
           of
           the
           City
           of
           Pesaro
           ,
           who
           afterwards
           waited
           on
           her
           through
           all
           
           that
           state
           .
           Here
           a
           good
           body
           of
           souldiers
           reduc'd
           into
           order
           ,
           gave
           her
           Majesty
           many
           voleys
           of
           shot
           in
           her
           passage
           .
        
         
           From
           hence
           she
           advancing
           to
           Salicata
           ,
           
           was
           met
           by
           his
           Eminence
           Cardinall
           
             Lewis
             Homodei
          
           of
           Millan
           ,
           the
           Legat
           of
           Urbin
           ,
           with
           12.
           
           Coaches
           with
           6.
           
           Horses
           a
           peice
           ,
           full
           of
           principall
           Gentlemen
           ,
           fifty
           Switzers
           afoot
           of
           his
           guard
           ,
           and
           above
           a
           hundred
           eminent
           Gentlemen
           a
           horseback
           ,
           with
           rich
           and
           splendid
           cloathes
           ,
           &
           fine
           liveries
           .
           Among
           these
           were
           Count
           
             Hanibal
             Thiene
          
           a
           Cavalier
           of
           Vienna
           ,
           Count
           
             Hippolitus
             Santinelli
          
           Cosen
           to
           the
           said
           Count
           Alphonsus
           ,
           the
           Counts
           
             Francis
             Maria
          
           ,
           and
           
             Lodovick
             Santinelli
          
           ,
           brothers
           ,
           and
           in
           fine
           the
           Counts
           
             Bernardino
             Ubard●ni
             ,
             Francis
             Maria
             Lunardi
             ,
          
           &
           Luti●
           ,
           as
           likewise
           Signior
           
             Francis
             Maria
             Bonamini
          
           ,
           all
           persons
           very
           nobly
           descended
           ,
           sprightly
           ,
           generous
           ,
           and
           lively
           .
        
         
           The
           Cardinall
           alighting
           out
           of
           his
           Coach
           ,
           did
           complement
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           likewise
           coming
           out
           of
           her
           own
           ,
           received
           him
           with
           great
           courtesy
           ,
           and
           affection
           .
           Every
           one
           returning
           to
           
           their
           Coaches
           ,
           they
           continued
           their
           journey
           towards
           the
           City
           .
        
         
           At
           the
           gate
           they
           found
           Signior
           
             Giulius
             Caesar
             Vattielli
          
           ,
           
           and
           
             Iohn
             Andrew
             Olivieri
          
           Gentlemen
           of
           good
           grace
           ,
           and
           both
           cheif
           Standard-bearers
           ,
           with
           six
           other
           Seniors
           of
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           who
           came
           on
           horseback
           in
           their
           usuall
           long
           robes
           of
           black
           velvet
           like
           Consuls
           ,
           accompani'd
           by
           twenty
           Gentlemen
           clothed
           likewise
           very
           honourably
           in
           black
           ,
           with
           4
           trumpets
           ,
           and
           24.
           
           Groomes
           with
           very
           fine
           liveries
           of
           Carnation
           Cloath
           ,
           trimm'd
           with
           great
           gards
           of
           white
           velvet
           .
           When
           the
           Queen
           approached
           ,
           they
           alighted
           from
           their
           horses
           ,
           advanced
           to
           the
           Coach
           ,
           and
           complemented
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           stood
           up
           ,
           and
           answered
           them
           very
           courteously
           .
           The
           Queen
           entered
           into
           Pesaro
           about
           the
           evening
           ,
           and
           welcomed
           with
           many
           vollies
           of
           Ordnance
           and
           Muskets
           ,
           alighted
           at
           the
           Dome
           ,
           where
           the
           Legat
           expected
           her
           ,
           who
           in
           hast
           went
           the
           shortest
           way
           before
           her
           .
        
         
           She
           descended
           at
           the
           chaines
           before
           the
           Church
           ,
           and
           Kneeling
           on
           a
           
           cushion
           prepared
           for
           her
           ,
           Kissed
           reverently
           the
           Cross
           presented
           to
           her
           by
           the
           Bishop
           ,
           and
           thence
           went
           into
           the
           Church
           ,
           under
           a
           Canopy
           carried
           by
           the
           principall
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           while
           the
           clergy
           ,
           that
           went
           before
           ,
           began
           the
           usuall
           Anthem
           ,
           
             She
             is
             beautifull
          
           &c.
           
           Which
           ended
           ,
           the
           Musitians
           sang
           
             Te
             Deum
          
           with
           a
           very
           rare
           consort
           of
           voyces
           and
           instruments
           ,
           which
           her
           Majesty
           heard
           kneeling
           ,
           near
           whom
           on
           a
           great
           Cushion
           the
           Cardinall
           Legate
           was
           kneeling
           ,
           and
           a
           little
           more
           distant
           from
           him
           ,
           the
           four
           Nuntij
           and
           Spanish
           Embassadour
           .
           When
           the
           
             Te
             Deum
          
           was
           ended
           ,
           the
           Cardinall
           descended
           the
           steps
           of
           the
           Altar
           ,
           and
           gave
           the
           sollemn
           blessing
           ,
           after
           which
           the
           Legate
           putting
           off
           his
           cope
           waited
           on
           the
           Queen
           ,
           leading
           her
           by
           the
           arme
           to
           her
           chair
           ,
           in
           which
           she
           was
           carried
           to
           the
           Palace
           ,
           his
           Eminence
           with
           the
           Nuntij
           aforesaid
           going
           before
           her
           in
           his
           Coach.
           
        
         
           At
           the
           staires
           stood
           eight
           Pages
           with
           lighted
           torches
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           top
           at
           the
           entrance
           into
           the
           hall
           ,
           a
           very
           
           fair
           Company
           of
           the
           principall
           Ladies
           met
           ,
           and
           paid
           their
           respects
           to
           her
           Majesty
           who
           encompassing
           her
           ,
           did
           reverence
           ,
           and
           attend
           her
           to
           her
           lodgings
           ,
           whither
           the
           Cardinall
           conducted
           them
           ,
           who
           taking
           his
           leave
           ,
           she
           was
           left
           to
           her
           repose
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           mean
           time
           the
           artificiall
           fire-workes
           began
           to
           Play
           in
           the
           Piazza
           ,
           which
           with
           admirable
           order
           ,
           was
           light
           all
           the
           night
           ,
           and
           the
           streets
           too
           abounded
           with
           lights
           .
        
         
           The
           same
           evening
           the
           Gentlemen
           and
           Ladies
           had
           a
           ball
           in
           the
           Queens
           Chamber
           ,
           where
           the
           foresaid
           Counts
           
             Francis
             Maria
          
           ,
           and
           
             Lodowick
             Santinelli
          
           Brothers
           ,
           danced
           a
           galliard
           with
           the
           Lady
           
             Mary
             Camilla
             Disploratatii
          
           ,
           but
           because
           they
           danced
           with
           their
           Cloakes
           ,
           and
           their
           swords
           ,
           the
           Queen
           desir'd
           them
           ,
           for
           her
           greater
           satisfaction
           ,
           to
           lay
           them
           aside
           ,
           to
           the
           end
           she
           might
           the
           better
           observe
           them
           ,
           which
           accordingly
           they
           did
           ,
           &
           danced
           a
           galliard
           ,
           which
           so
           pleased
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           that
           she
           seemed
           desirous
           to
           see
           them
           Dance
           the
           Canaries
           ,
           so
           as
           they
           with
           the
           Lady
           
             Emilia
             Vrbani
          
           ,
           performed
           
           it
           smoothly
           ,
           and
           with
           admirable
           grace
           .
        
         
           Before
           they
           began
           the
           said
           ball
           ,
           the
           Cardinall
           Legate
           presented
           to
           the
           Queen
           (
           to
           whom
           it
           was
           dedicated
           )
           a
           Printed
           booke
           of
           severall
           verses
           composed
           by
           Count
           
             Francis
             Maria
             Santinelli
          
           ,
           the
           greatest
           part
           of
           which
           were
           in
           praise
           of
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           was
           much
           taken
           with
           it
           ,
           and
           kindly
           accepted
           it
           ,
           commending
           it
           as
           the
           birth
           of
           a
           great
           spirit
           ,
           and
           eminent
           wit
           ,
           as
           it
           generally
           was
           held
           :
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           sup't
           afterwards
           privately
           in
           her
           Chamber
           ,
           where
           she
           heard
           most
           rare
           consorts
           of
           instruments
           ,
           among
           which
           was
           a
           violin
           ,
           and
           arch-lute
           ,
           which
           delighted
           her
           extreamly
           ,
           whereupon
           she
           received
           one
           of
           them
           into
           her
           service
           ,
           called
           
             Anthony
             Maria
             Ciacchi
          
           of
           Sienna
           .
        
         
           The
           next
           Morning
           she
           went
           to
           the
           Monastery
           of
           St.
           Catharine
           ,
           &
           heard
           Mass
           in
           that
           Church
           ,
           where
           she
           heard
           the
           rare
           Musique
           of
           those
           Nunns
           ,
           two
           of
           which
           are
           reputed
           very
           exquisite
           .
           The
           went
           afterwards
           into
           the
           Monastery
           ,
           to
           the
           great
           consolation
           ,
           
           and
           extraordinary
           content
           of
           the
           Nuns
           ,
           who
           could
           not
           praise
           enough
           her
           Majestyes
           affability
           and
           courtesie
           .
        
         
           That
           day
           she
           din'd
           in
           publick
           with
           the
           Cardinall
           ,
           
           sitting
           under
           a
           cloth
           of
           State
           ,
           &
           in
           the
           same
           manner
           they
           had
           us'd
           in
           other
           places
           ,
           Count
           
             Francis
             Maria
             Santinelli
          
           was
           her
           Sewer
           of
           honour
           ,
           after
           the
           fashion
           of
           Germany
           ,
           as
           the
           Prince
           of
           St.
           Gregory
           had
           been
           in
           Ferrara
           ,
           and
           Count
           
             Bernardin
             Ubaldini
          
           her
           Cupbearer
           .
           Count
           
             Hanibal
             Thiene
          
           presented
           her
           the
           napkin
           ,
           and
           Signior
           
             Francesco
             Maria
             Bonamini
          
           chang'd
           her
           plates
           .
        
         
           After
           dinner
           her
           Majesty
           took
           pleasure
           in
           beholding
           a
           Spanish
           Ciaeona
           ,
           which
           was
           danc'd
           with
           a
           grace
           ,
           agility
           ,
           and
           incomparable
           dexterity
           ,
           by
           Count
           
             Lodowick
             Santinelli
          
           ,
           and
           she
           was
           likewise
           pleas'd
           to
           like
           certain
           Playes
           ,
           call'd
           the
           forces
           of
           Hercules
           ,
           perform'd
           by
           some
           persons
           most
           nimbly
           and
           handsomely
           .
           Having
           afterwards
           been
           abroad
           to
           see
           some
           other
           Churches
           ,
           and
           Monasteryes
           of
           Nuns
           ,
           in
           her
           return
           to
           the
           
           Palace
           ,
           she
           was
           introduced
           to
           behold
           some
           Academical
           and
           Comicall
           representations
           ,
           the
           extravagancy
           and
           novelty
           of
           which
           pleas'd
           wonderfully
           the
           Genius
           and
           gust
           of
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           
           so
           as
           't
           is
           no
           wonder
           ,
           this
           Princess
           said
           afterwards
           in
           publick
           at
           Rome
           ,
           that
           of
           all
           the
           great
           honours
           she
           receiv'd
           in
           the
           places
           where
           she
           pass'd
           ,
           none
           arriv'd
           to
           the
           excess
           of
           her
           satisfaction
           ,
           but
           those
           that
           were
           done
           her
           in
           Pesaro
           ,
        
         
           All
           the
           compositions
           were
           the
           fruits
           of
           the
           wit
           ,
           and
           the
           Pen
           of
           the
           foresaid
           Count
           
             Francesco
             Maria
             Santinelli
          
           ,
           a
           Cavalier
           ,
           as
           conspicuous
           for
           his
           ancient
           Nobility
           ,
           as
           esteem'd
           for
           the
           vivacity
           of
           his
           spirit
           and
           rare
           parts
           .
        
         
           These
           actions
           were
           ended
           about
           seven
           hours
           in
           the
           night
           ,
           at
           what
           time
           her
           Majesty
           supp'd
           privately
           ,
           and
           went
           to
           her
           rest
           .
           On
           the
           following
           morning
           the
           fifth
           of
           the
           month
           ,
           the
           Queen
           ,
           with
           her
           accustomed
           civility
           ,
           honoured
           the
           Nuns
           of
           St.
           
             Mary
             Magdalen
          
           with
           her
           presence
           ,
           hearing
           Mass
           in
           their
           
           Church
           ,
           and
           the
           excellent
           Musick
           they
           made
           her
           .
           
           After
           dinner
           she
           departed
           to
           Sinigaglia
           ,
           attended
           by
           the
           Cardinall
           in
           Coach
           ,
           with
           the
           same
           traine
           of
           Coaches
           ,
           Gentlemen
           on
           horseback
           ,
           and
           guards
           of
           the
           Switzers
           ,
           the
           foot
           Souldiers
           standing
           within
           ,
           and
           without
           the
           City
           in
           squadrons
           and
           files
           ,
           and
           discharging
           from
           the
           walls
           many
           Canon
           ,
           Morter-pieces
           ,
           and
           Muskets
           ,
           as
           they
           had
           done
           at
           her
           Majesties
           entrance
           .
        
         
           Pesaro
           is
           a
           noble
           City
           ,
           populous
           ,
           
           full
           of
           Traffick
           ,
           and
           abounding
           with
           Gentlemen
           of
           great
           worth
           and
           civility
           .
           'T
           is
           seated
           on
           the
           Sea
           in
           a
           chearfull
           Scituation
           ,
           and
           very
           pleasant
           Prospect
           ,
           all
           in
           a
           plain
           ,
           and
           for
           many
           miles
           severed
           from
           the
           Hills
           and
           the
           Mountains
           .
           The
           walls
           are
           good
           ,
           with
           rampards
           and
           strong
           Bullwarks
           ,
           besides
           a
           fine
           rock
           built
           by
           
             Giouanni
             Sforza
          
           long
           since
           ,
           who
           at
           other
           times
           was
           Master
           of
           the
           Place
           .
           The
           Port
           though
           decay'd
           ,
           is
           of
           use
           to
           little
           Boats
           carrying
           Merchandize
           to
           Venice
           and
           other
           parts
           .
           This
           City
           was
           last
           of
           all
           possest
           by
           the
           noble
           Family
           
           of
           Rovere
           ,
           but
           it
           fayling
           in
           our
           dayes
           of
           male
           issue
           ,
           return'd
           to
           the
           Church
           ,
           as
           feudatory
           to
           it
           .
           Here
           for
           9.
           months
           in
           the
           year
           the
           Dukes
           us'd
           to
           dwell
           ,
           who
           had
           for
           that
           purpose
           built
           a
           Palace
           truly
           royall
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           took
           the
           way
           of
           Fano
           ,
           on
           the
           Confines
           of
           which
           she
           found
           my
           Lord
           Bargellini
           of
           Bologna
           ,
           a
           Person
           of
           great
           worth
           ,
           and
           Governour
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           accompany'd
           by
           Signior
           
             Luigi
             Rixadducci
          
           ,
           and
           Count
           
             Hanibal
             Montevecchio
          
           the
           principal
           Gentlemen
           .
           The
           other
           stay'd
           behind
           to
           waite
           on
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           of
           which
           Signior
           
             Scipio
             Forastieri
          
           was
           chief
           ,
           and
           the
           Prior
           
             Alexander
             Castracani
          
           ,
           and
           Cavalier
           
             Peter
             Soldati
          
           .
        
         
           To
           receive
           her
           with
           more
           honour
           ,
           a
           Gate
           wall'd
           up
           ,
           was
           open'd
           ,
           and
           beautify'd
           with
           severall
           Ornaments
           ,
           and
           among
           other
           things
           ,
           they
           saw
           under
           his
           Holynesses
           arms
           ,
           the
           following
           inscription
           .
        
         
         
           D.
           T.
           V.
           
        
         
           His
           Holyness
           Alexander
           the
           seventh
           ruling
           .
           
             P.
             O.
             M.
             Peter
             Bargellinus
          
           the
           Governour
           in
           the
           year
           1655.
           that
           Chr●stina
           Queen
           of
           Swedland
           in
           her
           passage
           through
           the
           City
           ,
           might
           have
           a
           nobler
           entrance
           ,
           caus'd
           the
           Gate
           to
           be
           open'd
           for
           her
           Majesties
           reception
           .
        
         
           Here
           she
           was
           receiv'd
           by
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           accompany'd
           by
           a
           noble
           and
           numerous
           traine
           ,
           and
           attended
           to
           the
           Palace
           of
           the
           Governour
           ,
           where
           the
           Coaches
           standing
           round
           in
           the
           Court
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           not
           alighting
           ,
           rare
           sweet
           meats
           were
           presented
           her
           in
           many
           silver
           Basons
           ,
           of
           which
           she
           tasting
           some
           ,
           gave
           two
           Basons
           to
           Count
           
             Hanibal
             Thiene
          
           ,
           giving
           order
           the
           rest
           should
           be
           distributed
           among
           the
           Cavaliers
           that
           accompany'd
           her
           .
        
         
           Fano
           is
           a
           little
           City
           encompass'd
           with
           strong
           walls
           ,
           partly
           antique
           ,
           
           and
           partly
           moderne
           towards
           the
           Seas
           ,
           with
           a
           Bulwark
           erected
           by
           Pope
           Julius
           
           the
           third
           in
           a
           plain
           Scituation
           on
           the
           shore
           ,
           famous
           for
           the
           Temple
           of
           Fortune
           ,
           who
           there
           was
           ador'd
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           remains
           of
           the
           Arch
           of
           Augustus
           .
           Not
           far
           off
           runs
           the
           river
           Metaurus
           ,
           and
           there
           are
           yet
           the
           relicks
           of
           some
           memorable
           places
           for
           the
           accidents
           occurr'd
           in
           times
           past
           .
        
         
           There
           Asdruball
           the
           brother
           of
           Hanibal
           of
           Carthage
           was
           kill'd
           ,
           and
           Totila
           King
           of
           the
           Gothes
           overcome
           ,
           and
           wounded
           by
           Narsetes
           ,
           dying
           afterwards
           in
           the
           Mountains
           of
           Appenninus
           near
           the
           Fountains
           ,
           where
           the
           noble
           river
           Tyber
           hath
           its
           source
           .
           This
           City
           abounds
           with
           a
           sprightly
           Nobility
           ,
           and
           very
           faire
           structures
           ,
           and
           here
           the
           two
           Countesses
           Martinozzi
           ,
           were
           borne
           ,
           neeces
           to
           his
           Eminence
           Cardinall
           
             Mazarine
             ,
             Ann
          
           and
           Mary
           the
           wife
           of
           his
           Highness
           Prince
           Armand
           of
           Conty
           of
           the
           royal
           blood
           of
           France
           ,
           and
           Laura
           marry'd
           to
           the
           P●ince
           of
           Este
           eldest
           Son
           to
           the
           Duke
           of
           Modena
           .
           The
           Family
           of
           Mart●nozzi
           is
           ancient
           and
           noble
           ,
           having
           formerly
           been
           one
           of
           the
           four
           noble
           Families
           of
           Sienna
           ,
           renown'd
           in
           
           history
           ,
           as
           it
           hath
           likewise
           been
           for
           the
           space
           of
           300.
           years
           esteem'd
           the
           principal
           in
           Fano
           .
           'T
           is
           evident
           in
           writings
           ,
           and
           publick
           inscriptions
           in
           marble
           seen
           by
           me
           ,
           that
           in
           the
           year
           1364.
           
           
             Julius
             Martonozzi
          
           as
           chief
           of
           his
           Countrey
           ,
           accompany'd
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           publick
           to
           Rimini
           ,
           the
           Nephew
           of
           the
           Emperour
           of
           Constantinople
           ,
           as
           it
           likewise
           more
           particularly
           appears
           in
           the
           proofs
           of
           nobility
           made
           by
           
             Vincent
             Rinalducci
          
           of
           that
           City
           ,
           a
           Cavalier
           of
           Malta
           ,
           ally'd
           to
           the
           said
           Family
           of
           Martinozzi
           in
           the
           person
           of
           Laura
           ,
           sister
           to
           Count
           
             Vincent
             Martonozzi
          
           ,
           Grandfather
           on
           the
           Fathers
           side
           to
           the
           said
           Princesses
           ,
           and
           Grandmother
           to
           the
           said
           Cavalier
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           leaving
           Fano
           ,
           and
           saluted
           by
           the
           Canon
           ,
           Mortar-pieces
           ,
           and
           Muskets
           ,
           and
           reveren●
           ▪
           t
           by
           all
           the
           Militia
           ,
           continu'd
           her
           journey
           towards
           Sinigaglia
           ,
           where
           she
           arriv'd
           after
           the
           setting
           of
           the
           Sun
           ,
           in
           such
           rainy
           and
           windy
           weather
           ,
           that
           in
           hinder'd
           the
           volley's
           of
           Shot
           for
           her
           welcome
           to
           the
           City
           .
           whose
           Gates
           ,
           
           Walls
           and
           Streets
           abounded
           with
           armes
           .
           She
           went
           directly
           to
           the
           Palace
           of
           the
           Signior
           Bavieri
           ,
           the
           principal
           Gentlemen
           there
           prepar'd
           for
           her
           lodgings
           ,
           the
           traine
           being
           quarter'd
           in
           other
           neighbouring
           houses
           .
           Here
           she
           was
           met
           by
           the
           Ladyes
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           among
           whom
           was
           a
           Neece
           of
           his
           Eminence
           Cardinall
           Chembini
           ,
           who
           being
           unable
           to
           wait
           on
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           by
           reason
           he
           was
           sick
           in
           Montalbotto
           his
           Countrey
           ,
           gave
           seasonable
           orders
           for
           accommodating
           that
           lodging
           .
           Here
           besides
           the
           bonfires
           and
           lights
           ,
           which
           that
           evening
           were
           seen
           for
           her
           Majesties
           entertainment
           ,
           a
           ridiculous
           short
           Comedy
           was
           acted
           in
           her
           Chamber
           by
           the
           Count
           
             Francis
             Maria
             Santinelli
          
           and
           Lodowick
           his
           Brother
           ,
           which
           was
           order'd
           in
           one
           night
           by
           Count
           
             Francis
             Maria
          
           ,
           for
           the
           pleasure
           of
           her
           Majestie
           who
           seem'd
           desirous
           of
           it
           .
        
         
           After
           the
           Comedy
           she
           likewise
           desired
           to
           see
           the
           agility
           of
           these
           two
           Cavaliers
           ,
           which
           they
           shewed
           in
           vaulting
           ,
           and
           their
           skilfulness
           in
           fencing
           
           insomuch
           that
           as
           vertue
           accompany'd
           with
           nobility
           ,
           not
           only
           disposes
           ,
           but
           forces
           the
           minds
           of
           great
           Personages
           to
           affection
           ,
           so
           this
           Princess
           with
           her
           generosity
           ,
           and
           refin'd
           understanding
           ,
           reflected
           on
           these
           Gentlemens
           qualityes
           ,
           and
           abilityes
           to
           serve
           her
           .
           Having
           therefore
           had
           full
           information
           by
           the
           Cardinall
           ,
           of
           the
           antient
           nobility
           of
           their
           Family
           ,
           in
           which
           in
           each
           age
           ,
           they
           have
           had
           men
           of
           eminent
           valour
           ,
           as
           Count
           
             Sforza
             Santinelli
          
           ,
           Kt.
           of
           Michael
           under
           Charles
           the
           8.
           
           King
           of
           France
           ,
           which
           was
           then
           the
           first
           order
           ,
           and
           Count
           
             Julius
             Caesar
             Santinelli
             great
             Prior
          
           of
           M●ssi●a
           for
           the
           noble
           Knights
           of
           Malta
           :
           she
           first
           by
           Holstenius
           and
           afterwards
           by
           the
           Ambassadour
           Pimentel
           ,
           desir'd
           them
           to
           serve
           her
           ,
           whereupon
           they
           glorying
           in
           the
           honour
           of
           her
           Majesties
           service
           ,
           shew'd
           a
           readines
           to
           obey
           her
           ,
           &
           a
           little
           while
           after
           overtook
           her
           in
           her
           journey
           .
        
         
           Sinigaglia
           is
           a
           City
           of
           small
           compass
           ,
           but
           fortify'd
           with
           strong
           Bulwarks
           ,
           ditches
           and
           breast-works
           on
           
           the
           side
           towards
           Fano
           having
           a
           chanel
           which
           divides
           it
           ,
           and
           serves
           for
           a
           haven
           to
           little
           barkes
           .
           It
           hath
           likewise
           an
           old
           rock
           towards
           the
           Sea
           ,
           fortify'd
           with
           thick
           and
           strong
           Towers
           for
           its
           greater
           security
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           departing
           hence
           in
           her
           Coach
           with
           the
           Cardinall
           Legate
           ,
           and
           attended
           by
           all
           the
           foresaid
           traine
           ,
           arriv'd
           at
           the
           Confines
           of
           the
           legation
           ,
           where
           she
           found
           Signior
           Giorgi
           of
           Fano
           ,
           master
           of
           the
           Camp
           of
           Pesaro
           ,
           with
           a
           very
           good
           body
           of
           foot
           in
           array
           ,
           who
           welcom'd
           her
           Majesty
           with
           a
           very
           faire
           volley
           of
           shot
           ,
           where
           she
           thank'd
           the
           said
           Legate
           for
           her
           noble
           entertainment
           ,
           declareing
           herself
           highly
           satisfy'd
           with
           him
           .
        
         
           
           We
           may
           truly
           say
           ,
           this
           Cardinall
           is
           the
           Idea
           of
           valour
           and
           goodness
           it self
           .
           He
           is
           of
           a
           joviall
           presence
           ,
           of
           a
           noble
           behaviour
           ,
           most
           courteous
           and
           sincere
           ,
           and
           justly
           reputed
           for
           his
           wisdom
           ,
           prudence
           and
           experience
           in
           business
           ,
           very
           capable
           of
           any
           great
           employment
           .
           He
           is
           called
           by
           the
           title
           of
           St.
           Alexius
           ,
           was
           Clerke
           ,
           and
           Deane
           of
           the
           Chamber
           ,
           
           had
           many
           offices
           under
           Pope
           Urbane
           ,
           and
           in
           that
           of
           Commissary
           Generall
           of
           the
           Army
           in
           the
           Ecclesiasticall
           state
           ,
           gave
           great
           testimonie
           of
           his
           zeale
           and
           his
           valour
           .
           In
           the
           Reign
           of
           Pope
           Innocent
           ,
           he
           exercis'd
           his
           qualityes
           with
           that
           vertue
           and
           freeness
           ,
           that
           compassing
           the
           ends
           of
           his
           great
           undertakings
           ;
           without
           suffering
           a
           sword
           to
           be
           drawne
           ,
           he
           deservedly
           was
           preferr'd
           to
           the
           purple
           oh
           the
           19.
           of
           February
           ,
           1652.
           
           This
           eminent
           dignity
           hath
           illustrated
           his
           Person
           ,
           but
           he
           with
           his
           candid
           behaviour
           ,
           hath
           very
           well
           answer'd
           its
           greatness
           .
           In
           his
           Legation
           of
           Urbin
           ,
           he
           acted
           entirely
           the
           parts
           of
           a
           good
           Prince
           .
           He
           every
           where
           hath
           scatter'd
           the
           treasures
           of
           his
           generosity
           ,
           and
           being
           Protector
           of
           the
           Church
           of
           St.
           Charles
           in
           the
           place
           call'd
           the
           Course
           ,
           hath
           been
           at
           great
           charge
           in
           beautifying
           and
           adorning
           it
           most
           splendidly
           .
        
         
           Between
           the
           burnt
           houses
           ,
           and
           Flumicino
           ,
           the
           Confines
           of
           the
           marches
           with
           the
           state
           of
           Urbin
           ,
           they
           met
           with
           the
           Marquis
           Tassoni
           ,
           Governour
           
           of
           that
           Province
           ,
           a
           Cavalier
           of
           Ferrara
           of
           try'd
           valour
           ,
           who
           had
           with
           him
           many
           Officers
           of
           War
           ,
           and
           Gentlemen
           his
           friends
           richly
           cloth'd
           ,
           together
           with
           a
           troop
           of
           horse
           for
           his
           guard
           ,
           whose
           souldiers
           ,
           besides
           being
           very
           well
           arm'd
           &
           mounted
           ,
           had
           Cassocks
           with
           four
           wings
           of
           fine
           blue
           cloath
           ,
           with
           four
           white
           Crosses
           hemm'd
           with
           Gold-lace
           .
        
         
           Here
           likewise
           they
           found
           my
           Lord
           
             Francis
             Lucini
          
           of
           Millan
           ,
           
           the
           Governor
           of
           Ancona
           ,
           with
           a
           traine
           of
           many
           Gentlemen
           a
           horseback
           ,
           with
           sutable
           rich
           clothes
           .
           Both
           the
           one
           and
           the
           other
           alighting
           with
           the
           Gentlemen
           their
           Camrades
           did
           their
           duties
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           Lucini
           was
           receiv'd
           into
           the
           Coach
           of
           the
           Nuntii
           ,
           and
           the
           Marquis
           rode
           before
           towards
           the
           City
           .
           As
           the
           Queen
           pass'd
           along
           ,
           she
           was
           welcom'd
           by
           a
           body
           of
           four
           thousand
           foot
           ,
           set
           in
           array
           by
           the
           Marquis
           aforesaid
           ,
           with
           five
           troops
           of
           horse
           flancking
           them
           in
           a
           fine
           and
           martiall
           manner
           .
           The
           rock
           of
           Flumicino
           saluted
           her
           Majestie
           with
           many
           tires
           of
           Mortar-pieces
           ,
           Captain
           
             Anthony
             
             Fasat
          
           with
           a
           troop
           of
           horse
           of
           the
           City
           of
           Ancona
           ,
           and
           Captain
           Magagnini
           with
           the
           troop
           of
           Jest
           preceding
           all
           the
           traine
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           arriving
           at
           the
           Gate
           ,
           the
           artillery
           of
           the
           fortress
           ,
           and
           the
           walls
           of
           the
           City
           began
           to
           be
           discharg'd
           ,
           which
           continu'd
           till
           her
           Majestie
           was
           alighted
           at
           the
           Palace
           .
        
         
           The
           Magistrates
           on
           horseback
           met
           her
           at
           the
           Gate
           ,
           and
           complemented
           her
           Majesty
           in
           their
           black
           Velvet
           Gowns
           ,
           &
           with
           their
           foot
           cloaths
           of
           the
           same
           richly
           trimmed
           with
           Gold
           ,
           being
           follow'd
           by
           a
           traine
           of
           many
           Gentlemen
           on
           horseback
           ,
           with
           twelve
           Pages
           all
           Gentlemen
           of
           Ancona
           very
           finely
           adorn'd
           ,
           and
           24.
           
           Groomes
           in
           the
           livery
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           and
           twelve
           other
           Footmen
           in
           several
           liveries
           of
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           and
           three
           Trumpets
           .
        
         
           The
           Magistrates
           at
           that
           time
           were
           Count
           
             Iohn
             Baptist
             Ferretti
          
           ,
           
           Signior
           
             Tomaso
             Tomasi
             ,
             Bela●dino
             Galli
          
           Knight
           of
           James
           ,
           Signior
           
             Flamineo
             Scalamonte
          
           ,
           Captain
           
             Ierome
             Bompiari
          
           ,
           and
           Signior
           
             Vincent
             Balestrieri
          
           both
           
           Commenders
           of
           the
           order
           of
           St.
           Stephen
           .
           All
           these
           alighting
           from
           their
           horses
           ,
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           City
           did
           complement
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           the
           said
           Count
           Feretti
           speaking
           to
           her
           as
           their
           Prior.
           The
           Queen
           standing
           up
           received
           their
           complement
           ,
           with
           her
           usual
           and
           Majestique
           Civility
           .
        
         
           The
           twelve
           Pages
           were
           left
           with
           her
           Majesties
           Coach
           to
           attend
           her
           ,
           the
           Magistrates
           remounting
           ,
           and
           continuing
           their
           journey
           towards
           the
           Apostolicall
           Palace
           .
           The
           souldiers
           stood
           in
           rankes
           along
           the
           streets
           ,
           and
           the
           houses
           were
           adorned
           with
           fine
           tapistries
           .
        
         
           Being
           come
           to
           the
           Palace
           ,
           she
           found
           in
           the
           first
           hall
           near
           the
           gate
           ,
           the
           Principall
           Ladies
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           standing
           in
           a
           stately
           circle
           ,
           who
           handsomly
           paid
           her
           their
           respects
           ,
           waiting
           on
           her
           to
           the
           door
           of
           her
           Chamber
           ,
           whom
           her
           Majesty
           received
           ,
           and
           treated
           with
           all
           Kindnesse
           ,
           and
           affability
           .
        
         
           Having
           stai'd
           a
           little
           while
           in
           her
           Chamber
           ,
           it
           wanting
           then
           an
           howre
           to
           night
           ,
           she
           resolved
           to
           go
           see
           the
           
           famous
           Arch
           of
           Trajan
           the
           Emperour
           ,
           all
           wrought
           with
           fine
           Marble
           .
           The
           Senate
           and
           People
           of
           Rome
           erected
           it
           in
           honour
           of
           him
           ,
           of
           Plotina
           his
           wife
           ,
           and
           Martiana
           his
           Sister
           ,
           who
           were
           held
           in
           veneration
           as
           Deities
           in
           that
           time
           ,
           as
           by
           the
           inscriptions
           read
           there
           ,
           may
           be
           gather'd
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           went
           thither
           in
           a
           Chaire
           ,
           attended
           by
           the
           Nuntii
           ,
           and
           the
           Governour
           in
           Coach
           ,
           with
           others
           of
           quality
           .
           She
           was
           welcomed
           with
           many
           tires
           of
           artillery
           from
           Rivellino
           ,
           which
           is
           in
           the
           mouth
           of
           the
           Haven
           ,
           from
           the
           Ships
           and
           other
           Partes
           towards
           the
           Sea.
           In
           her
           Majesties
           return
           she
           observed
           two
           Arches
           of
           the
           Apostolicall
           Palace
           ,
           to
           wit
           ,
           the
           first
           towards
           the
           place
           repolisht
           of
           late
           ,
           and
           with
           an
           old
           inscription
           which
           said
           .
        
         
           'T
           is
           made
           Celestiall
           ,
           while
           the
           Princely
           Sun
           beholdes
           the
           Arche
           .
        
         
           And
           two
           great
           Arms
           ,
           one
           of
           the
           Pope
           now
           raigning
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           of
           the
           Queen
           with
           the
           Motto
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           them
           .
        
         
           
           The
           Starr's
           and
           Wind
           favouring
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           second
           they
           read
           .
        
         
           
             The
             immortall
             vertue
             of
             Christina
             Queen
             of
          
           Swedland
           
             raises
             me
             to
             a
             veneration
             of
             her
             Majesty
             .
          
        
         
           This
           Arch
           of
           stone
           reduc'd
           into
           the
           forme
           of
           marble
           of
           Verona
           ,
           was
           on
           the
           superficies
           of
           the
           Pillars
           ,
           Bases
           ,
           Chapiters
           ,
           and
           great
           medalls
           wrought
           in
           Gold
           ,
           and
           upon
           it
           were
           erected
           the
           arms
           of
           her
           Majesty
           between
           two
           great
           statues
           ,
           one
           representing
           the
           heroicall
           vertue
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           liberality
           ,
           and
           under
           that
           was
           written
           .
           
             By
             yielding
             she
             o'recomes
             ,
             by
             flying
             quells
             her
             enemyes
             .
          
           And
           under
           the
           other
           ,
           
             By
             parting
             with
             her
             Kingdom
             ,
             she
             her
             Empire
             hath
             extended
             .
          
           And
           over
           the
           arms
           in
           a
           great
           thick
           Pastboard
           ,
           
             
             By
             going
             it
             encreases
             .
          
        
         
           That
           evening
           about
           an
           houre
           in
           the
           night
           ,
           all
           the
           Piazze
           ,
           and
           streets
           being
           resplendent
           with
           the
           fires
           and
           the
           lights
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           went
           from
           her
           lodgings
           ,
           to
           those
           that
           look't
           into
           the
           Piazza
           .
           There
           near
           the
           stairs
           stood
           a
           painted
           machine
           of
           wood
           36.
           hands
           breadths
           high
           ,
           which
           with
           six
           Mountains
           ,
           a
           starre
           ,
           and
           two
           Oakes
           ,
           represented
           the
           arms
           of
           his
           Holyness
           .
           At
           the
           foot
           of
           these
           Mountains
           was
           the
           Tyber
           ,
           which
           under
           one
           hand
           held
           a
           great
           armes
           ,
           out
           of
           which
           instead
           of
           water
           ,
           it
           actually
           cast
           wine
           ,
           with
           the
           other
           supporting
           the
           arms
           of
           the
           Queen
           ,
           on
           which
           a
           Lyon
           lean'd
           .
           On
           the
           one
           side
           there
           was
           a
           Virgin
           ,
           which
           had
           recourse
           to
           the
           Tyber
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           other
           a
           statue
           ,
           which
           sustaining
           in
           her
           hand
           Trajans
           Arch
           ,
           represented
           the
           City
           of
           Ancona
           ,
           this
           Motto
           being
           at
           the
           foot
           of
           the
           Virgin
           ,
           
             I
             return
             safe
          
           .
           This
           machine
           was
           full
           of
           fire-workes
           ,
           which
           took
           very
           handsomly
           .
        
         
         
           
           Many
           compositions
           were
           made
           in
           honour
           of
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           among
           which
           were
           certain
           verses
           of
           Count
           
             Paul
             Ferretti
          
           a
           Cavalier
           of
           much
           vertue
           ,
           and
           of
           an
           an●ient
           Family
           and
           Noble
           ,
           he
           descending
           from
           
             Ulderick
             Ferretti
          
           Lord
           of
           the
           County
           of
           Ferretta
           ,
           above
           Basil
           towards
           the
           County
           of
           Burgundy
           ,
           who
           had
           a
           daughter
           marry'd
           to
           Albert
           the
           second
           Duke
           of
           Austria
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           afterwards
           supp'd
           in
           publick
           in
           the
           roome
           before
           the
           Chapell
           ,
           with
           the
           Nuntii
           and
           Spanish
           Ambassadour
           ,
           they
           taking
           place
           of
           him
           .
           Signior
           
             Stefano
             Renincasa
          
           presented
           the
           water
           for
           her
           hands
           ,
           and
           the
           Marquis
           
             Francis
             Tassoni
          
           the
           napkin
           .
           The
           Commender
           
             Alexander
             Fanelli
          
           was
           Sewer
           ,
           and
           Cavalier
           
             Caesar
             Nappi
          
           her
           Cupbearer
           ,
           and
           every
           time
           her
           Majestie
           dranke
           ,
           the
           signes
           being
           given
           before
           ,
           the
           Canon
           of
           the
           Fortress
           were
           discharg'd
           .
        
         
           My
           Lord
           
             Lewis
             Gallo
          
           Bishop
           of
           Ancona
           ,
           the
           principall
           Cavalier
           of
           Osimo
           a
           person
           of
           try'd
           prudence
           in
           the
           charges
           and
           mannagement
           of
           
           affairs
           ,
           sustained
           by
           him
           for
           the
           holy
           Sea
           ,
           supposing
           the
           Queen
           ,
           in
           order
           to
           his
           instructions
           from
           Rome
           ,
           should
           quickly
           have
           come
           to
           his
           Cathedrall
           ,
           which
           is
           the
           Church
           of
           St.
           Ciriack
           ,
           seated
           on
           one
           of
           those
           Promontoryes
           ,
           caused
           it
           to
           be
           hung
           with
           rich
           Tapistrye
           ,
           and
           caused
           too
           the
           Altars
           to
           be
           deck'd
           with
           the
           pretiousest
           Ornaments
           .
           But
           he
           could
           not
           have
           that
           honour
           ,
           for
           the
           said
           Church
           being
           far
           off
           from
           the
           Palace
           ,
           and
           on
           a
           craggy
           Mountain
           ,
           the
           Queen
           went
           not
           thither
           ,
           but
           instead
           of
           going
           thither
           ,
           the
           day
           following
           ,
           when
           she
           had
           heard
           Mass
           in
           the
           Chapell
           of
           the
           Palace
           ,
           she
           seeming
           desirous
           to
           see
           the
           famous
           Reliques
           kept
           there
           ,
           the
           Nuntii
           by
           the
           Popes
           authority
           ,
           gave
           order
           that
           to
           the
           said
           Chapell
           of
           the
           Palace
           ,
           two
           Canons
           should
           bring
           them
           with
           assistance
           of
           other
           Gentlemen
           ,
           and
           one
           was
           the
           tip
           of
           the
           iron
           of
           the
           lance
           ,
           which
           open'd
           the
           side
           of
           our
           Lord
           
             Jesus
             Christ
          
           ,
           left
           in
           Ancona
           by
           the
           Ambassadour
           of
           Bajazet
           the
           Emperour
           of
           the
           Turkes
           in
           the
           year
           1492
           ,
           when
           he
           passed
           
           through
           that
           place
           towards
           Rome
           ,
           where
           he
           gave
           to
           Innocent
           the
           eighth
           the
           head
           of
           the
           speare
           of
           the
           same
           iron
           ,
           the
           other
           the
           right
           foot
           of
           St.
           Anne
           the
           Mother
           of
           the
           most
           glorious
           Virgin
           Mary
           ,
           with
           the
           flesh
           and
           the
           bones
           ,
           given
           likewise
           to
           the
           said
           City
           by
           the
           Patriarch
           of
           
             Constantinople
             Paul
             Paleolgus
          
           in
           the
           year
           1380.
           the
           Queen
           kneel'd
           before
           them
           ,
           and
           kissed
           them
           with
           great
           devotion
           .
           My
           lord
           Holstenius
           ,
           who
           as
           Canon
           of
           the
           Church
           of
           St.
           Peter
           had
           many
           times
           handled
           the
           relique
           of
           the
           said
           head
           of
           the
           speare
           ,
           not
           only
           assured
           her
           Majesty
           't
           was
           true
           ,
           but
           likewise
           affirm'd
           the
           colour
           of
           the
           rust
           was
           the
           same
           ,
           as
           also
           Pope
           Clement
           the
           eighth
           passing
           through
           Ancona
           towards
           Ferrara
           ,
           had
           that
           of
           Ancona
           confronted
           with
           the
           other
           of
           Rome
           .
        
         
           
           This
           function
           being
           ended
           ,
           the
           Bishop
           went
           to
           wait
           on
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           received
           him
           most
           courteously
           .
           After
           breakfast
           she
           continu'd
           her
           journey
           towards
           Loretto
           ,
           accompany'd
           by
           the
           said
           Governour
           with
           all
           
           the
           retinue
           to
           the
           bridge
           of
           Arciato
           the
           Confines
           of
           Ancona
           .
           The
           Magistrates
           waited
           not
           upon
           her
           ,
           as
           at
           her
           arrivall
           ,
           because
           the
           Master
           of
           the
           Ceremonies
           told
           them
           't
           was
           not
           necessary
           .
        
         
           At
           her
           going
           away
           she
           was
           saluted
           by
           all
           the
           Artillery
           ,
           and
           departed
           highly
           satisfy'd
           with
           her
           reception
           ,
           and
           the
           honours
           done
           her
           by
           that
           noble
           City
           .
        
         
           Ancona
           is
           seated
           on
           the
           side
           of
           a
           Mountain
           which
           extending
           it self
           into
           the
           Sea
           ,
           
           makes
           a
           kind
           of
           Amphitheater
           .
           It
           hath
           a
           great
           Haven
           ,
           and
           defended
           as
           well
           from
           the
           South-east-winds
           ,
           as
           exposed
           to
           the
           Northern
           ,
           at
           the
           head
           of
           which
           is
           a
           Ravelin
           founded
           in
           the
           Sea
           ,
           within
           which
           there
           is
           the
           space
           of
           above
           a
           thousand
           feet
           ,
           and
           the
           way
           thither
           is
           under
           the
           said
           Arch
           of
           Trajan
        
         
           This
           City
           is
           fortify'd
           with
           strong
           walls
           ,
           which
           are
           very
           well
           flank't
           ,
           and
           a
           Castle
           well
           built
           ,
           which
           seated
           on
           the
           Mountain
           ,
           commands
           the
           haven
           .
           The
           houses
           and
           streets
           are
           somewhat
           narrow
           ,
           but
           of
           very
           good
           
           architecture
           ,
           and
           industriously
           order'd
           ,
           which
           make
           it
           fine
           and
           beautifull
           .
           The
           Citizens
           are
           courteous
           and
           kinde
           ,
           particularly
           to
           Strangers
           ,
           the
           commodity
           of
           the
           Sea
           bringing
           thither
           good
           traffique
           ,
           and
           all
           sorts
           of
           merchandize
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           was
           met
           on
           the
           confines
           by
           my
           Lord
           Gentile
           the
           Governour
           of
           Loretto
           ,
           
           who
           when
           he
           had
           complemented
           the
           Queen
           in
           his
           Holynesses
           name
           ,
           returned
           thence
           diligently
           ,
           to
           receive
           her
           at
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           City
           :
           As
           soone
           as
           the
           Queen
           had
           discovered
           the
           top
           of
           the
           holy
           house
           ,
           she
           alighting
           out
           of
           her
           litter
           ,
           and
           kneeling
           ,
           with
           very
           great
           devotion
           ,
           kiss'd
           often
           the
           ground
           ,
           then
           return'd
           into
           her
           litter
           ,
           
           going
           on
           to
           the
           bending
           of
           the
           Mountain
           ,
           where
           afterwards
           she
           alighted
           again
           ,
           and
           walk'd
           to
           the
           Church
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           arriving
           at
           the
           Gate
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           was
           receiv'd
           by
           the
           said
           Governor
           and
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           all
           the
           Artillery
           being
           discharg'd
           from
           the
           walls
           ,
           and
           the
           Muskets
           which
           were
           all
           in
           rowes
           in
           the
           streets
           .
           At
           the
           
           gate
           of
           the
           Church
           she
           was
           after
           the
           usuall
           manner
           receiv'd
           by
           the
           Chapter
           ,
           the
           Clergy
           and
           Bishop
           ,
           
           where
           her
           Majestie
           remained
           about
           half
           an
           hour
           ,
           praying
           with
           great
           humility
           ,
           and
           afterwards
           went
           to
           the
           Palace
           ,
           where
           having
           supp'd
           privately
           ,
           she
           retyr'd
           to
           her
           repose
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           8.
           of
           December
           in
           the
           morning
           she
           arising
           betimes
           went
           to
           Confession
           ,
           and
           heard
           Mass
           ,
           being
           afterwards
           present
           at
           high
           Mass
           ,
           sung
           at
           the
           high
           Altar
           with
           exquisite
           musick
           .
           As
           soone
           as
           it
           was
           ended
           ,
           
           she
           presented
           at
           the
           feet
           of
           the
           holy
           Image
           a
           Crown
           and
           royal
           Scepter
           empailed
           with
           Jewels
           of
           great
           value
           .
        
         
           This
           Princess
           could
           not
           perform
           the
           vowes
           of
           her
           Christian
           generosity
           ,
           with
           more
           proper
           ,
           and
           more
           significant
           representations
           .
           'T
           was
           fit
           ,
           that
           if
           she
           ,
           be
           sure
           of
           the
           true
           and
           weighty
           Kingdom
           of
           Heaven
           ,
           had
           renounced
           those
           on
           Earth
           ,
           should
           leave
           a
           rare
           remembrance
           of
           it
           in
           those
           tokens
           of
           royalty
           ,
           of
           which
           she
           
           had
           divested
           her self
           .
           And
           since
           she
           had
           done
           all
           for
           Christs
           sake
           ,
           it
           was
           likewise
           necessary
           ,
           she
           should
           leave
           to
           his
           mother
           ,
           a
           dear
           and
           pretious
           memory
           of
           it
           .
        
         
           After
           this
           she
           returned
           to
           her
           lodgings
           ,
           and
           dined
           in
           publique
           ,
           to
           satisfy
           the
           curiosity
           of
           the
           people
           ,
           flock't
           thither
           in
           great
           throngs
           out
           of
           the
           Mark
           ,
           and
           the
           neighbouring
           Countries
           .
           Count
           Ferretti
           of
           Ancona
           presented
           the
           water
           for
           her
           hands
           ,
           and
           the
           Lord
           
             Bernard
             Spada
          
           ,
           Cardinall
           Spadas
           nephew
           ,
           the
           napkin
           .
           Count
           Bonarelli
           of
           Ancona
           was
           her
           Sewer
           ,
           and
           Signior
           
             Urbane
             Rocci
          
           ,
           Nephew
           to
           Cardinall
           Rocci
           deceased
           ,
           her
           Cup-bearer
           .
        
         
           
           After
           dinner
           
             Don
             Antonia
             della
             Cueva
          
           ,
           with
           the
           Lady
           his
           wife
           ,
           arriv'd
           there
           ,
           who
           as
           we
           said
           before
           stai'd
           behind
           in
           Ussulengo
           ,
           by
           reason
           of
           her
           sickness
           ,
           being
           seen
           by
           the
           Queen
           with
           a
           joy
           ,
           and
           content
           ,
           correspondent
           to
           the
           love
           she
           bare
           them
           Her
           Majesty
           went
           afterwards
           to
           the
           Sacristy
           ,
           where
           she
           admired
           the
           treasure
           kept
           there
           of
           the
           rich
           Presents
           made
           
           to
           that
           house
           by
           the
           religious
           Piety
           of
           severall
           Princes
           ,
           and
           Gentlemen
           .
           As
           she
           pass'd
           by
           the
           great
           cupboord
           ,
           in
           which
           were
           the
           Scepter
           and
           Crown
           presented
           by
           her
           ,
           t'
           was
           open'd
           for
           her
           to
           behold
           them
           ,
           but
           with
           her
           usuall
           generous
           modesty
           ,
           she
           desir'd
           it
           might
           be
           shut
           ,
           she
           saying
           those
           trifles
           were
           unworthy
           to
           be
           seen
           .
           When
           she
           had
           seen
           the
           treasure
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           curious
           things
           there
           ,
           she
           return'd
           thence
           to
           her
           lodgings
           ,
           where
           she
           was
           entertained
           with
           Musique
           ,
           and
           the
           Conversation
           of
           the
           Nuntij
           ,
           supping
           privately
           afterwards
           .
        
         
           The
           content
           ,
           joy
           and
           tenderness
           ,
           which
           her
           Majesty
           felt
           in
           that
           Sanctuary
           ,
           are
           incapable
           of
           expression
           .
           These
           are
           gifts
           reserv'd
           by
           Heaven
           ,
           to
           let
           vs
           understand
           ,
           that
           God
           alone
           with
           his
           gracious
           mercies
           can
           give
           vs
           in
           this
           world
           ,
           a
           tast
           ,
           though
           it
           be
           little
           ,
           of
           the
           sweetness
           ,
           he
           instills
           into
           a
           soul
           enamoured
           of
           him
           .
           In
           the
           mean
           time
           his
           Holinesse
           had
           received
           the
           letter
           ,
           she
           had
           written
           from
           Inspruch
           ,
           as
           was
           said
           before
           ,
           so
           as
           it
           being
           afterwards
           
           seconded
           ,
           with
           the
           news
           of
           the
           Acts
           of
           Piety
           ,
           performed
           in
           that
           place
           by
           the
           Queen
           ,
           his
           Beatitude
           was
           very
           much
           edified
           with
           those
           demonstrations
           .
           The
           said
           letter
           was
           as
           followes
           .
        
         
           
             
               
                 Most
                 Blessed
                 Father
                 ,
              
            
             
               Being
               arrived
               in
               the
               end
               ,
               to
               what
               I
               desired
               so
               much
               ,
               my
               reception
               into
               the
               lap
               of
               our
               holy
               mother
               ,
               
               the
               Roman
               Catholique
               Church
               ,
               I
               would
               not
               be
               wanting
               to
               impart
               it
               to
               your
               Holiness
               ,
               humbly
               thanking
               you
               for
               the
               honour
               I
               receiv'd
               of
               your
               loving
               Commands
               ,
               which
               are
               observ'd
               by
               me
               ,
               with
               all
               due
               respect
               to
               your
               Holiness
               ,
            
             
               I
               have
               manifested
               to
               the
               world
               ,
               that
               to
               obey
               your
               Holiness
               ,
               I
               have
               left
               with
               great
               gladness
               that
               Kingdome
               ,
               where
               to
               honour
               you
               ,
               is
               held
               an
               irremissible
               sin
               ,
               and
               have
               laid
               by
               all
               humane
               respect
               ,
               to
               make
               it
               appear
               ,
               I
               value
               more
               the
               glory
               of
               obeying
               your
               Holiness
               ,
               than
               that
               
               of
               the
               most
               deserving
               throne
               .
               I
               beseech
               your
               Holiness
               to
               receive
               me
               thus
               devested
               as
               I
               am
               of
               all
               greatness
               ,
               with
               the
               fatherly
               and
               accustomed
               Kindness
               ,
               you
               have
               hitherto
               been
               pleased
               to
               shew
               me
               .
               I
               have
               here
               nothing
               else
               ,
               to
               sacrifice
               to
               the
               holy
               feet
               of
               your
               Holiness
               ,
               but
               my selfe
               ,
               together
               with
               my
               blood
               ,
               and
               my
               life
               ,
               which
               I
               offer
               to
               your
               Holiness
               with
               that
               blind
               obedience
               ,
               that
               is
               due
               ,
               beseeching
               you
               to
               be
               pleased
               to
               dispose
               so
               of
               me
               ,
               as
               you
               shall
               judge
               best
               for
               the
               Publique
               good
               of
               our
               holy
               Church
               ,
               to
               which
               and
               to
               your
               Holiness
               ,
               as
               the
               onely
               and
               true
               head
               of
               the
               same
               ,
               I
               have
               dedicated
               the
               remainder
               of
               my
               life
               ,
               with
               a
               most
               ardent
               desire
               to
               imploy
               ,
               and
               spend
               it
               wholy
               to
               Gods
               greater
               glory
               .
               To
               this
               end
               I
               wish
               your
               Holiness
               many
               fortunate
               yeares
               ,
               which
               are
               so
               necessary
               for
               the
               good
               ,
               and
               Common
               repose
               of
               Christianity
               ,
               beseeching
               our
               Lord
               to
               conserve
               in
               your
               Holiness
               ,
               the
               great
               gifts
               he
               hath
               given
               you
               ,
               and
               to
               make
               me
               so
               happy
               ,
               I
               may
               see
               the
               long'd
               for
               day
               ,
               in
               which
               I
               may
               fall
               at
               the
               holy
               feet
               of
               your
               Holiness
               ,
               which
               I
               humbly
               doe
               Kiss
               ,
               entreating
               
               you
               to
               impart
               unto
               me
               your
               holy
               ,
               and
               paternall
               benediction
               &c.
               
            
             
               
                 Your
                 Holynesses
                 most
                 obedient
                 Daughter
                 ,
                 CHRISTINA
                 .
              
               
                 Inspruch
                 
                   the
                   5.
                   of
                   
                     November
                     ,
                     1655.
                  
                   
                
              
            
          
        
         
           
           The
           City
           of
           Loretto
           reduc'd
           into
           the
           Compass
           of
           a
           little
           Borough
           ,
           on
           the
           edge
           of
           a
           mountain
           ,
           is
           fruitfull
           .
           It
           's
           forme
           is
           somewhat
           long
           ,
           at
           the
           head
           of
           which
           towards
           the
           Sea
           ,
           is
           the
           Church
           nobly
           painted
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           it
           the
           holy
           house
           of
           the
           
             Virgin
             Mary
          
           ,
           the
           most
           glorious
           Mother
           of
           Christ
           the
           redeemer
           of
           the
           world
           .
           Before
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           said
           Temple
           is
           a
           handsome
           Piazza
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           middle
           of
           it
           a
           fountain
           ,
           which
           throwes
           up
           store
           of
           water
           .
           On
           the
           right
           hand
           are
           the
           Governours
           Palace
           ,
           and
           their
           habitations
           ,
           who
           officiat
           in
           the
           Church
           .
           'T
           is
           three
           miles
           from
           the
           Sea
           ,
           and
           
           chearfully
           seated
           ,
           being
           fortified
           with
           regular
           walls
           ,
           and
           strong
           rampards
           ,
           and
           flankt
           with
           great
           towers
           and
           bulwarkes
           .
           Without
           the
           gate
           is
           a
           little
           Borough
           ,
           full
           of
           Inns
           and
           Chambers
           to
           be
           hired
           ,
           for
           the
           lodging
           of
           great
           store
           of
           people
           ,
           who
           flock
           to
           this
           devotion
           continually
           ,
           the
           most
           venerable
           and
           miraculous
           of
           all
           Christendome
           .
        
         
           From
           the
           top
           of
           this
           holy
           Mountain
           ,
           the
           Queen
           was
           delighted
           in
           beholding
           ,
           in
           a
           very
           fine
           prospect
           ,
           the
           Sea
           ,
           many
           Castles
           ,
           and
           Townes
           built
           here
           and
           there
           on
           those
           Mountaines
           and
           hills
           .
           She
           was
           pleas'd
           too
           in
           seeing
           towards
           Ancona
           ,
           the
           Promontory
           Camero
           ,
           under
           which
           lies
           Sirolo
           ,
           a
           place
           much
           renowned
           for
           the
           famous
           Crucifix
           .
           She
           observ'd
           too
           the
           scituations
           of
           Osimo
           ,
           and
           Urbin
           ,
           and
           the
           Castle
           of
           Cincolo
           built
           by
           
             Titus
             Labienus
          
           ,
           of
           whom
           Cicero
           speakes
           bitingly
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           11th
           .
           in
           the
           Morning
           having
           break-fasted
           a
           little
           ,
           
           she
           departed
           from
           Loretto
           about
           16
           houres
           ,
           being
           saluted
           by
           the
           Artillery
           ,
           and
           
           Muskets
           ,
           and
           accompani'd
           by
           the
           Governour
           to
           the
           confines
           of
           Recanati
           ,
           where
           she
           found
           some
           Coaches
           with
           six
           horses
           ,
           full
           of
           the
           Gentry
           ,
           my
           Lord
           Gallio
           Sonne
           to
           the
           Duke
           of
           Alvito
           of
           Mollan
           ,
           Governour
           of
           the
           Marke
           ,
           a
           Person
           of
           high
           quality
           ,
           who
           when
           he
           had
           complemented
           the
           Queen
           ,
           went
           into
           his
           Coach
           ,
           and
           return'd
           to
           Macerata
           the
           Metropolis
           of
           that
           Province
           ,
           and
           his
           residence
           ,
           to
           wait
           uppon
           her
           there
           .
        
         
           
           The
           Queen
           pass'd
           through
           Recanati
           ,
           a
           little
           City
           three
           miles
           distant
           from
           Loretto
           ,
           and
           seated
           on
           the
           ridge
           of
           a
           high
           Mountain
           ,
           encompass'd
           with
           hills
           and
           little
           Mountaines
           very
           pleasant
           ,
           and
           fruitfull
           ,
           and
           begirt
           with
           old
           walls
           with
           some
           ancient
           towers
           .
        
         
           She
           was
           receiv'd
           at
           the
           gate
           by
           Signior
           
             Luigi
             Bighi
          
           the
           Governour
           ,
           and
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           the
           cheif
           of
           which
           were
           Signior
           
             Marius
             Massucci
             Bonfrancesco
             Vulpiani
          
           ,
           and
           
             James
             Angelelli
          
           the
           principall
           Gentlemen
           .
           The
           streets
           not
           onely
           abounded
           with
           Souldiers
           standing
           in
           rankes
           ,
           but
           were
           finely
           hung
           with
           tapistries
           ,
           though
           it
           
           rained
           very
           hard
           ,
           and
           in
           that
           manner
           her
           Majesty
           was
           accompanied
           to
           the
           other
           gate
           .
           She
           would
           have
           staid
           a
           little
           in
           this
           place
           ,
           to
           see
           in
           the
           great
           Church
           the
           Sepulcher
           of
           Pope
           Gregory
           the
           12th
           .
           who
           in
           the
           Councell
           of
           Constance
           renounced
           the
           Papacy
           ,
           but
           the
           weather
           being
           ill
           she
           continu'd
           her
           journey
           .
        
         
           Four
           miles
           farther
           in
           a
           very
           spacious
           feild
           they
           saw
           by
           the
           order
           of
           the
           Marquiss
           Tassoni
           aforesaid
           ,
           above
           8000.
           
           Souldiers
           of
           horse
           and
           foot
           reduced
           into
           squadrons
           ,
           who
           with
           frequent
           volleys
           saluted
           her
           Majesty
           .
           She
           passing
           the
           river
           Potenza
           ,
           which
           divides
           and
           waters
           a
           fine
           and
           pleasant
           valley
           ,
           bordering
           on
           Mountaines
           ,
           and
           fruitfull
           hills
           ,
           arrived
           in
           the
           end
           at
           the
           Arch
           of
           Pio
           near
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           City
           .
           
           The
           foresaid
           Arch
           is
           so
           call'd
           as
           long
           since
           erected
           by
           the
           Cardinall
           
             Charles
             Emanuel
             Pio
          
           of
           happy
           memory
           ,
           who
           for
           his
           glorious
           Government
           of
           that
           Province
           ,
           was
           generally
           applauded
           and
           commended
           by
           the
           People
           .
        
         
           By
           the
           said
           Governour
           Gallio
           ,
           
           and
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           was
           met
           
           with
           many
           Gentlemen
           on
           horseback
           ,
           and
           the
           said
           Magistrates
           complemented
           her
           with
           all
           due
           respect
           .
        
         
           The
           Arch
           was
           beautified
           with
           Pictures
           ,
           Figures
           ,
           Mottos
           ,
           Hieroglyphicks
           ,
           and
           Inscriptions
           ,
           in
           the
           praise
           and
           honour
           of
           her
           Majesties
           arrivall
           ,
           the
           streets
           being
           richly
           adorned
           ,
           and
           the
           Souldiers
           standing
           in
           rankes
           .
           Twelve
           Pages
           of
           the
           principall
           families
           were
           nobly
           attir'd
           to
           attend
           on
           her
           Majesty
           .
        
         
           
           The
           Queen
           went
           in
           her
           litter
           to
           the
           Palace
           her
           lodging
           ,
           where
           many
           handsome
           Ladies
           ,
           most
           splendidly
           apparrelled
           ,
           waited
           on
           her
           ,
           on
           of
           them
           called
           Sigra
           
             Girolama
             Ciccelini
          
           complementing
           her
           Majesty
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           rest
           ,
           which
           the
           Queen
           very
           courteously
           returning
           ,
           they
           went
           to
           their
           houses
           ,
           and
           her
           Majesty
           supp'd
           privately
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           12th
           .
           in
           the
           Morning
           she
           arose
           betimes
           ,
           and
           according
           to
           her
           custome
           ,
           went
           to
           the
           Church
           of
           
             St.
             Julian
          
           ,
           which
           is
           the
           Cathedrall
           ,
           where
           the
           Bishop
           my
           Lord
           Silvestri
           had
           erected
           a
           fine
           Arch
           with
           various
           
           Figures
           ,
           Mottos
           ,
           and
           Inscriptions
           in
           praise
           of
           her
           Majesty
           .
           At
           her
           entrance
           into
           the
           Church
           ,
           she
           was
           receiv'd
           at
           the
           gate
           with
           the
           usuall
           ceremony
           of
           the
           Chapter
           and
           Clergy
           ,
           and
           
             Te
             Deum
          
           was
           Sung
           with
           most
           excellent
           musique
           .
           Afterwards
           she
           heard
           Mass
           ,
           and
           returned
           to
           the
           Palace
           ,
           where
           when
           she
           had
           breakfasted
           ,
           
           she
           advanced
           towards
           Tolentino
           ten
           miles
           remote
           .
           At
           her
           going
           away
           ,
           she
           was
           accompanied
           by
           the
           said
           Governour
           to
           the
           confines
           of
           that
           Dioces
           ,
           and
           saluted
           by
           the
           Souldiers
           with
           Morter-peices
           and
           Muskets
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           being
           very
           well
           satisfied
           with
           the
           honours
           that
           City
           had
           done
           her
           ,
           the
           most
           noble
           and
           most
           famous
           of
           the
           Marck
           ,
           which
           is
           indifferently
           big
           ,
           and
           seated
           on
           a
           Mountain
           ,
           but
           not
           steepy
           ,
           and
           large
           ,
           where
           the
           Governour
           of
           the
           Province
           resides
           .
        
         
           From
           Macerata
           her
           Majesty
           advanced
           towards
           Tolentino
           ,
           
           on
           the
           confines
           of
           which
           they
           found
           three
           thousand
           Souldiers
           by
           order
           of
           the
           Marquiss
           Tassoni
           ,
           reduced
           into
           squadrons
           by
           the
           Sergant
           Major
           
             Mutius
             Campani
          
           .
        
         
         
           Being
           arriv'd
           at
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           my
           Lord
           
             Francis
             Maria
             Monaldi
          
           the
           Governour
           waited
           on
           her
           ,
           as
           likewise
           the
           cheif
           standard-bearer
           ,
           Doctor
           
             Nicholas
             Rotilini
          
           ,
           and
           the
           Priors
           Signior
           
             Joseph
             Gualtieri
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             Anthony
             Capiccioni
          
           ,
           and
           
             Bartholmew
             Martini
          
           ,
           with
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           and
           the
           principall
           Persons
           of
           the
           Town
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           passing
           afterwards
           through
           the
           streets
           ,
           which
           abounded
           with
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           were
           hung
           with
           tapistries
           ,
           alighted
           at
           the
           Church
           of
           
             St.
             Nicholas
          
           ,
           where
           she
           was
           received
           with
           the
           accustomed
           ceremonies
           ,
           and
           saw
           both
           the
           arms
           and
           the
           hands
           of
           the
           said
           Saint
           ,
           
           the
           Porrenger
           he
           used
           to
           eat
           in
           ,
           and
           his
           miraculous
           blood
           ,
           which
           as
           't
           is
           affirmed
           ,
           hath
           often
           been
           seen
           to
           melt
           ,
           and
           to
           move
           ,
           when
           some
           sinister
           accident
           befell
           Christianity
           ,
           as
           it
           happened
           ,
           when
           the
           Turk
           got
           the
           Kingdome
           of
           Cyprus
           ,
           and
           lately
           Canea
           in
           the
           Kingdome
           of
           Candia
           .
           This
           relique
           is
           held
           in
           great
           veneration
           ,
           and
           kep't
           in
           the
           Altar
           of
           the
           Chapell
           of
           the
           Saint
           aforesaid
           ,
           and
           when
           it
           is
           shewed
           ,
           the
           
           Magistrates
           are
           by
           ,
           who
           keep
           the
           keyes
           of
           it
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           went
           from
           the
           Church
           to
           her
           lodging
           in
           the
           Pallace
           of
           Duke
           Sanesio
           ,
           which
           was
           splendidly
           furnish'd
           ,
           where
           she
           did
           eate
           privately
           ,
           and
           was
           entertained
           by
           the
           Nuntii
           till
           supper
           was
           ready
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           11.
           of
           December
           when
           her
           Majesty
           had
           heard
           Mass
           ,
           
           and
           breakfasted
           ,
           she
           departed
           from
           Tolentino
           with
           the
           traine
           of
           my
           Lord
           Gallio
           the
           Governour
           of
           the
           Province
           .
           This
           City
           encompass'd
           with
           old
           fashion
           Walls
           and
           slight
           Towers
           ,
           is
           seated
           in
           the
           bottom
           of
           the
           said
           valley
           ,
           watered
           by
           the
           River
           Chianti
           ,
           whose
           Bishop
           is
           likewise
           the
           Bishop
           of
           Macerata
           ,
           the
           two
           Bishopricks
           being
           united
           together
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           advancing
           towards
           Camerino
           ,
           went
           the
           way
           of
           Valcimarra
           ,
           and
           Saravalle
           ,
           and
           arriving
           at
           Belforte
           a
           wall'd
           Towne
           on
           a
           Mountain
           three
           miles
           distant
           from
           Tolentino
           ,
           found
           my
           Lord
           Casanatta
           the
           Governour
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           a
           horseback
           ,
           accompany'd
           by
           many
           Gentlemen
           and
           Cavaliers
           ,
           and
           a
           troop
           of
           horse
           
           in
           good
           equipage
           ,
           who
           came
           to
           the
           Confines
           of
           his
           Government
           to
           receive
           her
           .
        
         
           As
           soone
           as
           her
           Majestie
           appeared
           ,
           he
           alighted
           and
           complemented
           her
           ,
           waiting
           on
           her
           all
           the
           way
           .
           
           At
           Valc●marra
           they
           found
           300.
           foot
           ,
           and
           as
           ,
           many
           more
           near
           the
           City
           ,
           where
           she
           was
           receiv'd
           at
           the
           gate
           by
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           the
           chief
           of
           which
           was
           Signior
           
             Fulvius
             Magalotti
          
           ,
           and
           by
           the
           Colledge
           of
           the
           Doctors
           and
           Counsellors
           ,
           all
           very
           well
           apparrelled
           ,
           and
           attended
           with
           the
           principall
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           with
           Trumpets
           ,
           Drumms
           ,
           and
           many
           Souldiers
           standing
           in
           rankes
           in
           the
           streets
           ,
           which
           were
           hung
           with
           Tapistries
           ,
           though
           it
           was
           rainy
           weather
           .
           Being
           arrived
           at
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           Cathedrall
           ,
           she
           was
           by
           my
           Lord
           
             Emilius
             Altieri
          
           the
           Bishop
           ,
           the
           Chapter
           ,
           and
           Clergie
           ,
           received
           with
           the
           accustomed
           Ceremonies
           ,
           and
           excellent
           musick
           ,
           she
           went
           afterwards
           to
           the
           Bishops
           Palace
           ,
           her
           lodging
           ,
           and
           after
           a
           little
           repose
           sent
           for
           the
           Musitians
           ,
           whose
           singing
           entertained
           her
           till
           supper
           
           time
           ,
           which
           was
           private
           .
        
         
           All
           the
           streets
           and
           windowes
           abounded
           with
           bon-fires
           and
           lights
           ,
           but
           the
           weather
           being
           ill
           ,
           cold
           ,
           snowy
           and
           rainy
           ,
           her
           Majestie
           her self
           prohibited
           the
           discharging
           of
           the
           Canon
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           Hall
           of
           the
           Palace
           were
           fifteen
           of
           the
           principall
           Ladyes
           ,
           
           
             Sigra
             Margherita
             Morelli
          
           complementing
           her
           Majestie
           in
           the
           name
           of
           all
           the
           others
           .
           That
           evening
           Count
           Montecuccoli
           returned
           from
           Rome
           to
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           who
           as
           we
           said
           before
           ,
           had
           dispatch't
           him
           from
           Ferrara
           to
           the
           Pope
           .
           In
           the
           Piazza
           was
           erected
           an
           Arch
           triumphall
           with
           two
           great
           Pillars
           ,
           over
           which
           appeared
           a
           rainbow
           .
           The
           said
           Arch
           was
           adorn'd
           with
           various
           Figures
           and
           many
           Inscriptions
           ,
           and
           Mottos
           .
           The
           Queen
           lay
           in
           Camerino
           with
           part
           of
           her
           train
           ,
           the
           rest
           going
           by
           the
           valley
           to
           Valcimarra
           ,
           to
           avoid
           that
           uneasie
           ascent
           .
           On
           Sunday
           the
           14.
           of
           December
           her
           Majestie
           arose
           before
           day
           ,
           and
           went
           to
           hear
           Mass
           ,
           then
           returning
           to
           her
           lodging
           ,
           and
           breakfasting
           ,
           
           she
           departed
           accompany'd
           ,
           and
           alwaies
           attended
           by
           my
           Lord
           the
           Governour
           ,
           
           and
           the
           Souldiers
           a
           horseback
           to
           the
           Confines
           ,
           300.
           foot
           being
           reduc'd
           into
           squadrons
           at
           Muccia
           ,
           as
           she
           passed
           along
           .
        
         
           
           The
           City
           of
           Camerino
           is
           seated
           on
           a
           hill
           in
           the
           midd'st
           of
           Appenninus
           ,
           being
           encompassed
           with
           old
           walls
           ,
           and
           almost
           wholly
           ruinous
           .
           Towards
           the
           South
           it
           is
           guarded
           by
           an
           ancient
           rock
           ,
           the
           then
           Commander
           of
           which
           was
           Signior
           
             Giouanni
             Maria
             Benigni
          
           of
           that
           City
           ,
           in
           the
           roome
           of
           the
           Cavalier
           his
           Brother
           ,
           the
           Artillery
           of
           which
           was
           taken
           away
           by
           Pope
           Urbane
           the
           eighth
           of
           happy
           memory
           in
           the
           time
           of
           the
           War.
           The
           Palace
           ,
           where
           the
           Governour
           and
           Treasurer
           reside
           ,
           is
           somewhat
           ancient
           ,
           but
           that
           of
           the
           Bishop
           modern
           and
           handsom
           .
           This
           City
           in
           times
           past
           was
           govern'd
           perpetually
           by
           the
           Family
           of
           Varani
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           year
           1518.
           erected
           into
           a
           Dutchy
           ,
           and
           given
           to
           
             Giouanni
             Maria
             Varani
          
           the
           last
           of
           this
           Family
           ,
           who
           left
           but
           one
           daughter
           call'd
           Julia
           ,
           borne
           of
           
             Catherine
             Cibo
          
           neice
           to
           
           Innocent
           the
           eighth
           ,
           and
           marryed
           to
           the
           Duke
           of
           Urbin
           ,
           who
           being
           master
           of
           it
           ,
           resigned
           it
           to
           the
           Apostolical
           Sea
           ,
           by
           exchange
           for
           
             Sin
             gaglia
          
           .
           Afterwards
           another
           of
           the
           Family
           of
           Varani
           pretending
           to
           it
           by
           inheritance
           ,
           as
           included
           in
           the
           former
           Concession
           ,
           it
           was
           granted
           by
           Pope
           Paul
           the
           3.
           to
           
             Pier
             Luigi
             Farnese
          
           his
           kinsman
           ,
           who
           was
           invested
           Duke
           of
           the
           Place
           ,
           and
           finally
           in
           the
           year
           1344.
           changed
           it
           for
           the
           states
           of
           Parma
           and
           Piacenza
           .
        
         
           My
           Lord
           Marazzani
           the
           Governour
           of
           Umbria
           ,
           coming
           from
           Perugia
           ,
           the
           place
           of
           his
           residence
           ,
           to
           those
           Confines
           ,
           appeared
           at
           Collefiorito
           ,
           accompanyed
           by
           a
           very
           noble
           traine
           of
           Cavaliers
           ,
           and
           attendance
           ,
           and
           complemented
           her
           Majesty
           who
           was
           saluted
           by
           300.
           foot
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           dined
           at
           the
           new
           houses
           ,
           where
           by
           the
           good
           order
           of
           Signior
           Baldocci
           ,
           she
           was
           royally
           entertained
           ,
           
           and
           arriv'd
           about
           an
           hour
           in
           the
           night
           at
           Foligno
           .
        
         
           At
           the
           Gate
           of
           the
           City
           she
           was
           met
           by
           my
           Lord
           
             Cucc●ni
             Romano
          
           the
           
           Governour
           ,
           and
           the
           Magistrates
           who
           receiv'd
           ,
           and
           waited
           on
           her
           ,
           being
           accompany'd
           by
           twelve
           Pages
           very
           splendidly
           apparrell'd
           ,
           with
           lighted
           Torches
           in
           their
           hands
           ,
           appointed
           for
           her
           Majesties
           service
           .
        
         
           She
           lay
           in
           the
           Palace
           of
           the
           Venturini
           ,
           but
           at
           the
           charges
           of
           the
           Apostolical
           Chamber
           ,
           and
           by
           order
           of
           my
           Lord
           Marazzani
           aforesaid
           .
           Before
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           Palace
           was
           an
           Arch
           supported
           by
           four
           Pillars
           with
           severall
           Figures
           ,
           Mottos
           and
           Hieroglyphicks
           explained
           in
           intilligible
           inscriptions
           .
           That
           City
           had
           prepared
           severall
           bon-fires
           ,
           and
           things
           of
           that
           kind
           ,
           to
           make
           their
           respects
           to
           her
           Majesty
           more
           splendidly
           appear
           ,
           &
           the
           like
           too
           the
           said
           Cities
           of
           Macerata
           and
           Camerino
           had
           done
           ,
           but
           the
           very
           ill
           weather
           ,
           which
           continued
           still
           rainy
           ,
           hindered
           their
           effects
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           at
           her
           entrance
           into
           the
           Hall
           ,
           was
           received
           by
           many
           Ladies
           ,
           one
           of
           which
           complemented
           her
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           rest
           ,
           all
           of
           them
           afterwards
           waiting
           on
           her
           Majesty
           to
           her
           lodgings
           ,
           where
           she
           
           courteously
           dismissed
           them
           .
           The
           content
           and
           concourse
           of
           the
           neighbouring
           Cities
           was
           great
           ,
           and
           particularly
           of
           Perugia
           ,
           for
           having
           the
           conveniency
           of
           seeing
           so
           worthy
           and
           so
           vertuous
           a
           Queen
           ,
           where
           she
           supped
           betimes
           and
           privately
           .
        
         
           Foligno
           is
           a
           City
           of
           little
           compass
           ,
           with
           old
           fashion
           walls
           ,
           
           being
           pleasant
           ,
           full
           of
           traffique
           ,
           and
           very
           much
           frequented
           ,
           especially
           in
           the
           times
           of
           the
           Fair
           ,
           which
           is
           very
           famous
           .
           Here
           they
           see
           that
           renowned
           gate
           ,
           out
           of
           which
           the
           Citizens
           expelled
           the
           Lumbards
           .
           'T
           is
           chearfully
           seated
           in
           the
           plain
           of
           a
           valley
           ,
           which
           is
           one
           of
           the
           fruitfullest
           ,
           and
           best
           cultivated
           of
           any
           ,
           it
           bordering
           on
           both
           sides
           on
           hills
           abounding
           with
           olive
           trees
           ,
           vines
           ,
           fruites
           ,
           and
           habitations
           ,
           insomuch
           as
           it
           lookes
           like
           a
           beautifull
           scene
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           determining
           to
           go
           see
           the
           City
           of
           Assisi
           ,
           
           to
           honour
           there
           the
           Temple
           of
           the
           seraphi●all
           Father
           
             Saint
             Francis
          
           ,
           on
           the
           13th
           .
           in
           the
           Morning
           after
           Mass
           ,
           departed
           from
           Foligno
           ,
           accompanied
           by
           the
           Governour
           
           aforesaid
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           attendance
           :
           At
           Spello
           she
           was
           met
           by
           two
           troops
           of
           Launciers
           ,
           
           and
           two
           others
           of
           light
           horsemen
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           confines
           by
           Cardinall
           
             Paul
             Emilius
             Rondinino
          
           the
           Bishop
           of
           that
           City
           ,
           with
           severall
           Coaches
           full
           of
           Gentry
           ,
           and
           many
           Pages
           ,
           and
           Grooms
           in
           rich
           liveries
           of
           velvet
           ,
           where
           they
           met
           two
           other
           troops
           of
           horse
           ,
           one
           of
           Launciers
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           of
           Cuiraciers
           of
           the
           City
           of
           Assisi
           ,
           with
           others
           of
           the
           Province
           .
           The
           said
           Cardinall
           alighting
           out
           of
           his
           Coach
           ,
           when
           her
           Majesty
           was
           in
           sight
           ,
           advanced
           towards
           her
           ,
           but
           she
           discovering
           him
           ,
           caused
           suddenly
           her
           litter
           to
           stop
           ,
           and
           alighting
           on
           a
           carpet
           brought
           thither
           ,
           and
           spread
           on
           the
           ground
           by
           the
           order
           of
           the
           Cardinall
           ,
           receiv'd
           his
           complement
           with
           signes
           of
           great
           esteem
           and
           affection
           .
           His
           Eminence
           returning
           to
           his
           Coach
           another
           way
           ,
           advanced
           to
           the
           City
           ,
           to
           bee
           ready
           to
           receive
           her
           at
           the
           Church
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           continued
           her
           journey
           ,
           being
           saluted
           from
           time
           to
           time
           by
           the
           Musketiers
           ,
           reduced
           into
           
           squadrons
           in
           the
           most
           conspicuous
           places
           ,
           and
           particularly
           at
           
             St.
             Mary
          
           of
           the
           Angells
           .
           Thence
           approaching
           to
           the
           City
           ,
           where
           there
           were
           two
           other
           Companies
           like
           them
           ,
           she
           was
           receiv'd
           at
           the
           gate
           by
           Signior
           
             Granella
             Granella
             da
             Gualdo
          
           the
           Governour
           ,
           &
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           who
           complemented
           her
           .
           She
           advanced
           to
           the
           Church
           of
           
             Saint
             Francis
          
           ,
           
           at
           her
           entrance
           into
           which
           ,
           the
           Cardinall
           and
           Clergy
           performing
           the
           accustomed
           ceremonies
           ,
           she
           past
           to
           the
           high
           Altar
           ,
           and
           having
           heard
           Mass
           ,
           which
           was
           solemnely
           Sung
           by
           my
           Lord
           Forreggiani
           ,
           one
           of
           the
           four
           Nuntij
           ,
           with
           exquisite
           Musique
           ,
           went
           into
           the
           secret
           sacristy
           to
           reverence
           the
           holy
           veile
           of
           our
           Saviour
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           famous
           reliques
           ,
           which
           are
           kept
           o're
           the
           Altar
           of
           the
           said
           Chappell
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           saw
           likewise
           the
           famousest
           records
           of
           that
           most
           holy
           Church
           ,
           and
           being
           afterwards
           saluted
           again
           ,
           with
           discharging
           of
           the
           Canon
           &
           Mortar-peices
           ,
           she
           went
           in
           her
           litter
           to
           the
           Palace
           of
           the
           Signior
           Giacobilli
           ,
           appointed
           for
           her
           lodging
           ,
           where
           
           with
           her
           great
           ,
           and
           royall
           affability
           ,
           she
           kindly
           received
           the
           dutifull
           tribute
           paid
           devoutly
           to
           her
           by
           the
           Ladies
           ,
           
           who
           there
           were
           very
           numerous
           ,
           and
           splendidly
           attir'd
           ,
           and
           waited
           on
           her
           Majesty
           to
           her
           Chamber
           .
           The
           said
           palace
           was
           furnisht
           with
           fine
           and
           rich
           tapistries
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           top
           of
           the
           staires
           was
           erected
           a
           fair
           lodg
           with
           a
           prospect
           enrich't
           with
           many
           Figures
           ,
           Mottos
           ,
           and
           Inscriptions
           .
           In
           the
           mean
           time
           the
           table
           was
           furnish't
           with
           transparent
           workes
           of
           jellys
           ,
           and
           statues
           of
           Sugar
           ,
           which
           were
           so
           well
           design'd
           ,
           so
           mysterious
           ,
           and
           remarkable
           ,
           that
           they
           gave
           both
           pleasant
           nourishment
           to
           the
           body
           and
           mind
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           din'd
           in
           publique
           with
           the
           Cardinall
           ,
           Signior
           
             Marcello
             Rondinini
          
           ,
           the
           Cardinalls
           Brother
           being
           her
           Cupbearer
           ,
           and
           Count
           
             Francis
             de
             gli
             Odoli
          
           ,
           Count
           Angelos
           Sonne
           the
           noble
           Cavalier
           of
           Perug●a
           ,
           her
           Sewer
           ,
           and
           Count
           
             Sforza
             Fiumi
          
           of
           Assisi
           ,
           presenting
           the
           napkin
           .
           To
           express
           the
           dainty
           meats
           ,
           and
           exquisite
           feast
           ,
           it
           may
           suffice
           to
           say
           ,
           they
           had
           what
           the
           earth
           ,
           the
           air
           ,
           and
           the
           waters
           could
           
           afford
           ,
           that
           was
           excellent
           good
           ,
           and
           pretious
           .
           While
           her
           Majesty
           was
           at
           table
           ,
           the
           Nuntij
           ,
           the
           Spanish
           Ambassadour
           ,
           with
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           great
           Cavaliers
           ,
           and
           eminent
           Courtiers
           ,
           were
           splendidly
           feasted
           in
           the
           Convent
           of
           
             Saint
             Francis
          
           ,
           where
           ten
           appartaments
           richly
           furnish't
           were
           prepared
           .
        
         
           When
           dinner
           was
           ended
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           retir'd
           into
           her
           Chamber
           ,
           and
           calling
           for
           my
           Lord
           Holstenius
           ,
           who
           was
           then
           return'd
           from
           
             Saint
             Francis
          
           his
           convent
           ,
           told
           him
           ,
           she
           desired
           to
           see
           once
           again
           one
           by
           one
           the
           triumphs
           ,
           or
           statues
           of
           Sugar
           ,
           with
           which
           they
           had
           adorned
           the
           table
           ,
           which
           were
           brought
           in
           all
           hast
           to
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           admired
           the
           workmans
           invention
           and
           wit.
           And
           since
           they
           were
           so
           liked
           by
           her
           ,
           who
           with
           her
           refin'd
           understanding
           ,
           can
           discerne
           in
           each
           thing
           what
           is
           beautifull
           and
           good
           ,
           it
           will
           not
           peradventure
           be
           displeasing
           to
           the
           reader
           ,
           to
           have
           a
           short
           description
           of
           it
           ,
           without
           prejudicing
           other
           feasts
           ,
           where
           tables
           set
           out
           in
           this
           manner
           ,
           we
           omitted
           to
           
           describe
           ,
           as
           a
           thing
           too
           long
           ,
           and
           tedious
           peradventure
           .
        
         
           
           In
           one
           were
           represented
           the
           four
           Cardinall
           vertues
           ,
           which
           supported
           in
           the
           right
           hand
           on
           a
           Pillar
           adorned
           with
           embossed
           works
           a
           royall
           Crown
           ,
           at
           the
           corners
           of
           which
           Pillar
           sate
           four
           boyes
           each
           holding
           up
           a
           Crown
           ,
           and
           a
           Scepter
           ,
           and
           before
           the
           said
           Pillar
           were
           four
           meddalls
           adorned
           with
           embossed
           works
           ,
           with
           Chaplets
           of
           gold
           .
        
         
           In
           another
           on
           a
           round
           Pillar
           the
           Goddess
           Pallas
           ,
           who
           giving
           her
           spear
           and
           helmet
           to
           a
           boy
           ,
           stood
           presenting
           with
           her
           right
           hand
           in
           a
           reverent
           posture
           ,
           a
           Crown
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           seeming
           to
           yeild
           to
           her
           the
           superiority
           in
           the
           Sciences
           .
           The
           said
           Pillar
           was
           adorned
           with
           embossed
           works
           covered
           with
           gold
           ,
           among
           which
           were
           distributed
           four
           Harpies
           of
           counterfeit
           brass
           .
        
         
           They
           saw
           afterwards
           a
           square
           pedestall
           adorned
           with
           gilt
           medalls
           in
           embossed
           works
           ,
           and
           Time
           lying
           along
           ,
           on
           which
           in
           a
           little
           Pillar
           stood
           Fame
           ,
           who
           holding
           in
           her
           left
           hand
           a
           
           trumpet
           ,
           held
           with
           the
           right
           o're
           her
           head
           ,
           a
           meddall
           representing
           the
           Queen
           .
           She
           held
           Time
           bound
           with
           a
           chain
           of
           gold
           ,
           who
           covered
           with
           his
           robe
           many
           meddalls
           of
           Heros
           ,
           and
           being
           so
           bound
           ,
           seem'd
           subject
           to
           the
           fame
           of
           her
           Majesty
           .
           At
           the
           corners
           of
           the
           pedestall
           four
           flowers
           sprowted
           up
           in
           the
           forme
           of
           a
           Pinetree
           ,
           which
           budded
           our
           of
           feillage
           worke
           of
           gold
           ,
           whose
           artificiall
           posture
           shew'd
           art
           had
           emulated
           nature
           .
           In
           the
           midst
           of
           the
           front
           of
           the
           pillar
           was
           a
           meddal
           of
           the
           colour
           of
           a
           rose
           limn'd
           with
           gold
           ,
           with
           ornaments
           about
           it
           of
           severall
           flowers
           distributed
           with
           proportionable
           simmetry
           .
        
         
           Then
           a
           clow'd
           was
           discover'd
           in
           another
           ,
           all
           resplendent
           with
           gold
           ,
           on
           which
           was
           extended
           the
           Chariot
           of
           the
           Sunne
           ,
           which
           drawn
           by
           four
           horses
           ,
           was
           guided
           by
           Apollo
           ,
           who
           carried
           in
           his
           right
           hand
           a
           bundle
           of
           gilt
           eares
           of
           corn
           ,
           or'e
           which
           a
           little
           Angell
           supported
           a
           Crown
           of
           gold
           ,
           and
           with
           the
           left
           hand
           held
           the
           reyns
           of
           the
           horses
           finely
           barded
           with
           ribbands
           of
           gold
           and
           silver
           ,
           a
           little
           boy
           going
           before
           
           them
           in
           the
           air
           with
           a
           torch
           in
           his
           hand
           denoting
           the
           dawning
           of
           the
           day
           .
        
         
           There
           was
           besides
           another
           round
           Pillar
           ,
           on
           which
           a
           silver
           cliffe
           squezed
           his
           locks
           wreathed
           with
           lawrell
           ,
           the
           extremity
           of
           the
           Figure
           ending
           in
           a
           rock
           ,
           on
           which
           grew
           a
           palm
           tree
           dilating
           it's
           boughs
           over
           it
           ,
           and
           was
           with
           the
           left
           hand
           embraced
           by
           the
           same
           ,
           the
           right
           hand
           pointing
           to
           the
           herbes
           it
           produces
           for
           the
           service
           of
           Kings
           .
           About
           the
           Pillar
           were
           carved
           four
           little
           ones
           ,
           where
           were
           as
           many
           little
           boyes
           with
           Coronets
           of
           Cedar
           ,
           within
           which
           they
           discovered
           the
           leaves
           of
           the
           flowers
           sustained
           by
           the
           round
           Pillar
           ,
           four
           Harpies
           of
           brass
           with
           gilt
           Spanish
           olives
           ,
           and
           a
           Chaplet
           of
           gold
           in
           their
           hands
           ,
           presenting
           each
           a
           dish
           of
           Pomegranates
           ,
           which
           afterwards
           was
           intermixed
           with
           Pine-apple
           kernells
           in
           a
           little
           guilded
           Chaplet
           joyn'd
           to
           the
           feillage
           work
           of
           other
           fruites
           the
           earth
           does
           produce
           ,
           with
           carvings
           adorned
           with
           gold
           .
        
         
           When
           her
           Majesty
           had
           seen
           and
           attentively
           gaz'd
           on
           the
           said
           triumphs
           ,
           
           she
           said
           one
           of
           them
           was
           wanting
           ,
           which
           the
           Cardinall
           had
           sent
           to
           my
           Lord
           Sarvantij
           one
           of
           the
           Masters
           of
           the
           ceremonies
           to
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           who
           lodged
           without
           the
           palace
           ,
           but
           her
           Majesty
           desiring
           to
           see
           it
           ,
           it
           was
           quickly
           brought
           to
           her
           .
        
         
           This
           represented
           Immortality
           ,
           which
           on
           a
           square
           Pillar
           adorned
           with
           antique
           faces
           of
           gold
           ,
           held
           up
           with
           her
           hands
           o're
           her
           head
           a
           gilt
           circle
           ,
           within
           which
           was
           a
           meddall
           with
           the
           Picture
           of
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           as
           one
           that
           had
           no
           confines
           ,
           but
           what
           were
           assigned
           her
           by
           eternity
           .
           Three
           boyes
           stood
           distributed
           on
           the
           brims
           of
           the
           dish
           ,
           one
           of
           which
           representing
           painting
           on
           a
           table
           of
           gold
           ,
           made
           her
           Picture
           with
           the
           pensill
           ,
           the
           other
           signifying
           sculpture
           carv'd
           her
           in
           marble
           ,
           and
           the
           third
           denoting
           history
           with
           the
           pen
           ,
           made
           characters
           on
           a
           book
           ,
           all
           three
           shewing
           joyntly
           ,
           they
           were
           busie
           in
           perpetuating
           the
           name
           of
           her
           Majesty
           .
           Among
           them
           were
           three
           little
           vases
           ,
           adorn'd
           with
           antique
           faces
           cover'd
           over
           with
           gold
           ,
           which
           held
           gilt
           eares
           of
           corn
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           space
           
           between
           the
           boyes
           ,
           and
           the
           vases
           ,
           flowers
           of
           Sugar
           budded
           forth
           of
           admirable
           workmanship
           ,
           all
           resting
           on
           candid
           Sugar
           ,
           which
           ended
           in
           a
           very
           fine
           Chaplet
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           took
           great
           pleasure
           in
           beholding
           these
           rare
           peices
           ,
           not
           because
           they
           contained
           her
           prayses
           ,
           whose
           modesty
           and
           generosity
           contemnes
           all
           applause
           and
           Commendation
           ,
           but
           onely
           for
           the
           invention
           ,
           and
           excellency
           of
           the
           workmanship
           .
        
         
           
           These
           things
           being
           ended
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           accompanied
           by
           the
           Cardinall
           went
           to
           visit
           the
           Church
           of
           the
           Angells
           ,
           and
           permitting
           not
           his
           Eminence
           to
           go
           farther
           ,
           it
           being
           then
           late
           ,
           went
           into
           her
           litter
           ,
           and
           advanced
           towards
           Foligno
           ,
           being
           very
           well
           satisfied
           in
           having
           beheld
           that
           famous
           devotion
           ,
           and
           known
           the
           civility
           ,
           and
           eminent
           qualities
           of
           the
           Cardinall
           ,
           
           a
           Person
           abounding
           with
           the
           vertues
           ,
           sutable
           to
           an
           Ecclesiasticall
           magnanimous
           ,
           and
           accomplished
           Prince
           .
        
         
           This
           Gentleman
           nephew
           to
           Cardinall
           
             Lodowick
             Zacchia
          
           of
           happy
           memory
           ,
           was
           born
           in
           Rome
           ,
           and
           finish't
           
           there
           his
           studies
           in
           humanity
           ,
           and
           philosophy
           in
           the
           Roman
           Colledg
           ,
           under
           the
           fortunate
           discipline
           of
           the
           Jesuits
           ,
           accomplishing
           those
           of
           the
           law
           in
           Perugia
           ,
           where
           he
           was
           in
           the
           mean
           time
           made
           Clerk
           of
           the
           Chamber
           by
           Pope
           Vrbane
           the
           eight
           .
           When
           he
           had
           administred
           many
           offices
           of
           that
           Tribunall
           ,
           he
           likewise
           performed
           with
           Cardinall
           Raggi
           ,
           the
           charge
           of
           Treasurer
           in
           the
           place
           of
           Cardinall
           Rapaccioli
           ,
           who
           was
           Commissary
           of
           the
           Souldiers
           ,
           after
           which
           on
           the
           12th
           .
           of
           July
           ,
           1643.
           he
           was
           preferred
           to
           the
           Purple
           with
           the
           title
           of
           
             Saint
             George
          
           ,
           and
           Pope
           Innocent
           the
           tenth
           conferred
           on
           him
           the
           Bishopprick
           of
           Assisi
           .
        
         
           This
           City
           is
           seated
           on
           the
           side
           of
           the
           Mountain
           Asius
           ,
           
           which
           in
           a
           bending
           line
           by
           the
           side
           of
           a
           high
           hill
           ,
           derived
           from
           the
           said
           Mountain
           Asius
           ,
           extendeth
           it self
           a
           mile
           long
           from
           the
           East
           to
           the
           West
           ,
           lying
           wholly
           towards
           the
           South
           ,
           and
           though
           at
           the
           head
           ,
           and
           the
           shoulders
           ,
           't
           is
           environned
           with
           Mountains
           not
           uneasy
           ,
           and
           rich
           in
           fruitfull
           Pastures
           ,
           it
           hath
           
           fertil
           hills
           at
           the
           slanke
           ,
           and
           finely
           arayed
           and
           a
           most
           pleasant
           plain
           at
           the
           feet
           ,
           which
           no
           less
           for
           it's
           greatness
           ,
           than
           fertility
           ,
           is
           one
           of
           the
           most
           beautifull
           ,
           and
           best
           parts
           of
           Jtaly
           .
        
         
           
           Her
           Majesty
           returned
           to
           Foligno
           about
           three
           howres
           in
           the
           night
           ,
           being
           met
           by
           the
           Governour
           ,
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           and
           part
           of
           her
           own
           train
           ,
           which
           staid
           there
           ,
           the
           night
           being
           resplendent
           with
           many
           fireworks
           ,
           and
           her
           Majesty
           Supping
           privately
           .
           The
           Morning
           after
           the
           14th
           .
           of
           the
           month
           ▪
           she
           went
           to
           the
           Dome
           ,
           at
           the
           gate
           of
           which
           she
           was
           received
           in
           the
           usuall
           forme
           by
           my
           Lord
           Montecatini
           the
           Bishop
           of
           that
           City
           .
           That
           Church
           was
           very
           splendidly
           adorned
           ,
           where
           her
           Majesty
           heard
           Mass
           ,
           then
           visiting
           the
           said
           Church
           of
           the
           Nunns
           ,
           where
           she
           heard
           a
           little
           Musique
           ,
           she
           returned
           to
           the
           Palace
           ,
           and
           dined
           there
           in
           publique
           ,
           for
           their
           satisfaction
           ,
           who
           desired
           to
           see
           her
           at
           dinner
           .
        
         
           The
           end
           of
           the
           Fifth
           Book
           .
        
      
       
         
         
           The
           History
           of
           the
           sacred
           ,
           and
           Royal
           Majestie
           of
           
             Christina
             Alessandra
          
           ,
           Queen
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           &c.
           
           
             The
             Sixth
             Book
          
           .
        
         
           
             The
             Argument
             .
          
           
             FRom
             Foligno
             the
             Queen
             goes
             to
             Spoleto
             ,
             where
             she
             is
             royally
             treated
             ,
             by
             Cardinall
             Fachenetti
             .
             She
             goes
             to
             Terni
             where
             she
             is
             waited
             on
             by
             my
             Lord
             Bonfiglioli
             the
             Governour
             of
             that
             City
             ,
             she
             passes
             to
             Gallese
             ,
             and
             is
             met
             by
             my
             Lord
             Visconte
             Governour
             of
             the
             Patrimony
             ,
             she
             advances
             to
             Caprarola
             ,
             where
             she
             receives
             the
             complements
             
             of
             the
             Spanish
             Ambassadour
             ,
             and
             thence
             goes
             to
             Bracciano
             ,
             and
             finally
             to
             Olgiata
             ,
             whither
             the
             Cardinall
             Legates
             
               a
               latere
            
             come
             to
             complement
             her
             Majestie
             ,
             &
             conduct
             her
             to
             Rome
             ,
             where
             she
             makes
             her
             private
             entrance
             ,
             and
             is
             received
             by
             the
             Pope
             with
             all
             courtesie
             .
             She
             makes
             her
             solemn
             entrance
             into
             Rome
             .
          
        
         
           AFter
           dinner
           her
           Majesty
           departed
           from
           Foligno
           to
           the
           Confines
           ,
           being
           accompany'd
           by
           my
           Lord
           Marazzani
           ,
           
           and
           all
           his
           retinue
           ,
           and
           waited
           on
           to
           the
           gate
           by
           the
           Magistrates
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           and
           saluted
           by
           the
           Canon
           ,
           Mortar-pieces
           and
           Muskets
           ,
           the
           Souldiers
           standing
           in
           squadrons
           and
           rankes
           in
           severall
           places
           .
           Then
           continuing
           her
           journey
           through
           that
           fruitfull
           Valley
           ,
           she
           dismissed
           on
           the
           Confines
           the
           Prelate
           aforesaid
           ,
           seeming
           very
           highly
           satisfyed
           with
           him
           .
           And
           here
           she
           was
           met
           by
           my
           Lord
           Capecelatro
           a
           Neopolitan
           ,
           brother
           to
           the
           Duke
           of
           Sejano
           ,
           Governour
           of
           Spoleto
           ,
           who
           having
           with
           him
           a
           great
           traine
           of
           
           Gentlemen
           ,
           and
           two
           troops
           of
           horse
           ,
           complemented
           her
           Majesty
           .
        
         
           Three
           miles
           without
           Spoleto
           ,
           Cardinall
           
             Caesar
             Fachenetti
          
           the
           Bishop
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           
           came
           out
           to
           meet
           the
           Queen
           ,
           accompanyed
           by
           my
           Lord
           
             Faustus
             Poli
          
           of
           Spleto
           the
           Bishop
           of
           Amelia
           ,
           the
           Governour
           of
           Orvieto
           ,
           the
           Prince
           of
           Gallicano
           ,
           and
           many
           Gentlemen
           .
           The
           two
           Prelates
           aforesaid
           were
           there
           expresly
           to
           assist
           in
           this
           service
           the
           Cardinall
           .
           The
           Prince
           came
           from
           Rome
           on
           the
           11.
           in
           the
           evening
           ,
           on
           purpose
           to
           waite
           on
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           and
           being
           himself
           lodged
           in
           the
           Palace
           of
           the
           Bishop
           ,
           gave
           place
           to
           her
           Majesties
           traine
           ,
           and
           retiring
           into
           the
           house
           of
           a
           Gentleman
           his
           friend
           met
           with
           the
           opportunity
           of
           paying
           his
           respects
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           who
           received
           him
           very
           courteously
           ,
           having
           known
           long
           before
           his
           deserving
           ,
           and
           eminent
           qualities
           .
        
         
           The
           Cardinall
           having
           complemented
           her
           Majesty
           returned
           into
           his
           Coach
           ,
           and
           went
           before
           ,
           to
           be
           ready
           to
           receive
           her
           in
           his
           Bishoprick
           ,
           
           who
           before
           she
           arrived
           at
           the
           gate
           ,
           found
           many
           thousand
           Souldiers
           in
           squadrons
           ,
           who
           saluted
           her
           with
           volleys
           of
           shot
           .
           The
           Magistrates
           appearing
           with
           the
           Pompe
           peculiar
           to
           the
           sprightly
           inhabitants
           of
           Spoleto
           ,
           presented
           her
           Majesty
           with
           their
           humble
           respects
           at
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           who
           caused
           the
           Coach
           to
           be
           stop't
           ,
           and
           kindly
           received
           them
           .
           Diverse
           Arch
           triumphalls
           were
           erected
           in
           the
           streets
           ,
           which
           were
           all
           adorned
           with
           Figures
           ,
           Inscriptions
           ,
           and
           other
           sprightly
           Mottos
           .
           Among
           all
           the
           foresaid
           Arches
           ,
           the
           remarkablest
           was
           that
           ,
           which
           was
           repaired
           o're
           an
           ancient
           gate
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           where
           besides
           the
           Inscription
           set
           there
           ,
           in
           honour
           of
           the
           Queen
           ,
           there
           was
           another
           alluding
           to
           the
           place
           where
           Haniball
           of
           Carthage
           after
           the
           battail
           won
           at
           Thrasymenus
           ,
           desiring
           to
           advance
           towards
           Rome
           ,
           was
           put
           to
           flight
           ,
           whereupon
           the
           same
           gate
           retains
           to
           this
           day
           the
           name
           of
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           flight
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           passed
           through
           the
           Piazza
           reduced
           into
           the
           form
           of
           a
           
           Theater
           .
           The
           circuite
           of
           the
           laterall
           Portici
           was
           enclosed
           with
           two
           great
           gates
           ,
           in
           each
           of
           which
           were
           Inscriptions
           ,
           Mottos
           ,
           &
           fine
           Figures
           .
           This
           Theater
           was
           made
           at
           the
           charge
           of
           the
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           incited
           by
           the
           generous
           example
           of
           the
           Cardinall
           ,
           who
           first
           of
           all
           contributed
           to
           the
           worke
           .
           They
           did
           it
           supposing
           the
           Queen
           would
           have
           come
           thither
           by
           night
           ,
           the
           better
           to
           see
           the
           fireworkes
           ,
           which
           were
           plac't
           upon
           it
           ,
           and
           played
           the
           same
           evening
           .
           On
           the
           great
           gates
           of
           the
           Theater
           were
           the
           Arms
           of
           the
           Queen
           ,
           with
           severall
           Mottos
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           on
           the
           one
           side
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           other
           the
           King
           her
           Father
           ,
           both
           on
           horseback
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           being
           entered
           the
           Palace
           of
           the
           Bishop
           ,
           
           met
           a
           very
           noble
           company
           of
           Ladies
           ,
           who
           having
           had
           before
           of
           the
           Cardinall
           ,
           a
           splendid
           collation
           of
           sweet-meats
           ,
           were
           assembled
           together
           to
           wait
           on
           her
           Majesty
           .
           At
           her
           entrance
           into
           the
           Hall
           ,
           they
           all
           kissed
           her
           hands
           ,
           and
           were
           received
           by
           her
           with
           the
           
           greatest
           affability
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           being
           pleased
           they
           should
           be
           present
           ,
           and
           sit
           at
           a
           musicall
           consort
           ,
           which
           was
           in
           her
           own
           Chamber
           ,
           and
           served
           for
           her
           Majesties
           entertainment
           that
           night
           .
        
         
           The
           subject
           represented
           Faith
           triumphing
           ,
           which
           having
           sent
           three
           Persons
           to
           Sing
           the
           Queens
           Prayses
           ,
           appeared
           at
           last
           inviting
           her
           to
           enter
           into
           the
           little
           ship
           of
           
             St.
             Peter
          
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           with
           some
           of
           her
           Domestiques
           ,
           lay
           in
           the
           Bishops
           Palace
           ,
           the
           Nuntij
           ,
           the
           Ambassadour
           Pimentel
           ,
           Count
           Montecuccoli
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           cheife
           Gentlemen
           ,
           being
           distributed
           in
           severall
           private
           houses
           ,
           in
           every
           one
           of
           which
           were
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           City
           deputed
           to
           their
           service
           .
           The
           direction
           of
           these
           lodgings
           was
           committed
           to
           the
           care
           of
           Signior
           
             Joseph
             Pallettonio
          
           ,
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           much
           spirit
           and
           active
           ,
           with
           the
           assistance
           of
           whom
           ,
           and
           the
           Signior
           
             Vincent
             Pianciani
          
           Treasurer
           of
           Perugia
           ,
           and
           
             Nicholas
             Benedetti
          
           Treasurer
           of
           Spoleto
           ,
           all
           things
           were
           performed
           with
           good
           order
           ,
           and
           punctuality
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           15th
           .
           in
           the
           Morning
           her
           
           Majesty
           attended
           by
           the
           Cardinall
           ,
           the
           Nuntij
           ,
           the
           Ambassadours
           ,
           Prelates
           ,
           Princes
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           Nobility
           ,
           went
           to
           the
           Cathedrall
           to
           hear
           Mass
           ,
           
           the
           Souldiers
           standing
           in
           rankes
           all
           along
           in
           the
           streets
           .
           The
           porch
           of
           the
           Church
           was
           beautified
           with
           Figures
           ,
           Inscriptions
           ,
           Mottos
           ,
           and
           other
           ornaments
           ,
           done
           by
           the
           Cardinall
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           clergy
           of
           Spoleto
           .
        
         
           When
           Mass
           was
           ended
           ,
           she
           returned
           to
           the
           Palace
           ,
           and
           dined
           in
           publique
           with
           the
           Cardinall
           Signior
           
             Maffeo
             Rosari
          
           Master
           of
           the
           Camp
           of
           the
           Province
           ,
           and
           Gentleman
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           presented
           her
           the
           napkin
           ,
           
           and
           the
           ancientest
           Magistrate
           in
           his
           habit
           ,
           the
           water
           for
           her
           hands
           .
           The
           Nuntij
           ,
           the
           Spanish
           Ambassadour
           ,
           Count
           Montecuccoli
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           cheif
           persons
           of
           the
           Court
           ,
           dined
           at
           the
           same
           time
           in
           Gentlemens
           houses
           ,
           where
           they
           were
           well
           attended
           ,
           and
           had
           every
           thing
           in
           order
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           resolved
           to
           goe
           after
           dinner
           to
           the
           Church
           of
           the
           Dominicans
           ,
           to
           see
           many
           reliques
           ,
           and
           particularly
           the
           holy
           naile
           of
           our
           Saviour
           ,
           
           but
           the
           great
           snow
           hindered
           all
           .
           On
           Wednesday
           in
           the
           evening
           her
           Majesty
           was
           pleased
           to
           goe
           to
           the
           Town-house
           and
           hear
           there
           a
           play
           Sung
           in
           musique
           by
           some
           young
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           with
           severall
           machines
           &
           changes
           of
           Scenes
           .
        
         
           
           On
           the
           16th
           .
           after
           dinner
           her
           Majesty
           departed
           from
           Spoleto
           ,
           being
           attended
           by
           the
           Cardinall
           some
           miles
           without
           the
           City
           ,
           and
           the
           Governour
           to
           the
           confines
           of
           the
           Dioces
           of
           Terni
           .
           When
           the
           Cardinall
           took
           his
           leave
           of
           the
           Queen
           ,
           hee
           told
           him
           ,
           she
           not
           onely
           was
           highly
           satisfied
           With
           the
           honours
           he
           had
           done
           her
           ,
           but
           extreamly
           well
           edified
           with
           the
           very
           great
           knowledg
           ,
           she
           discovered
           in
           his
           discourses
           with
           her
           .
        
         
           
           This
           Cardinall
           is
           of
           Bologna
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           noble
           family
           of
           the
           Marquisses
           Fachenetti
           ,
           being
           Pope
           Innocent
           the
           ninth's
           nephew's
           sonne
           .
           He
           was
           first
           Referendarius
           ,
           then
           Nuntio
           in
           Spain
           ,
           where
           he
           gave
           a
           great
           testimony
           of
           his
           understanding
           ,
           and
           capacity
           .
           At
           his
           return
           to
           Rome
           ,
           he
           was
           for
           his
           eminent
           goodness
           and
           worth
           a
           little
           
           while
           after
           preferred
           to
           the
           purple
           on
           the
           13th
           .
           of
           July
           ,
           1643.
           
           He
           is
           one
           of
           those
           Cardinalls
           ,
           which
           hold
           up
           the
           glory
           of
           the
           Sacred
           Colledg
           ,
           and
           the
           honour
           of
           the
           Church
           .
           He
           hath
           a
           quick
           intellect
           ,
           a
           solid
           discourse
           ,
           a
           setled
           judgment
           ,
           and
           a
           refined
           prudence
           in
           the
           management
           of
           great
           affaires
           .
           He
           hath
           a
           grace
           and
           sweetness
           in
           all
           his
           entertainments
           ,
           with
           which
           he
           attracts
           the
           encomiums
           ,
           and
           praises
           of
           all
           those
           that
           know
           him
           ,
           he
           having
           especially
           the
           generous
           mind
           of
           an
           Emperour
           .
        
         
           The
           Citizens
           of
           Spoleto
           endeavour'd
           to
           welcome
           this
           great
           Queen
           ,
           with
           all
           the
           expressions
           of
           gladness
           and
           joy
           ,
           and
           though
           to
           comply
           with
           the
           genius
           of
           the
           Prince
           ,
           the
           subjects
           sometimes
           use
           to
           turn
           the
           sincerest
           ,
           and
           purest
           affection
           into
           flattery
           ,
           yet
           in
           this
           occasion
           ,
           the
           people
           of
           Spoleto
           very
           fully
           corresponded
           with
           their
           naturall
           ingenuity
           ,
           as
           well
           with
           a
           dutifull
           respect
           ,
           to
           second
           the
           good
           intention
           of
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           as
           to
           shew
           the
           partiality
           of
           their
           ancient
           inclinations
           towards
           this
           Princesses
           great
           
           name
           .
           Those
           of
           Spoleto
           ,
           as
           the
           histories
           of
           greatest
           credit
           ,
           report
           ,
           are
           nobly
           descended
           ,
           and
           happily
           propagated
           of
           the
           reliques
           of
           the
           Goths
           ,
           who
           after
           the
           fall
           of
           their
           Kingdome
           in
           Italy
           remained
           in
           Spoleto
           ,
           as
           a
           City
           very
           nobly
           adorned
           ,
           and
           augmented
           by
           Theodorick
           their
           King.
           And
           albeit
           the
           hostility
           of
           Totilas
           may
           diminish
           ,
           much
           less
           renew
           afterwards
           ,
           the
           least
           sense
           of
           gratitude
           ,
           yet
           the
           piety
           ,
           and
           other
           sublime
           qualities
           of
           this
           Queen
           ,
           are
           advantagiously
           sufficient
           to
           repair
           very
           fully
           whatsoever
           ,
           the
           deadly
           remembrance
           of
           the
           cruelties
           of
           that
           King
           ,
           had
           demolished
           ,
           and
           restore
           with
           ample
           recompence
           the
           memory
           of
           the
           benefits
           ,
           this
           Countrey
           so
           glories
           to
           have
           had
           from
           the
           North.
           
        
         
           
           Spoleto
           is
           a
           famous
           City
           ,
           and
           abounds
           with
           all
           things
           ,
           being
           seated
           at
           the
           head
           of
           a
           Plain
           towards
           the
           East
           ,
           partly
           at
           the
           foot
           of
           the
           Mountaines
           ,
           and
           for
           the
           greatest
           part
           on
           the
           Mountaines
           themselves
           .
           It
           was
           in
           former
           times
           the
           residence
           of
           the
           Princes
           of
           Lumbardy
           ,
           and
           is
           now
           esteemed
           among
           the
           most
           conspicuous
           
           provinces
           of
           Vmbria
           .
           Here
           they
           see
           the
           vast
           Palace
           of
           Theodorick
           the
           King
           of
           the
           Gothes
           ,
           as
           likewise
           the
           foundation
           of
           a
           very
           fair
           Theater
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           Temple
           of
           concord
           ,
           and
           without
           the
           City
           high
           and
           strong
           forms
           of
           aqueducts
           ,
           partly
           cut
           from
           the
           sides
           of
           Apenninus
           ,
           and
           partly
           raised
           from
           the
           bottome
           of
           the
           valley
           with
           arches
           of
           brick
           .
           The
           high
           roofes
           of
           the
           Cathedrall
           are
           remarkable
           there
           ,
           the
           walls
           of
           marble
           the
           rock
           built
           in
           the
           Amphitheater
           ,
           and
           likewise
           the
           stone-bridg
           ,
           which
           supported
           with
           great
           art
           ,
           by
           24.
           great
           pillars
           ,
           joyned
           the
           highest
           part
           of
           the
           City
           to
           the
           rock
           ,
           or
           to
           the
           Amphitheater
           seated
           on
           another
           hill
           .
           Here
           her
           Majesty
           was
           entertained
           with
           musique
           ,
           and
           particularly
           being
           pleased
           with
           the
           skill
           of
           
             Francis
             Joseph
             Tomasini
          
           ,
           who
           plaid
           on
           the
           Violin
           ,
           received
           him
           into
           her
           service
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           confines
           of
           Terni
           her
           Majesty
           was
           received
           by
           my
           Lord
           Bonfiglioli
           of
           Bologna
           ,
           
           the
           Governour
           of
           the
           City
           ,
           who
           came
           thither
           accompanied
           by
           forty
           Gentlemen
           on
           horseback
           ,
           
           with
           many
           Servants
           a
           foot
           in
           fine
           liveries
           ,
           he
           having
           with
           him
           many
           troops
           of
           horse
           ,
           and
           Companies
           of
           foot
           .
           The
           Queen
           being
           come
           to
           the
           gate
           call'd
           Spoletana
           ,
           was
           met
           by
           the
           Nobility
           ,
           and
           among
           the
           rest
           by
           six
           Gentlemen
           ,
           who
           representing
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           complemented
           her
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           publick
           ,
           and
           waited
           on
           her
           through
           the
           City
           ,
           all
           along
           as
           she
           passed
           the
           streets
           ,
           and
           windows
           being
           beautified
           with
           ornaments
           and
           lights
           .
           At
           her
           arrivall
           at
           the
           Dome
           ,
           she
           saw
           erected
           before
           that
           Piazza
           a
           triumphall
           Arch
           ,
           with
           very
           fine
           Inscriptions
           ,
           and
           Figures
           in
           her
           praise
           .
           The
           Frontispiece
           of
           the
           Church
           annexed
           to
           the
           Seminary
           ,
           and
           the
           Palace
           of
           the
           Bishop
           ,
           resembles
           a
           Theater
           ,
           and
           is
           beautify'd
           with
           thirty
           windowes
           ,
           which
           were
           splendidly
           adorn'd
           ,
           and
           most
           of
           them
           had
           two
           torches
           apiece
           with
           other
           lights
           .
        
         
           At
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           said
           Cathedrall
           her
           Majestie
           was
           received
           as
           usually
           by
           the
           chief
           of
           the
           Clergie
           in
           the
           absence
           of
           the
           Cardinal
           Bishop
           ,
           the
           
           Church
           being
           richly
           set
           forth
           ,
           and
           illuminated
           with
           great
           store
           of
           torches
           and
           candles
           ,
           with
           quires
           of
           rare
           musick
           ,
           and
           a
           young
           man
           of
           the
           house
           of
           Sciamanna
           reciting
           a
           Sermon
           very
           handsomly
           .
        
         
           The
           Functions
           of
           the
           Church
           being
           ended
           ,
           the
           Queen
           by
           the
           foresaid
           my
           Lord
           Bonfiglioli
           the
           Governour
           ,
           was
           conducted
           to
           the
           Palace
           of
           the
           Bishop
           ,
           very
           sumptuously
           furnish't
           by
           the
           Officers
           of
           the
           Cardinall
           Bishop
           ,
           her
           Majestie
           being
           pleas'd
           to
           heare
           in
           that
           fine
           Oratory
           a
           spirituall
           play
           recited
           to
           her
           with
           excellent
           musick
           .
        
         
           
             Don
             Antonio
             della
             Cueva
          
           with
           the
           Lady
           his
           wife
           ,
           and
           their
           train
           ,
           were
           lodged
           too
           in
           that
           Palace
           .
           The
           Nuntii
           with
           their
           retinue
           were
           accommodated
           in
           the
           Palace
           of
           Signior
           or
           
             Ferdinand
             Sciamanna
          
           ,
           the
           Spanish
           Ambassadour
           Pimentel
           in
           my
           Lord
           Ferentillis
           ,
           Count
           Montecuccoli
           in
           Count
           
             Jerome
             Spadas
          
           ,
           and
           the
           Marquis
           Bentivogli
           in
           Signior
           
             Antonio
             Manasseis
          
           :
           Besides
           diverse
           Gentlemen
           were
           distributed
           in
           the
           
           houses
           of
           the
           Marquisses
           Castelli
           ,
           and
           so
           from
           hand
           to
           hand
           ;
           all
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           meaner
           sort
           were
           orderly
           lodged
           after
           3.
           hours
           in
           the
           night
           ,
           the
           Nuntii
           informed
           the
           Governour
           of
           the
           necessity
           of
           her
           Majesties
           dining
           on
           the
           following
           Friday
           in
           Otricoli
           ,
           a
           Town
           remote
           15.
           miles
           ,
           and
           though
           the
           place
           was
           very
           incommodious
           ,
           and
           wanted
           all
           sorts
           of
           Provision
           ;
           the
           Governour
           sent
           presently
           thither
           eight
           loaded
           mules
           ,
           with
           Cooks
           Sewers
           ,
           Cup
           boord-keepers
           ,
           Butlers
           ,
           and
           all
           other
           necessary
           Servants
           ,
           who
           travailling
           all
           the
           night
           ,
           arrived
           there
           betimes
           in
           the
           morning
           ,
           to
           get
           all
           things
           ready
           that
           were
           needfull
           .
        
         
           
           The
           Queen
           sup'd
           privately
           in
           Terni
           ,
           that
           night
           being
           attended
           by
           her
           owne
           Domesticks
           .
           However
           the
           entertainment
           was
           regall
           ,
           and
           abounded
           with
           exquisite
           meats
           .
           The
           table
           was
           deck'd
           with
           severall
           statues
           ,
           and
           triumphs
           ,
           which
           shew'd
           in
           the
           beauty
           of
           the
           work
           and
           designe
           ,
           the
           excellency
           of
           the
           Roman
           spirit
           ,
           and
           gust
           .
           The
           Souldiers
           stood
           in
           rankes
           ,
           
           all
           along
           ,
           and
           gave
           her
           frequent
           volleys
           with
           their
           muskets
           and
           mortal-pieces
           ,
           all
           the
           City
           being
           resplendent
           with
           the
           bon-fires
           and
           lights
           .
        
         
           This
           City
           is
           little
           ,
           but
           handsome
           ,
           
           The
           circuit
           of
           which
           is
           not
           modern
           .
           The
           Territory
           is
           narrow
           ,
           but
           fruitfull
           ,
           by
           reason
           of
           the
           goodness
           of
           the
           soyle
           ,
           and
           abundance
           of
           waters
           ,
           and
           being
           exposed
           to
           the
           south
           ,
           produces
           store
           of
           fruit
           ,
           and
           excellent
           fowle
           .
           The
           medows
           are
           curthrice
           and
           four
           times
           a
           year
           ,
           and
           afterwards
           serve
           for
           Pasture
           .
           Here
           are
           seen
           many
           Inscriptions
           in
           marble
           ,
           which
           shew
           it
           was
           a
           free
           City
           of
           the
           Romans
           ,
           and
           retains
           still
           some
           remains
           of
           the
           septentrional
           Nations
           .
           Cardinal
           Rapaccioli
           is
           Bishop
           of
           the
           place
           ,
           Who
           though
           confin'd
           Rome
           by
           his
           indisposition
           ,
           was
           not
           wanting
           though
           far
           off
           ,
           to
           demonstrate
           large
           heart
           ,
           his
           great
           spirit
           ,
           and
           natural
           generosity
           ,
           in
           the
           fruits
           of
           his
           happy
           invention
           and
           expressions
           of
           obsequious
           respects
           to
           her
           Majesty
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           departed
           from
           Terni
           
           
           on
           the
           17.
           in
           the
           morning
           ,
           attended
           by
           my
           Lord
           Bonfiglioli
           ,
           with
           some
           Souldiers
           ,
           and
           the
           traine
           of
           the
           Gentlemen
           .
           But
           he
           went
           before
           to
           provide
           all
           things
           fitting
           at
           Otricoli
           ,
           so
           as
           because
           the
           straightness
           of
           the
           place
           was
           not
           capable
           of
           so
           great
           a
           retinue
           ,
           he
           with
           an
           ingenious
           shift
           ,
           caused
           the
           people
           to
           dine
           quickly
           by
           course
           ,
           as
           they
           came
           ,
           and
           sent
           them
           immediately
           away
           ,
           to
           make
           roome
           for
           the
           rest
           ,
           and
           avoid
           confusion
           .
           About
           twenty
           hours
           her
           Majesty
           arrived
           ,
           being
           received
           by
           the
           said
           Prelate
           ,
           and
           many
           Souldiers
           ,
           who
           standing
           in
           their
           rankes
           ,
           
           gave
           her
           volleys
           of
           shot
           ,
           her
           Majestie
           alighting
           at
           the
           Inne
           ,
           the
           narrowness
           of
           which
           place
           afforded
           not
           that
           plenty
           and
           delicacie
           of
           meats
           ,
           a
           noble
           entertainment
           required
           .
        
         
           
           Otricoli
           at
           this
           time
           is
           a
           little
           Borough
           compos'd
           of
           severall
           houses
           built
           together
           on
           a
           Mountain
           a
           little
           above
           a
           mile
           distant
           from
           Tybur
           ,
           which
           flowing
           from
           those
           Mountains
           ,
           dilates
           it self
           afterwards
           here
           ,
           in
           a
           spatious
           and
           open
           Countrey
           .
        
         
         
           After
           dinner
           her
           Majesty
           remov'd
           from
           Otricoli
           ,
           and
           descending
           into
           the
           plain
           ,
           still
           keeping
           along
           the
           river
           ,
           at
           six
           miles
           end
           ,
           arrived
           at
           a
           bridge
           call'd
           Filice
           ,
           
           o're
           which
           she
           passing
           the
           Tybur
           ,
           came
           to
           a
           little
           Town
           nam'd
           Borghetto
           ,
           appertaining
           to
           the
           Dutchy
           of
           Ronciglione
           .
        
         
           Here
           my
           Lord
           Bonfiglioli
           took
           his
           leave
           ,
           
           and
           my
           Lord
           Vitellianus
           Viscont
           ,
           the
           Governour
           of
           Patrimony
           met
           her
           Majestie
           accompanied
           by
           a
           noble
           troop
           of
           Gentlemen
           ,
           and
           many
           Souldiers
           a
           foot
           ,
           and
           on
           horseback
           reduced
           into
           squadrons
           ,
           who
           when
           he
           had
           complemented
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           advanced
           to
           the
           foresaid
           bridge
           Filice
           ,
           to
           receive
           her
           afterwards
           at
           Bracciano
           ,
           a
           Town
           appointed
           for
           her
           lodging
           that
           night
           ,
           Collonel
           Tofano
           the
           Governour
           of
           the
           arms
           of
           Patrimony
           ,
           ranking
           the
           Souldiers
           in
           the
           places
           he
           thought
           fittest
           for
           a
           nobler
           reception
           .
        
         
           Part
           of
           the
           Court
           remained
           in
           Borghetto
           ,
           where
           they
           were
           very
           orderly
           and
           commodiously
           treated
           .
           From
           the
           walls
           ,
           and
           the
           Castle
           of
           
           this
           place
           ,
           she
           was
           welcom'd
           with
           many
           volleys
           of
           shot
           ,
           and
           some
           mortar-pieces
           .
        
         
           The
           said
           bridge
           Filice
           is
           very
           finely
           built
           ,
           large
           and
           long
           ,
           in
           order
           to
           the
           breadth
           of
           the
           Tybur
           ,
           being
           made
           by
           Pope
           Sixtus
           the
           fifth
           ,
           who
           from
           his
           first
           name
           call'd
           it
           Filice
           .
        
         
           
           The
           Queen
           arriv'd
           late
           at
           Gallese
           ,
           and
           alighted
           at
           the
           beautifull
           Palace
           of
           the
           Duke
           of
           Altemps
           ,
           the
           Lord
           of
           that
           Town
           ,
           who
           royally
           received
           her
           .
           The
           Frontispiece
           was
           resplendent
           with
           lights
           ,
           as
           likewise
           all
           the
           streets
           ,
           where
           the
           Souldiers
           stood
           in
           rankes
           ,
           and
           welcom'd
           her
           with
           volleys
           of
           shot
           ,
           which
           were
           seconded
           with
           many
           mortar-pieces
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           sup'd
           privately
           ,
           yet
           was
           seen
           and
           admir'd
           by
           diverse
           Persons
           of
           quality
           ,
           
           who
           came
           from
           Rome
           thither
           to
           satisfie
           their
           impatient
           curiosity
           ,
           where
           her
           Majesty
           was
           served
           as
           nobly
           ,
           as
           in
           any
           other
           place
           .
        
         
           
           Gallese
           is
           encompassed
           with
           old
           walls
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           one
           side
           built
           on
           high
           ,
           where
           there
           is
           a
           deep
           ditch
           ,
           with
           a
           rock
           on
           the
           other
           side
           ,
           likewise
           
           walld
           ,
           and
           great
           Towers
           ,
           and
           Ditches
           .
           The
           Tybur
           runs
           near
           it
           ,
           some
           two
           miles
           onely
           distant
           ,
           where
           there
           is
           a
           Port
           to
           carry
           Goods
           and
           Victualls
           to
           Rome
           .
           This
           City
           by
           Pope
           Sixtus
           the
           fifth
           was
           erected
           into
           a
           Dutchy
           ,
           where
           there
           formerly
           was
           a
           Bishop
           ,
           but
           now
           't
           is
           united
           to
           
             Civita
             Castellana
          
           .
           
           The
           next
           morning
           after
           Mass
           she
           went
           to
           Caprarola
           appointed
           for
           her
           lodging
           on
           the
           18.
           of
           December
           ,
           where
           she
           was
           received
           in
           the
           sumptuous
           Palace
           of
           the
           Duke
           of
           Parma
           ,
           the
           pleasure
           and
           curiosity
           of
           all
           ,
           being
           wonderfully
           entertained
           ,
           as
           well
           with
           the
           strange
           architecture
           of
           the
           famous
           Vignola
           ,
           as
           the
           Pictures
           and
           rich
           Furniture
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           Piazza
           before
           the
           Palace
           ,
           was
           erected
           on
           a
           great
           pedestall
           ,
           a
           high
           arch
           supported
           by
           eight
           Pillars
           ,
           which
           rested
           on
           another
           pedestall
           somewhat
           less
           than
           the
           first
           .
           In
           the
           middle
           was
           a
           great
           statue
           with
           a
           bundle
           of
           ears
           of
           Corne
           in
           its
           hand
           ,
           the
           arms
           of
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           other
           side
           a
           crowned
           Lyon
           ,
           under
           
           whom
           were
           diverse
           Mottos
           and
           Inscriptions
           in
           Italian
           verses
           ,
           but
           nothing
           succeeded
           very
           well
           ,
           the
           continuall
           raine
           ,
           which
           fell
           in
           great
           abundance
           all
           that
           day
           ,
           and
           that
           night
           interrupting
           many
           other
           demonstrations
           of
           honour
           and
           joy
           ,
           which
           were
           prepared
           there
           .
        
         
           
           The
           Duke
           of
           Terranuova
           the
           Embassadour
           in
           ordinary
           in
           Rome
           for
           his
           Catholick
           Majesty
           came
           hither
           expresly
           to
           wait
           on
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           received
           him
           with
           her
           usuall
           affability
           and
           kindness
           ,
           after
           which
           he
           taking
           his
           leave
           ,
           return'd
           the
           next
           morning
           to
           Rome
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           sup'd
           privately
           ,
           being
           attended
           by
           her
           Domestick
           Cavaliers
           ,
           but
           exquisitely
           well
           treated
           ,
           my
           Lord
           Visconte
           using
           all
           diligence
           and
           means
           ,
           peculiar
           to
           his
           singular
           ability
           .
           The
           foresaid
           Count
           Santinelli
           arrived
           here
           ,
           who
           received
           by
           her
           Majesty
           with
           her
           usuall
           kindness
           and
           courtesie
           ,
           were
           declared
           Gentlemen
           of
           her
           Chamber
           .
        
         
           Caprarola
           is
           an
           open
           Town
           ,
           well
           built
           ,
           and
           handsome
           ,
           at
           the
           head
           of
           
           which
           is
           the
           Palace
           of
           the
           Duke
           of
           Parma
           in
           an
           eminent
           Scituation
           ,
           of
           admirable
           architecture
           and
           beauty
           .
           It
           hath
           five
           fronts
           ,
           and
           yet
           all
           the
           Chambers
           are
           compleatly
           square
           ,
           of
           which
           there
           is
           one
           very
           great
           ,
           and
           contrived
           in
           that
           manner
           ,
           that
           one
           standing
           in
           one
           of
           the
           four
           corners
           ,
           hears
           what
           another
           speaks
           in
           all
           the
           other
           ,
           though
           he
           speak
           very
           softly
           .
           'T
           is
           enricht
           with
           delicious
           Gardens
           ,
           and
           noble
           Fountains
           ,
           and
           in
           fine
           is
           as
           sumptuous
           as
           any
           whatsoever
           in
           Italy
           .
        
         
           The
           same
           day
           her
           Majesty
           departed
           from
           Caprarola
           accompany'd
           and
           attended
           by
           all
           the
           retinue
           .
           
           
             Don
             Parlo
             Giord
             ino
             Orsino
          
           the
           Duke
           of
           Bracciano
           ,
           and
           the
           Dutchess
           his
           wife
           ,
           with
           4.
           
           Coaches
           with
           six
           horses
           apiece
           full
           of
           Gentry
           ,
           and
           200.
           
           Cuirassiers
           came
           to
           wait
           on
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           as
           they
           had
           done
           at
           Oriolo
           a
           Town
           appertaining
           to
           their
           jurisdiction
           ,
           and
           after
           their
           complement
           advanced
           towards
           Bracciano
           ,
           to
           be
           ready
           to
           attend
           her
           in
           that
           beautifull
           Palace
           .
           The
           Queen
           at
           her
           arrivall
           ,
           
           found
           the
           Souldiers
           in
           their
           rankes
           ,
           who
           welcom'd
           her
           with
           volleys
           of
           shot
           ,
           as
           she
           likewise
           was
           saluted
           with
           some
           pieces
           of
           Canon
           ,
           and
           severall
           mortar-pieces
           .
           A
           little
           way
           off
           from
           the
           City
           were
           18.
           
           Archers
           ,
           and
           18.
           
           Dutch
           men
           of
           the
           Dukes
           guard
           ,
           which
           accompany'd
           her
           Majesty
           to
           the
           Castle
           ,
           and
           alwaies
           attended
           her
           .
           At
           the
           Gate
           of
           the
           Palace
           ,
           the
           nobleness
           of
           which
           was
           augmented
           with
           the
           riches
           of
           the
           most
           sumptuous
           Furniture
           ,
           stood
           the
           Duke
           ,
           who
           cover'd
           ,
           lead
           her
           Majestie
           as
           she
           walked
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majestie
           was
           entertained
           that
           evening
           ,
           with
           a
           very
           gratefull
           harmony
           of
           Musitians
           ,
           with
           which
           she
           was
           extreamly
           delighted
           ,
           as
           being
           very
           pleasing
           to
           her
           Genius
           .
           She
           sup'd
           afterwards
           in
           private
           ,
           and
           retired
           .
        
         
           The
           morning
           after
           ,
           as
           she
           went
           from
           her
           lodgings
           to
           the
           Chapell
           to
           hear
           Mass
           ,
           she
           was
           lead
           by
           the
           Duke
           ,
           and
           afterwards
           carryed
           in
           the
           Dutchesses
           chair
           to
           the
           Piazza
           ,
           where
           her
           Majesty
           taking
           Coach
           ,
           
           went
           directly
           to
           Casale
           in
           Polzetta
           ,
           called
           Olgiata
           ,
           a
           V●lla
           of
           Signior
           
             Filippo
             Franceschi
          
           a
           Florentine
           ,
           where
           her
           Majesty
           was
           to
           dine
           .
        
         
           Bracciano
           is
           encompassed
           with
           Ditches
           ,
           Walls
           ,
           and
           Bulwarks
           ,
           the
           greatest
           part
           of
           wich
           were
           made
           by
           
             Bartholmew
             d'
             Alviano
          
           when
           the
           City
           opposed
           the
           Army
           of
           Alexander
           the
           .6
           .
           commanded
           by
           Duke
           Valentino
           .
           The
           fortress
           bearing
           the
           name
           of
           the
           Castle
           of
           St.
           James
           ,
           hath
           regular
           Fortifications
           ,
           but
           is
           of
           an
           old
           forme
           ,
           being
           furnisht
           with
           all
           necessary
           artillery
           and
           arms
           ,
           with
           a
           Garrison
           of
           Dutch
           men
           ,
           two
           royal
           Appartaments
           ,
           Gardens
           and
           other
           delights
           .
           The
           Scituation
           is
           pleasant
           on
           a
           Hill
           ,
           and
           the
           Castle
           stands
           on
           a
           flinty
           Cliffe
           ,
           which
           is
           hard
           to
           be
           mined
           :
           On
           the
           one
           side
           't
           is
           washt
           with
           the
           lake
           Sebeto
           ,
           on
           the
           bankes
           of
           which
           there
           are
           other
           Towns
           of
           the
           Dutchy
           aforesaid
           .
        
         
           The
           Duke
           and
           the
           Dutchess
           by
           the
           way
           of
           Anguillara
           ,
           advanc't
           before
           the
           Queen
           a
           quarter
           of
           a
           mile
           from
           Olgiata
           ,
           where
           alighting
           ,
           they
           
           gain
           paid
           their
           respect
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           who
           causing
           her
           coach
           to
           be
           stopt
           ,
           received
           their
           complement
           ,
           and
           seeming
           to
           be
           highly
           pleased
           with
           it
           ,
           told
           the
           Duke
           ,
           they
           should
           meet
           again
           at
           Rome
           .
        
         
           His
           Holiness
           on
           the
           29.
           of
           November
           declared
           in
           the
           Consistory
           two
           Legates
           
             a
             latere
          
           to
           meet
           ,
           and
           receive
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           were
           the
           Cardinall
           
             John
             Charles
             de
             Medici
          
           ,
           Brother
           to
           the
           great
           Duke
           of
           Toscany
           ,
           and
           the
           Cardinal
           of
           Hessen
           ,
           who
           to
           the
           royall
           splendour
           of
           their
           births
           ,
           have
           joyned
           great
           and
           eminent
           qualities
           ,
           in
           the
           lustre
           of
           their
           purple
           ,
           representing
           the
           endowments
           ,
           which
           Heaven
           hath
           so
           liberally
           given
           them
           .
           They
           were
           both
           appointed
           for
           that
           function
           with
           his
           Holinesses
           Brief
           of
           the
           following
           tenor
           .
        
         
           [
           Alexander
           the
           7.
           
           Pope
           .
           Beloved
           Sons
           ,
           greeting
           ,
           and
           Apostolical
           benediction
           .
           Since
           the
           day
           is
           near
           ,
           that
           that
           our
           beloved
           daughter
           in
           Christ
           Christina
           Queen
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           by
           the
           blessing
           of
           God
           ,
           is
           approaching
           
           to
           Rome
           ,
           we
           out
           of
           the
           singular
           affection
           of
           our
           fatherly
           love
           &
           charity
           to
           the
           said
           Queen
           Christina
           ,
           desiring
           she
           may
           be
           received
           with
           greater
           solemnity
           ,
           do
           with
           the
           mature
           deliberation
           of
           our
           venerable
           brothers
           the
           Cardinalls
           of
           the
           holy
           Roman
           Church
           ,
           and
           by
           their
           Counsell
           ,
           and
           consent
           ,
           with
           our
           Apostolicall
           authority
           by
           vertue
           of
           these
           presents
           ,
           make
           ,
           constitute
           ,
           and
           depute
           you
           (
           whom
           the
           splendour
           of
           your
           Families
           ,
           and
           the
           approved
           qualities
           of
           your
           minds
           in
           diverse
           sorts
           adorn
           )
           our
           Legates
           
             de
             latere
          
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           Apostolicall
           Sea
           ,
           to
           go
           meet
           the
           said
           Queen
           Christina
           ,
           any
           thing
           to
           the
           contrary
           notwithstanding
           .
           Given
           at
           Rome
           at
           
             Saint
             Peters
          
           vnder
           the
           ring
           of
           the
           fisher
           the
           29th
           .
           of
           November
           ,
           1655.
           in
           the
           first
           year
           of
           our
           Papacy
           .
           The
           endorsement
           was
           :
           
             To
             our
             beloved
             Sonnes
             &c.
          
           ]
        
         
           When
           the
           Legates
           had
           advice
           the
           Queen
           was
           arrived
           at
           Bracciano
           ,
           and
           would
           be
           at
           Olgiata
           on
           the
           19th
           .
           of
           December
           ,
           they
           hastened
           their
           departure
           from
           Rome
           ,
           to
           execute
           their
           
           office
           ,
           whereupon
           at
           the
           Palace
           of
           the
           Medici
           in
           the
           
             Piazza
             Madama
          
           ,
           all
           the
           train
           of
           both
           the
           Legates
           being
           assembled
           together
           ,
           the
           Cardinall
           of
           Toscani
           gave
           them
           so
           splendid
           a
           collation
           ,
           and
           abounding
           with
           such
           exquisite
           meats
           ,
           that
           it
           might
           have
           been
           compared
           to
           a
           sumptuous
           and
           royall
           dinner
           .
           He
           kep't
           open
           house
           ,
           and
           profusely
           distributed
           bread
           ,
           wine
           ,
           flesh
           ,
           and
           sweet
           meats
           ,
           to
           all
           that
           were
           there
           ,
           though
           they
           were
           not
           of
           the
           train
           .
        
         
           After
           that
           ,
           the
           Civalcata
           of
           the
           Legates
           advanced
           ,
           which
           for
           the
           great
           quality
           ,
           and
           condition
           of
           the
           Persons
           there
           present
           ,
           and
           the
           rich
           cloathes
           ,
           and
           liveries
           ,
           with
           which
           they
           appear'd
           ,
           was
           extreamly
           remarkable
           ,
           and
           commendable
           .
           It
           reached
           from
           the
           Palace
           of
           the
           Medici
           aforesaid
           ,
           200.
           paces
           without
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           people
           ,
           where
           they
           leaving
           ,
           their
           horses
           took
           Coach.
           
        
         
           Three
           trumpets
           ,
           and
           a
           tabour
           preceded
           ,
           with
           the
           led
           horses
           of
           Captain
           Corradino
           ,
           at
           the
           head
           of
           a
           hundred
           Cuirassiers
           well
           mounted
           and
           armed
           ,
           with
           his
           sword
           in
           his
           hand
           .
        
         
         
           Five
           trumpets
           followed
           after
           ,
           and
           a
           tabour
           of
           the
           Cardinall
           Landgrave
           ,
           with
           Cassocks
           of
           Scarlet
           fringed
           with
           thick
           broad
           lists
           of
           azure
           velvet
           border'd
           on
           both
           sides
           with
           rich
           trimming
           of
           silver
           ,
           which
           in
           that
           mixture
           of
           the
           red
           and
           skie
           colour
           made
           the
           shew
           very
           handsome
           ,
           especially
           by
           the
           waving
           of
           the
           thick
           plumes
           on
           their
           heads
           ,
           which
           enriched
           their
           haire
           ,
           and
           their
           shoulders
           .
        
         
           After
           these
           came
           the
           trumpets
           of
           the
           Cardinall
           
             de
             Medici
          
           ,
           who
           had
           likewise
           Cassocks
           of
           fine
           cloth
           of
           Cinnamon
           colour
           ,
           all
           trimmed
           with
           thick
           twists
           of
           gold
           ,
           which
           about
           twilight
           cast
           a
           mervellous
           lustre
           .
        
         
           The
           eyes
           of
           the
           spectators
           were
           greatly
           allured
           ,
           with
           the
           appearance
           of
           a
           numerous
           ,
           and
           noble
           Company
           of
           Pages
           on
           high
           metalled
           coursers
           ,
           trapped
           with
           rich
           furniture
           of
           gold
           and
           silver
           ,
           and
           sutable
           valizes
           .
           The
           pages
           ,
           besides
           their
           cloths
           trimmed
           all
           over
           with
           gold
           ,
           had
           either
           their
           doublets
           of
           cloth
           of
           gold
           ,
           or
           embroyder'd
           with
           rich
           branched
           work
           .
        
         
           Four
           trumpets
           of
           his
           Holiness
           followed
           
           after
           ,
           with
           red
           Casocks
           listed
           with
           gold
           ,
           and
           about
           seventy
           Knights
           of
           the
           train
           of
           the
           Cardinall
           Legates
           ,
           who
           with
           their
           sumptuous
           cloaths
           ,
           and
           noble
           aspects
           ,
           gave
           lustre
           to
           all
           the
           retinue
           .
           Among
           these
           were
           confusedly
           mingled
           ,
           without
           any
           order
           of
           precedence
           ,
           the
           Dukes
           
             Salviati
             ,
             Lanti
          
           ,
           and
           Mattei
           ,
           the
           Marquisses
           
             Nari
             ,
             Corsini
             ,
             Tarquinius
             Santa
             Croce
             ,
          
           and
           Patricii
           .
           The
           Lords
           
             Paul
             Francis
             Falconteri
          
           ,
           Baron
           Mattei
           ,
           the
           Counts
           
             Prainer
             ,
             Slavata
             ,
             Sciaffcutz
          
           ,
           and
           Tilli
           ,
           and
           Cavalier
           Passionei
           ,
           these
           particular
           camerads
           of
           the
           Cardinall
           Legates
           ,
           with
           many
           servants
           richly
           apparrelled
           .
        
         
           Near
           these
           ,
           on
           two
           generous
           steeds
           came
           the
           Legates
           ,
           with
           their
           usuall
           Cardinalls
           habits
           ,
           of
           Purple
           waved
           tabby
           ,
           and
           red
           hats
           on
           their
           heads
           ,
           who
           gracefull
           ,
           and
           most
           affable
           ,
           with
           a
           seriousness
           and
           sweetness
           in
           their
           faces
           ,
           made
           their
           Majestique
           gravity
           resplendent
           ,
           which
           induced
           every
           one
           to
           a
           reverence
           ,
           and
           obsequiousness
           .
        
         
           The
           Marquiss
           Rinuncini
           ,
           and
           Cavalier
           
           Baldeschi
           the
           masters
           of
           their
           Chambers
           ,
           with
           Sgnior
           
             Carlo
             Carcarasio
          
           the
           Second
           master
           of
           the
           ceremonies
           to
           the
           Pope
           ,
           went
           before
           them
           ,
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           whom
           was
           Cavalier
           Bellarmini
           the
           Captain
           of
           the
           guard
           to
           his
           Holiness
           .
           After
           the
           Legates
           came
           the
           troop
           of
           light
           horsemen
           of
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           armed
           with
           cuirasses
           ,
           but
           without
           lances
           ,
           with
           Cassocks
           of
           red
           cloth
           fringed
           with
           gold
           .
        
         
           The
           Legates
           coming
           out
           of
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           people
           ,
           took
           Coach
           ,
           as
           the
           Cavaliers
           likewise
           did
           that
           were
           with
           them
           ,
           the
           Pages
           ,
           and
           footmen
           ,
           and
           pursued
           their
           journey
           .
        
         
           Each
           of
           the
           Cardinalls
           had
           five
           sumptuous
           Coaches
           with
           six
           horses
           apeice
           ,
           the
           Coachmen
           and
           grooms
           which
           were
           many
           ,
           having
           liveries
           like
           the
           Pages
           ,
           and
           trumpetters
           .
           Before
           the
           Legates
           Coach
           ,
           went
           a
           Coach
           with
           the
           masters
           of
           the
           Chambers
           ,
           and
           another
           came
           after
           them
           full
           of
           noble
           Prelates
           ,
           being
           followed
           by
           thirty
           others
           with
           six
           horses
           a
           peice
           ,
           all
           rich
           and
           splendid
           ,
           belonging
           to
           
           the
           Princes
           ,
           Cavaliers
           ,
           Prelates
           ,
           and
           Gentlemen
           with
           forty
           others
           with
           4
           horses
           a
           peice
           .
        
         
           At
           the
           Inne
           called
           
             la
             Storta
          
           eight
           mile
           off
           ,
           they
           found
           
             Don
             Antonio
             della
             Cueva
          
           ,
           her
           Majesties
           great
           Master
           of
           the
           horse
           ,
           accompanied
           by
           many
           Gentlemen
           ,
           with
           the
           Coaches
           of
           the
           Queen
           .
           He
           complemented
           the
           Legates
           ,
           who
           went
           into
           her
           Majesties
           Coach
           made
           after
           the
           Dutch
           fashion
           ,
           covered
           with
           crimson
           velvet
           fringed
           with
           gold
           ,
           in
           which
           they
           arrived
           at
           Olgiata
           ,
           a
           mile
           beyond
           the
           said
           Inne
           .
           The
           Queen
           at
           the
           entrance
           into
           the
           gate
           ,
           came
           down
           to
           the
           foot
           of
           the
           staires
           ,
           with
           wonderfull
           courtesy
           and
           kindness
           ,
           receiving
           the
           Legates
           ,
           and
           with
           so
           much
           honour
           ,
           than
           it
           may
           well
           be
           said
           ,
           this
           was
           a
           true
           argument
           of
           her
           piety
           ,
           and
           veneration
           towards
           the
           Vicar
           of
           Christ
           ,
           the
           holy
           Sea
           ,
           and
           the
           Sacred
           Apostolicall
           Colledg
           .
           In
           the
           midst
           of
           the
           said
           Legates
           she
           ascended
           to
           her
           lodgings
           ,
           where
           they
           complemented
           her
           in
           the
           name
           of
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           in
           order
           to
           their
           instructions
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           accepted
           the
           favour
           ,
           
           with
           all
           the
           terms
           of
           reverence
           and
           esteem
           towards
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           by
           declaring
           herself
           most
           highly
           obliged
           to
           the
           Pope
           ,
           for
           the
           many
           great
           honours
           he
           had
           done
           her
           .
        
         
           It
           was
           somewhat
           late
           ,
           and
           therefore
           without
           further
           stay
           ,
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           the
           Legates
           descended
           ,
           and
           went
           all
           three
           into
           his
           Holinesses
           Coach
           ,
           sent
           thither
           for
           that
           purpose
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           sitting
           alone
           ,
           and
           the
           Legates
           together
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           was
           clad
           plainly
           in
           grey
           ,
           with
           a
           hongerlin
           ,
           and
           black
           scarfe
           on
           her
           shoulders
           ,
           instead
           of
           a
           band
           ,
           without
           any
           ornament
           of
           Gold
           ,
           Silver
           ,
           Jewells
           ,
           Ribbonds
           ,
           or
           Flowers
           which
           she
           alwaies
           had
           abhor'd
           ,
           as
           a
           vain
           and
           idle
           thing
           ,
           one
           little
           Ring
           on
           her
           Finger
           ,
           being
           all
           the
           adorning
           she
           had
           .
           But
           with
           her
           sprightly
           carriage
           ,
           and
           masculine
           and
           majestick
           aspect
           ,
           she
           discovered
           the
           greatness
           of
           her
           birth
           ,
           and
           the
           qualities
           of
           her
           rare
           and
           vertuous
           Prerogatives
           .
           She
           hath
           a
           very
           quick
           and
           nimble
           body
           ,
           and
           is
           in
           her
           gestures
           and
           motion
           most
           comely
           and
           gracious
           ,
           
           of
           a
           proportionable
           stature
           ,
           a
           fresh
           colour
           ,
           and
           royall
           features
           .
           And
           since
           her
           cheekes
           are
           careless
           of
           the
           deckings
           of
           roses
           and
           lilies
           ,
           her
           most
           comely
           face
           darts
           lightning
           from
           her
           eyes
           ,
           as
           which
           ,
           never
           nature
           made
           any
           so
           lively
           and
           resplendent
           .
           She
           hath
           a
           high
           forehead
           ,
           and
           spatious
           ,
           with
           a
           fine
           and
           pleasing
           mouth
           ,
           her
           haire
           seeming
           curled
           and
           browne
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           is
           supported
           with
           modesty
           ,
           and
           her
           sprightliness
           and
           smiling
           with
           gravity
           ,
           she
           having
           above
           all
           things
           a
           grace
           so
           attractive
           ,
           which
           together
           with
           the
           heart
           ,
           forces
           praises
           ,
           and
           applauses
           .
           She
           eats
           not
           much
           ,
           drinkes
           little
           ,
           and
           almost
           continually
           water
           .
           She
           sleeps
           but
           five
           hours
           ,
           and
           studies
           for
           the
           most
           part
           ,
           the
           books
           of
           Plato
           ,
           ancient
           Histories
           ,
           good
           Latine
           Poets
           ,
           and
           the
           sacred
           Scriptures
           being
           the
           Soul
           of
           her
           Majesties
           entertainments
           .
        
         
           She
           hates
           mortally
           idleness
           ,
           and
           is
           adorned
           with
           so
           many
           vertues
           ,
           that
           every
           Queen
           may
           easily
           envie
           her
           ,
           but
           very
           hardly
           imitate
           her
           .
           She
           is
           of
           a
           great
           and
           generous
           minde
           ,
           but
           
           her
           solid
           goodness
           hath
           nothing
           else
           to
           equall
           it
           ,
           but
           the
           glory
           of
           her
           great
           thoughts
           ,
           and
           incomparable
           resolutions
           .
        
         
           She
           arrived
           in
           Rome
           after
           two
           hours
           in
           the
           night
           ,
           accompanyed
           by
           the
           light
           of
           an
           infinite
           number
           of
           Torches
           .
           She
           came
           in
           at
           the
           gate
           Pertusa
           ,
           where
           she
           was
           met
           by
           the
           Captain
           of
           the
           Dutch-men
           ,
           with
           many
           of
           the
           Switzers
           of
           his
           Holinesses
           Guard
           ,
           who
           attended
           on
           her
           afterwards
           .
           She
           alighted
           at
           the
           Vatican
           on
           the
           side
           of
           the
           Garden
           of
           Belvedere
           ,
           where
           by
           my
           Lord
           Farnese
           the
           Popes
           Steward
           ,
           and
           his
           Holinesses
           domestick
           Prelates
           ,
           she
           was
           met
           and
           received
           at
           the
           foot
           of
           the
           stairs
           in
           the
           plain
           of
           the
           Garden
           ,
           whence
           her
           Majesty
           was
           conducted
           to
           her
           appartament
           ,
           which
           was
           most
           richly
           furnisht
           with
           all
           things
           .
        
         
           The
           people
           flockt
           thither
           in
           such
           throngs
           ,
           that
           they
           filled
           the
           very
           rooms
           that
           were
           above
           ,
           and
           the
           Queen
           beholding
           such
           a
           multitude
           ,
           said
           pleasantly
           jesting
           ,
           Use
           they
           thus
           ,
           to
           enter
           privately
           into
           Rome
           ,
        
         
         
           She
           no
           sooner
           had
           rested
           a
           little
           ,
           but
           she
           sent
           
             Don
             Antonio
             della
             Cueva
          
           to
           desire
           audience
           of
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           who
           speedily
           dispatched
           to
           her
           my
           Lord
           Bonvili
           the
           Master
           of
           his
           Chamber
           ,
           a
           Prelate
           of
           great
           quality
           ,
           attended
           by
           all
           of
           the
           Privy
           Chamber
           ,
           and
           severall
           other
           Gentlemen
           .
           At
           the
           head
           of
           the
           Gregorian
           Gallery
           he
           met
           the
           Queen
           ,
           who
           was
           coming
           in
           hast
           between
           the
           two
           Cardinall
           Legates
           ,
           where
           he
           complemented
           her
           Majesty
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           Pope
           ,
           who
           returning
           the
           civility
           with
           all
           due
           respect
           ,
           went
           on
           towards
           his
           Holinesses
           lodgings
           ,
           many
           of
           the
           Popes
           train
           going
           before
           .
        
         
           As
           she
           passed
           along
           through
           so
           many
           Lodgings
           ,
           Chambers
           and
           Galleries
           ,
           all
           illuminated
           with
           Torches
           ,
           she
           admiring
           the
           vastness
           of
           that
           great
           habitation
           ,
           said
           ,
           that
           short
           delay
           was
           more
           troublesome
           to
           her
           ,
           than
           all
           the
           journey
           she
           had
           gone
           ,
           since
           her
           Majesty
           desired
           nothing
           more
           ,
           than
           the
           time
           to
           see
           his
           Holiness
           .
        
         
           When
           she
           came
           to
           the
           Popes
           
           anti-Chamber
           ,
           the
           door
           was
           set
           wide
           open
           ,
           and
           stood
           in
           that
           manner
           ,
           all
           the
           while
           she
           remained
           with
           his
           Holiness
           .
           At
           the
           entrance
           into
           the
           Chamber
           ,
           where
           his
           Holiness
           expected
           her
           (
           my
           Lord
           Fibei
           the
           chief
           Master
           of
           the
           Ceremonies
           instructing
           her
           so
           to
           do
           )
           She
           kneeled
           the
           first
           time
           ,
           then
           the
           second
           ,
           and
           the
           third
           time
           with
           her
           hands
           acrosse
           on
           her
           breast
           ,
           and
           her
           eyes
           on
           the
           ground
           ,
           kissed
           first
           the
           foot
           ,
           and
           afterwards
           the
           hand
           of
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           who
           intimating
           with
           a
           smile
           an
           act
           of
           the
           kindest
           reception
           ,
           becken'd
           quickly
           to
           her
           with
           his
           hand
           she
           should
           rise
           ,
           which
           no
           sooner
           she
           had
           done
           ,
           but
           she
           sate
           down
           on
           a
           royall
           Chaire
           ,
           the
           Cushion
           and
           Leaner
           being
           of
           Crimson
           Velvet
           ,
           and
           sumptuously
           adorned
           with
           Gold.
           
        
         
           They
           discoursed
           but
           little
           ,
           for
           his
           Holiness
           supposing
           she
           was
           weary
           with
           her
           journey
           ,
           cut
           off
           the
           entertainment
           ,
           and
           her
           Majesty
           returned
           to
           her
           appartament
           .
        
         
           His
           Holiness
           afterwards
           to
           shew
           her
           the
           greater
           respect
           ,
           assigned
           her
           
           four
           Cavaliers
           ,
           all
           his
           Chamberlains
           of
           honour
           ,
           to
           the
           end
           they
           might
           continually
           be
           assistant
           in
           her
           Majesties
           anti
           Chamber
           ,
           which
           were
           Signior
           
             Dominick
             Jacovacci
          
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           Rome
           of
           known
           prudence
           ,
           and
           excellent
           behaviour
           ,
           Horatius
           Marquis
           Spada
           the
           deserving
           nephew
           of
           Cardinall
           
             Bernard
             Spada
          
           Bishop
           of
           
             Altano
             ,
             James
             Mignanelli
          
           a
           Gentleman
           likewise
           of
           Rome
           ,
           and
           the
           Marquis
           Bevilacqua
           of
           Ferrara
           ,
           whose
           nobility
           is
           equall
           to
           the
           qualities
           of
           his
           minde
           .
           Besides
           these
           his
           Holinesse
           likewise
           ordered
           ,
           that
           five
           of
           his
           demy-lance
           men
           should
           every
           day
           wait
           by
           turns
           on
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           to
           wit
           ,
           Captain
           
             John
             Leo
          
           of
           
             Piperno
             ,
             Guido
             Baldo
             Ponti
          
           of
           Perugia
           ,
           the
           Sergeant
           Major
           
             Andrew
             Paolini
          
           of
           V●terbo
           ,
           and
           the
           Captains
           
             Anthony
             Fracassi
          
           of
           Cesena
           ,
           and
           
             Marcus
             Chi●fa
          
           of
           Candia
           ,
           all
           Persons
           of
           worth
           and
           valour
           ,
           who
           executed
           their
           places
           very
           well
           .
        
         
           The
           following
           morning
           the
           Queen
           arose
           betimes
           ,
           as
           she
           used
           to
           do
           ,
           and
           went
           into
           the
           Garden
           ,
           where
           
           she
           walked
           with
           my
           Lord
           Acarigi
           his
           Holinesses
           Cupbearer
           ,
           still
           speaking
           French
           to
           him
           .
           She
           desired
           to
           see
           the
           Coach
           ,
           the
           litter
           ,
           and
           chaire
           the
           Pope
           had
           given
           her
           ,
           which
           were
           soone
           brought
           to
           her
           ,
           and
           with
           them
           came
           Cavalier
           Bernino
           the
           inventour
           of
           the
           designe
           of
           the
           figures
           adorning
           them
           .
           Count
           
             Raymund
             Montecuccoli
          
           there
           present
           ,
           desired
           the
           Queen
           to
           take
           notice
           of
           the
           Figures
           which
           supported
           the
           Coach-box
           ,
           adding
           that
           they
           were
           the
           designe
           of
           Cavalier
           Bernino
           .
           The
           Queen
           turn'd
           about
           to
           contemplate
           them
           ,
           and
           the
           Cavalier
           very
           modestly
           told
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           if
           there
           was
           any
           thing
           that
           was
           amiss
           ,
           't
           was
           his
           doing
           .
           The
           Queen
           at
           these
           words
           turning
           about
           ,
           very
           gracefully
           replyed
           ,
           then
           you
           have
           done
           nothing
           there
           .
           Then
           causing
           the
           horse
           to
           be
           brought
           ,
           which
           his
           Holiness
           had
           given
           her
           ,
           she
           rode
           him
           with
           a
           foot-cloth
           ,
           and
           without
           ,
           and
           turning
           and
           winding
           him
           here
           and
           there
           ,
           made
           every
           one
           admire
           her
           dexterity
           and
           comeliness
           ,
           she
           making
           all
           good
           ,
           
           which
           fame
           had
           delivered
           before
           ,
           that
           there
           was
           none
           in
           Swedland
           could
           mannage
           a
           Steed
           better
           than
           her
           ,
           nor
           sit
           him
           better
           in
           his
           full
           Carrieer
           ,
           of
           which
           the
           King
           of
           Spain
           being
           curious
           ,
           desired
           to
           see
           her
           painted
           in
           that
           action
           .
           And
           indeed
           she
           is
           so
           franck
           ,
           and
           dexterous
           in
           this
           ,
           that
           if
           she
           had
           another
           Bucephalus
           ,
           she
           would
           tame
           him
           as
           well
           as
           an
           Alexander
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           went
           afterwards
           with
           my
           Lord
           Holstenius
           to
           see
           the
           Vatican
           Library
           ,
           and
           likewise
           his
           owne
           ,
           which
           was
           fine
           and
           rare
           ,
           and
           gave
           her
           great
           content
           .
        
         
           The
           day
           after
           about
           23.
           hours
           she
           went
           again
           in
           a
           chaire
           to
           the
           Pope
           ,
           with
           whom
           she
           remained
           (
           the
           dores
           standing
           open
           )
           above
           an
           hour
           .
           On
           Wednesday
           in
           the
           morning
           ,
           the
           solemn
           Cavalcata
           should
           have
           been
           ,
           but
           it
           was
           deferred
           till
           the
           following
           day
           ,
           all
           the
           things
           not
           being
           in
           order
           .
           In
           the
           mean
           time
           his
           Holiness
           went
           in
           a
           chaire
           ,
           to
           see
           her
           in
           her
           appartament
           ,
           who
           no
           sooner
           heard
           of
           it
           ,
           but
           ran
           a
           great
           pace
           through
           some
           Chambers
           to
           meet
           
           him
           ,
           at
           whose
           feet
           she
           soone
           fell
           downe
           with
           great
           humility
           ,
           but
           he
           causing
           her
           to
           rise
           ,
           and
           they
           going
           into
           the
           Chamber
           ,
           they
           walked
           up
           and
           downe
           discoursing
           together
           ,
           the
           Portalls
           being
           up
           .
           When
           his
           Holiness
           departed
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           accompanied
           him
           to
           his
           chaire
           ,
           into
           which
           he
           being
           entered
           ,
           the
           Queen
           with
           her
           owne
           hands
           endeavoured
           to
           shut
           it
           ,
           as
           she
           did
           other
           acts
           of
           humility
           ,
           and
           obsequiousness
           ,
           though
           his
           Holiness
           had
           often
           dismissed
           her
           with
           his
           blessing
           ,
           she
           freely
           confessing
           ,
           she
           never
           had
           felt
           herself
           awaken'd
           to
           more
           reverence
           ,
           than
           in
           seeing
           the
           Majesty
           of
           the
           Pope
           .
           The
           two
           dayes
           they
           spent
           in
           musick
           ,
           singing
           ,
           and
           other
           royall
           entertainments
           ,
           in
           which
           no
           cost
           was
           spared
           by
           the
           magnanimous
           Pope
           .
        
         
           The
           said
           solemn
           Cavalcata
           was
           ordered
           on
           Thursday
           after
           dinner
           ,
           of
           which
           the
           Masters
           of
           the
           Ceremonies
           had
           the
           direction
           .
           The
           shops
           were
           shut
           that
           day
           ,
           and
           the
           Tradesmen
           commanded
           not
           to
           worke
           ,
           which
           every
           one
           obeyed
           very
           willingly
           ,
           
           veneration
           and
           curiosity
           calling
           all
           to
           so
           noble
           a
           spectacle
           .
           And
           as
           a
           Princes
           actions
           should
           still
           be
           great
           ,
           and
           elevated
           ,
           so
           the
           Pope
           omitted
           nothing
           ,
           that
           might
           make
           this
           Function
           remarkable
           .
        
         
           Count
           
             David
             Vidman
          
           ,
           a
           Nobleman
           of
           Venice
           ,
           brother
           to
           the
           Cardinall
           of
           this
           name
           ,
           and
           Sergeant
           Major
           Generall
           of
           the
           battaile
           ,
           had
           the
           charge
           to
           give
           the
           orders
           ,
           which
           he
           thought
           in
           his
           prudence
           most
           convenient
           ,
           to
           honour
           this
           reception
           ,
           with
           disposing
           of
           his
           Holinesses
           Souldiers
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           day
           aforesaid
           at
           17.
           hours
           her
           Majesty
           took
           Coach
           in
           the
           Court
           of
           Belvedere
           ,
           and
           went
           out
           of
           the
           Gate
           Angelica
           toward
           the
           bridg
           Molle
           ,
           The
           Courtiers
           of
           the
           Cardinal
           Legates
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           Queen
           went
           before
           ,
           with
           the
           Trumpetters
           of
           the
           Cardinalls
           ,
           and
           the
           26.
           horses
           of
           her
           Majesties
           guard
           ,
           being
           follow'd
           by
           the
           led-horses
           ,
           the
           Pages
           ,
           Camerades
           ,
           and
           Prelates
           of
           the
           train
           ,
           of
           the
           Legates
           ,
           the
           led-horses
           of
           the
           Queen
           ,
           her
           Pages
           ,
           the
           Trumpetters
           ,
           
           Cavaliers
           ,
           Princes
           ,
           and
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           Company
           of
           the
           Legates
           ,
           the
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           Queen
           ,
           the
           Master
           of
           the
           Ceremonies
           ,
           her
           Majestie
           in
           his
           Holinesses
           Coach
           ,
           with
           the
           two
           Cardinal
           Legates
           ,
           behind
           the
           Prelates
           of
           the
           Legation
           ,
           the
           Queens
           Coaches
           ,
           the
           said
           troop
           of
           Cuirassiers
           ,
           the
           led-horses
           ,
           the
           Coaches
           of
           the
           Legates
           ,
           and
           others
           of
           severall
           Princes
           ,
           Prelates
           ,
           and
           Cavaliers
           ,
           which
           Cavalcata
           marching
           along
           the
           river
           advanc'd
           towards
           the
           bridge
           called
           Molle
           .
        
         
           An
           hour
           before
           departed
           from
           his
           Palace
           my
           Lord
           Bonelli
           the
           Governour
           of
           Rome
           ,
           and
           Vice-Chamberlain
           ,
           Pope
           
             Pius
             Quintus
          
           Nephews
           Son
           ,
           the
           troope
           of
           light
           horsemen
           preceding
           ,
           and
           his
           Page
           with
           the
           Batton
           and
           his
           Hat.
           He
           himself
           came
           afterwards
           a
           horseback
           on
           a
           very
           fine
           Nag
           ,
           attended
           by
           eighty
           Halbardiers
           of
           his
           guard
           with
           red
           Cassocks
           ,
           and
           great
           store
           of
           grooms
           ,
           and
           followed
           by
           the
           Officers
           of
           his
           Tribunall
           .
           In
           this
           order
           going
           to
           the
           foot
           of
           the
           Cordon
           of
           the
           Capitoll
           ,
           he
           joyned
           
           with
           the
           Signior
           
             Faustus
             Gallucci
          
           Senatour
           of
           
             Rome
             ,
             Honofrius
             Margani
             ,
             Giacinthus
             del
             Buffalo
             ,
             Caesar
             Colonna
             ,
             Achilles
             Maffei
             ,
          
           and
           many
           other
           Roman
           Cavaliers
           ,
           which
           waited
           on
           the
           Magistrates
           ,
           and
           with
           the
           following
           order
           they
           marched
           all
           together
           towards
           the
           Bridge
           Molle
           ,
           this
           function
           belonging
           to
           Signior
           
             Christopher
             Faccialveta
          
           ,
           another
           Master
           of
           the
           Ceremonies
           .
        
         
           All
           the
           Trumpetters
           and
           light
           horsemen
           marched
           before
           ,
           then
           the
           Trumpetters
           of
           the
           people
           ,
           and
           the
           Noblemen
           of
           Rome
           ,
           part
           accompanying
           the
           Senate
           by
           order
           of
           the
           Pope
           ,
           which
           were
           those
           ,
           who
           in
           the
           year
           1655.
           had
           some
           Office
           in
           the
           Capitol
           ,
           and
           part
           voluntarily
           coming
           thither
           for
           the
           greater
           decorum
           of
           their
           Countrey
           .
           They
           went
           all
           without
           order
           of
           Precedence
           ,
           and
           confusedly
           ,
           as
           the
           Marshall
           of
           the
           Campe
           ,
           and
           the
           forty
           Gentlemen
           elected
           before
           by
           the
           Councell
           to
           attend
           the
           new
           Pope
           in
           the
           Cavalcata
           of
           his
           Possession
           ,
           and
           the
           presidents
           of
           Justice
           ,
           and
           Over-seers
           
           of
           the
           waies
           .
           I
           would
           gladly
           here
           register
           the
           names
           of
           each
           one
           ,
           as
           honouring
           the
           Senatours
           of
           a
           City
           ,
           the
           head
           of
           the
           World
           ,
           but
           because
           they
           were
           not
           all
           known
           to
           me
           at
           that
           time
           ,
           and
           would
           be
           a
           hard
           thing
           how
           to
           do
           it
           ;
           and
           perhaps
           I
           might
           miss
           of
           the
           truth
           ,
           I
           will
           only
           name
           them
           (
           I
           first
           of
           all
           declaring
           ,
           I
           intend
           not
           to
           lessen
           the
           worth
           of
           the
           rest
           ,
           who
           were
           then
           most
           known
           unto
           me
           ,
           which
           are
           
             John
             R●nald
             Monaldeschi
          
           of
           the
           Signiory
           of
           
             Montecalvello
             .
             Vicino
             Orsino
          
           ,
           the
           Marquis
           
             Marcellus
             Crescentii
             ,
             Bartholmew
             Capranica
          
           ,
           Cavalier
           
             Antonio
             Griffoni
             ,
             Francis
             Pallombara
          
           ,
           Count
           
             Musius
             Carpegna
             ,
             Marius
             Millino
             ,
             Fabius
             Celsi
             ,
          
           the
           Marquis
           
             John
             Peter
             del
             Drago
          
           ,
           the
           Marquis
           
             Lewes
             Massemi
             ,
             Serafino
             Cenci
             ,
             Francis
             Gottifredo
             ,
             Charles
             Rapaccioli
             ,
          
           Cavalier
           
             Stephen
             Alli
             ,
             Joseph
             Degli
             Annibali
             ,
          
           the
           Marquis
           
             Angelo
             Pallucci
          
           ,
           Cavalier
           
             Jerome
             Muti.
          
           The
           Pages
           of
           the
           Governour
           followed
           after
           ,
           and
           the
           Senatours
           ,
           with
           the
           Batton
           ,
           a
           short
           Sword
           ,
           and
           Hat.
           The
           Governour
           
           on
           the
           right
           hand
           ,
           and
           the
           Senatour
           on
           the
           left
           ,
           and
           the
           Conservers
           ,
           and
           Prior
           in
           the
           same
           ranke
           in
           their
           Gowns
           of
           cloth
           of
           Gold
           ,
           and
           then
           behind
           came
           the
           gown
           Officers
           of
           the
           Governor
           and
           Capitol
           ,
           on
           the
           side
           the
           Governours
           Halbardiers
           ,
           his
           two
           grooms
           preceding
           a
           foot
           among
           those
           of
           the
           Magistrates
           of
           Rome
           ,
           called
           Fedeli
           .
        
         
           Before
           her
           Majesty
           arrived
           at
           the
           bridge
           Molle
           ,
           she
           was
           met
           in
           the
           meadows
           without
           the
           Gate
           Angelica
           by
           a
           company
           of
           Carabines
           commanded
           by
           Captain
           Grassi
           .
           The
           foresaid
           Count
           Vidman
           came
           o're
           against
           the
           bridge
           ,
           who
           had
           caused
           Rochetta
           to
           be
           armed
           ,
           and
           the
           bridg
           on
           both
           sides
           with
           choice
           foot
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           plain
           beyond
           the
           River
           in
           a
           very
           fine
           prospect
           ,
           had
           reduced
           into
           squadrons
           a
           great
           body
           of
           a
           thousand
           foot
           ,
           at
           the
           head
           of
           which
           was
           the
           Sergeant
           Major
           Molinari
           ,
           with
           six
           pieces
           of
           Artillery
           ,
           and
           other
           Souldiers
           ,
           which
           counting
           the
           guard
           of
           the
           bridge
           ,
           were
           two
           thousand
           ,
           who
           when
           the
           Queen
           was
           past
           ,
           gave
           her
           
           very
           handsome
           volleys
           of
           shot
           ,
           which
           were
           seconded
           by
           the
           discharging
           of
           the
           Canon
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesties
           Coach
           stopt
           ,
           and
           the
           Governour
           ,
           the
           Senatour
           ,
           Conservers
           ,
           and
           Prior
           ,
           complemented
           her
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           people
           of
           Rome
           ,
           representing
           the
           joy
           of
           the
           City
           for
           her
           Majesties
           arrival
           .
           The
           complement
           was
           short
           ,
           for
           it
           rained
           very
           hard
           ,
           and
           the
           Queens
           answer
           short
           in
           returning
           them
           thanks
           ,
           after
           which
           they
           continued
           the
           Cavalcata
           marching
           together
           in
           the
           following
           maner
           .
        
         
           The
           Couriers
           of
           the
           Legates
           and
           the
           Queen
           ,
           a
           troop
           of
           light
           horsemen
           with
           their
           Captain
           ,
           and
           the
           Trumpetters
           ,
           and
           Carabines
           of
           her
           Majesties
           guard
           ,
           the
           Trumpetters
           of
           the
           people
           of
           Rome
           ,
           the
           led-horses
           of
           the
           Legates
           the
           drummers
           of
           the
           Capitol
           ,
           the
           Pages
           of
           their
           Camerades
           ,
           of
           the
           Prelates
           ,
           the
           Senatour
           ,
           Governour
           ,
           &
           of
           the
           Cardinals
           .
           The
           Drummers
           of
           the
           Governour
           ,
           the
           led-horses
           of
           the
           Queen
           ,
           her
           Pages
           ,
           the
           Trumpets
           of
           the
           Legates
           ,
           the
           Officers
           of
           the
           Governour
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           Capitol
           ,
           the
           
           Cavaliers
           ,
           or
           Camerades
           of
           the
           Cardinall
           Legates
           ,
           the
           Gentlemen
           and
           Knights
           of
           the
           Queen
           mixt
           together
           ,
           the
           Conservers
           ,
           the
           Senatour
           ,
           Governour
           ,
           and
           Master
           of
           the
           Ceremonies
           ,
           his
           Holinesses
           Coach
           ,
           with
           the
           Queen
           in
           it
           ,
           riding
           forward
           alone
           ,
           and
           the
           two
           Cardinalls
           backward
           ,
           the
           Prelates
           of
           the
           Legation
           a
           horse-back
           ,
           the
           Coaches
           of
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           a
           Troop
           of
           Cuirassiers
           with
           their
           Captain
           the
           Trumpets
           and
           led-horses
           ,
           the
           Coaches
           of
           the
           Legates
           ,
           and
           others
           of
           the
           Dukes
           and
           Cavaliers
           of
           the
           traine
           ,
           and
           the
           Halbardiers
           of
           the
           Governour
           ,
           with
           a
           great
           number
           of
           Grooms
           .
        
         
           Being
           come
           to
           the
           Vineyard
           of
           Pope
           Julius
           ,
           which
           is
           a
           Palace
           with
           a
           Vineyard
           ,
           Garden
           ,
           Courts
           ,
           Fountains
           ,
           Walkes
           ,
           and
           Allies
           ,
           scituate
           between
           the
           Gate
           of
           the
           people
           ,
           and
           the
           foresaid
           Bridge
           Molle
           ,
           the
           Governour
           ,
           the
           Senatour
           ,
           Conservers
           ,
           and
           Marshalls
           of
           the
           Campe
           ,
           with
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           people
           of
           Rome
           ,
           there
           complemented
           her
           Majesty
           again
           ,
           who
           received
           
           them
           graciously
           ,
           the
           serenity
           of
           her
           countenance
           ,
           and
           civility
           to
           all
           ,
           especially
           to
           Signior
           Bonelli
           the
           Governour
           ,
           bearing
           witness
           of
           her
           esteem
           of
           the
           vertue
           and
           integrity
           of
           this
           Prelate
           .
        
         
           'T
           was
           past
           18.
           hours
           when
           her
           Majesty
           arrived
           at
           this
           Vineyard
           ,
           where
           alighting
           out
           of
           the
           Popes
           sumptuous
           Coach
           ,
           which
           was
           all
           of
           rich
           Velvet
           and
           Gold
           ,
           she
           went
           into
           the
           higher
           rooms
           of
           the
           Palace
           ,
           where
           a
           Table
           was
           nobly
           furnished
           with
           variety
           of
           meats
           ,
           wines
           ,
           waters
           ,
           and
           store
           of
           sweet-meats
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           staying
           there
           above
           an
           hour
           and
           a
           half
           ,
           till
           the
           rain
           might
           be
           over
           ,
           which
           hindered
           the
           Function
           very
           much
           .
           But
           as
           they
           were
           consulting
           to
           deferre
           it
           till
           a
           more
           propitious
           season
           ,
           the
           Heaven
           ,
           as
           if
           ashamed
           not
           to
           give
           place
           to
           so
           splendid
           a
           Triumph
           ,
           dispersed
           the
           clowds
           in
           a
           moment
           ,
           chased
           away
           the
           darkness
           ,
           and
           brought
           back
           the
           Sun
           ,
           that
           he
           might
           be
           likewise
           assistant
           to
           the
           train
           of
           so
           rare
           ,
           and
           so
           renowned
           a
           show
           .
        
         
         
           With
           the
           Queen
           came
           four
           of
           her
           Coaches
           of
           the
           German
           fashion
           ,
           driven
           by
           Coach-men
           in
           a
           livery
           of
           fine
           Scarlet
           ,
           trimmed
           with
           great
           Gardes
           of
           black
           Velvet
           border'd
           with
           Gold-lace
           ,
           with
           many
           servants
           and
           attendance
           in
           the
           same
           .
           On
           the
           Gate
           of
           the
           Palace
           were
           three
           Inscriptions
           with
           the
           arms
           of
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           which
           are
           a
           sheafe
           of
           Wheat
           traversed
           by
           two
           white
           Bars
           in
           an
           azure
           Field
           ,
           since
           the
           three
           Crowns
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           empress
           ,
           which
           are
           the
           proper
           arms
           of
           the
           Kingdom
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           were
           voluntarily
           deposed
           by
           her
           with
           the
           said
           Kingdom
           ,
           she
           only
           retaining
           the
           ancient
           and
           glorious
           Ensigne
           of
           her
           Majesties
           Progenitors
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           Court
           before
           the
           Palace
           ,
           on
           the
           left
           hand
           towards
           the
           City
           ,
           were
           squadron'd
           300.
           
           Foot
           of
           the
           free
           Company
           of
           the
           foresaid
           Count
           Vidman
           ,
           all
           in
           good
           order
           ,
           with
           red
           and
           yellow
           Colours
           ,
           by
           whom
           at
           her
           entrance
           she
           was
           welcom'd
           with
           a
           volley
           of
           shot
           .
        
         
           Many
           persons
           of
           quality
           came
           to
           
           waite
           on
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           sweetning
           the
           gravity
           of
           her
           Majestick
           aspect
           ,
           with
           her
           courteous
           entertainment
           ,
           received
           them
           with
           all
           terms
           of
           civility
           .
        
         
           All
           said
           ,
           they
           were
           obliged
           to
           the
           courtesie
           of
           this
           so
           great
           Princess
           ,
           who
           scattering
           like
           the
           Sun
           ,
           the
           light
           of
           her
           favours
           ,
           makes
           all
           that
           behold
           her
           ,
           pay
           tribute
           to
           her
           affability
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           mean
           time
           the
           present
           ,
           given
           her
           by
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           was
           brought
           ,
           to
           wit
           ,
           a
           Coach
           ,
           a
           Litter
           ,
           a
           Chair
           ,
           and
           an
           ambling
           Nagge
           ;
           the
           Coach
           was
           all
           of
           silver
           ,
           with
           statues
           ,
           little
           figures
           ,
           cut-works
           ,
           and
           mysterious
           devises
           of
           the
           invention
           of
           Cavalier
           Bernino
           .
           The
           lining
           ,
           and
           covering
           were
           of
           azure
           Velvet
           ,
           and
           the
           fringes
           of
           the
           broad
           Gardes
           inter-woven
           with
           sutable
           twists
           ,
           and
           buttons
           and
           loops
           of
           Silver
           ,
           empailed
           with
           large
           ,
           and
           rich
           massy
           studs
           .
        
         
           'T
           was
           drawn
           by
           six
           dapple
           Coursers
           ,
           with
           Furniture
           of
           Velvet
           of
           the
           same
           colour
           twisted
           with
           Silver
           ,
           with
           
           buckles
           ,
           bridles
           ,
           and
           head-strains
           of
           the
           same
           metall
           ,
           and
           Coach-men
           in
           the
           same
           Livery
           .
           The
           Litter
           and
           Chaire
           were
           sutable
           to
           the
           Coach
           ,
           the
           Mules
           covered
           with
           the
           same
           ,
           and
           had
           the
           same
           furniture
           ,
           and
           the
           dapple
           ambling
           nagge
           with
           a
           womans
           riding
           foot-cloth
           of
           the
           same
           Velvet
           ,
           all
           bespread
           with
           little
           figures
           finely
           wrought
           .
        
         
           This
           Present
           was
           given
           the
           Queen
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           Pope
           ,
           by
           my
           Lord
           Farnese
           his
           Holinesses
           steward
           .
           All
           the
           traine
           of
           the
           Princes
           ,
           Prelates
           ,
           Cavaliers
           ,
           and
           others
           ,
           meeting
           after
           20.
           hours
           in
           this
           place
           ,
           by
           the
           diligence
           and
           good
           order
           of
           the
           Masters
           of
           the
           Ceremonies
           ,
           the
           Cavalcata
           began
           to
           march
           without
           any
           order
           of
           precedence
           ,
           but
           carelesly
           rather
           in
           the
           following
           forme
           .
        
         
           Before
           all
           went
           the
           troope
           of
           Cuirassiers
           of
           the
           foresaid
           Captain
           Corradino
           ,
           in
           the
           very
           same
           manner
           ,
           as
           he
           met
           the
           Queen
           before
           at
           Olgiata
           .
           The
           light
           horse-men
           of
           the
           Guard
           of
           the
           Queen
           followed
           after
           ,
           with
           Cassocks
           of
           Scarlet
           ,
           each
           having
           
           four
           great
           Crosses
           of
           black
           velvet
           ,
           bordered
           with
           large
           twists
           of
           gold
           .
           The
           led
           horses
           of
           the
           Cardinall
           Legates
           with
           furniture
           of
           the
           livery
           aforesaid
           .
           The
           Couriers
           of
           the
           Legates
           ,
           and
           the
           Queen
           .
           Twelve
           Mules
           with
           Carriages
           of
           Crimson
           velvet
           ,
           with
           lace
           and
           fringes
           of
           gold
           ,
           studs
           ,
           and
           bosses
           of
           massy
           Silver
           ,
           and
           bridles
           of
           silk
           and
           gold
           .
           The
           Grooms
           of
           the
           Chamber
           of
           the
           Legates
           with
           coates
           embroyder'd
           with
           gold
           .
           The
           others
           rode
           after
           them
           without
           the
           least
           observance
           of
           Precedence
           ,
           which
           they
           did
           to
           avoid
           the
           disturbance
           ,
           that
           might
           happen
           ,
           disorder
           being
           thought
           the
           best
           order
           in
           this
           case
           .
           The
           Prince
           of
           Gallicano
           follow'd
           after
           the
           Prince
           of
           Carbognano
           ,
           both
           of
           the
           family
           of
           Colonna
           ,
           behind
           whom
           diverse
           Gentlemen
           marched
           ,
           being
           attended
           by
           their
           Grooms
           .
           The
           Duke
           of
           Onano
           of
           the
           house
           of
           Sforza
           ,
           the
           Prince
           of
           Nerula
           ,
           and
           
             Don
             Lelio
          
           his
           Brother
           of
           the
           house
           of
           Orsini
           ,
           the
           Duke
           of
           Bassanello
           ,
           Duke
           Savelli
           ,
           Duke
           Altemps
           ,
           Duke
           Caffarelli
           ,
           Signior
           
             Mutius
             Mareri
          
           with
           severall
           
           Gentlemen
           confusedly
           together
           .
           Duke
           Salviato
           ,
           Duke
           Strozzi
           ,
           Duke
           Lante
           ,
           Duke
           Cesi
           ,
           the
           two
           Sonnes
           of
           the
           Duke
           Salviati
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           Corsino
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           Patritij
           ,
           the
           Prince
           of
           
             Saint
             Gregory
          
           ,
           Duke
           Muti
           ,
           Duke
           Matte●
           ,
           the
           Baron
           Matte●
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           Neri
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           Spada
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           Pallucci
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           
             del
             Drago
          
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           Astalli
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           Tassi
           ,
           each
           one
           with
           his
           Grooms
           ,
           among
           which
           there
           were
           diverse
           that
           had
           fair
           and
           splendid
           liveries
           .
           Signior
           
             Antonio
             Gozi
          
           a
           noble
           man
           of
           Venice
           ,
           Count
           Medici
           of
           Verona
           ,
           Signior
           Bonmartini
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           Padoua
           ,
           with
           diverse
           other
           Gentlemen
           .
           The
           Cavalier
           of
           
             Saint
             James
             Don
             Iohn
             Baptist
             Jacquetti
             des
             Brunes
             ,
          
           eight
           tabours
           of
           the
           people
           of
           Rom●
           ,
           and
           of
           the
           Governour
           ,
           the
           Pages
           of
           the
           Cardinall
           Legates
           ,
           24
           wardrobe
           keepers
           of
           the
           Cardinalls
           ,
           who
           met
           the
           Queen
           ,
           each
           one
           with
           a
           valose
           embroydered
           with
           sumptuous
           embossed
           work
           in
           gold
           ,
           24.
           
           Barbers
           of
           the
           said
           Cardinalls
           with
           Silver
           gilt
           Maces
           in
           their
           hands
           ,
           24.
           trainbearers
           
           of
           the
           same
           in
           purple
           apparrell
           ,
           the
           Prior
           Lomellino
           ,
           the
           Senatour
           
             Charles
             Imperiale
          
           of
           Genoua
           ,
           the
           Prince
           
             Don
             Camillus
             Panfilio
          
           ,
           who
           appeared
           in
           a
           black
           sute
           of
           satten
           most
           admirably
           embroydered
           with
           Silver
           ,
           shadowed
           with
           another
           thinne
           embroydery
           of
           black
           silk
           ,
           all
           bespread
           and
           empailed
           vere
           richly
           with
           diamonds
           ,
           valued
           above
           a
           hundred
           thousand
           Crownes
           .
           Besides
           these
           he
           had
           in
           his
           hat
           three
           other
           great
           peices
           of
           inestimable
           valew
           at
           the
           foot
           of
           a
           rare
           heron
           .
           His
           Excellence
           was
           accompanied
           by
           many
           Cavaliers
           his
           Camerades
           ,
           twelve
           Pages
           encompassing
           him
           in
           liveries
           of
           black
           velvet
           ,
           trimmed
           all
           o're
           with
           gold
           ,
           and
           their
           cloakes
           and
           sleeves
           of
           rich
           cloath
           of
           gold
           ,
           with
           chaines
           adorned
           with
           jewells
           about
           their
           necks
           .
           He
           was
           likewise
           attended
           by
           six
           demy
           launce
           men
           all
           Officers
           reformed
           ,
           and
           in
           very
           good
           equipage
           ,
           and
           in
           fine
           by
           thirty
           Grooms
           ,
           and
           four
           footmen
           in
           the
           said
           velvet
           livery
           ,
           and
           with
           the
           pompe
           and
           riches
           of
           the
           same
           trimming
           .
        
         
           All
           these
           cloaths
           ,
           and
           liveries
           were
           
           wrought
           in
           the
           space
           of
           six
           daies
           ,
           the
           Masters
           of
           the
           ceremonies
           not
           resolving
           before
           ,
           if
           it
           were
           convenient
           ,
           the
           said
           Prince
           should
           be
           present
           at
           this
           function
           ,
           in
           respect
           of
           the
           mourning
           he
           then
           wore
           for
           the
           death
           of
           Pope
           Innocent
           his
           Unckle
           .
           The
           Marquiss
           Bevilacqua
           came
           afterwards
           ,
           diverse
           Gentlemen
           ,
           ten
           sheild-bearors
           ,
           and
           ten
           Groomes
           of
           the
           Chamber
           ,
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           which
           came
           the
           Litter
           ,
           and
           Coach
           presented
           by
           the
           Pope
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           with
           the
           little
           ladder
           of
           Silver
           to
           get
           up
           ,
           which
           was
           carried
           by
           a
           servant
           .
           The
           Trumpets
           ,
           and
           tabours
           of
           the
           Cardinall
           Legates
           ,
           four
           Advocates
           of
           the
           Consistory
           ,
           24
           of
           the
           Chamber
           belonging
           to
           the
           Chancery
           ,
           the
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           train
           of
           the
           Legates
           in
           riding
           cloaths
           richly
           trimmed
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           
             del
             Monte
          
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           
             Valerius
             Santa
             Croce
          
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           Malvezzi
           ,
           Signior
           
             Marianus
             Vecchiarelli
          
           ,
           with
           diverse
           other
           noblemen
           among
           them
           ,
           Signior
           
             Paul
             Francis
             Falconiere
          
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           Cesi
           ,
           Count
           Ripa
           ,
           Count
           Manescotti
           ,
           the
           Count
           of
           Fistemberg
           ,
           Cavalier
           
           Passionei
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           
             Targuinius
             Santa
             Croce
          
           ,
           Cavalier
           Baldeschi
           ,
           fifty
           Gentlemen
           confusedly
           together
           of
           severall
           Nations
           ,
           of
           the
           train
           of
           the
           Cardinalls
           and
           the
           Ministers
           of
           Princes
           ,
           Count
           
             Raymuud
             Montecuccoli
          
           ,
           Count
           
             Francis
             Maria
          
           ,
           and
           Count
           
             Lodovick
             Santinelli
          
           ,
           Signior
           Lilliecron
           ,
           all
           three
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           Chamber
           to
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           with
           other
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           retinue
           of
           the
           Queen
           ;
           
             Don
             Nicholas
             Barberino
          
           Prior
           of
           Rome
           ,
           the
           Prince
           of
           Pallestina
           with
           cloaths
           extravagantly
           embroydered
           with
           bugles
           ,
           with
           button-holes
           ,
           with
           diamonds
           of
           great
           worth
           ,
           and
           a
           hatband
           of
           great
           diamonds
           ,
           with
           eight
           Pages
           all
           clad
           with
           black
           velvet
           trimted
           with
           gold
           ,
           whose
           Cloakes
           were
           lin'd
           with
           cloath
           of
           gold
           ,
           and
           the
           sleeves
           of
           their
           doublets
           embroyder'd
           with
           gold
           ,
           twenty
           Groomes
           in
           the
           same
           livery
           ,
           with
           Cloakes
           of
           black
           cloath
           ,
           with
           broad
           gardes
           of
           velvet
           twisted
           with
           gold
           ,
           and
           the
           sleeves
           of
           cloath
           of
           gold
           ,
           four
           footmen
           ,
           a
           dog-keeper
           ,
           a
           wardrobe-keeper
           ,
           and
           another
           ,
           all
           cloathed
           like
           the
           rest
           ,
           eight
           
           trumpets
           of
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           four
           of
           the
           Popes
           Mace-bearers
           ,
           the
           Masters
           of
           the
           Ceremonies
           ,
           24
           Cardinalls
           in
           purple
           habits
           on
           mules
           richly
           barded
           ,
           at
           the
           head
           of
           which
           were
           their
           Eminences
           Francis
           Cardinall
           Barberino
           ,
           and
           Julius
           Cardinall
           Sacchetti
           ,
           the
           others
           following
           after
           ,
           in
           order
           to
           their
           seniority
           ,
           the
           Cardinalls
           
             Palota
             ,
             Franciotti
             ,
             Lodovisio
             ,
             Cibo
             ,
             Savelli
             ,
             Astalli
             ,
             Retz
             ,
             Corrado
             ,
             Imperiale
             Borromeo
             ,
             Santa
             Croce
             ,
             Aldobrandino
             Charles
             Barberino
             ,
             Azzolino
             ,
             Odescalch●
             ,
             Vidman
             ,
             Sforza
             ,
             Orsino
             ,
          
           and
           Cossaguti
           .
        
         
           These
           Cardinalls
           met
           the
           Queen
           a
           little
           way
           out
           of
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           people
           ,
           and
           Cardinall
           Barberino
           the
           Sub-dean
           ,
           Cardinall
           
             Charles
             di
             Medici
          
           the
           Dean
           being
           absent
           ,
           complemented
           the
           Queen
           as
           cheif
           ,
           in
           the
           name
           of
           all
           the
           Sacred
           Colledg
           ,
           who
           was
           afterwards
           reverenced
           by
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Cardinalls
           ,
           who
           went
           two
           together
           in
           order
           in
           the
           Cavalcata
           .
        
         
           The
           two
           Cardinall
           Legates
           (
           their
           Legation
           being
           ended
           ,
           which
           extended
           not
           within
           the
           walls
           of
           Rome
           )
           
           consigned
           the
           Queen
           to
           the
           two
           Cardinall
           Deacons
           ,
           who
           as
           first
           in
           this
           order
           ,
           were
           the
           Cardinalls
           Orsino
           ,
           and
           Costaguti
           ,
           the
           said
           Legates
           advancing
           with
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Cardinalls
           ,
           in
           the
           places
           belonging
           to
           them
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           was
           clad
           in
           grey
           cloath
           called
           the
           love
           of
           France
           ,
           embroydered
           with
           gold
           round
           the
           bottome
           ,
           with
           a
           stomacher
           embroyder'd
           all
           over
           ,
           and
           a
           black
           Scarfe
           on
           her
           shoulders
           ty'd
           behind
           ,
           a
           black
           hat
           on
           her
           head
           with
           a
           little
           gold
           hatband
           ,
           without
           any
           other
           ornament
           of
           jewells
           ,
           or
           flowers
           ,
           a
           true
           mark
           of
           the
           masculine
           mind
           of
           this
           Princess
           ,
           who
           as
           she
           does
           not
           captivate
           it
           to
           the
           flatteries
           of
           effeminate
           vanities
           ,
           so
           makes
           it
           appear
           ,
           great
           Princes
           are
           not
           famous
           for
           the
           lustre
           of
           their
           bravery
           ,
           but
           the
           splendour
           of
           their
           actions
           .
        
         
           This
           great
           Queen
           went
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           her
           guard
           of
           Swissers
           all
           covered
           with
           white
           arms
           ,
           with
           such
           a
           grace
           ,
           and
           daringnes
           ,
           that
           like
           a
           victorious
           Generall
           of
           Armies
           ,
           and
           
           conquered
           Provinces
           ,
           she
           seem'd
           ,
           among
           so
           great
           a
           multitude
           of
           people
           ,
           to
           go
           to
           a
           glorious
           and
           magnificent
           triumph
           .
        
         
           A
           great
           troop
           of
           Grooms
           of
           her
           train
           ,
           and
           the
           Cardinalls
           ,
           preceded
           .
           The
           Marquiss
           
             Hippol●tus
             Bentivogli
          
           ,
           Gentleman
           of
           her
           Chamber
           ,
           went
           by
           her
           stirrop
           a
           foot
           ,
           and
           uncovered
           ,
           being
           honoured
           now
           and
           then
           to
           discourse
           with
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           with
           her
           grace
           in
           speaking
           ,
           and
           her
           gesture
           subdued
           the
           minds
           of
           all
           that
           beheld
           ,
           her
           .
        
         
           The
           chair
           given
           her
           by
           his
           Holiness
           came
           after
           ,
           and
           my
           Lord
           Farnese
           the
           Steward
           ,
           then
           the
           Bishops
           that
           assisted
           ,
           the
           Apostolicall
           cheif
           Notaries
           ,
           the
           Auditours
           
             d●
             Ruota
          
           ,
           the
           Master
           of
           the
           Sacred
           Palace
           ,
           the
           Clerkes
           of
           the
           Chamber
           ,
           and
           other
           Prelates
           ,
           all
           cloathed
           in
           purple
           ,
           in
           whom
           appeared
           the
           Majesty
           and
           decorum
           of
           the
           Court
           of
           Rome
           .
        
         
           The
           light
           horsemen
           of
           his
           Holinesses
           guard
           ,
           arm'd
           with
           breast-plates
           ,
           and
           having
           red
           Casocks
           trimed
           with
           gold
           twist
           ,
           and
           lances
           in
           their
           
           hands
           ,
           with
           colours
           at
           the
           points
           ,
           shut
           up
           the
           Cavalcata
           .
        
         
           Behind
           the
           horses
           ,
           which
           shut
           up
           this
           royall
           Cavalcata
           ,
           came
           the
           travailing
           Coaches
           ,
           and
           the
           Coaches
           of
           the
           City
           of
           all
           the
           great
           Persons
           ,
           which
           were
           all
           noble
           ,
           sumptuous
           ,
           and
           enricht
           with
           rare
           furniture
           ,
           and
           most
           sprightly
           Coursers
           .
           After
           her
           Majesties
           Coaches
           ,
           came
           three
           of
           Prince
           Panfilio
           ,
           which
           were
           very
           splendid
           ,
           and
           one
           among
           the
           rest
           as
           noble
           and
           Majestique
           ,
           as
           could
           be
           devised
           ,
           it
           being
           all
           of
           gold
           ,
           and
           embroydery
           ,
           with
           admirable
           metals
           ,
           and
           the
           armes
           of
           his
           family
           .
           Two
           likewise
           appeared
           of
           the
           Prince
           of
           Pallestrina
           ,
           one
           of
           which
           was
           rich
           ,
           and
           stately
           ,
           of
           black
           velvet
           with
           golden
           fringe
           ,
           and
           lin'd
           with
           cloth
           of
           gold
           ,
           the
           Carvings
           ,
           Figures
           ,
           Nayle-work
           ,
           Iron-work
           ,
           and
           furniture
           of
           the
           horses
           ,
           being
           gilt
           most
           splendid
           and
           magnificent
           .
        
         
           The
           gate
           of
           the
           people
           ,
           by
           order
           of
           the
           Pope
           ,
           was
           finisht
           before
           by
           Cavalier
           Bernino
           ,
           on
           the
           ancient
           design
           of
           
             Michael
             Angelo
             Bonaruota
          
           ,
           
           with
           some
           embellishments
           of
           the
           said
           Cavaliers
           own
           invention
           ,
           and
           an
           Inscription
           representing
           the
           happy
           and
           fortunate
           entrance
           of
           this
           Queen
           into
           Rome
           :
           on
           the
           top
           of
           the
           gate
           aforesaid
           ,
           they
           saw
           appear
           in
           a
           great
           embossed
           work
           ,
           six
           Mountains
           ,
           and
           a
           starre
           on
           the
           top
           ,
           the
           Armes
           of
           his
           Holiness
           .
        
         
           
           At
           all
           the
           ends
           of
           the
           streets
           of
           the
           course
           ,
           
             St.
             Mark
             ,
             Giesu
             ,
             della
             Valle
             ,
             Mount
             Jordan
             ,
             di
             Banchi
             ,
          
           the
           bridg
           of
           
             St.
             Angelo
          
           ,
           and
           the
           Suburbe
           ,
           through
           which
           the
           Cavalcata
           was
           to
           pass
           ,
           stood
           Souldiers
           in
           rankes
           ,
           and
           all
           Coaches
           were
           forbidden
           to
           stirre
           up
           and
           down
           ,
           and
           stand
           in
           those
           streets
           after
           18.
           houres
           .
           All
           the
           windows
           were
           hung
           with
           rich
           tapestries
           ,
           and
           full
           of
           Ladies
           and
           Cavaliers
           ,
           all
           the
           way
           being
           covered
           with
           a
           very
           great
           number
           of
           people
           .
           At
           her
           Majesties
           entrance
           through
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           People
           ,
           she
           was
           welcomed
           by
           many
           Mortar-peices
           ,
           and
           Canon
           brought
           into
           the
           Garden
           of
           that
           convent
           ,
           the
           roaring
           of
           which
           was
           answered
           by
           all
           ▪
           with
           an
           Echo
           of
           Prayses
           ,
           and
           blessings
           .
        
         
         
           As
           she
           passed
           through
           ,
           so
           many
           peopl
           who
           were
           more
           desirous
           to
           see
           her
           ,
           than
           curious
           to
           contemplate
           the
           pompe
           of
           the
           Cavalcata
           ,
           she
           saluted
           every
           one
           with
           so
           cheerfull
           a
           countenance
           ,
           and
           a
           carriage
           so
           tempered
           with
           decorum
           ,
           and
           courtesy
           ,
           that
           she
           made
           it
           appear
           ,
           she
           could
           not
           stirre
           a
           foot
           ,
           but
           't
           was
           measured
           with
           the
           compass
           of
           her
           vertue
           .
           She
           often
           turn'd
           her self
           to
           speak
           with
           their
           Eminences
           ,
           Orsini
           ,
           and
           Costaguti
           ,
           and
           all
           her
           words
           breathed
           a
           gravity
           and
           sweetness
           .
        
         
           As
           her
           Majesty
           pass'd
           the
           bridge
           of
           
             St.
             Angelo
          
           ,
           
           Count
           
             Jerome
             Gabrielli
          
           the
           Vice
           Governour
           of
           the
           Castle
           ,
           stood
           at
           the
           door
           of
           the
           grate
           of
           the
           fortress
           ,
           at
           the
           head
           of
           a
           hundred
           Musquetiers
           in
           array
           ,
           who
           took
           up
           all
           the
           drawbridges
           to
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           Castle
           ,
           Captain
           
             Decius
             Laurentini
          
           arm'd
           with
           a
           corselet
           and
           pike
           ,
           standing
           a
           little
           behind
           him
           towards
           the
           left
           hand
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           right
           Captain
           
             Rutilius
             Ferraccioli
          
           the
           Adjutant
           of
           the
           Fortress
           .
           The
           Souldiers
           of
           the
           Garrison
           displayed
           their
           colours
           from
           
           the
           walls
           ,
           and
           as
           the
           Queen
           passed
           along
           ,
           she
           heard
           first
           from
           the
           Castle
           a
           pleasing
           harmony
           of
           fifes
           and
           Sackbuts
           ,
           which
           was
           afterwards
           seconded
           by
           a
           volley
           of
           Muskets
           ,
           accompanied
           immediately
           by
           the
           roaring
           of
           a
           hundred
           and
           fifty
           Mortar-peices
           ,
           and
           sixty
           peices
           of
           artillery
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           top
           of
           the
           great
           Tower
           hung
           the
           arms
           of
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           and
           the
           Queen
           ,
           where
           likewise
           were
           prepared
           many
           squibs
           ,
           and
           great
           store
           of
           fireworkes
           ,
           which
           in
           the
           beginning
           of
           the
           night
           had
           admirable
           success
           ,
           the
           Mottos
           ,
           and
           Arms
           being
           handsomly
           seen
           and
           illuminated
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           Piazza
           of
           
             St.
             Peter
          
           on
           this
           ,
           and
           that
           side
           of
           the
           Guglia
           ,
           two
           battalions
           of
           a
           thousand
           foot
           apeice
           ,
           stood
           in
           rankes
           with
           two
           other
           squadrons
           of
           cuirassiers
           .
           'Ore
           against
           the
           same
           Piazza
           near
           the
           fountain
           was
           squadroned
           the
           free
           Company
           of
           Dutchmen
           of
           Count
           Vidman
           aforesaid
           ,
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           two
           squadrons
           of
           Carabines
           .
        
         
           The
           said
           Count
           Vidman
           was
           likewise
           a
           horseback
           with
           severall
           his
           
           Camerades
           ,
           at
           the
           head
           of
           the
           said
           Souldiers
           ,
           by
           whose
           good
           order
           ,
           and
           experienced
           understanding
           ,
           every
           thing
           was
           regular
           .
        
         
           This
           Cavalier
           was
           assisted
           by
           Sergeant
           Major
           Molinati
           ,
           Captain
           Corradino
           ,
           and
           Grassi
           ,
           Count
           
             Baschi
             ,
             Buonfanti
          
           ,
           Captain
           
             Alphonsus
             Bartoi
          
           with
           the
           Militia
           of
           
             Frascati
             ,
             Castell
             Gandolfo
          
           ,
           and
           
             Rocca
             Priora
          
           ,
           Captain
           
             Anthony
             Torazzi
          
           with
           the
           Souldiers
           of
           Velletri
           ,
           and
           others
           ,
           commanders
           of
           that
           people
           ,
           who
           ,
           the
           Queen
           being
           alighted
           at
           the
           staires
           of
           
             St.
             Peter
          
           ,
           gave
           their
           last
           volley
           of
           shot
           ,
           which
           was
           seconded
           by
           twelve
           peices
           of
           Artillery
           brought
           to
           the
           said
           Piazza
           .
        
         
           The
           end
           of
           the
           Sixth
           Book
           .
        
      
       
         
         
         
           The
           History
           of
           the
           sacred
           ,
           and
           Royal
           Majestie
           of
           
             Christina
             Alessandra
          
           ,
           Queen
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           &c.
           
           
             The
             Seventh
             Book
          
           .
        
         
           
             The
             Argument
             .
          
           
             THe
             Queen
             after
             the
             Cavalcata
             ,
             is
             received
             in
             
               St.
               Peters
            
             Church
             by
             that
             Clergy
             ,
             and
             afterwards
             in
             the
             Consistory
             by
             the
             Pope
             .
             She
             visits
             the
             Church
             of
             
               St.
               Mary
            
             the
             greater
             .
             She
             dines
             with
             the
             Pope
             .
             From
             the
             Vatican
             she
             goes
             to
             the
             Palace
             Farnese
             ,
             and
             is
             there
             visited
             by
             the
             sacred
             Colledg
             ,
             and
             the
             Grandees
             of
             the
             
             
             
             
             City
             .
             She
             visits
             the
             Churches
             of
             
               Saint
               Iohn
               Lateran
               ,
               St.
               James
            
             of
             the
             Spaniards
             ,
             Giesu
             ,
             and
             the
             Monasteries
             
               di
               Torre
               de
               Specchi
            
             ,
             and
             
               St.
               Sixtus
            
             ;
             she
             sees
             the
             Castle
             of
             
               St.
               Angelo
               ,
               la
               Sapienza
            
             ,
             the
             Monastery
             of
             
               St.
               Catharine
            
             of
             Siena
             ,
             the
             Greeks
             Church
             ,
             the
             Roman
             Colledg
             ,
             and
             that
             of
             Urban
             ,
             for
             the
             propagation
             of
             the
             Faith.
             She
             is
             present
             at
             Academies
             ,
             and
             entertained
             with
             severall
             Musicall
             Comedies
             .
          
        
         
           
           THE
           Queen
           come
           to
           
             St.
             Peters
          
           ,
           while
           the
           Cardinalls
           were
           dismo●nted
           before
           ,
           to
           goe
           ,
           and
           assist
           the
           Pope
           in
           the
           publique
           Consistory
           ,
           did
           likewise
           alight
           ,
           and
           their
           Eminences
           Orsini
           and
           Costaguti
           committed
           her
           to
           the
           Cardinalls
           Medici
           and
           Sforza
           ,
           they
           themselves
           going
           thence
           ,
           as
           the
           first
           Deacons
           ,
           to
           vest
           and
           serve
           his
           Holiness
           .
        
         
           
           Being
           ascended
           the
           first
           steps
           ,
           and
           come
           through
           all
           that
           space
           ,
           to
           the
           last
           which
           arrive
           at
           the
           Portico
           of
           the
           Church
           ,
           she
           saw
           on
           the
           last
           step
           my
           Lord
           Scanarola
           the
           Bishop
           of
           
             Sidoma
             ,
             V●car
          
           to
           his
           Eminence
           ,
           Cardinall
           
           Barberino
           the
           Arch
           Priest
           of
           
             St.
             Peter
          
           ,
           together
           with
           all
           the
           Chapter
           of
           the
           said
           Church
           ,
           which
           stood
           attending
           her
           .
           The
           said
           Scanarola
           presented
           her
           the
           Cross
           to
           be
           kiss'd
           ,
           and
           she
           kissed
           it
           kneeling
           on
           a
           cushion
           of
           cloth
           of
           gold
           ,
           vnder
           which
           was
           spread
           a
           great
           carpet
           of
           the
           same
           .
           In
           the
           mean
           time
           ,
           while
           a
           great
           quire
           of
           Musitians
           Sang
           the
           Anthem
           ,
           
             she
             is
             beautifull
             &c.
          
           
           The
           Queen
           entred
           into
           the
           Church
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           the
           said
           Cardinalls
           ,
           Medici
           and
           Sforza
           .
           The
           said
           Bishop
           gave
           her
           holy
           water
           ,
           and
           by
           all
           the
           quires
           of
           the
           Musitians
           was
           begun
           the
           hymne
           of
           
             Te
             Deum
          
           .
        
         
           This
           sumptuous
           Temple
           was
           all
           hung
           with
           tapistries
           out
           of
           the
           wardrobe
           of
           Cardinall
           Barberino
           ,
           
           among
           which
           were
           fifty
           eight
           hangings
           for
           doores
           very
           splendidly
           embroydered
           with
           gold
           ,
           with
           the
           Armes
           of
           her
           Majesty
           in
           the
           middle
           ,
           ten
           of
           which
           were
           embellished
           with
           severall
           Mottos
           ,
           alluding
           to
           the
           glories
           of
           this
           renowned
           Princess
           .
        
         
           So
           being
           preceded
           by
           the
           Clergy
           ,
           
           with
           the
           Cross
           ,
           and
           the
           foresaid
           Bishop
           the
           Vicar
           ,
           she
           was
           conducted
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           the
           said
           Cardinalls
           ,
           before
           the
           most
           holy
           Sacrament
           ,
           exposed
           on
           the
           high
           Altar
           under
           the
           great
           Cupola
           ,
           where
           her
           Majesty
           prayed
           kneeling
           on
           a
           Cushion
           of
           cloth
           of
           gold
           ,
           with
           a
           carpet
           ,
           and
           the
           two
           Cardinalls
           on
           Cushions
           of
           crimson
           Velvet
           .
        
         
           Having
           ended
           her
           Prayers
           ,
           she
           was
           carried
           to
           the
           Chappell
           of
           the
           most
           holy
           Sacrament
           ,
           and
           thence
           by
           the
           secret
           staires
           ,
           she
           went
           up
           ,
           being
           met
           at
           the
           foot
           of
           the
           staires
           of
           the
           royall
           hall
           by
           the
           two
           said
           Cardinalls
           the
           first
           Deacons
           ,
           to
           wit
           Orsini
           ,
           and
           Costaguti
           ,
           and
           eigh●
           Bishops
           assistents
           ,
           as
           likewise
           by
           the
           Duke
           of
           Poli
           of
           the
           family
           of
           Conti
           ,
           Master
           of
           the
           Sacred
           lodgings
           ,
           and
           conducted
           to
           the
           consistory
           in
           the
           said
           royall
           hall
           .
        
         
           
           Her
           Majesty
           advancing
           in
           the
           said
           royall
           hall
           ,
           and
           entring
           the
           consistory
           ,
           after
           kneeling
           three
           times
           ,
           kist
           the
           foot
           ,
           and
           then
           the
           hand
           of
           the
           Pope
           ,
           his
           Holiness
           receiving
           her
           in
           a
           very
           courteous
           manner
           .
           Her
           Majesties
           
           words
           expressed
           her
           joy
           ,
           for
           her
           conversion
           to
           the
           Catholique
           Faith
           ,
           as
           likewise
           to
           see
           her self
           honoured
           with
           such
           demonstrations
           of
           his
           Holiness
           .
           The
           Pope
           reply'd
           ,
           her
           conversion
           was
           of
           that
           great
           importance
           ,
           that
           in
           Heaven
           they
           feasted
           and
           rejoyced
           at
           it
           ,
           and
           expressed
           more
           joy
           ,
           than
           that
           she
           saw
           on
           earth
           ,
           after
           which
           the
           function
           being
           ended
           ,
           the
           Pope
           went
           to
           his
           appartament
           ,
           through
           the
           Ducal
           hall
           ,
           attended
           by
           all
           the
           Cardinalls
           ,
           the
           six
           Deacons
           excepted
           which
           staid
           to
           accompany
           the
           Queen
           ,
           who
           entring
           into
           the
           chappell
           of
           Sixtus
           ,
           and
           passing
           through
           the
           old
           appartament
           ,
           went
           to
           her
           own
           lodgings
           .
           The
           Cardinalls
           were
           
             Med●ci
             ,
             Sforza
             ,
             Odescalchi
             ,
             Raggi
             ,
          
           the
           Landgrave
           ,
           and
           
             Charles
             Barberini
          
           .
        
         
           On
           Friday
           in
           the
           evening
           ,
           the
           Vigil
           of
           our
           Saviours
           Nativity
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           went
           privately
           in
           her
           Chaire
           ,
           to
           see
           the
           Collation
           ,
           the
           Pope
           uses
           yearly
           to
           give
           at
           that
           time
           to
           the
           Cardinalls
           ,
           and
           she
           thought
           too
           that
           night
           to
           goe
           down
           into
           the
           Chappell
           ,
           to
           observe
           the
           functions
           of
           the
           Mattins
           
           celebrated
           by
           the
           Pope
           ,
           but
           being
           a
           little
           ill
           ,
           she
           forbare
           going
           out
           of
           her
           lodgings
           .
        
         
           
           The
           following
           Morning
           she
           was
           publiquely
           present
           at
           the
           Mass
           Sung
           likewise
           by
           his
           Holiness
           .
           Her
           Majesties
           place
           was
           without
           the
           circuit
           ,
           where
           his
           Holiness
           sits
           with
           the
           Sacred
           Colledg
           ,
           on
           the
           right
           hand
           a
           little
           way
           off
           from
           the
           steps
           of
           the
           high
           Altar
           ,
           within
           a
           kind
           of
           closet
           adorned
           without
           with
           crimson
           velvet
           ,
           with
           trimming
           of
           buttons
           and
           sloops
           of
           gold
           ,
           and
           within
           with
           cloth
           of
           gold
           ,
           with
           a
           chaire
           on
           a
           carpet
           three
           steps
           high
           from
           the
           ground
           .
        
         
           The
           Pope
           with
           the
           Cardinalls
           ,
           and
           Prelates
           ,
           being
           come
           into
           the
           Church
           ,
           and
           ascending
           his
           throne
           behind
           the
           high
           Altar
           ,
           which
           was
           covered
           with
           a
           great
           pavillion
           of
           severall
           tapistries
           of
           silk
           and
           gold
           ,
           first
           prayed
           ,
           and
           then
           vesting
           himselfe
           ,
           went
           to
           the
           Altar
           ,
           and
           there
           sate
           down
           in
           a
           Chaire
           .
           In
           the
           mean
           time
           the
           Queen
           left
           her
           place
           ,
           and
           was
           brought
           by
           the
           Cardinalls
           Medici
           and
           Sforza
           ,
           with
           four
           Bishops
           their
           assistents
           ,
           before
           his
           
           Beatitude
           ,
           where
           she
           kneeling
           on
           a
           Cushion
           of
           cloth
           of
           gold
           ,
           
           received
           by
           the
           hands
           of
           his
           Beatitude
           the
           Sacrament
           of
           holy
           confirmation
           .
           The
           Cardinall
           of
           Medici
           was
           her
           Godfather
           in
           the
           name
           of
           the
           King
           of
           Spain
           ,
           and
           added
           to
           the
           name
           of
           Christina
           ,
           that
           likewise
           of
           Alessandra
           .
           From
           thence
           she
           returned
           to
           her
           place
           ,
           accompanied
           by
           the
           Cardinalls
           aforesaid
           ,
           and
           the
           Bishops
           the
           assistents
           ,
           and
           the
           Pope
           began
           the
           Mass
           .
           After
           the
           Communion
           of
           the
           Ministers
           of
           the
           Sacrifice
           ,
           
           the
           Queen
           did
           communicate
           before
           the
           Cardinall
           Deacons
           ,
           being
           brought
           to
           the
           feet
           of
           his
           Holiness
           by
           the
           foresaid
           Cardinalls
           Medici
           and
           Sforza
           ,
           with
           the
           four
           Bishops
           their
           assistents
           ,
           who
           carried
           her
           back
           .
        
         
           After
           dinner
           her
           Majesty
           went
           in
           her
           Chaire
           to
           the
           Church
           
             St.
             Mary
          
           the
           greater
           ,
           
           attended
           by
           the
           guards
           of
           the
           Switzers
           ,
           the
           curiassiers
           ,
           and
           launciers
           of
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           with
           a
           numerous
           train
           of
           Princes
           ,
           Cavaliers
           ,
           and
           other
           Gentlemen
           ,
           among
           whom
           
             Don
             Anthonio
             della
             Cueva
          
           ,
           as
           her
           
           Majesties
           cheif
           Gentleman
           of
           her
           horse
           ,
           waited
           on
           her
           a
           foot
           near
           the
           Chair
           .
           She
           was
           received
           at
           the
           door
           by
           Cardinall
           Bragadino
           ,
           in
           the
           place
           of
           Cardinall
           
             Anthony
             Barberino
          
           the
           Arch-Priest
           of
           the
           said
           Church
           ,
           where
           when
           she
           had
           adored
           the
           most
           holy
           Sacrament
           ,
           she
           was
           conducted
           to
           the
           Chappell
           of
           
             Sixtus
             Quintus
          
           to
           see
           the
           holy
           Cradle
           of
           the
           redeemer
           of
           the
           world
           ,
           which
           was
           with
           much
           devotion
           observed
           ,
           and
           honoured
           by
           her
           Majesty
           .
           Thence
           after
           she
           had
           seen
           the
           other
           splendid
           Chappell
           of
           
             Paulus
             Quintus
          
           ,
           the
           Altar
           of
           which
           was
           richly
           adorned
           ,
           she
           returned
           to
           the
           Vatican
           ,
        
         
           
           The
           following
           Sunday
           she
           dined
           with
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           and
           the
           order
           there
           observed
           ,
           was
           as
           followes
           .
           Two
           tables
           stood
           ,
           the
           one
           from
           the
           other
           about
           two
           hands
           breadth
           ,
           that
           for
           the
           Pope
           being
           four
           fingers
           higher
           than
           the
           Queens
           .
           The
           Pope
           sate
           in
           the
           midst
           in
           a
           Chaire
           of
           red
           velvet
           ,
           with
           a
           great
           footstoole
           half
           a
           span
           high
           .
           The
           Queen
           had
           a
           royall
           seate
           made
           on
           purpose
           ,
           on
           the
           right
           side
           
           under
           the
           cloth
           of
           state
           ,
           on
           the
           even
           floore
           on
           a
           Carpet
           .
           
             Don
             Antonio
             della
             Cueva
          
           presented
           her
           Majesty
           the
           Napkin
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           
             Hippolitus
             Bentivogli
          
           was
           her
           Cup-bearer
           ,
           and
           Count
           
             Francis
             Maria
             Santinelli
          
           her
           taster
           .
           The
           dinner
           was
           sutable
           to
           the
           greatness
           of
           so
           great
           a
           Prince
           ,
           towards
           a
           Princess
           so
           great
           .
        
         
           Father
           Oliva
           a
           Jesuit
           made
           a
           Sermon
           peculiar
           to
           his
           spirit
           and
           parts
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           with
           her
           usuall
           erudition
           ,
           having
           observed
           that
           the
           Father
           could
           have
           brought
           in
           a
           certain
           place
           ,
           a
           passage
           of
           
             St
             Paul
          
           ,
           motioned
           it
           to
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           who
           was
           extreamly
           edified
           with
           the
           readiness
           ,
           and
           learned
           vivacity
           of
           so
           great
           a
           woman
           ,
           and
           the
           Father
           was
           likewise
           astonished
           when
           he
           heard
           it
           ,
           who
           highly
           commended
           this
           vertuous
           Queens
           wonderfull
           understanding
           .
        
         
           After
           dinner
           her
           Majesty
           was
           diverted
           with
           a
           play
           represented
           in
           most
           excellent
           Musique
           ,
           and
           being
           the
           day
           following
           entertained
           a
           great
           while
           by
           the
           Pope
           ,
           she
           took
           her
           leave
           of
           him
           ,
           returning
           in
           the
           evening
           from
           
           the
           Vatican
           ,
           to
           her
           own
           habitation
           in
           the
           Palace
           Farnese
           ,
           and
           being
           highly
           satisfied
           ,
           and
           astonisht
           at
           the
           royall
           ,
           and
           well
           ordered
           entertainment
           she
           had
           there
           ,
           where
           she
           was
           well
           attended
           ,
           by
           the
           very
           good
           conduct
           of
           the
           officers
           ,
           with
           the
           direction
           of
           Signior
           
             Horatius
             Magalotti
          
           a
           Cavalier
           of
           Florence
           ,
           and
           Cosen
           to
           the
           deceased
           Cardinall
           Magalotti
           Bishop
           of
           Ferrara
           ,
           Brother
           to
           
             Donna
             Costanza
             ,
             Barberina
          
           Sister
           in
           Law
           to
           Pope
           Vrbane
           the
           eighth
           .
           He
           had
           in
           this
           occasion
           the
           superintendency
           of
           all
           the
           said
           house
           ,
           by
           the
           orders
           of
           my
           Lord
           Farnese
           his
           Holinesses
           Steward
           ,
           under
           whom
           was
           the
           Abbot
           
             Alexander
             Magalotti
          
           Sonne
           to
           the
           said
           Signior
           Horat●o
           ,
           appointed
           to
           attend
           
             Don
             Antonio
             Pimentel
          
           the
           Spanish
           Ambassadour
           ,
           Captain
           
             John
             Baptist
             Massi
          
           ,
           who
           waited
           on
           
             Don
             Antonio
             della
             Cueva
          
           ,
           and
           Signior
           
             Giovanni
             Battista
             Minetti
          
           ,
           who
           attended
           Count
           Montecuccoli
           ,
           with
           many
           other
           Gentlemen
           deputed
           to
           the
           service
           of
           the
           other
           Cavaliers
           of
           her
           Majesties
           train
           .
           At
           her
           arrivall
           there
           ,
           
           she
           was
           pleased
           to
           look
           on
           the
           front
           of
           the
           said
           Palace
           ,
           which
           abounded
           with
           torches
           ,
           was
           adorned
           ,
           and
           gilt
           ,
           with
           the
           Armes
           of
           her
           Majesty
           in
           the
           midst
           ,
           those
           of
           the
           Kingdome
           of
           Swedland
           on
           the
           right
           hand
           ,
           and
           the
           others
           of
           the
           Quèen
           on
           the
           left
           with
           severall
           Mottos
           ,
           Hieroglyphicks
           ,
           and
           Inscriptions
           .
        
         
           All
           the
           charges
           of
           this
           Frontispice
           amounting
           to
           three
           thousand
           Crownes
           ,
           as
           likewise
           the
           royall
           furniture
           of
           the
           Palace
           ,
           belonged
           to
           the
           magnificent
           ,
           and
           generous
           Duke
           of
           Parma
           ,
           whose
           order
           the
           Marquiss
           of
           Maria
           his
           Highnesses
           Resident
           ,
           observed
           very
           punctually
           and
           exactly
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           was
           attended
           from
           the
           Vatican
           to
           the
           Palace
           aforesaid
           ,
           
           with
           a
           numerous
           Cavalcata
           of
           Princes
           ,
           Prelates
           ,
           and
           Gentlemen
           ,
           the
           windowes
           ,
           and
           streets
           ,
           through
           which
           they
           passed
           ,
           being
           hung
           with
           rich
           tapistries
           ,
           and
           resplendent
           with
           an
           infinite
           number
           of
           lights
           ;
           and
           the
           concourse
           of
           people
           so
           great
           ,
           that
           they
           could
           hardly
           pass
           with
           the
           said
           Cavalcata
           .
        
         
         
           
           His
           Holiness
           ,
           in
           the
           honours
           he
           did
           this
           great
           Princess
           ,
           made
           his
           courtesy
           ,
           and
           civility
           very
           evidently
           appear
           to
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           which
           he
           seconded
           with
           expressions
           of
           his
           generosity
           and
           greatness
           ,
           in
           the
           Presents
           before
           mentioned
           of
           eight
           noble
           coursers
           ,
           a
           Coch
           ,
           Saddle
           ,
           &
           furniture
           ,
           a
           Chaire
           ,
           and
           a
           Litter
           ,
           valued
           about
           two
           and
           twenty
           thousand
           Crownes
           .
           In
           fine
           ,
           before
           her
           Majesty
           went
           to
           the
           said
           Palace
           of
           Farnese
           ,
           his
           Holiness
           commanded
           his
           officers
           should
           make
           her
           an
           abundant
           provision
           of
           all
           sorts
           of
           meats
           ,
           for
           the
           maintenance
           of
           her
           Majesty
           and
           train
           for
           many
           dayes
           .
        
         
           A
           little
           before
           the
           Queen
           arrived
           in
           Rome
           ,
           the
           four
           Nuntii
           ,
           sent
           to
           meet
           ,
           and
           waite
           on
           her
           through
           the
           Churches
           Dominions
           ,
           came
           thither
           ,
           and
           incontinently
           fell
           at
           his
           Holinesses
           feet
           ,
           to
           inform
           him
           of
           their
           journey
           ,
           and
           functions
           ,
           whom
           the
           Pope
           with
           great
           kindness
           received
           ,
           and
           expressions
           of
           much
           satisfaction
           for
           what
           they
           had
           done
           .
           The
           foresaid
           Baldocchi
           repaired
           likewise
           thither
           a
           
           little
           while
           after
           ,
           to
           give
           him
           an
           account
           of
           the
           monies
           disburst
           according
           to
           the
           orders
           he
           received
           ,
           which
           the
           Pope
           liking
           well
           ,
           declared
           he
           was
           fully
           content
           with
           his
           faithfull
           employment
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           highly
           pleas'd
           with
           her
           commodious
           and
           royall
           habitation
           ,
           began
           to
           receive
           there
           the
           visits
           of
           the
           Cardinalls
           ,
           the
           Residents
           of
           Princes
           ,
           of
           the
           Prelates
           ,
           and
           other
           Grandees
           of
           the
           Court
           ,
           still
           giving
           to
           all
           clearer
           proofes
           of
           her
           rare
           ,
           and
           vertuous
           endowments
           .
           She
           likewise
           omitted
           not
           ,
           to
           give
           abundant
           testimonies
           of
           her
           Piety
           ,
           by
           visiting
           the
           Principall
           Churches
           ,
           
           of
           which
           she
           went
           first
           to
           
             St.
             Peters
          
           ,
           though
           vately
           ,
           doing
           there
           her
           devotions
           .
           She
           went
           afterwards
           to
           
             St.
             John
             Lateran
          
           ,
           and
           went
           in
           at
           the
           great
           gate
           ,
           where
           his
           Eminence
           Cardinall
           Colonna
           the
           Arch
           Priest
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           Chapter
           in
           their
           habits
           ,
           received
           her
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           kneeling
           down
           before
           the
           most
           holy
           Sacrament
           ,
           and
           hearing
           there
           Mass
           ,
           which
           was
           said
           by
           my
           Lord
           Serlupi
           ,
           after
           which
           she
           went
           to
           see
           the
           heads
           
           of
           
             St.
             Peter
          
           and
           
             St.
             Paul.
          
           Her
           Majesty
           coming
           out
           of
           the
           sacristy
           ,
           went
           into
           
             San
             Giovanni
          
           in
           Fonte
           ,
           where
           Constantine
           the
           Emperour
           was
           baptized
           ,
           and
           thence
           went
           away
           ,
           accompanied
           and
           attended
           by
           the
           Cardinall
           aforesaid
           .
        
         
           
           The
           Morning
           before
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           had
           been
           at
           the
           Church
           of
           
             St.
             James
          
           of
           the
           Spaniards
           in
           
             Piazza
             Navona
          
           ,
           where
           the
           feast
           was
           kept
           of
           the
           said
           Saints
           translation
           .
           At
           the
           staires
           of
           the
           Church
           they
           found
           the
           two
           Spanish
           Abassadours
           ,
           the
           Duke
           of
           Terranuova
           and
           
             Don
             Antonio
             Pimentell
          
           ,
           who
           received
           and
           accompanied
           her
           to
           the
           high
           Altar
           ,
           which
           was
           richly
           adorned
           .
           
             Don
             Francesco
             de
             Vides
          
           ,
           and
           
             Don
             Diego
             di
             Caravachal
          
           Overseers
           of
           the
           said
           Church
           ,
           and
           Persons
           of
           great
           quality
           ,
           met
           her
           Majesty
           at
           the
           gate
           ,
           which
           was
           decked
           with
           cloth
           of
           gold
           of
           great
           value
           .
           In
           the
           great
           chappell
           was
           erected
           a
           Pavilion
           in
           the
           forme
           of
           a
           little
           Chamber
           ,
           which
           served
           for
           a
           cloth
           of
           state
           ,
           where
           her
           Majesty
           heard
           Mass
           ,
           which
           was
           celebrated
           by
           my
           Lord
           Sersale
           ,
           the
           Bishop
           
           of
           Bari
           ,
           a
           Neopolitan
           Gentleman
           ,
           after
           which
           she
           went
           round
           the
           Church
           ,
           observing
           the
           remarkablest
           things
           .
           She
           taking
           Coach
           afterwards
           with
           
             Don
             Antonio
             Pimentel
          
           ,
           and
           
             Don
             Antonio
             della
             Cueva
          
           ,
           being
           followed
           by
           the
           Duke
           of
           Terranuova
           ,
           and
           the
           train
           ,
           went
           round
           the
           
             Piazza
             Navona
          
           ,
           to
           see
           the
           fine
           fountain
           built
           there
           by
           Pope
           Innocent
           the
           tenth
           of
           happy
           memory
           .
           The
           greatness
           and
           beauty
           of
           this
           structure
           exceeds
           all
           in
           Rome
           of
           this
           kind
           .
           It
           represents
           a
           very
           craggy
           rock
           ,
           on
           the
           summit
           of
           which
           is
           erected
           a
           fair
           pyramid
           .
           At
           the
           four
           corners
           sit
           four
           Colóssusses
           representing
           the
           principall
           rivers
           of
           the
           four
           parts
           of
           the
           world
           .
           From
           these
           cliffes
           flow
           divers
           streams
           of
           water
           ,
           which
           fall
           into
           a
           great
           marble
           cisterne
           ,
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           which
           all
           the
           Machine
           is
           seated
           .
           The
           design
           of
           the
           work
           is
           of
           the
           renowned
           Cavalier
           Sir
           
             Laurence
             Bernini
          
           ,
           whose
           Carving
           Iron
           gives
           life
           to
           the
           marbles
           themselves
           ,
           which
           return
           him
           the
           eternall
           applauses
           of
           glory
           .
           The
           water
           brought
           thither
           ,
           is
           part
           of
           that
           which
           comes
           from
           
           the
           great
           fountain
           of
           Trevi
           ,
           the
           most
           wholesome
           of
           Rome
           ,
           which
           emulating
           the
           happiness
           of
           this
           ,
           sighs
           one
           day
           to
           see
           finisht
           the
           designs
           begun
           by
           the
           artificer
           himself
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           saw
           likewise
           the
           beautifull
           Palace
           with
           the
           Church
           in
           the
           form
           of
           the
           Rotonda
           ,
           erected
           by
           the
           foresaid
           Pope
           Innocent
           the
           tenth
           .
        
         
           
           Her
           Majesty
           then
           continuing
           to
           make
           still
           her
           vertue
           more
           conspicuous
           with
           devotion
           ,
           the
           true
           ornament
           of
           great
           minds
           ,
           desired
           on
           new-yeares-day
           to
           visit
           the
           Church
           of
           Giesu
           ,
           and
           to
           doe
           it
           with
           the
           greater
           solemnity
           ,
           went
           thither
           after
           dinner
           with
           a
           noble
           Cavalcata
           ,
           being
           accompanied
           by
           many
           Cavaliers
           ,
           and
           Gentlemen
           of
           Rome
           .
           She
           thought
           to
           have
           entered
           at
           the
           Principall
           gate
           of
           the
           Church
           ,
           but
           the
           concourse
           of
           the
           people
           ,
           flockt
           thither
           to
           see
           her
           ,
           was
           so
           great
           ,
           that
           she
           miss'd
           of
           her
           designe
           ,
           so
           as
           she
           went
           in
           at
           the
           door
           of
           the
           house
           where
           she
           met
           with
           some
           difficulty
           for
           the
           multitude
           of
           the
           people
           .
           She
           was
           received
           by
           the
           father
           Generall
           
             Gosviri
             Nickel
          
           ,
           who
           
           was
           accompanied
           by
           the
           fathers
           the
           Assistents
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           gravest
           fathers
           ,
           not
           onely
           of
           the
           house
           of
           the
           professed
           ,
           but
           of
           the
           other
           places
           ,
           which
           they
           have
           in
           Rome
           .
           Being
           entered
           the
           house
           ,
           she
           first
           of
           all
           went
           up
           into
           the
           Domestique
           Chappell
           of
           
             St.
             Ignatius
          
           ,
           which
           is
           the
           same
           roome
           ,
           where
           he
           lived
           ,
           and
           died
           ,
           where
           she
           honoured
           the
           remembrance
           of
           that
           Saint
           ,
           and
           saw
           the
           riches
           ,
           and
           beautifull
           ornaments
           answearable
           to
           that
           place
           .
        
         
           From
           thence
           she
           was
           conducted
           to
           the
           closet
           ,
           towards
           the
           high
           Altar
           ,
           whence
           she
           might
           see
           all
           the
           Church
           ,
           and
           the
           very
           great
           multitude
           of
           people
           ,
           that
           were
           there
           ,
           but
           because
           from
           that
           place
           she
           could
           not
           hear
           very
           well
           the
           Musique
           ,
           with
           which
           they
           then
           sollemnly
           Sung
           the
           Vespers
           ,
           she
           went
           to
           another
           place
           ,
           more
           commodious
           and
           capacious
           ,
           which
           had
           been
           adorned
           before
           with
           rich
           Damasks
           &
           Velvets
           ,
           and
           accommodated
           in
           that
           manner
           ,
           that
           before
           the
           place
           ,
           where
           the
           Queen
           stood
           with
           some
           few
           ,
           there
           was
           a
           little
           quire
           somewhat
           bigger
           ,
           
           which
           served
           for
           an
           anti-chamber
           .
           The
           Queen
           remained
           here
           till
           Vespers
           were
           done
           ,
           feeding
           both
           her
           eyes
           ,
           with
           the
           noble
           and
           splendid
           furniture
           ,
           with
           which
           the
           high
           Altar
           was
           adorned
           ,
           and
           her
           eares
           with
           the
           excellent
           Musique
           ,
           which
           was
           made
           in
           severall
           quires
           ,
           composed
           by
           Signior
           
             Bonifacio
             Graziani
          
           the
           Master
           of
           the
           Chappell
           of
           that
           Church
           ,
           and
           a
           Person
           renowned
           for
           his
           workes
           which
           are
           in
           print
           .
        
         
           When
           Vespers
           were
           ended
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           having
           highly
           been
           pleased
           with
           the
           dutifull
           attendance
           of
           those
           Fathers
           ,
           and
           tasted
           of
           the
           feast
           ,
           went
           away
           ,
           and
           repaired
           some
           dayes
           after
           to
           the
           Monastery
           of
           
             Torre
             de
             Specchi
          
           ,
           where
           her
           Majesty
           arriving
           ,
           was
           received
           at
           the
           gate
           of
           the
           Monastery
           by
           the
           Marquiss
           
             Valerius
             Santa
             Croce
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             Agostino
             Maffei
          
           ,
           and
           Signior
           
             Paola
             Maccarani
          
           the
           Deputies
           of
           the
           place
           ,
           and
           Mother
           
             Donna
             Maria
             Giacinta
             Cesi
          
           the
           President
           ,
           with
           many
           other
           of
           the
           eldest
           Gentlewomen
           of
           that
           Monastery
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           went
           up
           into
           the
           Church
           ,
           where
           
           while
           she
           was
           at
           Prayer
           ,
           was
           Sung
           a
           Moletto
           made
           on
           purpose
           ,
           with
           a
           sweet
           and
           pleasing
           melody
           ,
           with
           the
           Queeen
           were
           the
           Arch-Bishops
           Colonna
           and
           
             Torregiani
             ,
             Don
             Antonio
             della
             Cueva
          
           with
           the
           Lady
           his
           wife
           ,
           the
           Prince
           of
           
             St.
             Gregory
          
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           Bentivogli
           ,
           the
           Counts
           Santinelli
           ,
           the
           Pages
           ,
           and
           other
           Gentlemen
           of
           her
           Majesties
           train
           .
        
         
           Being
           come
           out
           of
           the
           Church
           ,
           she
           went
           to
           see
           ,
           and
           reverence
           the
           habitation
           of
           
             St.
             Frances
          
           of
           Rome
           ,
           and
           diverse
           bodies
           of
           the
           Saints
           kept
           there
           with
           other
           reliques
           .
           Before
           she
           arrived
           at
           this
           place
           ,
           she
           went
           into
           a
           roome
           ,
           in
           which
           was
           prepared
           a
           noble
           collation
           of
           sweet-meats
           ,
           those
           Ladies
           use
           to
           make
           ,
           which
           much
           pleased
           the
           Queen
           .
           Having
           afterwards
           seen
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           remarkablest
           things
           ,
           she
           departed
           highly
           satisfied
           with
           the
           honours
           done
           her
           by
           those
           Gentlewomen
           ,
           who
           presented
           her
           the
           next
           Morning
           with
           many
           pretty
           devises
           ,
           and
           particularly
           with
           most
           rare
           flowers
           of
           silk
           ,
           surpassing
           as
           it
           were
           ,
           the
           naturall
           flowers
           themselves
           .
           
           This
           Monastery
           of
           
             Torre
             de
             Specchi
          
           ,
           hath
           a
           singular
           priviledg
           conferred
           on
           it
           by
           the
           Popes
           ,
           that
           the
           Ladies
           may
           goe
           out
           when
           they
           please
           ,
           and
           receive
           others
           in
           ,
           a
           favour
           not
           granted
           to
           any
           other
           Nunns
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           Vigill
           of
           the
           Epiphany
           her
           Majesty
           returned
           after
           dinner
           to
           the
           Church
           of
           
             St.
             John
             Lateran
          
           aforesaid
           ,
           accompanied
           by
           my
           Lord
           Farnese
           his
           Holinesses
           Steward
           ,
           and
           attended
           by
           her
           own
           retinue
           ,
           where
           she
           was
           present
           at
           Vespers
           ,
           after
           which
           being
           followed
           by
           the
           Chapter
           to
           the
           holy
           staires
           ,
           she
           went
           up
           them
           on
           her
           knees
           .
           When
           she
           was
           at
           the
           top
           ,
           having
           leave
           for
           herself
           ,
           and
           
             Madame
             de
             Cueva
          
           ,
           by
           his
           Holinesses
           Breif
           ,
           to
           goe
           into
           the
           
             Sancta
             Sanctorum
          
           ,
           she
           was
           conducted
           thither
           ,
           and
           saw
           our
           Saviours
           face
           ,
           and
           other
           innumerable
           reliques
           .
           Going
           thence
           she
           went
           into
           
             St.
             Iohns
          
           at
           the
           great
           gate
           ,
           and
           past
           into
           the
           Sacristy
           ,
           where
           on
           a
           fair
           Altar
           ,
           stood
           exposed
           many
           reliques
           within
           many
           tabernacles
           ,
           which
           were
           shewed
           to
           her
           ,
           one
           after
           the
           other
           ,
           by
           two
           Canons
           ,
           to
           wit
           my
           
           Lord
           Antaldi
           ,
           and
           
             Angelo
             Peracciano
          
           with
           others
           their
           assistents
           .
           She
           saw
           the
           Cross
           of
           Constantine
           the
           Emperour
           ,
           and
           that
           of
           
             St.
             Silvester
          
           the
           Pope
           ,
           as
           likewise
           the
           Coape
           which
           he
           used
           ,
           when
           he
           consecrated
           that
           Church
           .
        
         
           When
           her
           Majesty
           came
           out
           of
           the
           Sacristy
           ,
           they
           shewed
           her
           the
           rod
           of
           Moses
           ,
           the
           pastorall
           of
           
             Aaron
             ,
             Arca
             Foederis
          
           ,
           and
           an
           Altar
           ,
           where
           
             St.
             Iohn
             Evangelist
          
           preached
           ,
           which
           within
           is
           full
           of
           reliques
           ;
           the
           table
           ,
           where
           our
           Saviour
           made
           his
           last
           Supper
           ,
           and
           instituted
           the
           most
           holy
           Sacrament
           .
           She
           saw
           too
           the
           Altar
           where
           
             St.
             Peter
          
           did
           celebrate
           ,
           on
           which
           none
           can
           celebrate
           but
           the
           Pope
           .
           Going
           thence
           she
           was
           accompanied
           by
           the
           said
           Chapter
           to
           the
           gate
           ,
           and
           returned
           to
           the
           Palace
           of
           Farnese
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           7th
           .
           of
           January
           ,
           
           she
           passing
           along
           the
           great
           gallery
           ,
           which
           uniteth
           the
           Vatican
           to
           the
           Castle
           of
           
             St.
             Angelo
          
           ,
           went
           to
           see
           the
           said
           Castle
           ,
           accompanied
           by
           the
           Spanish
           Ambassadours
           ,
           the
           Duke
           of
           Serranuova
           and
           
           
             Don
             Antonio
             Pimentel
          
           ,
           my
           Lord
           Farnese
           ,
           and
           Paluzzi
           Clerk
           of
           the
           Chamber
           ,
           and
           superintendent
           generall
           of
           the
           Arms
           and
           Fortresses
           in
           the
           Churches
           Dominions
           ,
           
             Don
             Antonio
             della
             Cueva
          
           her
           cheif
           Master
           of
           the
           horse
           ,
           and
           Cavalier
           Jacquetti
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           
             Hippolitus
             Bentivogli
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             di
             Lilliecron
          
           ,
           the
           Counts
           
             Francis
             Maria
          
           ,
           and
           
             Lodovick
             Santinelli
          
           Gentlemen
           of
           her
           Chamber
           ,
           and
           other
           Gentlemen
           of
           her
           Court.
           At
           the
           last
           grate
           ,
           which
           does
           divide
           the
           Fortress
           ,
           she
           was
           met
           by
           the
           Vice-Governour
           Count
           
             Jerome
             Gabrielli
          
           ,
           accompanied
           by
           his
           Principall
           officers
           ,
           who
           waited
           on
           her
           all
           along
           .
        
         
           As
           soon
           as
           she
           came
           within
           sight
           of
           the
           place
           of
           Arms
           ,
           where
           the
           Souldiers
           of
           the
           Garrison
           stood
           in
           rankes
           ,
           she
           was
           welcomed
           by
           a
           volley
           of
           shot
           ,
           which
           was
           seconded
           with
           two
           hundred
           tire
           of
           Mortar-peices
           ,
           and
           a
           hundred
           of
           Canon
           .
           When
           her
           Majesty
           had
           seen
           the
           most
           curious
           and
           remarkable
           things
           ,
           she
           was
           pleased
           to
           goe
           into
           the
           Vice-Governours
           appartament
           ,
           where
           she
           had
           a
           collation
           
           of
           fifty
           basons
           of
           most
           exquisite
           sweet-meats
           of
           all
           sorts
           ,
           each
           one
           containing
           threescore
           pounds
           ,
           which
           immediately
           after
           her
           Majesty
           had
           tasted
           a
           little
           of
           the
           past
           of
           pistachos
           ,
           were
           plundered
           in
           a
           Moment
           .
           There
           were
           most
           rare
           wines
           ,
           with
           lemmon
           ,
           and
           cinnamon
           waters
           ,
           of
           which
           when
           her
           Majesty
           dranke
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           Rentivogli
           was
           her
           Cup-bearer
           ,
           and
           the
           Duke
           of
           Terranuova
           presented
           her
           the
           Napkin
           .
           This
           Collation
           ,
           for
           the
           plenty
           and
           daintines
           ,
           was
           sutable
           to
           the
           Counts
           generosity
           ,
           who
           to
           his
           noble
           birth
           hath
           joyned
           the
           true
           experience
           of
           military
           valour
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           was
           well
           pleased
           with
           this
           Cavaliers
           entertainment
           ,
           and
           highly
           contended
           she
           had
           seen
           such
           a
           beautifull
           ,
           and
           regular
           Fortress
           ,
           returned
           from
           thence
           to
           her
           Palace
           ,
           being
           saluted
           at
           her
           going
           away
           ,
           first
           by
           the
           Muskets
           of
           the
           squadron
           aforesaid
           ,
           and
           afterwards
           by
           all
           the
           Mortar-peices
           ,
           and
           Artillerie
           ,
           at
           her
           entrance
           into
           the
           Castle
           .
        
         
           The
           first
           Court
           of
           this
           Castle
           is
           quadrangular
           ,
           and
           built
           with
           much
           
           industry
           ,
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           which
           is
           a
           machine
           ,
           or
           round
           mole
           of
           great
           height
           and
           largeness
           .
           This
           Fabrick
           is
           very
           ancient
           ,
           being
           built
           by
           
             Elius
             Adrianus
          
           the
           Emperour
           ,
           and
           therefore
           it
           was
           alwaies
           call'd
           Adrians
           mole
           ,
           till
           it
           was
           chang'd
           into
           the
           title
           of
           St.
           Angelo
           ,
           by
           reason
           the
           Arck-Angell
           Michaell
           was
           seen
           on
           the
           top
           of
           it
           ,
           to
           put
           his
           bloody
           sword
           into
           the
           scabberd
           ,
           just
           as
           St.
           Gregory
           ,
           accompany'd
           by
           the
           Clergie
           and
           people
           of
           Rome
           ,
           passed
           by
           there
           to
           go
           to
           St.
           Peters
           .
           Pope
           Urbane
           the
           eighth
           of
           glorious
           memory
           ,
           fortify'd
           it
           with
           several
           regular
           bulwarks
           ,
           ditches
           ,
           and
           rampards
           ,
           and
           divers
           commodious
           Fabricks
           for
           the
           Souldiers
           of
           the
           Garrison
           ,
           having
           besides
           erected
           there
           a
           store-house
           for
           Arms
           ,
           and
           Artillery
           .
           In
           the
           Tower
           of
           this
           Castle
           is
           the
           old
           treasurie
           ,
           in
           which
           Pope
           
             Sixtus
             Quintus
          
           kept
           his
           treasure
           ,
           and
           is
           never
           opened
           ,
           being
           seal'd
           with
           the
           Popes
           Seale
           .
           Above
           there
           is
           another
           treasurie
           ,
           in
           which
           the
           triple
           Crown
           of
           his
           Holiness
           is
           kept
           ,
           which
           is
           seen
           in
           solemn
           processions
           ,
           
           being
           richly
           empail'd
           with
           Jewels
           of
           inestimable
           value
           .
           The●e
           is
           too
           the
           treasurie
           of
           monuments
           ,
           where
           the
           writings
           of
           the
           holy
           Church
           ,
           of
           greatest
           consequence
           ,
           are
           kept
           ,
           of
           which
           at
           present
           Signior
           
             Carlo
             Cartari
          
           advocate
           of
           the
           Consistory
           ,
           hath
           the
           keeping
           .
           There
           is
           a
           covered
           walke
           from
           the
           Vatican
           to
           this
           Castle
           ,
           built
           by
           Pope
           Alexander
           the
           sixth
           ,
           and
           now
           for
           the
           quality
           of
           the
           Scituation
           and
           VValls
           ,
           may
           be
           said
           to
           be
           one
           of
           the
           best
           Fortresses
           of
           Italy
           .
        
         
           The
           rest
           of
           the
           time
           was
           spent
           by
           her
           Majesty
           in
           receiving
           of
           visits
           ,
           and
           other
           noble
           entertainments
           ,
           becoming
           her
           vertuous
           prerogatives
           ,
           and
           especially
           her
           great
           talents
           in
           literature
           .
           This
           learned
           Princess
           had
           therefore
           a
           particular
           desire
           to
           go
           see
           the
           Sapienza
           ,
           
           which
           is
           a
           noble
           Palace
           ,
           or
           Lyceum
           design'd
           for
           publick
           studies
           .
           She
           was
           met
           at
           the
           Gate
           ,
           and
           attended
           by
           Cardinall
           Rapaccioli
           the
           Vice-Chamberlain
           in
           the
           place
           of
           Cardinall
           
             Anthony
             Barberino
          
           ,
           who
           as
           Chamberlain
           is
           the
           
           head
           of
           that
           University
           ,
           being
           accompany'd
           by
           my
           Lord
           
             Richi
             Auditor
             di
             Rota
          
           ,
           as
           Lieutenant
           of
           the
           Cardinall
           Chamberlain
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           Advocates
           of
           the
           Consistory
           .
           The
           great
           Hall
           ,
           and
           the
           less
           ,
           the
           antecedent
           ▪
           were
           very
           richly
           furnish't
           ;
           o're
           the
           door
           of
           the
           first
           stood
           her
           Majesties
           picture
           at
           length
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           said
           Hall
           was
           erected
           a
           cloth
           of
           state
           ,
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           which
           sate
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           the
           Cardinall
           on
           her
           left
           hand
           .
           The
           Advocates
           stood
           on
           one
           side
           ,
           and
           at
           the
           bottom
           of
           the
           royall
           seat
           all
           the
           Professors
           in
           a
           ring
           ,
           and
           the
           Bedells
           with
           maces
           of
           Silver
           in
           their
           hands
           .
           On
           the
           right
           hand
           was
           prepared
           a
           chair
           for
           the
           Professors
           ,
           whom
           her
           Majesty
           would
           hear
           speak
           .
           First
           she
           desired
           to
           hear
           a
           Divine
           ,
           which
           place
           was
           performed
           by
           Doctor
           
             Peter
             Maria
             Passarino
          
           of
           Modena
           ,
           Procurator
           General
           of
           the
           Order
           of
           St
           Dominique
           ,
           who
           made
           his
           rare
           parts
           ,
           and
           deep
           learning
           appear
           ,
           after
           whom
           a
           Phisitian
           was
           desired
           by
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           so
           as
           Signior
           
             Giouanni
             Benedetto
             Sinibaldi
          
           ,
           
           most
           learnedly
           ,
           and
           to
           his
           great
           praise
           ,
           discharged
           his
           part
           .
           Then
           Signior
           
             Henrico
             Chifellio
          
           a
           Humanist
           was
           call'd
           ,
           who
           though
           a
           long
           time
           blind
           ,
           shew'd
           he
           hâd
           seen
           much
           in
           the
           knowledge
           of
           Humanity
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           seem'd
           afterwards
           desirous
           to
           hear
           a
           Philosopher
           ,
           and
           Dr.
           
             John
             Baptist
             di
             Lezana
          
           a
           Carmelite
           ,
           was
           not
           wanting
           to
           give
           laudable
           testimonies
           of
           his
           knowledge
           ,
           whom
           Signior
           
             Giacomo
             Cincio
          
           a
           Canonist
           succeeded
           ,
           who
           rarely
           performed
           his
           part
           ,
           and
           gave
           the
           Queen
           great
           satisfaction
           .
           The
           Mathematician
           
             Don
             Antonio
             Santini
          
           did
           the
           like
           ,
           who
           in
           his
           demonstration
           on
           paper
           ,
           came
           down
           from
           the
           chair
           to
           satisfie
           her
           Majesties
           curiosity
           ,
           who
           desired
           to
           see
           it
           nearer
           her
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           was
           askt
           afterwards
           ,
           if
           she
           pleased
           to
           hear
           the
           Professors
           of
           tongues
           ,
           and
           she
           seeming
           content
           ,
           severall
           of
           them
           went
           into
           the
           chaire
           one
           after
           the
           other
           ,
           fully
           satisfying
           the
           genius
           of
           her
           Majesty
           .
           The
           first
           was
           Signior
           
             Giouanni
             Battista
             Giona
             Galileo
          
           ,
           who
           in
           the
           Hebrew
           tongue
           ,
           
           explained
           a
           passage
           in
           Genesis
           ,
           the
           second
           Signior
           
             Gulielmo
             Artio
          
           ,
           who
           discoursed
           in
           Greeke
           of
           Philosophy
           ,
           the
           third
           Signior
           
             Abramo
             Ecchlensio
          
           ,
           who
           in
           the
           Syriaq●é
           tongue
           ,
           displayed
           some
           points
           relating
           to
           the
           knowledge
           of
           it
           ,
           and
           the
           fourth
           
             Don
             Philippo
             Gua●agnolo
          
           ,
           who
           in
           the
           Arabick
           and
           Chaldean
           tongue
           ,
           disputed
           against
           some
           points
           of
           the
           Alcoran
           of
           Mahomet
           .
        
         
           This
           royall
           entertainment
           being
           ended
           ,
           the
           Advocates
           of
           the
           Consistory
           presented
           her
           Majesty
           in
           a
           hundred
           and
           twelve
           volumes
           ,
           the
           works
           in
           print
           of
           the
           Professors
           of
           that
           study
           ,
           as
           well
           of
           those
           now
           living
           ,
           as
           the
           others
           lately
           dead
           ,
           which
           volumes
           were
           all
           bound
           richly
           in
           Gold
           ,
           with
           the
           Arms
           of
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           she
           had
           too
           a
           Catalogue
           in
           print
           of
           the
           works
           aforesaid
           ,
           with
           an
           elogie
           composed
           by
           Count
           
             Charles
             Emanuel
             Vizzani
          
           ,
           one
           of
           the
           Advocates
           of
           the
           Consistory
           ,
           and
           a
           person
           of
           great
           fame
           .
           Thus
           ended
           the
           visit
           with
           extraordinary
           satisfaction
           to
           her
           Majesty
           for
           the
           nourishment
           ,
           
           which
           with
           her
           rare
           understanding
           ,
           she
           had
           found
           in
           the
           qualities
           of
           such
           eminent
           Persons
           ,
           this
           Princess
           being
           likewise
           astonisht
           ,
           as
           well
           at
           the
           various
           ,
           and
           solid
           literature
           ,
           and
           learning
           ,
           as
           the
           other
           great
           parts
           ,
           which
           with
           her
           refined
           judgement
           ,
           she
           discovered
           in
           the
           said
           Cardinall
           Rapaccioli
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           had
           likewise
           a
           desire
           to
           see
           the
           noble
           Monasterie
           of
           the
           Nuns
           of
           St.
           Catharine
           of
           Sienna
           ,
           
           of
           the
           order
           of
           St.
           Dominick
           ,
           seated
           on
           the
           Mountain
           Magnanapoli
           ,
           in
           which
           they
           receive
           only
           Ladies
           of
           great
           quality
           .
           At
           the
           Gate
           of
           the
           said
           Monasterie
           ,
           she
           was
           received
           by
           the
           Prioress
           ,
           sister
           
             Emilia
             Cenci
          
           ,
           with
           other
           Nuns
           ,
           which
           stood
           in
           rankes
           on
           both
           sides
           ,
           with
           the
           Queen
           went
           in
           the
           Father
           Generall
           of
           the
           Dominicans
           of
           the
           Family
           of
           the
           Marquisses
           Marini
           of
           Genova
           ,
           a
           person
           much
           esteem'd
           for
           the
           nobleness
           of
           his
           birth
           ,
           his
           good
           life
           ,
           and
           great
           learning
           ;
           Father
           Guemes
           her
           Majesties
           Confessor
           ,
           the
           Arch-Bishop
           
           Forregiani
           ,
           and
           four
           others
           of
           the
           most
           eminent
           Fathers
           of
           the
           Order
           of
           St.
           Dominique
           .
           She
           went
           presently
           into
           the
           Quire
           ,
           where
           she
           was
           welcomed
           with
           a
           consort
           of
           severall
           musical
           instruments
           ,
           and
           heard
           with
           much
           pleasure
           a
           Moletto
           sung
           most
           exquisitely
           .
           From
           thence
           she
           was
           conducted
           under
           a
           Canopie
           to
           the
           Hall
           ,
           where
           two
           tables
           were
           furnisht
           with
           a
           noble
           collation
           .
           Here
           staying
           a
           little
           ,
           she
           afterwards
           went
           up
           into
           the
           Tower
           ,
           from
           which
           she
           discovering
           not
           only
           all
           Rome
           ,
           but
           much
           of
           the
           Countrey
           there
           abouts
           ,
           was
           so
           pleased
           with
           the
           prospect
           ,
           that
           she
           staid
           there
           two
           hours
           with
           great
           satisfaction
           ,
           coming
           afterwards
           down
           into
           the
           Church
           ,
           and
           hearing
           there
           Mass
           ,
           she
           return'd
           from
           thence
           to
           her
           Palace
           ,
           whither
           the
           Nuns
           sent
           her
           Majesty
           many
           pretty
           devises
           ,
           with
           a
           little
           Cofer
           of
           Carnation
           sattin
           embroydered
           with
           Gold
           ,
           in
           which
           was
           a
           relique
           of
           St.
           Catharine
           ,
           and
           another
           of
           
             San
             Romano
          
           ,
           with
           a
           relique
           of
           St.
           
             Nicholas
             da
             Bari
          
           in
           christall
           ,
           and
           six
           viols
           of
           Manna
           of
           
           the
           said
           Saint
           ,
           all
           embroydered
           with
           Silver
           ,
           with
           severall
           flowers
           of
           ambre
           ,
           and
           silke
           ,
           which
           her
           Majesty
           most
           kindly
           accepted
           ,
           as
           a
           testimony
           of
           the
           generous
           respect
           of
           those
           Ladies
           towards
           her
           person
           .
        
         
           She
           was
           pleased
           too
           to
           visit
           the
           Convent
           of
           the
           Nuns
           of
           St.
           Sixtus
           ,
           of
           the
           most
           noble
           order
           of
           St.
           Dominick
           ,
           seated
           in
           Quirinale
           on
           the
           Mountain
           Magnanapoli
           ,
           for
           nobleness
           and
           beauty
           equall
           to
           the
           other
           there
           contiguous
           ,
           of
           St.
           Catharine
           of
           Sienna
           of
           the
           same
           order
           .
           Her
           Majestie
           went
           in
           ,
           accompany'd
           by
           my
           Lord
           Forregiani
           ,
           the
           Father
           Generall
           ,
           the
           Father
           Procurator
           ,
           and
           her
           Majesties
           Confessour
           ,
           all
           Dominicans
           .
           The
           Prioress
           sister
           
             Raimonda
             Colonna
          
           ,
           assisted
           by
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Nuns
           ,
           received
           her
           at
           the
           Gate
           ,
           and
           waited
           on
           her
           ,
           throughout
           all
           the
           Monastery
           and
           Garden
           ,
           the
           fineness
           and
           neatness
           of
           which
           buildings
           ,
           together
           with
           the
           beauty
           of
           the
           seat
           ,
           pleased
           highly
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           had
           there
           a
           noble
           Collation
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           16.
           of
           January
           her
           Majesty
           
           going
           into
           the
           Coach
           ,
           
           which
           his
           Holiness
           gave
           her
           ,
           accompanyed
           by
           the
           Princes
           ,
           Prelates
           ,
           and
           other
           Cavaliers
           ,
           went
           to
           the
           Greeks
           Church
           ,
           which
           was
           adorned
           with
           very
           rich
           Hangings
           ,
           especially
           the
           Cloyster
           called
           
             Sancta
             Sanctorum
          
           ,
           as
           also
           the
           door
           of
           the
           Sacristy
           ,
           where
           a
           throne
           was
           erected
           for
           her
           Majestie
           ,
           to
           the
           end
           she
           might
           see
           the
           better
           the
           Ceremonies
           they
           did
           within
           the
           
             Sancta
             Sanctorum
          
           .
           She
           was
           received
           in
           the
           Church
           by
           Father
           
             John
             Rho
          
           ,
           Provinciall
           of
           the
           Society
           of
           Jesus
           ,
           and
           Father
           
             Octavius
             Massa
          
           Rector
           of
           the
           Greeke
           Colledge
           .
           At
           her
           Majesties
           arrivall
           they
           began
           the
           Greek
           Mass
           ,
           which
           was
           sung
           by
           my
           Lord
           
             Laurence
             Constantino
          
           Arch-Bishop
           of
           Cassandra
           ,
           with
           three
           Priests
           ,
           a
           Deacon
           and
           Subdeacon
           ,
           they
           using
           the
           same
           ceremonies
           the
           Greek
           Church
           is
           accustomed
           to
           do
           ,
           when
           the
           Bishop
           does
           solemnly
           celebrate
           ,
           the
           said
           Prelate
           vesting
           himself
           in
           a
           pontifical
           habit
           ,
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           the
           Quire
           on
           a
           little
           throne
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majestie
           was
           much
           pleased
           
           with
           this
           ceremony
           ,
           and
           shewing
           ,
           she
           understood
           well
           those
           rites
           ,
           discoursed
           of
           them
           with
           Signior
           Allatio
           of
           the
           City
           of
           Scio
           ,
           a
           person
           of
           great
           learning
           ,
           who
           was
           expresly
           there
           to
           satisfie
           her
           Majesties
           demands
           .
           The
           Queen
           saw
           their
           communion
           ,
           and
           when
           the
           Masse
           was
           done
           ,
           a
           Priest
           ,
           bringing
           to
           her
           the
           bread
           that
           was
           blessed
           ,
           she
           tasted
           some
           of
           it
           .
           The
           said
           ceremonies
           being
           ended
           ,
           she
           arose
           up
           very
           gladly
           ,
           having
           satisfied
           in
           that
           her
           curiosity
           ,
           which
           desired
           to
           understand
           ,
           and
           know
           all
           things
           ,
           and
           was
           accompany'd
           out
           of
           the
           Church
           ,
           by
           the
           Fathers
           aforesaid
           ,
           and
           other
           Cavaliers
           .
        
         
           As
           she
           was
           never
           idle
           ,
           so
           to
           exercise
           continually
           her
           mind
           ,
           and
           entertain
           it
           in
           noble
           and
           vertuous
           habits
           ,
           besides
           musicall
           Consorts
           ,
           which
           from
           time
           to
           time
           she
           had
           in
           the
           evenings
           ,
           in
           her
           lodgings
           ,
           
           at
           which
           great
           Personages
           were
           present
           ,
           she
           gave
           order
           to
           Count
           
             Francis
             Maria
             Santinelli
          
           Gentleman
           of
           her
           Chamber
           ,
           to
           bring
           her
           a
           list
           of
           the
           persons
           
           fam'd
           for
           learning
           ,
           and
           experienced
           in
           the
           Academies
           of
           Rome
           ,
           and
           acquaint
           them
           with
           her
           Majesties
           desire
           ,
           to
           have
           them
           hold
           their
           Academies
           in
           her
           Palace
           .
           And
           as
           every
           one
           justly
           sought
           ,
           to
           shew
           her
           a
           dutifull
           respect
           ,
           not
           only
           with
           the
           tribute
           of
           reverence
           ,
           but
           with
           their
           parts
           ,
           and
           talents
           ,
           so
           they
           were
           most
           ready
           to
           comply
           with
           her
           desires
           ,
           which
           no
           sooner
           were
           made
           known
           unto
           them
           ,
           but
           many
           fruitfull
           wits
           ,
           with
           which
           the
           Court
           of
           Rome
           still
           abounds
           ,
           were
           employed
           in
           her
           praises
           .
        
         
           The
           Fathers
           of
           the
           Society
           ,
           who
           justly
           may
           be
           called
           the
           Oracles
           of
           the
           Sciences
           ,
           not
           permitting
           their
           sublime
           wits
           to
           sleep
           ,
           nor
           their
           fortunate
           Pens
           to
           be
           idle
           ,
           as
           they
           knew
           ,
           that
           the
           Queen
           ,
           so
           great
           a
           lover
           of
           learning
           ,
           
           would
           see
           their
           Roman
           Colledge
           ,
           the
           most
           happy
           schools
           of
           the
           Sciences
           ,
           and
           piety
           ,
           so
           they
           put
           those
           compositions
           together
           ,
           which
           they
           thought
           not
           so
           much
           to
           be
           sutable
           to
           the
           ornament
           of
           the
           place
           ,
           as
           meet
           for
           the
           reception
           of
           a
           woman
           ,
           
           who
           exceeded
           the
           capacity
           of
           men
           in
           the
           knowledg
           of
           the
           most
           profound
           literature
           .
           And
           indeed
           in
           the
           rich
           mine
           of
           their
           sublime
           wits
           ,
           they
           found
           so
           much
           matter
           ,
           that
           all
           that
           beheld
           it
           ,
           were
           astonisht
           and
           amazed
           at
           the
           numerous
           ,
           and
           proper
           applications
           of
           so
           many
           images
           ,
           Mottos
           ,
           Hieroglyphicks
           ,
           and
           Emblems
           ,
           all
           alluding
           to
           the
           Person
           alone
           of
           this
           renowned
           Princess
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           18th
           .
           of
           January
           after
           dinner
           her
           Majesty
           came
           to
           the
           said
           Colledg
           with
           her
           usuall
           attendance
           ,
           accompanied
           by
           so
           many
           Persons
           ,
           that
           she
           could
           hardly
           get
           in
           her self
           ,
           though
           the
           gate
           was
           well
           lookt
           to
           by
           the
           Guards
           of
           the
           Switzers
           ,
           set
           expresly
           there
           to
           hinder
           the
           disorders
           ,
           which
           usually
           occurre
           in
           the
           like
           crowds
           and
           throngs
           .
        
         
           At
           the
           entrance
           into
           the
           said
           Colledg
           was
           a
           great
           quadrangle
           ,
           with
           walkes
           round
           about
           supported
           by
           Pillars
           ,
           under
           which
           in
           three
           parts
           the
           Schooles
           are
           extended
           .
           All
           the
           Pillars
           were
           adorned
           with
           the
           pictures
           of
           women
           remarkable
           in
           
           learning
           ,
           with
           their
           medalls
           of
           embossed
           work
           coloured
           like
           brass
           ,
           and
           under
           two
           thick
           pastboords
           of
           the
           like
           embossed
           work
           .
           In
           the
           first
           they
           read
           the
           elogy
           of
           each
           one
           ,
           which
           was
           still
           applied
           to
           the
           qualities
           of
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           second
           they
           saw
           a
           Motto
           on
           the
           same
           subject
           .
           In
           the
           semicircles
           of
           the
           Arches
           ,
           the
           Universities
           and
           Colledges
           ,
           in
           which
           those
           Fathers
           teach
           ,
           were
           painted
           with
           their
           Inscriptions
           .
           Between
           the
           Pillars
           ,
           and
           each
           door
           of
           the
           Schooles
           were
           represented
           the
           particular
           donatives
           of
           each
           City
           offered
           to
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           displaied
           underneath
           with
           an
           Epigram
           written
           within
           a
           wreath
           supported
           by
           an
           Angell
           .
        
         
           
           The
           second
           place
           was
           the
           room
           of
           the
           gate
           ,
           through
           which
           they
           goe
           into
           the
           Colledg
           .
           In
           this
           they
           represented
           the
           statues
           of
           the
           Queenes
           renowned
           for
           their
           raignes
           ,
           expressed
           in
           darkish
           colours
           ,
           and
           standing
           on
           their
           bases
           ,
           under
           which
           in
           severall
           pastboords
           hung
           their
           Elogies
           ,
           all
           applied
           to
           her
           Majesty
           .
           Between
           one
           statue
           and
           another
           on
           a
           great
           gilt
           pastboord
           
           were
           the
           Emblems
           relating
           to
           the
           vertues
           required
           in
           Princes
           ,
           and
           under
           the
           Epigrams
           of
           the
           Emblem
           .
           All
           these
           roomes
           seemed
           adorned
           with
           red
           damaske
           with
           twisted
           gold
           ,
           being
           so
           naturally
           painted
           ,
           that
           they
           cozened
           the
           eyes
           ,
           in
           case
           they
           were
           not
           toucht
           .
           The
           leaf-workes
           had
           interchangeably
           on
           them
           the
           Armes
           of
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           and
           the
           Mottos
           alluded
           to
           the
           vertues
           aforesaid
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           third
           place
           were
           extended
           the
           little
           walkes
           ,
           which
           are
           behind
           this
           roome
           ,
           in
           the
           which
           as
           contiguous
           to
           the
           garden
           ,
           was
           painted
           most
           excellently
           a
           beautifull
           garden
           ,
           with
           a
           prospect
           of
           various
           Pillars
           ,
           in
           which
           were
           written
           elogies
           and
           odes
           on
           the
           Empresses
           and
           Queens
           renowned
           for
           their
           vertues
           and
           piety
           ,
           on
           the
           doores
           four
           Emblems
           with
           their
           Epigrams
           being
           delineated
           .
           The
           fourth
           and
           last
           place
           was
           the
           space
           between
           the
           sacristy
           and
           the
           Church
           ,
           and
           there
           they
           saw
           painted
           the
           Empresses
           and
           Queens
           come
           to
           Rome
           ,
           to
           honour
           there
           the
           Vicars
           of
           Christ
           .
           The
           painting
           represented
           a
           plain
           ,
           in
           which
           
           were
           erected
           great
           Pyramides
           ,
           in
           every
           one
           of
           which
           was
           imprinted
           an
           Elogie
           in
           praise
           of
           that
           picture
           ,
           which
           still
           had
           relation
           to
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           between
           the
           one
           Pyramide
           and
           the
           other
           ,
           was
           a
           fained
           bound
           of
           brass
           ,
           which
           held
           up
           an
           ode
           on
           the
           same
           subject
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           other
           between
           these
           ,
           hung
           a
           paper
           with
           an
           Epigramme
           .
        
         
           
           The
           Church
           of
           the
           said
           Colledge
           ,
           dedicated
           to
           St
           ,
           Ignatius
           the
           founder
           of
           the
           Society
           of
           Jesus
           ,
           albeit
           not
           yet
           finished
           ,
           was
           most
           beautifully
           adorned
           .
           As
           her
           Majesty
           went
           in
           at
           the
           great
           gate
           ,
           she
           saw
           on
           the
           first
           arch
           within
           ,
           an
           inscription
           containing
           the
           argument
           of
           all
           the
           preparation
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           space
           between
           the
           great
           gate
           ,
           and
           the
           walkes
           of
           the
           Court
           on
           the
           right
           hand
           was
           painted
           the
           heavenly
           wisdom
           desired
           by
           Solomon
           ,
           and
           preferred
           before
           riches
           ,
           and
           Kingdoms
           ,
           on
           the
           left
           hand
           Pallas
           ,
           the
           wisdom
           of
           the
           ancient
           Gentiles
           ,
           who
           with
           her
           speare
           made
           an
           Olive-tree
           grow
           up
           in
           opposition
           to
           Neptune
           ,
           who
           caused
           a
           horse
           to
           
           appear
           .
           All
           this
           was
           display'd
           in
           4.
           odes
           ,
           written
           on
           thick
           past-boards
           ,
           supported
           by
           the
           bounds
           in
           four
           pillars
           ,
           and
           in
           four
           others
           the
           Sybills
           and
           Muses
           ,
           who
           with
           their
           predictions
           ,
           and
           verses
           alluded
           to
           her
           Majesty
           .
           She
           went
           afterwards
           up
           into
           the
           roome
           o're
           the
           Gate
           ,
           where
           a
           throne
           being
           prepar'd
           ,
           she
           was
           complemented
           by
           Father
           
             Lodowick
             Bompiani
          
           the
           Rector
           of
           the
           said
           University
           ,
           with
           a
           Latin
           oration
           .
        
         
           Being
           come
           without
           the
           Court
           ,
           she
           went
           up
           and
           down
           all
           the
           Schooles
           ,
           in
           every
           one
           of
           which
           ,
           she
           was
           welcom'd
           by
           one
           of
           the
           most
           eminent
           Scholars
           ,
           with
           a
           short
           Epigramme
           .
           Being
           afterwards
           returned
           into
           the
           said
           roome
           ,
           o're
           the
           gate
           ,
           she
           was
           by
           Father
           Rho
           the
           Provinciall
           ,
           informed
           of
           the
           contents
           of
           that
           noble
           preparation
           ,
           and
           heard
           him
           read
           the
           names
           of
           those
           renowned
           Princesses
           .
           Thence
           she
           went
           into
           the
           Church
           ,
           where
           she
           heard
           a
           motetto
           with
           most
           exquisite
           musick
           ,
           and
           afterwards
           departed
           .
        
         
         
           This
           vertuous
           preparation
           was
           most
           curious
           ,
           and
           noble
           ,
           and
           therefore
           the
           concourse
           of
           the
           people
           ,
           to
           see
           ,
           and
           admire
           it
           ,
           was
           great
           .
        
         
           
           On
           the
           first
           of
           February
           her
           Majesty
           went
           to
           see
           the
           Colledge
           of
           Urbane
           for
           the
           propagation
           of
           the
           Faith
           ,
           where
           Cardinall
           Capponi
           ,
           as
           Vice-prefect
           of
           that
           Congregation
           ,
           in
           the
           absence
           of
           Cardinal
           
             Anthony
             Barberino
          
           the
           Prefect
           ,
           was
           ready
           to
           receive
           her
           .
           She
           was
           first
           conducted
           into
           the
           printing-house
           ,
           where
           they
           print
           two
           and
           twenty
           severall
           tongues
           ,
           and
           she
           saw
           in
           an
           instant
           some
           sheets
           printed
           in
           eight
           languages
           ,
           in
           which
           were
           the
           following
           words
           ,
           May
           Christina
           live
           for
           ever
           .
           The
           languages
           were
           Latin
           ,
           Greek
           ,
           Syriaque
           ,
           Arabick
           ,
           Hebrew
           ,
           Caldean
           ,
           Coptick
           ,
           and
           Armenian
           .
           She
           went
           afterwards
           into
           the
           great
           Hall
           ,
           which
           was
           hung
           with
           crimson
           damask
           with
           twisted
           Gold
           ,
           where
           her
           Majesty
           sate
           under
           a
           cloth
           of
           state
           ,
           in
           a
           chair
           raised
           two
           steps
           from
           the
           ground
           ,
           the
           Cardinall
           sitting
           on
           her
           left
           hand
           in
           a
           lower
           chair
           .
           On
           the
           four
           corners
           
           of
           the
           said
           Hall
           ,
           were
           fastned
           four
           Epigramms
           on
           the
           four
           parts
           of
           the
           VVorld
           .
           At
           her
           entrance
           she
           was
           welcom'd
           by
           the
           Scholars
           in
           two
           and
           twenty
           languages
           ,
           none
           of
           them
           exceeding
           two
           periods
           ,
           which
           were
           afterwards
           presented
           her
           in
           print
           in
           a
           book
           with
           this
           title
           .
           
           The
           agreement
           of
           tongues
           in
           celebrating
           the
           praises
           of
           Christina
           Queen
           of
           Swedland
           .
           This
           action
           ended
           with
           an
           invitation
           of
           one
           of
           the
           Scholars
           to
           the
           rest
           ,
           to
           contract
           in
           the
           Latin
           tongue
           alone
           ,
           what
           could
           be
           expressed
           in
           the
           rest
           by
           all
           the
           Colledge
           ,
           to
           wit
           the
           said
           words
           ,
           that
           were
           printed
           ;
           may
           Christina
           live
           for
           ever
           ,
           which
           were
           seconded
           ,
           not
           only
           by
           the
           Scholars
           ,
           but
           all
           the
           standers
           by
           to
           her
           Majesties
           great
           content
           .
           She
           then
           accompanyed
           by
           the
           said
           Cardinall
           ,
           went
           into
           the
           Library
           ,
           in
           which
           all
           the
           printed
           books
           are
           kept
           ,
           and
           here
           they
           found
           six
           Scholars
           ,
           with
           six
           great
           basons
           of
           Silver
           ,
           in
           which
           ,
           in
           stead
           of
           sweet-meats
           ,
           seventy
           two
           volumes
           of
           severall
           works
           ,
           in
           two
           and
           twenty
           languages
           ,
           
           were
           presented
           to
           her
           ,
           which
           pleased
           her
           extreamly
           .
        
         
           At
           her
           Majesties
           going
           out
           of
           the
           Library
           ,
           she
           had
           some
           compositions
           presented
           her
           likewise
           in
           print
           in
           severall
           tongues
           in
           her
           praise
           ,
           to
           whom
           they
           also
           shewed
           a
           great
           store-house
           full
           of
           volumes
           printed
           for
           the
           service
           of
           the
           apostolical
           missionaries
           ,
           all
           in
           severall
           languages
           ,
           her
           Majestie
           confessing
           ,
           that
           in
           no
           other
           part
           of
           the
           World
           ,
           there
           was
           the
           like
           printing-house
           for
           variety
           of
           tongues
           .
        
         
           All
           the
           order
           aforesaid
           was
           by
           the
           direction
           of
           my
           Lord
           
             Dionysius
             Massari
          
           the
           Secretary
           of
           the
           said
           Congregation
           .
        
         
           
           Her
           Majesty
           unable
           ,
           for
           the
           great
           throngs
           of
           people
           ,
           to
           see
           at
           her
           ease
           ,
           and
           as
           she
           desired
           ,
           the
           many
           Compositions
           ,
           Pictures
           ,
           Mottos
           ,
           and
           Inscriptions
           set
           out
           in
           the
           said
           Roman
           Colledge
           ,
           resolved
           to
           go
           thither
           again
           ,
           and
           privately
           entered
           there
           at
           the
           back
           door
           ,
           being
           received
           by
           the
           General
           ,
           Father
           Rho
           the
           Provincial
           ,
           and
           Father
           
             Lodovick
             
             Bompiani
          
           the
           Rector
           ,
           and
           many
           others
           of
           the
           Society
           .
        
         
           She
           quickly
           went
           into
           the
           Library
           ,
           which
           besides
           a
           vast
           number
           of
           choyce
           volumes
           ,
           is
           beautifully
           adorned
           with
           the
           Pictures
           of
           all
           the
           Cardinalls
           of
           the
           Society
           ,
           &
           others
           ,
           that
           are
           famous
           for
           their
           writings
           ,
           as
           likewise
           of
           their
           noble
           benefactors
           ,
           among
           which
           was
           more
           remarkable
           than
           the
           rest
           ,
           
           the
           Picture
           of
           the
           deceased
           my
           Lord
           
             John
             Baptist
             Coccino
          
           a
           Venetian
           ,
           who
           thought
           he
           could
           not
           better
           establish
           the
           memorie
           of
           his
           glories
           ,
           his
           immortall
           pains
           ,
           and
           incomparable
           deserts
           ,
           as
           well
           towards
           the
           service
           of
           the
           apostolicall
           Sea
           ,
           as
           all
           learned
           men
           ,
           than
           by
           leaving
           to
           the
           said
           Roman
           Colledge
           his
           most
           pretious
           and
           copious
           Library
           ,
           with
           all
           his
           choice
           Manuscripts
           .
        
         
           Here
           her
           Majesty
           entertaining
           her self
           for
           some
           time
           ,
           
           in
           viewing
           the
           many
           volumes
           ,
           took
           pleasure
           too
           in
           looking
           on
           the
           Modell
           and
           Platforme
           of
           the
           City
           of
           Jerusalem
           ,
           which
           was
           left
           by
           Father
           Villal-pando
           ,
           
           with
           the
           description
           of
           the
           streets
           ,
           and
           holy
           places
           ,
           consecrated
           by
           the
           journeys
           and
           passions
           of
           our
           Lord
           Jesus
           Christ
           .
           She
           then
           going
           about
           the
           other
           sides
           ,
           discovered
           some
           Greek
           and
           Latin
           Manuscripts
           lying
           open
           on
           a
           Table
           ,
           and
           could
           judge
           of
           the
           Authors
           ,
           shewing
           very
           great
           learning
           .
           She
           went
           thence
           into
           the
           gallery
           ,
           that
           was
           near
           ,
           where
           Father
           
             Athanasius
             Nircherius
          
           the
           great
           Mathematician
           had
           prepared
           many
           curious
           and
           remarkable
           things
           ,
           as
           well
           in
           nature
           ,
           as
           art
           ,
           which
           were
           in
           so
           great
           a
           number
           ,
           that
           her
           Majesty
           said
           ,
           more
           time
           was
           required
           ,
           and
           less
           company
           to
           consider
           them
           with
           due
           attention
           .
        
         
           However
           she
           stayed
           some
           time
           to
           consider
           the
           herb
           called
           Phoenix
           ,
           which
           resembling
           the
           Phoenix
           grew
           up
           in
           the
           waters
           perpetually
           out
           of
           its
           own
           ashes
           .
           She
           saw
           the
           fountains
           ,
           and
           clocks
           ,
           which
           by
           vertue
           of
           the
           load
           stone
           turn
           about
           with
           secret
           force
           .
           Then
           passing
           through
           the
           Hall
           ,
           where
           she
           looked
           on
           some
           Pictures
           well
           done
           ,
           she
           went
           
           through
           the
           walkes
           and
           the
           garden
           ,
           into
           the
           Apothecaries
           shop
           ,
           where
           she
           saw
           the
           preparation
           of
           the
           ingredients
           of
           herbs
           ,
           plants
           ,
           metalls
           ,
           gemms
           ,
           and
           other
           rare
           things
           ,
           for
           the
           making
           of
           treacle
           ,
           and
           balsome
           of
           life
           .
           She
           saw
           them
           distill
           with
           the
           fire
           of
           the
           same
           furnace
           sixty
           five
           sorts
           of
           herbs
           in
           as
           many
           distinct
           limbecks
           .
           She
           saw
           the
           philosophical
           calcination
           of
           ivorie
           ,
           and
           the
           like
           .
           She
           saw
           extracted
           the
           spirits
           of
           
             Vitriol
             ,
             Salt
          
           ,
           and
           Aqua-fortis
           ,
           as
           likewise
           a
           jarre
           of
           pure
           water
           ,
           which
           with
           two
           single
           drops
           of
           the
           quintessence
           of
           milke
           ,
           was
           turned
           into
           true
           milk
           ,
           the
           only
           medicine
           for
           the
           shortness
           of
           the
           breath
           ,
           and
           affections
           of
           the
           breast
           .
           In
           fine
           being
           presented
           with
           treacle
           ,
           and
           pretious
           oyles
           ,
           she
           went
           into
           the
           sacristy
           ,
           where
           they
           opened
           all
           the
           presses
           ,
           vvhere
           they
           keep
           the
           Plate
           ,
           and
           reliques
           of
           the
           Church
           ,
           vvith
           the
           great
           candlesticks
           ,
           and
           vases
           given
           them
           by
           the
           deceased
           Cardinall
           
             Lodowick
             Lodovisio
          
           the
           founder
           of
           the
           Church
           .
           She
           honoured
           
           particularly
           the
           blood
           of
           St.
           Esuperantia
           a
           Virgin
           and
           Martyr
           ,
           which
           ,
           after
           a
           thousand
           and
           three
           hundred
           years
           ,
           is
           as
           liquid
           as
           if
           newly
           shed
           .
           Then
           going
           into
           the
           Church
           she
           heard
           Mass
           ,
           and
           at
           her
           departure
           ,
           gave
           testimonies
           to
           the
           Fathers
           of
           her
           great
           satisfaction
           and
           content
           .
        
         
           
           Among
           these
           entertainments
           ,
           whither
           sacred
           ,
           or
           curious
           ,
           the
           Queen
           forgat
           not
           those
           of
           her
           mind
           ,
           in
           the
           recreations
           of
           learning
           .
           Some
           principal
           Gentlemen
           of
           the
           Academy
           of
           Rome
           invited
           to
           comply
           with
           her
           Majesties
           desire
           ,
           very
           willingly
           concurr'd
           with
           their
           vertuous
           attendance
           ,
           and
           talents
           to
           obey
           her
           ,
           
           holding
           once
           a
           week
           an
           Academy
           before
           her
           .
           They
           were
           
             Don
             Pompeo
             Colonna
          
           Prince
           of
           Gallicano
           ,
           the
           Prince
           of
           St.
           Gregory
           ,
           Marquis
           
             Scipio
             Santa
             Croce
          
           ,
           the
           Marquis
           
             Frederick
             Miroli
          
           ,
           Count
           
             Lodowick
             Santinelli
          
           ,
           Count
           
             Vlderick
             Fiumi
          
           ,
           Count
           
             Francis
             Maria
             Santinelli
             ,
             Signior
             Carlo
             Rapaccioli
             ,
             Signior
             Ottavio
             Falconieri
             ,
          
           the
           Marquis
           
             Francis
             Ricci
          
           ,
           the
           Abbot
           
             Francis
             
             Cesis
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             Giouanni
             Lotti
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             Sebastiano
             Baldini
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             Gio.
             Francesco
             Melosio
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             Antonio
             Abbati
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             Camillo
             Rubiera
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             Tiberio
             Cevoli
          
           ,
           the
           Abbot
           
             Vincenzo
             Maculani
          
           ,
           Cavalier
           
             Marke
             Antonio
             Meniconi
             ,
             Don
             Caesare
             Colonna
             ,
          
           and
           Signior
           
             Gio.
             Francesco
             Sinibaldi
          
           .
        
         
           The
           first
           Academy
           began
           in
           the
           evening
           on
           the
           24.
           of
           January
           ,
           in
           which
           the
           Prince
           of
           Gallicano
           made
           appear
           his
           solid
           learning
           ,
           and
           wit
           ,
           with
           a
           lecture
           in
           honor
           of
           the
           Pope
           ,
           Alexander
           the
           7th
           .
           the
           other
           Academians
           seconding
           with
           their
           compositions
           ,
           the
           applauses
           due
           to
           him
           ,
           who
           for
           the
           fair
           union
           of
           piety
           and
           learning
           ,
           makes
           the
           Vatican
           throne
           resplendent
           .
           
           In
           the
           second
           Academy
           the
           Prince
           of
           St.
           Gregory
           discoursed
           ,
           sprightly
           proving
           ,
           that
           the
           rigour
           and
           discourtesies
           of
           Ladies
           ,
           are
           sometimes
           the
           arguments
           ,
           and
           subtilties
           of
           love
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           third
           the
           Marquis
           
             Frederick
             Miroli
          
           made
           the
           problem
           ,
           who
           gave
           abundant
           testimonies
           ,
           he
           was
           no
           less
           conspicuous
           in
           the
           knowledge
           of
           the
           
           sciences
           ,
           than
           in
           valour
           ,
           and
           armes
           .
           He
           argued
           whither
           the
           day
           ,
           or
           the
           night
           were
           more
           proper
           for
           a
           poetical
           furie
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           same
           subject
           ,
           Signior
           
             Gio.
             Francesco
             Sinibaldi
          
           spake
           learnedly
           ,
           who
           made
           his
           vertuous
           qualities
           appear
           .
           The
           conclusion
           was
           in
           favour
           of
           the
           night
           ,
           which
           appear'd
           with
           the
           twelve
           hours
           before
           her
           ,
           who
           were
           persons
           most
           beautifully
           adorned
           ,
           with
           lighted
           torches
           in
           their
           hands
           ,
           and
           followed
           by
           four
           starres
           artificially
           ,
           dress'd
           ,
           which
           were
           the
           two
           Brothers
           ,
           the
           Counts
           Santinelli
           ,
           and
           two
           others
           ,
           their
           friends
           .
           The
           Night
           sang
           some
           verses
           in
           thanks
           to
           the
           Academians
           ,
           for
           the
           honour
           done
           her
           in
           making
           her
           the
           theater
           of
           their
           wits
           ,
           and
           the
           four
           starres
           danc'd
           the
           Ganaryes
           most
           gracefully
           .
           This
           was
           the
           invention
           of
           Count
           
             Francis
             Maria
             Santinelli
          
           ,
           who
           being
           to
           make
           the
           problem
           in
           the
           fourth
           Academie
           ,
           made
           his
           vertuous
           parts
           appear
           in
           an
           Academical
           lotterye
           ,
           in
           which
           every
           one
           recited
           something
           on
           his
           chance
           .
        
         
           The
           last
           problem
           ,
           which
           ended
           the
           Academie
           ,
           was
           concluded
           by
           the
           
           Abbot
           ,
           
             Francis
             Cesis
          
           ,
           and
           Signior
           
             Francesco
             Melosi
          
           ,
           and
           't
           was
           ,
           whither
           the
           love
           was
           more
           durable
           ,
           and
           powerfull
           ,
           that
           comes
           on
           a
           suddain
           ,
           or
           that
           which
           is
           bred
           by
           conversation
           .
        
         
           'T
           was
           fit
           that
           some
           martiall
           entertainments
           should
           second
           those
           of
           learning
           ,
           and
           therefore
           the
           Prince
           of
           Palestrina
           with
           a
           company
           of
           Cavaliers
           ,
           24.
           in
           number
           ,
           to
           shew
           his
           respects
           to
           her
           Majesty
           (
           he
           imagining
           ,
           to
           her
           eyes
           ,
           accustomed
           to
           the
           harshness
           ,
           and
           wars
           of
           the
           North
           ,
           martiall
           objects
           might
           likewise
           be
           gratefull
           and
           pleasing
           ,
           but
           much
           more
           the
           sweeter
           ,
           and
           calmer
           of
           Italy
           )
           resolved
           ,
           
             di
             fare
             una
             festa
             de
             Carosselli
             .
          
        
         
           To
           these
           recreations
           ,
           the
           great
           and
           generous
           Barberines
           added
           three
           musicall
           Playes
           ,
           most
           splendidly
           recited
           in
           their
           Palace
           at
           the
           four
           Fountains
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           last
           of
           January
           in
           the
           evening
           they
           recited
           first
           a
           musical
           Play
           intituled
           the
           triumph
           of
           piety
           ,
           or
           the
           
             life
             of
             man.
          
           The
           matter
           was
           all
           morall
           ,
           and
           becoming
           the
           beauty
           of
           
           the
           scenes
           ,
           
           which
           were
           very
           handsome
           ,
           as
           well
           for
           the
           learned
           composition
           ,
           as
           the
           sweet
           and
           most
           exquisite
           musick
           .
           The
           composition
           represented
           the
           arts
           and
           deceits
           ,
           with
           vvhich
           pleasure
           ,
           and
           guilt
           seek
           still
           to
           overvvhelme
           the
           understanding
           and
           innocence
           ;
           the
           remorse
           of
           conscience
           in
           pursuing
           them
           ,
           constancie
           in
           rejecting
           them
           ,
           and
           frailty
           in
           complying
           vvith
           them
           .
        
         
           A
           curtain
           being
           dravvn
           ,
           the
           Night
           appeared
           in
           a
           shady
           scene
           .
           The
           davvning
           of
           the
           day
           began
           to
           be
           seen
           ,
           and
           afterwards
           a
           little
           by
           little
           the
           summ
           ,
           which
           with
           wonderful
           art
           made
           the
           Theater
           all
           resplendent
           .
           The
           mornning
           from
           her
           silver
           Chariot
           ,
           strewing
           many
           sweet
           flowers
           ,
           and
           awaking
           the
           Shepherds
           to
           their
           businesse
           ,
           was
           the
           prologue
           ,
           after
           vvhich
           in
           a
           very
           fine
           prospect
           ,
           vvas
           a
           City
           vvith
           tvvo
           opposite
           rocks
           ,
           the
           one
           of
           the
           understanding
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           of
           pleasure
           ,
           vvho
           disputed
           very
           earnestly
           together
           ,
           each
           one
           endeavouring
           to
           beat
           dovvn
           the
           reasons
           of
           the
           other
           .
        
         
         
           Humane
           life
           coming
           aftervvards
           forth
           betvveen
           innocence
           and
           guilt
           ,
           
           each
           of
           them
           endeavoured
           to
           vanquish
           the
           senses
           ,
           pleasure
           and
           guilt
           insinuating
           delight
           ,
           the
           most
           fit
           machine
           for
           the
           moving
           of
           the
           will
           ,
           and
           with
           this
           they
           provoked
           her
           ,
           sometimes
           to
           lasciviousness
           ,
           which
           is
           an
           excess
           of
           desire
           without
           reason
           ,
           sometimes
           to
           idleness
           the
           Father
           of
           all
           vice
           ,
           now
           to
           gourmandizing
           the
           mother
           of
           luxurie
           ,
           now
           to
           avarice
           ,
           which
           destroyes
           faith
           and
           goodness
           ,
           sometimes
           to
           pride
           ,
           the
           ruine
           of
           all
           vertue
           ,
           sometimes
           to
           anger
           the
           beginning
           of
           madness
           ,
           and
           sometimes
           to
           envye
           ,
           which
           spoyles
           all
           friendship
           ,
           and
           defiles
           anothers
           glory
           .
        
         
           The
           understanding
           ,
           and
           innocence
           on
           the
           other
           side
           represented
           to
           life
           ,
           in
           opposition
           to
           lasciviousness
           ,
           the
           beauty
           of
           temperance
           ,
           which
           is
           the
           foundation
           of
           a
           mans
           happy
           life
           .
           Idleness
           they
           opposed
           with
           exercise
           and
           study
           ,
           the
           Fathers
           of
           vertues
           and
           glory
           ,
           and
           gourmandizing
           with
           abstinence
           ,
           the
           true
           armes
           to
           vanquish
           
           the
           sensuall
           temptations
           .
           Against
           avarice
           they
           set
           liberality
           ,
           the
           soul
           of
           reputation
           ,
           and
           guide
           to
           Paradise
           .
           Against
           pride
           humility
           ,
           which
           makes
           us
           worthy
           of
           compassion
           with
           men
           ,
           and
           of
           mercy
           with
           God.
           Against
           anger
           patience
           ,
           which
           o'recomes
           and
           conquers
           all
           difficulties
           ,
           and
           in
           fine
           against
           envie
           the
           contempt
           of
           earthly
           things
           ,
           one
           of
           the
           greatest
           parts
           of
           generosity
           .
        
         
           Life
           invaded
           by
           goods
           ,
           and
           provocations
           ,
           now
           yielded
           to
           the
           allurements
           of
           pleasure
           and
           guilt
           ,
           now
           recollected
           it self
           ,
           and
           adher'd
           to
           the
           admonitions
           of
           the
           understanding
           and
           innocence
           ,
           and
           contending
           thus
           with
           morall
           discourses
           ,
           very
           learned
           ,
           and
           most
           excellently
           sung
           ,
           they
           ended
           severall
           acts
           ,
           and
           changed
           the
           scene
           the
           se●ond
           time
           which
           with
           admirable
           beauty
           represented
           a
           delitious
           ,
           and
           well
           severed
           Garden
           ,
           adorned
           with
           statues
           ,
           and
           such
           rare
           partitions
           ,
           that
           with
           the
           addition
           of
           the
           fountains
           ,
           and
           a
           most
           strange
           fall
           of
           water
           ,
           made
           it
           one
           of
           the
           most
           beautifull
           prospects
           ,
           that
           could
           possibly
           
           be
           seen
           .
           In
           fine
           in
           the
           third
           scene
           ,
           in
           which
           they
           saw
           a
           most
           pleasant
           meadow
           full
           of
           trees
           ,
           fruit
           ,
           and
           flowers
           ,
           and
           a
           distance
           of
           place
           ,
           where
           the
           Vatican
           appeared
           ,
           the
           Frontispiece
           and
           Cupola
           of
           St.
           Peters
           ,
           the
           new
           Suburbes
           ,
           and
           Castle
           of
           St
           Angelo
           ,
           guile
           and
           pleasure
           disguised
           like
           the
           understanding
           and
           innocence
           ,
           endeavour
           to
           cosen
           life
           ,
           with
           the
           provocations
           and
           artifices
           proper
           to
           malice
           ,
           and
           the
           cunning
           of
           the
           wicked
           ,
           but
           the
           understanding
           and
           innocence
           ,
           coming
           forth
           in
           their
           own
           true
           appearance
           ,
           and
           finding
           life
           in
           those
           ambuscados
           ,
           discovering
           to
           her
           the
           deceits
           ,
           with
           which
           pleasure
           and
           guilt
           seek
           to
           lull
           her
           asleep
           ,
           and
           betray
           her
           ,
           make
           her
           see
           her
           own
           errour
           and
           frailty
           ,
           and
           to
           fortifie
           and
           defend
           her
           from
           all
           other
           surprizes
           and
           ambushes
           ,
           give
           her
           a
           ring
           of
           Gold
           ,
           with
           a
           deaths-head
           in
           stead
           of
           a
           Jewell
           ,
           admonishing
           her
           ,
           that
           if
           she
           shall
           still
           think
           of
           death
           ,
           after
           which
           the
           greatest
           thing
           is
           reduced
           to
           nothing
           ,
           she
           shall
           finde
           whosoever
           thinks
           of
           death
           ,
           never
           ceases
           to
           live
           well
           .
           In
           
           this
           manner
           they
           ended
           the
           Play
           ,
           in
           which
           follow'd
           several
           intermediums
           of
           dances
           ,
           and
           musical
           consorts
           ,
           with
           instruments
           sutable
           to
           the
           pleasure
           of
           so
           vertuous
           a
           recreation
           ,
           they
           afterwards
           concluding
           with
           a
           dance
           admirably
           performed
           by
           two
           excellent
           dancers
           ,
           and
           with
           the
           appearance
           of
           a
           squib
           full
           of
           fire-works
           ,
           accompanyed
           with
           the
           noise
           of
           many
           mortar
           pieces
           .
        
         
           When
           the
           Queen
           had
           taken
           pleasure
           in
           beholding
           the
           noble
           appartaments
           ,
           and
           rich
           furniture
           of
           that
           royall
           Palace
           ,
           which
           was
           adorned
           with
           excellent
           Pictures
           ,
           she
           went
           down
           the
           private
           stairs
           to
           the
           Theater
           ,
           in
           the
           middle
           of
           which
           within
           a
           partition
           ,
           and
           under
           a
           cloth
           of
           state
           ,
           she
           heard
           with
           such
           attention
           and
           content
           ,
           the
           morality
           of
           that
           action
           ,
           that
           judging
           it
           very
           sutable
           to
           her
           rare
           understanding
           she
           desired
           to
           be
           present
           twice
           there
           ,
           she
           praysing
           much
           the
           subject
           ,
           
           and
           composition
           ,
           the
           fruit
           of
           the
           rare
           wit
           of
           the
           Abbot
           Rospigliosi
           ,
           a
           person
           as
           eminent
           in
           learning
           ,
           as
           remarkable
           for
           his
           noble
           
           condition
           ,
           it
           being
           enough
           to
           say
           ,
           he
           is
           the
           deserving
           Nephew
           of
           my
           Lord
           Rospigliosi
           Secretary
           of
           state
           to
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           whose
           capacity
           of
           the
           greatest
           affairs
           ,
           is
           accompanied
           with
           goodness
           ,
           and
           literature
           in
           the
           highest
           degree
           .
           The
           musick
           was
           ordered
           by
           Signior
           
             Marco
             Marazzoli
          
           the
           famous
           Musitian
           of
           his
           Holinesses
           Chappell
           ,
           and
           the
           Actors
           were
           Signior
           
             Bonaventura
             Argenti
          
           ,
           who
           acted
           mans
           life
           ,
           Signior
           
             Domenico
             Rodomonte
          
           who
           represented
           innocence
           ,
           Signior
           
             Domenico
             del
             Pane
          
           the
           Actor
           of
           guilt
           ,
           Signior
           
             Lodowick
             Lenzi
          
           of
           the
           understanding
           ,
           Signior
           
             Francesco
             de
             Rossi
          
           of
           pleasure
           ,
           and
           Signior
           
             Gioseppe
             Sorilli
          
           of
           the
           prologue
           ,
           all
           exquisite
           Musitians
           ,
           and
           very
           fine
           Actors
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           mean
           time
           the
           Queen
           on
           the
           18.
           of
           February
           visited
           the
           Church
           of
           St.
           Peter
           ,
           all
           the
           Clergie
           receiving
           her
           at
           the
           Gate
           .
           
           Thirty
           Canons
           in
           their
           rotchets
           ,
           coaps
           and
           white
           skins
           ,
           with
           38.
           
           Priests
           ,
           and
           26.
           benefic'd
           Clerks
           ,
           waited
           on
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           who
           when
           she
           had
           ador'd
           the
           most
           holy
           
           Sacrament
           ,
           went
           down
           into
           the
           grots
           below
           the
           Church
           ,
           where
           her
           Majesty
           heard
           Mass
           in
           a
           Chappell
           near
           the
           bodies
           of
           St.
           Peter
           and
           St.
           Paul
           ;
           she
           saw
           afterwards
           the
           records
           that
           are
           there
           of
           the
           shrines
           of
           the
           ancient
           Popes
           ,
           and
           in
           her
           return
           was
           conducted
           by
           my
           Lord
           Farnese
           ,
           my
           Lord
           Fibei
           ,
           and
           my
           Lord
           Marescotti
           ,
           all
           three
           Canons
           of
           St.
           Peter
           ,
           to
           see
           the
           famous
           reliques
           of
           the
           lance
           which
           pierc'd
           the
           side
           of
           Christ
           ,
           a
           part
           of
           the
           Cross
           ,
           on
           which
           he
           was
           crucifyed
           ,
           and
           the
           print
           of
           our
           Saviours
           face
           on
           a
           handkerchief
           ,
           the
           
             Volto
             Santo
          
           ,
           reliques
           so
           highly
           esteem'd
           ,
           and
           kept
           with
           such
           care
           ,
           that
           they
           cannot
           be
           seen
           near
           at
           hand
           by
           any
           one
           ,
           albeit
           he
           were
           a
           Cardinall
           ,
           unless
           he
           be
           a
           Canon
           of
           the
           said
           Church
           ,
           without
           the
           speciall
           leave
           of
           the
           Pope
           ,
           who
           issues
           forth
           a
           Brief
           in
           such
           cases
           ,
           as
           he
           did
           to
           the
           Queen
           with
           this
           clause
           ,
           let
           her
           alone
           see
           them
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           admired
           the
           said
           reliques
           vvith
           particular
           devotion
           ,
           and
           vvent
           thence
           to
           see
           all
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           things
           ,
           kept
           there
           for
           the
           greater
           decorum
           within
           a
           Chappell
           of
           the
           Sacristy
           .
        
         
         
           Two
           dayes
           after
           her
           Majesty
           went
           to
           the
           Church
           of
           the
           Conventualls
           of
           St.
           Francis
           dedicated
           to
           the
           holy
           Apostles
           ,
           where
           she
           was
           met
           and
           attended
           by
           Father
           
             Fel●x
             d'
             Ascoli
          
           the
           Generall
           of
           that
           Order
           ,
           and
           the
           most
           qualifyed
           Fathers
           of
           the
           Convent
           .
           At
           her
           Majesties
           entrance
           into
           the
           Church
           ,
           they
           gave
           signes
           of
           joy
           with
           ringing
           the
           Bells
           ,
           and
           playing
           on
           the
           Organs
           ,
           and
           Musick
           ,
           and
           the
           Father
           aforesaid
           gave
           her
           the
           holy
           water
           when
           she
           had
           ador'd
           the
           blessed
           Sacrament
           ,
           and
           visited
           the
           two
           Altars
           of
           St.
           Francis
           and
           St.
           Anthony
           of
           Padoua
           ,
           in
           the
           arch-confraternity
           of
           which
           she
           desired
           to
           be
           register'd
           ,
           she
           heard
           Mass
           and
           departed
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           following
           Sunday
           her
           Majesty
           went
           the
           second
           time
           to
           the
           Benedictine
           Nuns
           of
           the
           conception
           of
           St.
           Mary
           in
           
             Campo
             Martio
          
           ,
           
           and
           as
           the
           first
           time
           she
           saw
           only
           the
           Church
           ,
           she
           now
           would
           see
           the
           monasterie
           ,
           into
           which
           she
           entered
           accompanyed
           by
           the
           Deputy
           ,
           and
           received
           and
           attended
           at
           the
           Gate
           by
           
             Dame
             Tecla
             Rotolante
          
           the
           
             Abbesse
             ,
             
             Dame
             Deodata
             Baccini
          
           the
           Prioress
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Nuns
           .
           Her
           Majesty
           was
           conducted
           into
           the
           quire
           ,
           and
           heard
           Mass
           ,
           a
           motetto
           being
           sung
           by
           the
           angelical
           voyce
           of
           
             Dame
             Maria
             Alessandro
             Galvani
          
           ,
           she
           went
           afterwards
           into
           a
           great
           roome
           ,
           furnisht
           with
           crimson
           damask
           fringed
           with
           Gold
           ,
           with
           her
           state
           ,
           chair
           ,
           and
           footstool
           of
           the
           same
           ,
           where
           she
           heard
           ,
           without
           offence
           to
           her
           modesty
           ,
           a
           very
           fine
           motetto
           ,
           which
           was
           sung
           in
           her
           praise
           ,
           though
           she
           was
           better
           pleased
           ,
           when
           she
           heard
           divers
           others
           ,
           the
           sweetness
           of
           which
           diminished
           the
           bitterness
           instilled
           into
           her
           by
           the
           first
           .
           After
           this
           they
           gave
           her
           Majes●●
           a
           noble
           collation
           ,
           which
           was
           seconded
           with
           a
           present
           of
           seven
           basons
           full
           of
           severall
           fine
           devises
           ,
           sent
           her
           to
           her
           lodging
           ,
           which
           her
           Majesty
           most
           kindly
           accepted
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           fifteenth
           of
           February
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           extreamly
           desirous
           ,
           
           to
           see
           the
           most
           remarkable
           things
           of
           the
           great
           City
           of
           Rome
           ,
           went
           to
           view
           the
           Vineyard
           of
           the
           Prince
           
             Don
             Camillo
             Panfilio
          
           ,
           called
           Belrespiro
           near
           
           
             San
             Pancratio
          
           ,
           where
           she
           found
           the
           said
           Prince
           accompanyed
           by
           my
           Lord
           Torreggiani
           ,
           and
           many
           Cavaliers
           the
           Camrades
           of
           his
           Excellence
           ,
           who
           waited
           on
           her
           all
           about
           the
           Garden
           ,
           and
           the
           appartaments
           of
           the
           Palace
           ,
           putting
           into
           her
           hand
           a
           stick
           all
           gilt
           ,
           and
           beset
           with
           pretious
           stones
           .
        
         
           When
           her
           Majesty
           accompanyed
           by
           the
           Prince
           ,
           whom
           she
           would
           never
           suffer
           to
           be
           uncovered
           ,
           had
           with
           great
           content
           ,
           walked
           all
           about
           the
           Garden
           ,
           which
           is
           one
           of
           the
           fairest
           ,
           and
           most
           lovely
           of
           Rome
           ,
           and
           the
           Prince
           had
           caused
           to
           be
           made
           with
           designe
           and
           vast
           charge
           ,
           she
           went
           into
           the
           Palace
           adorn'd
           with
           the
           pretiousest
           furniture
           ,
           giving
           lustre
           and
           magnificence
           to
           a
           house
           ,
           where
           she
           found
           prepared
           a
           royall
           collation
           of
           most
           exquisite
           sweet-meats
           ,
           
           and
           remained
           some
           time
           ,
           the
           Prince
           presenting
           her
           the
           Cup
           ,
           and
           the
           Duke
           of
           Ceri
           the
           napkin
           .
           Then
           observing
           the
           pictures
           ,
           which
           are
           there
           in
           great
           abundance
           ,
           and
           most
           excellent
           ,
           she
           liked
           ,
           amongst
           others
           ,
           a
           Danae
           done
           by
           
             Hanibal
             
             Caracci
          
           ,
           which
           the
           Prince
           perceiving
           ,
           without
           speaking
           any
           thing
           caused
           to
           be
           presented
           to
           her
           ,
           with
           another
           of
           his
           best
           Pieces
           ,
           just
           as
           she
           returned
           to
           her
           Palace
           ,
           having
           at
           her
           departure
           from
           the
           Vineyard
           given
           her
           the
           said
           stick
           beset
           with
           Jewels
           .
           The
           Prince
           some
           dayes
           before
           ,
           having
           heard
           she
           would
           make
           a
           little
           Coach
           for
           her
           own
           use
           ,
           sent
           her
           one
           of
           crimson
           Velvet
           ,
           and
           Silver
           ,
           wrought
           majestickly
           and
           artificially
           in
           the
           gallery
           of
           the
           great
           Duke
           of
           Florence
           .
        
         
           The
           Carneval
           afterwards
           approaching
           ,
           which
           in
           Rome
           begins
           only
           ten
           dayes
           before
           Lent
           ,
           the
           Queen
           some
           few
           dayes
           before
           had
           intimated
           to
           the
           Prince
           ,
           she
           would
           come
           to
           his
           house
           ,
           to
           see
           the
           maskings
           and
           horseraces
           used
           at
           that
           time
           .
           His
           Excellency
           very
           glad
           of
           the
           honour
           ,
           the
           night
           before
           the
           Saturday
           ,
           on
           which
           they
           begin
           ,
           caused
           a
           handsome
           long
           scaffold
           to
           be
           reared
           before
           his
           Palace
           in
           all
           hast
           .
        
         
           It
           represented
           a
           long
           pulpet
           supported
           by
           Pillars
           ,
           and
           on
           the
           sides
           had
           two
           arms
           bending
           inwards
           a
           little
           ,
           
           the
           one
           for
           the
           Cavaliers
           of
           her
           Majesties
           traine
           ,
           and
           the
           other
           for
           the
           Ladies
           .
           In
           the
           middle
           with
           a
           fine
           row
           of
           pillars
           ,
           and
           little
           chapters
           of
           Gold
           ,
           and
           cornishes
           of
           mettall
           ,
           the
           history
           of
           Alexander
           the
           great
           was
           epitomized
           in
           fine
           and
           noble
           painting
           .
           The
           box
           appointed
           for
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           had
           gilt
           parapets
           of
           iron
           with
           the
           arms
           of
           Swedland
           ,
           and
           was
           defended
           from
           the
           aire
           with
           long
           windowes
           of
           fine
           glass
           wrought
           with
           gold
           ,
           with
           the
           arms
           of
           her
           Majesty
           .
        
         
           Within
           it
           was
           hung
           with
           embroydery
           in
           Gold
           on
           blew
           Velvet
           ,
           with
           a
           throne
           ,
           and
           royall
           state
           ,
           and
           the
           arms
           of
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           and
           her
           Kingdoms
           ,
           in
           the
           richest
           purled
           twist
           .
           This
           as
           each
           thing
           else
           ,
           that
           was
           done
           in
           such
           an
           occasion
           ,
           was
           by
           the
           designe
           and
           architecture
           of
           his
           Excellence
           himself
           ,
           a
           Prince
           of
           a
           sprightly
           and
           admirable
           understanding
           in
           all
           things
           .
        
         
           Every
           time
           her
           Majesty
           repaired
           to
           the
           Palace
           of
           this
           Prince
           ,
           she
           ,
           with
           her
           train
           ,
           had
           a
           noble
           collation
           of
           sweet-meats
           ,
           and
           he
           kept
           open
           house
           .
           Every
           evening
           the
           boxes
           abounded
           
           with
           Torches
           of
           white
           wax
           ,
           and
           the
           first
           three
           nights
           they
           made
           very
           fine
           bon-fires
           .
        
         
           The
           entertainment
           the
           Queen
           had
           the
           first
           evening
           was
           a
           musicall
           Play
           ,
           
           acted
           by
           three
           waiting
           women
           of
           the
           Princess
           of
           Rossano
           his
           Excellences
           wife
           ,
           which
           pleased
           so
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           she
           desired
           to
           see
           it
           again
           the
           next
           night
           ,
           though
           the
           Princess
           had
           prepared
           another
           divertisment
           like
           it
           ,
           which
           was
           deferred
           till
           the
           third
           evening
           ,
           and
           liked
           by
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           with
           the
           same
           good
           fortune
           to
           be
           acted
           several
           times
           .
           The
           composition
           of
           the
           words
           was
           by
           Signior
           
             Giouanni
             Lotti
          
           ,
           and
           the
           musick
           by
           Tenalia
           ,
           both
           persons
           very
           famous
           .
        
         
           With
           such
           recreations
           the
           Prince
           entertained
           her
           Majesty
           till
           the
           last
           night
           of
           Carneval
           ,
           in
           which
           he
           made
           wonderfully
           appear
           his
           own
           wit
           and
           generosity
           ,
           for
           after
           a
           royal
           collation
           ,
           and
           abounding
           with
           all
           the
           new
           fruits
           they
           could
           get
           in
           despight
           of
           the
           harshness
           of
           the
           season
           ,
           he
           conducted
           the
           Queen
           into
           a
           great
           roome
           ,
           adorned
           with
           most
           splendid
           ,
           and
           inestimable
           
           furniture
           ,
           where
           she
           saw
           ,
           sitting
           under
           a
           state
           ,
           the
           furniture
           in
           a
           moment
           vanish
           out
           of
           the
           Chamber
           ,
           a
           fair
           Sea
           there
           appearing
           in
           a
           beautifull
           prospect
           ,
           and
           ingeniously
           contrived
           within
           that
           narrow
           place
           :
           
           she
           saw
           then
           immediately
           Venus
           and
           Cupid
           descend
           from
           above
           ,
           in
           a
           Chariot
           drawn
           by
           two
           Pigeons
           ,
           without
           seeing
           what
           supported
           it
           in
           the
           aire
           ,
           insomuch
           as
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           all
           that
           were
           there
           ,
           were
           amazed
           and
           astonisht
           .
        
         
           Venus
           being
           come
           to
           the
           earth
           with
           her
           Son
           ,
           heard
           Cupids
           complaints
           ,
           who
           accused
           the
           Ladies
           of
           Tybur
           for
           being
           too
           rigid
           ,
           and
           the
           authority
           of
           his
           Mother
           not
           appeasing
           his
           anger
           ,
           he
           shot
           some
           arrowes
           towards
           the
           Ladies
           ,
           and
           together
           with
           Venus
           returned
           to
           the
           Chariot
           ,
           both
           of
           them
           singing
           joyntly
           the
           praises
           of
           her
           Majesty
           .
        
         
           As
           they
           vanished
           they
           sang
           a
           little
           song
           ,
           inviting
           some
           Ladies
           ,
           who
           formerly
           were
           followers
           of
           Cupid
           ,
           to
           give
           with
           a
           dance
           some
           refreshment
           to
           them
           he
           had
           subdued
           .
           The
           
           machine
           vanishing
           away
           ,
           from
           the
           sides
           of
           the
           maritime
           scene
           issued
           forth
           eight
           Ladies
           of
           the
           Princess
           aforesaid
           ,
           most
           splendidly
           apparrel'd
           ,
           with
           lighted
           Torches
           in
           their
           hands
           ,
           and
           danced
           a
           rare
           dance
           ,
           establishing
           love
           with
           those
           unstable
           motions
           ,
           and
           securing
           the
           motions
           of
           the
           will
           with
           the
           measure
           of
           short
           distances
           .
        
         
           After
           this
           the
           room
           was
           refurnisht
           as
           before
           ,
           and
           her
           Majesty
           was
           so
           highly
           contented
           ,
           that
           she
           publickly
           declared
           ,
           she
           had
           not
           seen
           any
           thing
           in
           Rome
           ,
           to
           her
           greater
           satisfaction
           .
        
         
           The
           words
           were
           composed
           by
           the
           said
           Prince
           
             Don
             Camillo
          
           ,
           who
           presented
           her
           Majesty
           with
           a
           song
           made
           by
           him
           on
           her
           renouncing
           of
           her
           Kingdoms
           ,
           which
           was
           much
           commended
           by
           her
           ,
           she
           celebrating
           the
           Prince
           for
           a
           very
           vertuous
           person
           ,
           and
           deserving
           all
           praise
           and
           applause
           .
        
         
           Still
           in
           all
           these
           actions
           ,
           the
           Princess
           of
           Rossano
           was
           accompanyed
           by
           many
           Princesses
           and
           Ladies
           ,
           and
           severall
           Princes
           and
           Cavaliers
           were
           
           with
           the
           Prince
           ,
           who
           had
           every
           day
           rich
           cloaths
           ,
           with
           strange
           and
           new
           inventions
           .
           The
           same
           did
           the
           Princess
           ,
           who
           had
           Jewels
           of
           inestimable
           value
           .
           This
           Princess
           with
           her
           prudence
           ,
           and
           most
           noble
           carriage
           ,
           
           made
           it
           evidently
           appear
           ,
           her
           mind
           is
           as
           illustrious
           and
           generous
           ,
           as
           her
           family
           is
           great
           ,
           she
           being
           the
           Niece
           of
           many
           Popes
           ,
           and
           allyed
           to
           many
           Potentates
           in
           Italy
           .
        
         
           The
           Abbot
           
             Caesar
             Malvicino
          
           ,
           and
           Signior
           
             Carlo
             Centosiorini
          
           ,
           the
           former
           the
           Secretary
           ,
           and
           the
           latter
           the
           chief
           Gentleman
           of
           the
           horse
           to
           the
           Prince
           aforesaid
           ,
           still
           assisted
           at
           these
           functions
           ,
           as
           likewise
           Signior
           
             Mario
             Raviera
          
           his
           Excellences
           domestick
           Gentleman
           ,
           who
           applyed
           himself
           to
           it
           very
           earnestly
           .
        
         
           In
           Carneval-time
           notwithstanding
           these
           vertuous
           entertainments
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           shewed
           her
           piety
           in
           visiting
           severall
           Churches
           ,
           and
           particularly
           that
           of
           Giesu
           ,
           where
           with
           a
           most
           splendid
           preparation
           ,
           the
           forty
           hours
           were
           exposed
           .
        
         
           On
           a
           scaffold
           in
           fine
           order
           appeared
           
           six
           mountains
           the
           arms
           of
           his
           Holiness
           ,
           
           on
           the
           top
           of
           which
           ,
           according
           to
           the
           prophecie
           of
           Isaiah
           they
           saw
           the
           Church
           sitting
           in
           a
           beautifull
           manner
           ,
           who
           ,
           while
           with
           her
           left
           hand
           she
           supported
           the
           cross
           ,
           with
           the
           other
           pointed
           at
           the
           sublime
           throne
           of
           glory
           ,
           on
           which
           they
           discovered
           the
           Saviour
           of
           the
           VVorld
           .
           On
           the
           two
           contiguous
           mountains
           were
           erected
           two
           figures
           representing
           Religion
           ,
           and
           contemplation
           ,
           while
           the
           theological
           vertues
           plac't
           on
           the
           three
           mountains
           below
           ,
           did
           court
           and
           attend
           her
           .
        
         
           At
           the
           feet
           of
           the
           mountains
           they
           saw
           come
           from
           all
           parts
           throngs
           of
           people
           to
           do
           homage
           to
           that
           great
           Monarchess
           ,
           and
           captivate
           their
           understandings
           convinced
           in
           obedience
           to
           the
           Catholick
           Faith.
           Those
           personages
           afterwards
           appeared
           ,
           who
           thought
           it
           a
           thing
           of
           glory
           ,
           and
           desert
           to
           preferre
           the
           reproach
           of
           the
           cross
           before
           worldly
           greatness
           .
           They
           represented
           too
           the
           Princes
           ,
           Kings
           ,
           and
           Emperours
           ,
           who
           shewed
           they
           regarded
           not
           their
           titles
           ,
           but
           to
           have
           
           some
           worthy
           argument
           ,
           to
           make
           known
           to
           the
           VVorld
           their
           esteem
           of
           the
           true
           Religion
           ,
           while
           for
           the
           love
           of
           it
           ,
           they
           despised
           those
           dignities
           .
           There
           were
           likewise
           Princesses
           and
           Queens
           ,
           whose
           piety
           was
           as
           generous
           ;
           and
           as
           the
           famous
           Painters
           had
           given
           life
           and
           eloquence
           with
           their
           pensills
           ,
           to
           the
           Pictures
           ,
           so
           they
           were
           all
           contented
           with
           their
           state
           ,
           but
           in
           a
           certain
           manner
           confessed
           ,
           they
           were
           conquered
           with
           the
           modern
           miracle
           of
           a
           couragious
           and
           masculine
           woman
           ,
           who
           remarkable
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           the
           rest
           ,
           with
           a
           countenance
           breathing
           majestick
           ,
           as
           well
           as
           devotion
           ,
           the
           more
           she
           endeavoured
           to
           obscure
           the
           titles
           of
           a
           Queen
           ,
           acquired
           them
           the
           more
           .
        
         
           The
           three
           Crowns
           and
           Scepters
           ,
           the
           victimes
           offered
           up
           by
           her
           to
           the
           Catholick
           Faith
           ,
           she
           did
           not
           now
           behold
           ,
           but
           every
           one
           admired
           them
           ,
           and
           it
           seemed
           she
           would
           plant
           them
           in
           that
           mountain
           ,
           she
           judging
           it
           worthy
           to
           have
           Scepters
           for
           trees
           ,
           and
           Diadems
           for
           flowers
           ,
           where
           
           Monarchs
           ,
           and
           Princes
           excited
           by
           her
           singular
           example
           ,
           might
           ,
           instead
           of
           birds
           ,
           build
           their
           nests
           .
        
         
           To
           this
           great
           Lady
           ,
           the
           supream
           Commandress
           of
           the
           mountain
           bowed
           her
           face
           ,
           as
           if
           she
           had
           said
           ,
           many
           daughters
           have
           heaped
           up
           riches
           ,
           and
           thou
           exceedest
           them
           all
           ;
           You
           would
           have
           thought
           ,
           in
           so
           pleasing
           a
           sight
           ,
           the
           holy
           Church
           sucking
           consolations
           with
           her
           eyes
           ,
           and
           milk
           as
           it
           were
           from
           so
           many
           breasts
           ,
           as
           there
           were
           triumphant
           soules
           ,
           encreased
           to
           the
           eyes
           of
           the
           beholders
           ,
           and
           with
           those
           mountains
           quickened
           with
           some
           invisible
           breath
           ,
           was
           raised
           much
           higher
           .
        
         
           Behind
           the
           Mountains
           and
           Personages
           ,
           they
           discovered
           severall
           fine
           distances
           ,
           which
           was
           all
           in
           the
           low
           region
           .
        
         
           But
           the
           eye
           looking
           upwards
           ,
           entered
           into
           a
           Paradise
           ,
           which
           being
           wide
           open
           ,
           while
           it
           would
           be
           a
           Spectator
           of
           what
           was
           done
           on
           earth
           ,
           became
           a
           delitious
           ,
           and
           fortunate
           spectacle
           to
           way-faring
           men
           .
           It
           extended
           it self
           in
           many
           circles
           proportionably
           
           still
           greater
           ,
           and
           abounding
           with
           beautifull
           figures
           of
           knots
           ,
           Seraphins
           ,
           Cherubins
           ,
           Angels
           ,
           and
           Saints
           ,
           even
           to
           the
           top
           of
           the
           Arch
           ,
           and
           profundity
           of
           the
           royal
           Court
           ,
           the
           receptacle
           of
           glory
           ,
           which
           could
           not
           be
           bounded
           with
           limits
           ,
           fine
           knots
           ,
           appearing
           without
           the
           Arch.
           The
           most
           holy
           Sacrament
           the
           Ascendent
           ,
           and
           Horoscope
           of
           the
           holy
           Church
           ,
           was
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           Heaven
           as
           it
           were
           ,
           nor
           could
           they
           discern
           how
           ,
           or
           where
           it
           reposed
           ,
           and
           yet
           it
           stood
           fast
           .
           The
           blessed
           soules
           adoring
           it
           ,
           as
           they
           shewed
           ,
           they
           enjoyed
           its
           glories
           ,
           so
           likewise
           presaged
           ,
           by
           vertue
           of
           its
           influences
           ,
           greater
           happiness
           to
           the
           Catholick
           VVorld
           ,
           and
           it
           seemed
           they
           heard
           them
           say
           to
           those
           mountains
           ,
           enjoy
           peace
           O
           Mountains
           ,
           at
           which
           tidings
           ,
           they
           shall
           skip
           for
           joy
           like
           Ramms
           ,
           for
           the
           hope
           ,
           they
           saw
           they
           had
           .
        
         
           The
           Father
           eternall
           was
           Spectator
           of
           all
           ,
           whom
           we
           there
           represent
           ,
           as
           when
           he
           had
           finish'd
           the
           VVorld
           ,
           and
           said
           all
           was
           good
           ;
           so
           there
           he
           appeared
           supported
           in
           himself
           ,
           and
           
           joyning
           together
           the
           high
           with
           the
           low
           ,
           the
           Earth
           with
           the
           Heaven
           made
           one
           single
           Region
           ,
           as
           it
           were
           .
        
         
           How
           then
           that
           noble
           machine
           was
           illuminated
           ,
           we
           may
           guess
           by
           the
           starres
           ,
           that
           are
           still
           resplendent
           ,
           though
           the
           Sun
           ,
           the
           Fountain
           of
           light
           ,
           be
           not
           seen
           in
           the
           scene
           of
           Heaven
           .
           The
           machine
           was
           every
           where
           bright
           ,
           but
           they
           could
           not
           discover
           from
           whence
           the
           light
           came
           ,
           nor
           tell
           if
           it
           was
           in
           the
           Pictures
           ,
           or
           borrowed
           from
           some
           Sun
           ,
           assembled
           by
           art
           ;
           so
           with
           many
           very
           pleasing
           deceits
           of
           near
           distances
           ,
           and
           distant
           nearness
           ,
           fixed
           flights
           ,
           and
           endings
           without
           end
           ,
           they
           sweetly
           lost
           their
           curiosity
           ,
           and
           had
           their
           devotion
           free
           ,
           so
           as
           they
           might
           employ
           themselves
           wholy
           in
           those
           holy
           exercises
           .
        
         
           
           At
           that
           time
           on
           the
           Theater
           aforesaid
           of
           the
           Signior
           Barberini
           ,
           two
           other
           fine
           musical
           Playes
           vvere
           represented
           ,
           vvith
           rare
           changes
           of
           scenes
           ,
           intermediums
           of
           dances
           ,
           and
           most
           exquisite
           musick
           ,
           the
           subject
           of
           both
           being
           handsomly
           translated
           
           out
           of
           Spanish
           .
           The
           one
           was
           intituled
           Armes
           and
           Love
           ,
           containing
           the
           many
           amorous
           and
           warlike
           events
           ,
           which
           usually
           accompany
           by
           turnes
           the
           fortunes
           of
           the
           followers
           of
           Mars
           and
           Venus
           .
           The
           other
           called
           ,
           the
           good
           of
           evill
           ,
           contained
           too
           a
           knot
           of
           various
           amorous
           accidents
           ,
           in
           which
           vertue
           ,
           and
           love
           intermixing
           by
           chance
           ,
           made
           appear
           oftentimes
           ,
           out
           of
           evill
           comes
           good
           ,
           and
           frequently
           from
           disasters
           better
           fortune
           proceeds
           ,
           allowing
           the
           saying
           ,
           we
           should
           have
           been
           in
           danger
           ,
           if
           we
           had
           not
           been
           in
           danger
           .
           The
           Queen
           was
           still
           present
           at
           these
           actions
           ,
           entertaining
           and
           delighting
           her
           mind
           ,
           which
           was
           given
           ,
           and
           applyed
           to
           vertuous
           and
           noble
           things
           .
        
         
           The
           German
           Colledge
           desired
           too
           the
           occasion
           of
           paying
           their
           dutifull
           respects
           to
           the
           Queen
           in
           a
           musical
           Play
           called
           the
           sacrifice
           of
           Isaack
           ,
           
           the
           contents
           of
           which
           were
           ,
           that
           God
           the
           supream
           King
           of
           victories
           ,
           and
           fountain
           of
           all
           power
           ,
           loves
           above
           all
           victimes
           the
           rationall
           ,
           and
           
           above
           all
           sacrifices
           the
           unbloody
           of
           obedience
           ,
           where
           there
           is
           a
           contrition
           of
           the
           heart
           ,
           a
           captivating
           of
           a
           faithfull
           understanding
           ,
           and
           a
           pious
           will
           subjected
           to
           his
           pleasure
           .
           The
           intermedium
           was
           the
           valorous
           ,
           and
           fortunate
           act
           of
           Judith
           ,
           and
           all
           did
           allude
           to
           the
           glories
           of
           the
           Queen
           ,
           for
           renouncing
           her
           Kingdoms
           ,
           and
           professing
           the
           Catholique
           Faith.
           A
           Father
           of
           the
           Society
           composed
           the
           words
           ,
           and
           the
           musick
           was
           done
           by
           Signior
           Carissimi
           ,
           master
           formerly
           of
           the
           Chappell
           of
           that
           Church
           of
           Apoll●nare
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           28.
           of
           February
           in
           the
           evening
           ,
           in
           the
           foresaid
           Palace
           of
           the
           Signior
           Barberini
           at
           the
           four
           fountains
           .
        
         
           
           Which
           as
           for
           the
           appearances
           ,
           and
           machines
           deserved
           an
           universall
           applause
           ,
           so
           obliges
           me
           to
           relate
           it
           succinctly
           ,
           I
           leaving
           the
           severall
           particulars
           to
           be
           published
           by
           a
           learneder
           penne
           ,
           and
           more
           happy
           .
        
         
           The
           great
           Court
           of
           the
           said
           Palace
           ,
           which
           is
           long
           and
           spatious
           ,
           was
           designed
           for
           the
           Theater
           .
           These
           Gentlemen
           
           by
           demolishing
           some
           houses
           of
           their
           own
           ,
           that
           were
           contiguous
           ,
           caused
           two
           large
           ,
           and
           commodious
           ascents
           of
           degrees
           ,
           to
           be
           erected
           on
           the
           left
           side
           capable
           of
           about
           3000.
           
           Persons
           ,
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           which
           ,
           a
           magnificent
           great
           gate
           was
           built
           o're
           against
           the
           Queens
           place
           ,
           adorned
           with
           various
           figures
           ,
           which
           being
           about
           the
           Queens
           armes
           ,
           made
           a
           very
           fine
           prospect
           .
           On
           the
           top
           of
           the
           said
           great
           Gate
           in
           four
           great
           windowes
           with
           lettises
           before
           them
           ,
           was
           the
           Quire
           for
           the
           Musitians
           ,
           who
           with
           various
           instruments
           ,
           made
           most
           exquisite
           musick
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           side
           of
           the
           Palace
           ,
           two
           rowes
           of
           scaffolds
           were
           erected
           ,
           the
           one
           o're
           the
           other
           ,
           covered
           with
           rich
           tapistries
           ,
           and
           so
           with
           proportionable
           symmetrie
           ,
           from
           both
           the
           sides
           two
           other
           ranges
           answerable
           ,
           were
           extended
           ,
           so
           as
           by
           an
           ingenious
           industry
           ,
           that
           Court
           was
           reduced
           into
           the
           forme
           of
           a
           beautifull
           Theater
           .
        
         
           To
           give
           light
           to
           the
           field
           ,
           besides
           the
           thick
           Torches
           of
           white
           wax
           ,
           and
           
           artificiall
           materialls
           ,
           which
           burnt
           on
           severall
           rowes
           of
           the
           Pillars
           ,
           on
           the
           ascents
           of
           the
           degrees
           ,
           and
           at
           the
           head
           of
           the
           lists
           ,
           there
           were
           sixteen
           great
           starres
           artificially
           composed
           of
           iron
           wire
           ,
           each
           of
           which
           being
           set
           up
           very
           high
           in
           the
           aire
           ,
           with
           a
           new
           invention
           not
           seen
           before
           in
           the
           middle
           of
           the
           field
           held
           sixteen
           great
           Torches
           ,
           so
           as
           by
           commutation
           ,
           the
           lights
           alone
           cost
           above
           a
           thousand
           Crowns
           .
        
         
           In
           the
           midst
           of
           the
           side
           aforesaid
           ,
           on
           the
           first
           floore
           of
           the
           appartaments
           ,
           a
           very
           capacious
           box
           was
           erected
           for
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           adorned
           within
           and
           without
           with
           most
           rich
           cloth
           of
           Gold
           ,
           with
           her
           state
           of
           crimson
           velvet
           ,
           bordered
           and
           fringed
           with
           Gold.
           All
           those
           royall
           appartaments
           were
           very
           richly
           furnished
           ,
           and
           altogether
           answerable
           to
           the
           greatness
           ,
           and
           generosity
           of
           the
           minds
           of
           the
           Barberini
           .
        
         
           Near
           her
           Majesty
           were
           four
           Cardinalls
           ,
           to
           wit
           
             Retz
             ,
             Imperiale
             ,
             Borromeo
          
           ,
           and
           Azzolino
           ,
           and
           all
           the
           Gentlemen
           of
           her
           Court.
           The
           other
           
           Cardinalls
           had
           their
           places
           somewhat
           higher
           than
           the
           Queens
           ,
           and
           likewise
           all
           the
           windowes
           were
           nobly
           adorned
           ,
           and
           abounded
           with
           other
           eminent
           Persons
           .
           On
           the
           second
           scaffolds
           were
           the
           Princesses
           and
           Ladies
           ,
           most
           finely
           attired
           ,
           and
           resplendent
           ,
           to
           augment
           with
           the
           splendour
           of
           their
           beauty
           and
           ornaments
           ,
           the
           lustre
           ,
           and
           Jewels
           of
           so
           handsome
           a
           spectacle
           .
        
         
           The
           pompe
           and
           majesty
           of
           this
           shew
           ,
           made
           all
           Rome
           curious
           to
           behold
           it
           ,
           together
           with
           the
           neighbouring
           Countreys
           ,
           so
           as
           though
           the
           concourse
           of
           the
           people
           to
           get
           in
           ,
           was
           very
           great
           ,
           yet
           all
           civill
           persons
           were
           let
           in
           without
           confusion
           ,
           by
           the
           excellent
           order
           of
           Cardinall
           Barberin
           ,
           with
           whose
           good
           direction
           all
           things
           were
           regulated
           .
        
         
           After
           3.
           hours
           in
           the
           night
           ,
           they
           began
           .
           The
           24.
           
           Cavaliers
           ,
           each
           one
           of
           which
           was
           most
           splendidly
           set
           out
           ,
           were
           divided
           into
           two
           squadrons
           .
           In
           the
           first
           appearance
           were
           Signior
           
             Lorenzo
             Roberti
          
           ,
           the
           Marquiss
           
             Tarquinius
             Santa
             Croce
          
           ,
           Captain
           
           
             Giuseppe
             Marino
             Rasponi
             ,
             Baron
             Augustine
             del
             Nero
             ,
          
           Signior
           
             Fabio
             de
             Massimi
          
           ,
           Colonel
           
             Lodovick
             Casale
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             Carlo
             Rapaccioli
          
           ,
           the
           Marquis
           
             John
             Peter
             del
             Drago
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             Guido
             Rasponi
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             Mar.
             Antonio
             Verospi
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             Ferdinando
             Vecchiarelli
          
           a
           Knight
           of
           Malta
           ,
           and
           Signior
           Paola
           
             Francesco
             Falconieri
          
           ,
           all
           which
           were
           on
           generous
           steeds
           barded
           with
           blew
           furniture
           embroydered
           with
           Silver
           ,
           to
           which
           their
           sutes
           were
           answerable
           ,
           and
           cloakes
           of
           the
           same
           colour
           with
           very
           rich
           embroyderies
           ,
           representing
           shining
           Pearls
           ,
           with
           plumes
           of
           feathers
           ▪
           so
           large
           and
           stately
           ,
           that
           't
           is
           hard
           to
           say
           ,
           how
           they
           could
           with
           the
           waving
           of
           the
           aire
           ,
           support
           on
           their
           heads
           so
           spatious
           and
           heavy
           a
           machine
           ,
           the
           feathers
           costing
           each
           of
           them
           above
           two
           hundred
           Crowns
           .
        
         
           Eight
           Trumpetters
           went
           before
           ,
           and
           a
           hundred
           and
           twenty
           grooms
           ,
           all
           cloath'd
           in
           a
           Livery
           embroyder'd
           with
           Silver
           on
           blew
           ,
           and
           great
           blew
           and
           white
           feathers
           on
           their
           heads
           ,
           each
           of
           them
           carrying
           a
           great
           lighted
           
           Torch
           in
           their
           hands
           ,
           which
           greatly
           augmented
           the
           lustre
           and
           splendour
           ,
           all
           marching
           very
           orderly
           .
        
         
           After
           the
           twelve
           Cavaliers
           came
           at
           last
           a
           most
           beautifull
           Chariot
           most
           rarely
           designed
           ,
           which
           was
           of
           blew
           and
           silver
           adorn'd
           with
           figures
           ,
           and
           admirable
           devises
           of
           embossed
           work
           .
           It
           was
           so
           high
           ,
           it
           reached
           to
           the
           box
           of
           the
           Queen
           ,
           and
           was
           drawn
           by
           three
           Musitians
           habited
           like
           Goddesses
           ,
           and
           representing
           the
           three
           Graces
           ,
           one
           concealed
           within
           it
           ,
           moving
           it
           secretly
           ,
           and
           with
           great
           agility
           .
           In
           it
           sate
           joyfull
           Rome
           in
           a
           most
           majestick
           manner
           ,
           who
           desirous
           to
           discover
           her
           joy
           for
           the
           arrival
           of
           a
           Princess
           so
           great
           ,
           seemed
           to
           look
           like
           love
           ,
           which
           being
           the
           Soul
           of
           the
           World
           ,
           elected
           her
           heart
           for
           his
           unchangeable
           throne
           ,
           as
           a
           City
           the
           head
           of
           the
           VVorld
           .
           The
           Chariot
           come
           before
           the
           Queen
           stood
           still
           ,
           and
           the
           three
           Graces
           ,
           who
           seemed
           to
           draw
           it
           ,
           seconded
           singing
           sweetly
           the
           musical
           sense
           of
           love
           ,
           ending
           all
           in
           the
           praises
           of
           her
           Majesty
           .
        
         
         
           After
           this
           from
           the
           opposite
           side
           ,
           came
           forth
           the
           other
           twelve
           Cavaliers
           ,
           who
           fained
           themselves
           to
           be
           Amazons
           ,
           and
           they
           were
           
             Don
             Maffeo
             Barberini
          
           Prince
           of
           Pellestrina
           ,
           Signior
           
             Urbano
             Rocci
          
           ,
           the
           Marquis
           
             Ferdinand
             Torres
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             Gasparo
             Alveri
             ,
             Ferrante
          
           Count
           of
           Massa
           in
           the
           roome
           of
           the
           Marquis
           Patritii
           ,
           who
           fell
           sick
           ,
           Signior
           
             Stefano
             Pignatelli
          
           ,
           the
           Marquis
           
             Fabritius
             Mari
          
           ,
           the
           Marquis
           
             Cintius
             Silvestri
          
           ,
           Signior
           
             Giouanni
             Battista
             Costaguti
          
           ,
           Count
           
             Marc.
             Antonio
             Monte
             Marte
             della
             Corbara
             ,
          
           Signior
           
             Paola
             Mignanelli
          
           ,
           and
           Signior
           
             Angelo
             Leonini
          
           ,
           all
           cloathed
           in
           red
           ,
           and
           Gold
           ,
           with
           high
           plumes
           of
           feathers
           ,
           very
           rich
           cloaks
           ,
           noble
           trappings
           ,
           and
           sprightly
           horses
           ,
           eight
           Trumpetters
           ,
           and
           a
           hundred
           and
           twenty
           grooms
           going
           before
           them
           ,
           all
           cloathed
           in
           red
           ,
           embroydered
           with
           Gold
           ,
           with
           great
           and
           thick
           feathers
           on
           their
           heads
           ,
           and
           lighted
           Torches
           in
           their
           hands
           ,
           who
           were
           all
           ,
           like
           the
           first
           ,
           Souldiers
           of
           fortune
           chosen
           out
           of
           good
           companies
           ,
           that
           their
           marching
           ,
           and
           rankes
           
           might
           be
           regular
           ,
           as
           they
           were
           ,
           they
           being
           conducted
           by
           a
           very
           expert
           Officer
           who
           supplyed
           that
           place
           .
        
         
           Another
           Chariot
           like
           the
           first
           ,
           followed
           after
           ,
           disagreeing
           in
           nothing
           but
           the
           colours
           ,
           this
           being
           of
           red
           and
           Gold
           ,
           and
           varied
           with
           not
           inferiour
           ornaments
           ,
           drawn
           likewise
           by
           three
           Musitians
           in
           the
           likeness
           of
           three
           furies
           .
           In
           it
           with
           a
           dreadfull
           aspect
           ,
           and
           menacing
           posture
           sate
           another
           Musitian
           representing
           Disdain
           .
        
         
           This
           after
           a
           handsome
           ,
           and
           orderly
           motion
           ,
           his
           Champions
           preceding
           ,
           stood
           opposite
           to
           the
           other
           of
           the
           God
           of
           love
           ,
           who
           stopt
           before
           the
           Queen
           .
           There
           between
           the
           Graces
           ,
           and
           the
           Furyes
           ,
           was
           a
           pleasant
           and
           curious
           dialogue
           in
           musick
           ,
           each
           of
           the
           parties
           calling
           in
           the
           end
           their
           own
           warriers
           to
           arms
           ,
           for
           the
           decision
           of
           the
           business
           .
           The
           same
           contention
           had
           Love
           and
           Disdain
           ,
           each
           one
           concluding
           for
           the
           battail
           .
        
         
           The
           Amazons
           with
           much
           courage
           and
           generosity
           ,
           moved
           from
           the
           other
           
           side
           of
           the
           field
           ,
           and
           stood
           in
           array
           at
           the
           head
           of
           the
           Theater
           towards
           the
           Garden
           .
           The
           Cavaliers
           ,
           as
           fierce
           and
           hardy
           ,
           did
           the
           same
           ,
           and
           went
           to
           the
           opposite
           side
           in
           their
           rankes
           .
        
         
           Each
           of
           these
           squadrons
           was
           followed
           by
           their
           own
           Chariot
           ,
           which
           moved
           in
           good
           order
           .
           The
           Cavaliers
           putting
           off
           their
           high
           plumes
           of
           feathers
           ,
           and
           long
           Cloakes
           for
           the
           shew
           ,
           were
           more
           fit
           for
           the
           fight
           ,
           and
           putting
           on
           their
           Helmets
           ,
           that
           were
           easy
           and
           light
           ,
           were
           armed
           on
           the
           bre●st
           and
           the
           back
           ,
           with
           brachals
           and
           gauntlets
           .
           The
           Chariots
           retired
           aside
           ,
           to
           give
           no
           impediment
           to
           the
           field
           ,
           and
           the
           Grooms
           attending
           there
           ,
           filled
           all
           the
           circumference
           of
           the
           Theater
           ,
           making
           a
           very
           fine
           prospect
           ,
           which
           from
           the
           light
           of
           the
           Torches
           ,
           and
           the
           glittering
           of
           their
           clothes
           ,
           received
           much
           beauty
           .
        
         
           The
           Quire
           of
           the
           Musitians
           on
           the
           arch
           aforesaid
           ,
           just
           against
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           as
           it
           did
           from
           time
           to
           time
           make
           most
           exquisite
           musick
           ,
           so
           gave
           place
           to
           the
           sound
           of
           the
           Trumpets
           ,
           
           with
           which
           they
           were
           awaked
           to
           the
           battail
           ,
           so
           as
           three
           of
           the
           Cavaliers
           with
           pistolls
           in
           their
           hands
           rode
           a
           gallop
           towards
           the
           Amazons
           .
           The
           said
           pistolls
           were
           charged
           by
           Colonell
           Vaini
           ,
           who
           being
           a
           person
           nobly
           borne
           ,
           and
           very
           valorous
           ,
           was
           honoured
           with
           that
           charge
           ,
           much
           esteemed
           and
           used
           in
           Germany
           .
        
         
           At
           the
           motion
           of
           the
           foresaid
           Cavaliers
           ,
           three
           of
           the
           Amazons
           rode
           against
           them
           ,
           and
           meeting
           them
           in
           the
           midst
           of
           the
           Careere
           of
           the
           Theater
           enterchangeably
           discharged
           their
           pistolls
           ,
           turning
           twice
           quickly
           about
           to
           meet
           the
           second
           time
           ,
           which
           succeeded
           very
           well
           ,
           they
           afterwards
           retiring
           in
           good
           order
           .
           Four
           afterwards
           on
           a
           side
           issued
           forth
           ,
           and
           did
           the
           same
           thing
           ,
           then
           five
           ,
           afterwards
           six
           ,
           and
           lastly
           all
           twelve
           ,
           they
           mingling
           themselves
           the
           one
           with
           the
           other
           in
           order
           ,
           so
           as
           between
           the
           smoake
           ,
           the
           fire
           ,
           and
           the
           noise
           of
           their
           arms
           ,
           they
           saw
           a
           seeming
           fray
           ,
           and
           pleasant
           contention
           .
        
         
           This
           no
           sooner
           was
           ended
           ,
           but
           a
           curtain
           being
           drawn
           ,
           from
           the
           arch
           ,
           
           or
           great
           Gate
           aforesaid
           ,
           came
           a
           great
           machine
           representing
           a
           monstrous
           Dragon
           ,
           which
           vomited
           flames
           of
           fire
           ,
           and
           like
           a
           great
           Chariot
           ,
           carried
           on
           his
           back
           another
           Musitian
           ,
           who
           seemed
           the
           famous
           Hercules
           .
        
         
           He
           with
           a
           shrill
           ,
           and
           grave
           voice
           ,
           suspending
           the
           fight
           ,
           offered
           ,
           instead
           of
           it
           ,
           two
           golden
           apples
           ,
           taken
           violently
           by
           him
           out
           of
           the
           orchard
           of
           the
           Hesperides
           ,
           the
           renowned
           acquisition
           of
           his
           glorious
           labours
           .
           At
           those
           words
           three
           of
           the
           said
           Hesperides
           very
           finely
           attired
           ,
           issued
           forth
           ,
           and
           bewailing
           with
           lamentable
           accents
           the
           prodigall
           concession
           of
           that
           treasure
           ,
           obtained
           the
           favours
           they
           themselves
           might
           distribute
           those
           apples
           ,
           which
           they
           gave
           to
           the
           Cavaliers
           ,
           and
           to
           the
           Amazons
           .
        
         
           This
           act
           being
           ended
           ,
           which
           was
           boldly
           performed
           ,
           and
           with
           excellent
           musick
           ,
           the
           Dragon
           walked
           by
           course
           o'e
           the
           field
           ,
           and
           returned
           to
           his
           first
           station
           in
           the
           great
           Gate
           .
           In
           the
           mean
           time
           two
           Cavaliers
           brake
           from
           their
           troope
           ,
           brandishing
           their
           shields
           in
           their
           left
           hands
           ,
           and
           carrying
           
           the
           apples
           in
           their
           right
           ,
           and
           riding
           a
           gallop
           towards
           the
           front
           of
           the
           Amazons
           ,
           assailed
           them
           fiercely
           ,
           and
           endeavoured
           to
           seize
           on
           their
           apples
           ,
           turning
           swiftly
           on
           the
           right
           hand
           ,
           but
           two
           Amazons
           pursued
           them
           closely
           ,
           and
           charging
           them
           home
           ,
           followed
           them
           to
           their
           own
           squadron
           .
           Then
           three
           Cavaliers
           issuing
           forth
           ,
           put
           the
           Amazons
           to
           flight
           ,
           and
           returned
           to
           their
           own
           partie
           ,
           of
           which
           sometimes
           four
           in
           a
           Company
           coming
           forth
           ,
           then
           five
           ,
           and
           six
           ,
           and
           at
           last
           ,
           all
           together
           ,
           made
           so
           handsome
           a
           mixture
           ,
           so
           well
           led
           ,
           and
           so
           dexterous
           ,
           that
           the
           eyes
           of
           the
           Spectators
           could
           not
           see
           it
           enough
           .
        
         
           This
           skirmish
           being
           ended
           ,
           which
           was
           no
           less
           strange
           ,
           than
           delightfull
           ,
           they
           came
           all
           in
           rankes
           ,
           with
           their
           swords
           in
           their
           hands
           before
           the
           Queen
           .
           Then
           from
           the
           left
           side
           came
           forth
           another
           great
           Charior
           ,
           all
           guilded
           ,
           and
           adorned
           with
           various
           ornaments
           ,
           representing
           that
           of
           the
           Sun
           ,
           on
           which
           sate
           glittering
           a
           Musitian
           in
           the
           habit
           of
           Phoebus
           ,
           
           who
           was
           attended
           by
           the
           four
           seasons
           of
           the
           year
           ,
           with
           24.
           
           Virgins
           waiting
           on
           him
           ,
           which
           related
           to
           the
           hours
           .
           The
           said
           Chariot
           was
           drawn
           by
           four
           horses
           ,
           of
           a
           right
           murrey
           colour
           very
           well
           matcht
           ,
           and
           barded
           with
           Gold.
           
        
         
           This
           ,
           stopping
           before
           the
           Queen
           ,
           reconcil'd
           the
           hostile
           troops
           ,
           and
           having
           sung
           some
           verses
           ,
           to
           express
           the
           love
           of
           Rome
           towards
           her
           honoured
           Majesty
           ,
           the
           Cavaliers
           and
           Amazons
           united
           themselves
           together
           three
           by
           three
           ,
           and
           preceded
           by
           all
           their
           train
           ,
           and
           followed
           by
           the
           m●chins
           ,
           they
           passing
           before
           the
           Queen
           ,
           retired
           into
           their
           quarters
           ,
           the
           shew
           ending
           in
           this
           manner
           ,
           after
           which
           the
           Prince
           gave
           a
           splendid
           collation
           of
           most
           excellent
           sweet-meats
           to
           the
           Ladies
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           ended
           afterwards
           the
           recreations
           of
           Carneval
           ,
           with
           hearing
           in
           the
           Palace
           Mazarino
           at
           Quirinale
           a
           French
           Play
           ,
           intituled
           Heraclius
           ,
           done
           by
           Cornelius
           the
           famous
           Poet
           of
           France
           ,
           whither
           her
           Majesty
           was
           invited
           by
           Signior
           
             di
             
             Lionne
          
           the
           French
           Embassadour
           to
           the
           Princess
           of
           Italy
           ,
           who
           then
           was
           at
           Rome
           for
           the
           affairs
           of
           his
           Master
           .
           This
           Minister
           in
           all
           his
           great
           employments
           for
           the
           service
           of
           that
           Crown
           ,
           as
           well
           within
           ,
           as
           without
           the
           Kingdom
           ,
           hath
           sufficiently
           made
           known
           the
           vivacity
           of
           his
           Spirit
           ,
           the
           readiness
           of
           his
           wit
           ,
           and
           constant
           fidelity
           .
           He
           is
           of
           a
           most
           affable
           behaviour
           ,
           a
           vigorous
           judgement
           ,
           great
           foresight
           ,
           and
           rare
           capacity
           in
           every
           affair
           .
           His
           wit
           is
           refined
           with
           experience
           ,
           his
           mind
           very
           sprightly
           ,
           and
           his
           thoughts
           aime
           only
           at
           glory
           ,
           and
           an
           excellent
           report
           .
           He
           is
           full
           of
           solidity
           in
           his
           discourses
           ,
           of
           wariness
           ,
           and
           dexterity
           in
           affairs
           ,
           and
           sincerity
           ,
           and
           sweetness
           in
           his
           carriage
           ,
           being
           especially
           a
           friend
           unto
           vertue
           ,
           with
           which
           he
           deservedly
           attracts
           to
           himself
           ,
           the
           encomiums
           and
           praises
           of
           every
           one
           that
           know
           ;
           him
           .
        
         
           Besides
           the
           said
           Comedy
           ,
           he
           presented
           her
           Majesty
           with
           a
           stately
           collation
           ,
           of
           most
           excellent
           sweet-meats
           ,
           and
           in
           extraordinary
           abundance
           ,
           and
           gave
           her
           a
           fine
           Ball
           ,
           danc'd
           
           after
           the
           French
           fashion
           ,
           by
           some
           nimble
           and
           agile
           Savoyards
           ,
           with
           which
           the
           Queen
           was
           very
           highly
           satisfied
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           first
           day
           of
           Lent
           her
           Majesty
           went
           to
           the
           house
           of
           the
           Prince
           of
           St.
           Gregory
           ,
           
           to
           behold
           the
           sollemne
           Cavalcata
           ,
           with
           which
           the
           Pope
           accompanyed
           by
           the
           sacred
           Colledge
           ,
           and
           the
           rest
           of
           the
           Court
           ,
           went
           from
           the
           Vatican
           to
           Aventino
           ,
           to
           visit
           there
           St.
           Sabina
           ,
           the
           Church
           of
           the
           Dominicans
           .
           This
           Convent
           is
           famous
           for
           severall
           memorialls
           of
           the
           residence
           there
           ,
           of
           the
           glorious
           St.
           Dominick
           .
           After
           dinner
           she
           went
           likewise
           to
           that
           station
           ,
           where
           the
           Father
           Generall
           received
           and
           attended
           her
           ,
           as
           likewise
           the
           chief
           Fathers
           of
           that
           order
           ,
           which
           met
           there
           that
           day
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           second
           of
           March
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           went
           to
           the
           Church
           of
           
             Madonna
             della
             Scala
          
           the
           discalceate
           Carinelites
           ,
           an
           order
           she
           loved
           well
           .
           At
           the
           Gate
           of
           the
           Church
           the
           was
           received
           by
           Father
           
             Joachim
             di
             Giesu
             Maria
          
           the
           Generall
           ,
           accompanyed
           
           by
           the
           most
           eminent
           Friars
           of
           that
           order
           .
           While
           she
           prayed
           before
           the
           most
           holy
           Sacrament
           ,
           a
           very
           fine
           Motetto
           was
           sung
           .
           Thence
           passing
           into
           the
           Convent
           ,
           she
           went
           into
           the
           Oratory
           ,
           which
           she
           found
           richly
           hung
           ,
           and
           adorned
           with
           Pictures
           ,
           Mottos
           ,
           and
           Emblems
           .
           Here
           she
           heard
           Mass
           ,
           at
           which
           the
           devotion
           of
           her
           mind
           was
           augmented
           with
           exquisite
           Musick
           .
           She
           then
           honoured
           a
           pretious
           relique
           of
           a
           foot
           of
           St.
           Teresia
           ,
           the
           foundress
           of
           that
           order
           ,
           and
           heard
           a
           Latin
           oration
           recited
           by
           one
           of
           those
           Fathers
           .
        
         
           The
           day
           after
           ,
           which
           was
           the
           first
           Friday
           in
           March
           ,
           she
           visited
           St.
           Peters
           ,
           as
           she
           did
           all
           the
           Fridayes
           of
           the
           moneth
           aforesaid
           ,
           for
           the
           gaining
           the
           treasures
           of
           that
           famous
           indulgence
           .
        
         
           She
           was
           pleased
           afterwards
           to
           visit
           the
           Colledge
           of
           the
           English
           ,
           
           where
           the
           good
           and
           generous
           zeale
           of
           Pope
           Gregory
           the
           thirteenth
           ,
           erected
           under
           the
           instruction
           of
           the
           Jesuits
           ,
           a
           place
           of
           refuge
           for
           the
           English
           youth
           ,
           who
           retaining
           the
           
           true
           seeds
           of
           the
           Catholick
           Religion
           ,
           should
           recurre
           to
           this
           City
           ,
           the
           common
           Country
           of
           all
           ,
           to
           be
           the
           better
           setled
           in
           their
           Faith
           ,
           with
           the
           Sciences
           ,
           and
           Piety
           ,
           they
           learn
           there
           .
        
         
           This
           Colledge
           had
           desired
           ,
           ever
           since
           her
           arrivall
           in
           Rome
           ,
           to
           testifie
           to
           her
           their
           dutifull
           respects
           ,
           and
           Father
           
             Edward
             Courtney
          
           the
           Rector
           ,
           employed
           soone
           his
           parts
           in
           composing
           a
           book
           ,
           in
           which
           are
           contained
           the
           Elogies
           of
           above
           fifty
           Saint
           ,
           the
           Queens
           ,
           or
           daughters
           of
           the
           Kings
           of
           England
           ,
           he
           adding
           to
           each
           Elogie
           some
           verses
           very
           handsomly
           applyed
           to
           this
           Princesses
           rare
           qualities
           .
           She
           came
           thither
           accompanyed
           by
           divers
           Princes
           and
           Cavaliers
           ,
           and
           particularly
           by
           my
           Lord
           Torregg●ani
           ,
           who
           had
           invited
           thither
           her
           Majesty
           ,
           she
           going
           into
           the
           Church
           ,
           dedicated
           to
           the
           glorious
           English
           Martyr
           St.
           Thomas
           Arch-Bishop
           of
           Canterbury
           ,
           found
           it
           finely
           adorned
           ,
           and
           abounding
           with
           the
           Pictures
           of
           Saints
           the
           Kings
           of
           England
           ,
           lent
           them
           by
           my
           Lord
           Somerset
           ,
           Chamberlain
           of
           Honour
           
           to
           the
           Pope
           ,
           and
           a
           Gentleman
           nobly
           borne
           ,
           who
           was
           likewise
           there
           .
           Her
           Majesties
           prayers
           were
           accompanyed
           with
           most
           admirable
           musick
           ,
           and
           a
           harmony
           of
           Viols
           ,
           in
           which
           the
           English
           excell
           .
           She
           sitting
           down
           afterwards
           under
           a
           state
           ,
           had
           recited
           to
           her
           a
           short
           Latin
           oration
           ,
           with
           some
           verses
           by
           two
           of
           those
           young
           Scholars
           ,
           they
           presenting
           to
           her
           the
           said
           book
           of
           printed
           Elogies
           ,
           which
           her
           Majesty
           most
           courteously
           accepted
           .
        
         
           On
           the
           day
           of
           St.
           Thomas
           of
           Aquin
           ,
           the
           solemne
           Feast
           of
           the
           order
           of
           St.
           Dominick
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           went
           to
           the
           Church
           of
           Minerva
           ,
           of
           the
           Fathers
           aforesaid
           ,
           one
           of
           the
           chiefest
           of
           Rome
           ,
           as
           well
           for
           the
           service
           of
           the
           Church
           ,
           as
           the
           sacred
           Congregation
           of
           the
           Cardinalls
           ,
           held
           in
           that
           Convent
           every
           Wednesday
           in
           the
           morning
           ,
           of
           the
           holy
           office
           of
           the
           greatest
           importance
           in
           Rome
           .
           The
           rooms
           where
           they
           hold
           the
           said
           Congregation
           ,
           were
           seen
           by
           the
           Queen
           ,
           as
           likewise
           all
           the
           Convent
           ,
           her
           Majesty
           remaining
           highly
           
           pleased
           with
           the
           magnificence
           both
           of
           the
           one
           and
           the
           other
           .
           She
           was
           received
           and
           attended
           by
           the
           Father
           Generall
           ,
           and
           Father
           
             Raymund
             Capisucchi
          
           Master
           of
           the
           Sacred
           Palace
           ,
           and
           one
           of
           the
           examiners
           of
           the
           Bishops
           ,
           a
           Prelate
           of
           much
           vertue
           ,
           and
           rare
           parts
           ,
           which
           are
           the
           more
           remarkable
           by
           the
           ancient
           Family
           of
           the
           Capisucchi
           ,
           which
           as
           appears
           by
           authentick
           writings
           ,
           and
           is
           gathered
           from
           the
           very
           same
           arms
           ,
           is
           a
           branch
           sprowted
           out
           of
           the
           most
           noble
           stock
           of
           the
           Counts
           of
           Tunn
           in
           Germany
           ,
           the
           head
           of
           which
           now
           ,
           is
           the
           Prince
           Arch-Bishop
           of
           Saltzbourgh
           ,
           a
           Gentleman
           of
           most
           eminent
           qualities
           .
        
         
           Her
           Majesty
           had
           likewise
           some
           thoughts
           of
           seeing
           the
           curious
           study
           of
           the
           Knight
           of
           St.
           Stephen
           Sir
           
             Francis
             Gualdo
          
           of
           Rimini
           ,
           a
           Gentleman
           well
           deserving
           of
           the
           learnedest
           of
           the
           ancients
           ,
           which
           he
           gave
           to
           his
           most
           Christian
           Majesty
           ,
           but
           the
           ill
           weather
           ,
           and
           the
           greater
           affairs
           of
           this
           Princess
           ,
           have
           not
           yet
           permitted
           her
           to
           behold
           it
           .
           I
           therefore
           forbear
           
           to
           speak
           of
           the
           said
           study
           ,
           till
           a
           fitter
           opportunity
           be
           presented
           me
           .
        
         
           The
           Queen
           then
           continuing
           her
           vertuous
           entertainments
           ,
           at
           the
           beginning
           of
           Lent
           ,
           introduced
           the
           spirituall
           exercise
           of
           a
           devout
           oratory
           in
           her
           Palace
           every
           Wednesday
           ,
           which
           was
           ordered
           by
           the
           Prince
           of
           Gallicano
           .
           They
           began
           the
           second
           Wednesday
           in
           March
           ,
           and
           the
           history
           of
           Daniell
           was
           recited
           in
           musick
           ,
           a
           composition
           well
           becoming
           the
           said
           Prince
           .
           In
           the
           second
           Oratory
           Father
           Rho
           ,
           the
           famous
           Preacher
           ,
           made
           a
           Sermon
           ,
           in
           the
           third
           Father
           Spinola
           ,
           in
           the
           fourth
           Father
           
             Nicholas
             Zucchi
          
           all
           Jesuits
           ,
           in
           the
           fifth
           Father
           Spinelli
           a
           Celestine
           ,
           and
           in
           the
           sixth
           Father
           
             Don
             Carlo
             di
             Palma
          
           a
           Theatine
           ,
           all
           Persons
           of
           great
           learning
           ,
           and
           worth
           .
        
         
           But
           behold
           us
           at
           the
           end
           of
           these
           our
           relations
           .
           The
           sincerity
           of
           my
           Penne
           ,
           which
           cannot
           deliver
           truly
           to
           Posterity
           ,
           the
           glorious
           name
           of
           Christina
           great
           without
           the
           true
           Characters
           of
           a
           perpetuall
           Panegirique
           ,
           concludes
           ,
           that
           as
           't
           is
           doubtless
           ,
           
           this
           great
           Princess
           deserves
           for
           a
           thousand
           respects
           ,
           the
           greatest
           obsequiousness
           ,
           and
           complyance
           in
           order
           to
           her
           eminent
           qualities
           ,
           and
           parts
           ,
           so
           't
           is
           to
           be
           hoped
           ,
           the
           fortunate
           Climate
           of
           Rome
           ,
           the
           Epilogue
           of
           Celestiall
           ,
           and
           humane
           felicities
           ,
           will
           deserve
           the
           good
           fortune
           to
           enjoy
           ,
           and
           serve
           her
           long
           .
           'T
           is
           certain
           ,
           as
           this
           Queen
           ,
           with
           the
           incomparable
           endowments
           of
           her
           mind
           ,
           and
           the
           franke
           resolutions
           of
           her
           heart
           ,
           like
           the
           Sun
           among
           the
           Starrs
           ,
           may
           justly
           pretend
           to
           be
           singular
           in
           the
           World
           ,
           so
           Rome
           the
           sacred
           ,
           the
           great
           and
           majestick
           Phoenix
           ,
           among
           the
           
             Metropolitan
             Cities
          
           of
           Christianity
           ,
           may
           best
           of
           all
           others
           ,
           give
           a
           happy
           ,
           long
           ,
           and
           fit
           entertainment
           to
           her
           Majesties
           glorious
           fortunes
           .
        
         
           FINIS
           .
        
      
    
     
       
         Notes, typically marginal, from the original text
         
           Notes for div A85757-e7180
           
             
               The
               life
               and
               qualities
               of
            
             Gustavus
             Adolphus
             of
             Swedland
             .
          
           
             His
             stature
             .
          
           
             The
             Turk
             was
             jealous
             of
             his
             fortune
             .
          
           
             His
             remarkable
             sayings
             .
          
           
             His
             Conquests
             .
          
           
             With
             what
             Army
             he
             pass'd
             the
             Sea.
             
          
           
             Christina
             his
             only
             daughter
             succeeds
             in
             the
             Kingdom
             .
          
           
             The
             education
             of
             this
             Princesse
             .
          
           
             Her
             wonderfull
             wit.
             
          
           
             On
             whom
             the
             Government
             of
             the
             Kingdom
             depended
             on
             her
             minority
             .
          
           
             She
             learnt
             diverse
             tongues
             .
          
           
             She
             makes
             great
             Progresse
             in
             learning
             .
          
           
             She
             begins
             to
             assist
             at
             the
             Council
             of
             State
             ,
             and
             afterwards
             takes
             the
             Government
             upon
             her
             .
          
           
             She
             administers
             her self
             the
             greatest
             affairs
             .
          
           
             She
             makes
             her self
             belov'd
             and
             fear'd
             .
          
           
             She
             contemns
             all
             delicacy
             .
          
           
             She
             makes
             war
             ,
             and
             then
             peace
             with
             Denmark
             to
             her
             advantage
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             honour'd
             by
             all
             the
             Princes
             of
             the
             world
             .
          
           
             Heavens
             is
             propitious
             to
             her
             .
          
           
             The
             reasons
             which
             give
             motives
             to
             the
             true
             knowledge
             .
          
           
             Important
             observations
             
          
           
             Her
             own
             vertue
             makes
             her
             see
             the
             truth
             .
          
           
             She
             examines
             the
             life
             ,
             and
             conditions
             of
             
               Martin
               Luther
            
             .
          
           
             She
             perceives
             the
             falsities
             ,
             and
             untruths
             spread
             by
             him
             .
          
           
             She
             fortifies
             them
             with
             some
             important
             examples
             .
          
           
             She
             detests
             heresie
             .
          
           
             She
             resolves
             to
             turn
             Catholique
             .
          
           
             She
             sends
             a
             Jesuit
             to
             Rome
             .
          
           
             In
             her
             letter
             to
             the
             Father
             General
             of
             the
             Society
             .
          
           
             She
             desires
             two
             Fathers
             of
             the
             Society
             may
             be
             sent
             to
             her
             .
          
           
             The
             Father
             Generall
             receives
             her
             letters
             ▪
             very
             gladly
             .
          
           
             He
             sends
             two
             Fathers
             into
             Swedland
             .
          
           
             Their
             journey
             .
          
           
             Their
             arrivall
             .
          
           
             They
             are
             courteously
             receiv'd
             .
          
           
             She
             treats
             secretly
             with
             them
             ,
             and
             determines
             to
             inform
             the
             Pope
             of
             her
             resolution
             .
          
           
             
               Don
               Antonio
               Pimentel
            
             is
             in
             Swedland
             for
             his
             Catholique
             Majesty
             .
          
           
             The
             Queen
             imparts
             to
             him
             her
             thoughts
             .
          
           
             And
             resolves
             to
             rely
             on
             the
             Catholique
             King.
             
          
           
             Father
             Malines
             the
             Jesuit
             is
             dispatcht
             to
             the
             Court
             of
             Spain
             for
             that
             effect
             .
          
           
             Father
             Guemes
             a
             Dominican
             ,
             arrives
             in
             Swedland
             ,
             and
             her
             Majesty
             makes
             use
             of
             him
             .
          
           
             She
             informs
             him
             of
             the
             business
             ,
             and
             sends
             him
             into
             Spain
             .
          
           
             Her
             negotiations
             .
          
           
             The
             King
             of
             Spains
             sense
             of
             the
             news
             .
          
           
             The
             King
             of
             Spain's
             perplexity
             .
          
           
             With
             great
             piety
             he
             undertakes
             the
             business
             ,
             and
             writes
             to
             the
             Pope
             .
          
           
             The
             States
             of
             Swedland
             make
             instance
             to
             the
             Queen
             .
          
           
             Her
             Majesties
             answer
             .
          
           
             
               Charles
               Gstavus
            
             Palatine
             is
             declared
             ,
             and
             substituted
             in
             the
             Kingdom
             after
             the
             death
             of
             the
             Queen
             .
          
           
             She
             trusts
             wholly
             in
             God.
             
          
           
             She
             resolves
             to
             forgoe
             her
             Kingdoms
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             disswaded
             ,
             but
             without
             effect
             .
          
           
             The
             renouncing
             follows
             .
          
           
             The
             ceremonies
             of
             this
             action
             .
          
           
             A
             generous
             act
             of
             her
             Majesty
             .
          
           
             She
             gives
             some
             advertisements
             to
             the
             King
             her
             Successour
             .
          
           
             The
             Prince
             Palatine
             is
             anointed
             King
             of
             Swedland
             .
          
           
             The
             Queens
             return
             to
             Stockholm
             ,
             and
             her
             departure
             .
          
           
             She
             makes
             them
             believe
             she
             will
             go
             into
             the
             Island
             of
             Holland
          
           
             The
             affliction
             of
             the
             people
             for
             her
             departure
             .
          
           
             Her
             Majesties
             journey
             .
          
           
             She
             visits
             the
             Queen
             her
             Mother
             .
          
           
             She
             gives
             out
             she
             will
             change
             her
             journey
             .
          
           
             She
             dimisses
             div●rse
             of
             the
             Court.
             
          
           
             She
             puts
             on
             mans
             cloaths
             ,
             to
             pass
             unknown
             .
          
           
             She
             passes
             the
             straight
             of
             the
             Sound
             .
          
           
             She
             comes
             to
             Hambourg
             .
          
           
             She
             speaks
             with
             the
             Prince
             of
             Holsteria
             ,
             and
             concludes
             the
             marriage
             of
             his
             daughter
             with
             the
             King
             of
             Sweden
             .
          
        
         
           Notes for div A85757-e11950
           
             She
             is
             Visited
             in
             Hambourg
             by
             diverse
             Princes
             of
             Germany
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             feasted
             abroad
             by
             the
             Landgrace
             of
             Hessen
             .
          
           
             She
             departs
             on
             the
             suddaine
             from
             Hambourg
             .
          
           
             Differences
             between
             the
             Crown
             of
             Swedland
             and
             the
             City
             of
             Bremen
             .
          
           
             Her
             Majesties
             journey
             from
             Hambourg
             to
             Antwerp
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             known
             in
             Munster
             .
          
           
             She
             arrives
             in
             Antwerp
             .
          
           
             The
             applauses
             ,
             with
             which
             she
             is
             seen
             in
             that
             City
             .
          
           
             The
             Arch-Duke
             sends
             to
             complement
             her
             .
          
           
             The
             Prince
             of
             Condes
             pretences
             not
             admited
             .
          
           
             He
             visits
             the
             Queen
             as
             a
             private
             Gentlemen
             .
          
           
             Many
             Iricys
             and
             great
             Lods
             come
             to
             ●isit
             the
             Queen
             .
          
           
             The
             Emperour
             sends
             Earle
             Montecucoli
             to
             complement
             her
             Majesty
             
          
           
             She
             goes
             conceal'd
             to
             Bruxells
             .
          
           
             The
             King
             of
             Spaine
             sends
             
               Don
               Antony
               Pimentel
            
             extraordinary
             Ambassadour
             to
             the
             Queen
             .
          
           
             The
             A●ch-Duke
             returns
             to
             Antwerp
             ,
             to
             invite
             the
             Queen
             to
             Bruxells
             .
          
           
             Her
             Majesties
             ,
             entrance
             into
             Bruxells
          
           
             The
             rejoycings
             with
             which
             she
             is
             publickly
             received
             in
             Bruxells
             .
          
           
             She
             makes
             secretly
             profession
             of
             the
             Catholick
             faith
             .
          
           
             She
             eats
             in
             publick
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             alwaeis
             inclin'd
             to
             Noble
             and
             worthy
             entertainments
             .
          
           
             The
             Queen
             her
             Mother
             dies
             .
          
           
             The
             death
             of
             Pope
             Innocent
             .
          
           
             Cardinall
             Chigi
             is
             assum'd
             to
             the
             Papacy
             .
          
           
             With
             the
             applause
             of
             all
             Christianity
             .
          
           
             The
             Queen
             gives
             an
             account
             to
             the
             Pope
             of
             her
             desire
             to
             come
             to
             Rome
             .
          
           
             Letters
             from
             the
             King
             of
             Spaine
             to
             his
             Holiness
             .
          
           
             Presents
             made
             by
             her
             Majestie
             to
             the
             Arch-Duke
             in
             Flanders
             and
             others
             .
          
           
             Her
             departure
             from
             Bruxells
             .
          
           
             The
             quality
             of
             her
             Majesties
             Traine
             .
          
           
             The
             persons
             of
             quality
             that
             accompanied
             the
             Queen
             .
          
           
             Her
             reception
             in
             Ruremond
             .
          
           
             She
             passes
             through
             Cullen
             .
          
           
             The
             continuation
             of
             her
             journey
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             visited
             by
             the
             King
             of
             Scotland
             .
          
           
             And
             by
             the
             Elector
             Palatine
             .
          
           
             Afterwards
             by
             Prince
             Robert.
             
          
           
             She
             goes
             from
             Steinhaim
             .
          
           
             She
             arrives
             in
             Rotemburg
             .
          
           
             She
             comes
             to
             Nordlinguen
             .
          
           
             To
             Donavert
             .
          
           
             Earle
             Montecuccoli
             returnes
             dispatcht
             again
             to
             the
             Queen
             from
             the
             Emperour
             .
          
           
             The
             Queens
             letter
             to
             the
             Arch-Duke
             of
             Inspruch
             .
          
           
             She
             goes
             privately
             to
             Auspurge
             to
             see
             the
             most
             remarkable
             things
             
          
           
             The
             Queen
             is
             met
             by
             the
             Officers
             of
             the
             Elector
             of
             Bavaria
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             treated
             sumptuously
             in
             Landsperg
             :
          
           
             She
             enters
             Tyrole
             .
          
           
             The
             Arch-Dukes
             of
             Inspruch
             go
             to
             visit
             the
             Queen
             privately
             in
             Seefelt
             .
          
           
             Her
             Majesties
             entrance
             into
             Inspruch
             .
          
           
             The
             honours
             done
             her
             by
             their
             Highnesses
             the
             Arch-Dukes
             .
          
        
         
           Notes for div A85757-e18770
           
             His
             Holinesse
             resolves
             to
             dispatch
             to
             Inspruch
             my
             Lord
             
               Luke
               Holstenius
            
             .
          
           
             He
             elects
             four
             Nuntii
             to
             receive
             the
             Queen
             on
             the
             Confines
             of
             the
             State
             Ecclesiastical
             .
          
           
             Breifes
             consign●d
             to
             my
             Lord
             Holstenius
          
           
             Father
             Malines
             the
             Jusuit
             goes
             with
             the
             said
             Holstenius
             to
             Inspruch
          
           
             The
             Breife
             to
             his
             Eminence
             Lomellino
             Cardinall
             Legate
             of
             Bologna
             .
          
           
             My
             Lord
             Holstenius
             arrives
             at
             Mantoua
             .
          
           
             The
             Popes
             Breif●
             to
             the
             Prince
             of
             Trent
             .
          
           
             The
             Breife
             to
             the
             Arch-Duke
             Charles
             Ferdinand
          
           
             My
             Lord
             Holstenius
             is
             received
             by
             the
             Arch-Duke
             with
             much
             Courtesie
             .
          
           
             The
             honours
             done
             to
             my
             Lord
             Holstenius
          
           
             Father
             Malines
             is
             sent
             to
             discover
             the
             will
             of
             the
             Queen
             .
          
           
             The
             Popes
             Breife
             to
             the
             Arch-Dutchness
             of
             Inspruch
          
           
             My
             Lord
             Holstenius
             visits
             the
             Baron
             Ghirardi
             .
          
           
             The
             expressions
             of
             the
             said
             Baron
             .
          
           
             My
             Lord
             Holsténius
             visits
             the
             Ambassador
             Pimentel
             .
          
           
             He
             imparts
             to
             him
             his
             Holinesses
             intention
             .
          
           
             And
             he
             to
             the
             Queen
             who
             submits
             to
             the
             Popes
             pleasure
             .
          
           
             My
             Lord
             Holstenius
             hath
             audience
             of
             her
             Majestie
             .
          
           
             Her
             Majestie
             discourse
             with
             my
             Lord
             Holstenius
             .
          
           
             His
             Holineses
             Breif
             to
             the
             Queen
             
          
           
             The
             Queen
             dines
             publickly
             with
             their
             Highn●sses
             the
             Arch-Dukes
             
          
           
             Her
             Majesty
             visits
             the
             Palace
             of
             Ambre
             .
          
           
             She
             goes
             into
             the
             Church
             publickly
             .
          
           
             The
             Order
             of
             the
             Church
             for
             performing
             the
             function
             of
             the
             Catholick
             profession
             .
          
           
             The
             contents
             of
             the
             Popes
             Brief
             to
             my
             Lord
             Holstenius
          
           
             The
             Act
             of
             the
             Catholick
             Profession
             made
             by
             the
             Queen
             .
          
           
             The
             Queens
             great
             generosity
             .
          
           
             The
             absolution
             given
             to
             the
             Queen
             by
             my
             Lord
             Holstenius
          
           
             The
             joy
             for
             this
             profession
             .
          
           
             The
             Recreations
             and
             plays
             recited
             before
             her
             Majestie
             .
          
           
             The
             forme
             of
             the
             subscription
             of
             the
             act
             of
             profession
             .
          
           
             Her
             Majesties
             departure
             from
             Inspruch
             .
          
           
             The
             Arch-Duke
             sends
             a
             Gentleman
             to
             visit
             the
             Queen
             .
          
           
             Her
             Majesty
             returnes
             the
             Arch-Dukes
             Complement
             .
          
           
             The
             honors
             done
             her
             Majesty
             by
             the
             Bishop
             of
             Bressanon
             .
          
           
             The
             Baron
             of
             Fermiano
             comes
             to
             Inspruch
             to
             complement
             the
             Queen
             in
             the
             name
             of
             the
             Prince
             of
             Trent
             .
          
           
             He
             invites
             her
             Majesty
             to
             Trent
             .
          
           
             The
             Queens
             answer
             to
             the
             Baron
             of
             Fermiano
             .
          
           
             The
             invitation
             made
             her
             in
             the
             name
             of
             the
             Duke
             of
             Mantoua
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             splendidly
             treated
             at
             Trent
          
           
             She
             resolve
             to
             dine
             at
             Trent
             .
          
           
             The
             generosity
             of
             the
             Prince
             of
             Trent
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             Lavis
             .
          
        
         
           Notes for div A85757-e25570
           
             The
             Prince
             of
             Trent
             meets
             the
             Queen
             .
          
           
             She
             alights
             at
             the
             Church
             .
          
           
             She
             observes
             the
             most
             remarkable
             things
             
          
           
             The
             Prince
             Complements
             the
             Queen
             
          
           
             The
             Queen
             her
             letter
             to
             the
             Prince
             of
             Trent
             .
          
           
             She
             enters
             into
             the
             state
             of
             Venice
             .
          
           
             The
             Cavaliers
             of
             Verona
             complement
             Don
             
               Antonio
               Pimentel
            
             .
          
           
             In
             Dolce
             they
             resolve
             ;
             to
             go
             thorough
             the
             Countrey
             of
             Mantoua
             .
          
           
             My
             Lord
             Holstenius
             gives
             information
             to
             the
             Legate
             of
             Ferrara
             .
          
           
             The
             Marquiss
             Andreasi
             complementeth
             the
             Queen
             in
             the
             name
             of
             the
             Duke
             of
             Montoua
          
           
             The
             Duke
             goes
             to
             meet
             the
             Queen
             .
          
           
             He
             wait●
             on
             her
             Majesty
             .
          
           
             Who
             received
             him
             with
             great
             courtesie
             .
          
           
             The
             Arch-Dutchesse
             complementeth
             the
             Queen
             .
          
           
             She
             passeth
             the
             Po
             ,
             and
             is
             royalty
             received
             in
             Revere
             .
          
           
             The
             entertainments
             ,
             given
             to
             her
             Majesty
             by
             the
             Duke
             of
             Mantoua
             .
          
           
             She
             eats
             in
             publick
             .
          
           
             She
             departs
             from
             Revere
             with
             great
             satisfaction
             .
          
           
             The
             Nuntii
             of
             his
             Holynesse
             go
             to
             meet
             the
             ●
             Queen
             .
          
           
             She
             arrives
             at
             Figarolo
             ,
          
           
             She
             advanced
             towards
             Ferrara
             .
          
           
             A
             splendid
             bridge
             o're
             the
             Po.
             
          
           
             She
             is
             met
             at
             the
             gate
             of
             Ferrara
             .
          
           
             She
             alights
             at
             the
             Cathedral
             ,
             being
             received
             by
             the
             Cardinal
             Bishop
             .
          
           
             From
             the
             Church
             she
             goes
             to
             the
             Castle
             .
          
           
             Count
             Montecuccoli
             sent
             by
             the
             Queen
             to
             Rome
             .
          
           
             The
             qualities
             of
             the
             Prince
             of
             St.
             Gregory
             .
          
           
             And
             of
             Cardinal
             Pio.
             
          
           
             The
             Queens
             discourse
             at
             the
             Table
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             Ferrara
             .
          
           
             The
             noble
             qualities
             of
             the
             Cardinal
             
               John
               Baptist
               Spada
            
             .
          
           
             She
             departs
             from
             Ferrara
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             received
             on
             the
             confines
             by
             the
             Vice-Legate
             of
             Bologna
             .
          
           
             Cardinall
             Lomellino
             goes
             out
             to
             meet
             the
             Queen
             
          
           
             Her
             reception
             at
             her
             entrance
             into
             Bologna
             .
          
           
             She
             visits
             the
             Church
             &
             fine
             Convent
             of
             St.
             Dominique
          
           
             The
             honours
             her
             Majesty
             received
             in
             Bologna
             .
          
           
             She
             dines
             in
             publick
             .
          
           
             The
             manner
             of
             the
             said
             Tilting
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             Bologna
             .
          
           
             The
             worthy
             qualities
             of
             the
             Bolognesi
             .
          
           
             The
             eminent
             condition
             of
             Cardinal
             Lomellino
             .
          
           
             She
             departs
             from
             Bologna
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             met
             on
             the
             Confines
             by
             the
             Vice
             Legate
             Romagna
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             met
             by
             Cardinal
             Donghi
             the
             Bishop
             of
             Imola
             .
          
           
             Her
             reception
             in
             Imola
             .
          
           
             The
             eminent
             qualityes
             of
             Cardinall
             Donghi
             .
          
           
             She
             departs
             from
             Imola
             .
          
           
             And
             is
             met
             by
             the
             Governour
             of
             Faenza
             .
          
           
             And
             afterwards
             by
             Cardinall
             Ross●tt●
             the
             Bishop
             of
             the
             place
             .
          
           
             The
             honors
             d●ne
             her
             Majesty
             in
             Faenza
             .
          
           
             She
             dines
             in
             publique
             .
          
           
             The
             vertuous
             preparations
             designed
             for
             her
             Majesty
             in
             Faenza
             .
          
           
             The
             Description
             of
             Faenza
             ,
          
           
             The
             qualities
             of
             Cardinall
             Rossetti
             .
          
        
         
           Notes for div A85757-e32060
           
             The
             meeting
             she
             had
             in
             Forli
             .
          
           
             The
             honors
             done
             her
             in
             Forli
             .
          
           
             She
             depart
             ,
             from
             Forli
          
           
             Her
             reception
             in
             Cesena
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             Cesena
             .
          
           
             Her
             departure
             from
             Cesena
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             met
             by
             the
             Governour
             of
             Rimini
             .
          
           
             She
             enters
             Rimini
             on
             horseback
             .
          
           
             The
             vertuous
             entertainments
             she
             had
             in
             Rimini
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             Rimini
             .
          
           
             Her
             departure
             from
             Rimini
             .
          
           
             The
             worthy
             qualities
             of
             Cardinall
             Acquaviva
             Legate
             of
             Romagna
             .
          
           
             She
             was
             met
             by
             my
             Lord
             the
             vice-Legal
             of
             Pesaro
             .
          
           
             And
             afterwards
             by
             Cardinall
             Homodei
             .
          
           
             Her
             reception
             in
             Pesaro
             .
          
           
             She
             dines
             in
             publick
             .
          
           
             Her
             Majesty
             is
             highly
             satisfyed
             with
             the
             demonstrations
             she
             receiv'd
             in
             Pesaro
             .
          
           
             She
             departs
             from
             Pesaro
             highly
             satisfied
             with
             the
             honours
             she
             received
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             Pesaro
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             Fano
             .
          
           
             The
             remarkable
             qualities
             of
             Cardinall
             Homodei
             .
          
           
             Her
             Majesties
             reception
             by
             the
             Governour
             of
             Ancona
             .
          
           
             Her
             reception
             in
             Ancona
             .
          
           
             The
             compositions
             made
             in
             Ancona
             .
             in
             honour
             of
             her
             Majesty
             .
          
           
             The
             Bishop
             of
             Ancona
             visits
             her
             Majesty
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             Ancona
             .
          
           
             My
             Lord
             Gentile
             Governour
             of
             Loretto
             meets
             the
             Queen
             .
          
           
             The
             devotion
             of
             her
             Majestie
             towards
             the
             holy
             house
             
          
           
             Her
             arrival
             at
             Loretto
             .
          
           
             The
             Queen
             makes
             a
             present
             of
             her
             Scepter
             and
             Crown
             at
             Loretto
             .
          
           
             Don
             Antonia
             della
             Cueva
             
               arrived
               at
            
             Loretto
             .
          
           
             The
             Queens
             letter
             from
             Inspruch
             to
             his
             Holiness
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             Loretto
             .
          
           
             She
             departs
             from
             Loretto
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             Recanati
             .
          
           
             The
             Arch
             Pio.
             
          
           
             She
             is
             met
             at
             Macerata
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             complemented
             by
             the
             Ladies
             .
          
           
             Her
             departure
             from
             Macerata
             .
          
           
             She
             advances
             to
             Tolentino
             .
          
           
             She
             visits
             the
             Church
             of
             
               St.
               Nicholas
            
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             Tolentino
             .
          
           
             Her
             reception
             in
             Camerino
             .
          
           
             Count
             Montecuccoli
             returnes
             from
             Rome
             to
             her
             Majesty
             .
          
           
             She
             departs
             from
             Camerino
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             Camerino
             ,
          
           
             She
             arrives
             at
             Foligno
             .
          
           
             The
             scituation
             of
             Foligno
             .
          
           
             She
             goes
             to
             Assisi
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             met
             by
             Cardinall
             Rondinino
             .
          
           
             She
             visits
             the
             Church
             of
             
               Saint
               Francis.
            
             
          
           
             She
             is
             royally
             entertained
             .
          
           
             The
             quality
             of
             some
             statues
             which
             set
             out
             ,
             and
             adorned
             the
             table
             .
          
           
             She
             visits
             the
             Church
             of
             the
             Angells
             .
          
           
             The
             qualities
             of
             Cardinall
             Rondinino
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             Assisi
             .
          
           
             She
             returnes
             to
             Foligno
             .
          
        
         
           Notes for div A85757-e39040
           
             She
             departs
             towards
             Spoleto
             .
          
           
             Cardinal
             Fachenetti
             meets
             her
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             waited
             on
             by
             the
             Ladies
             of
             the
             City
             .
          
           
             She
             goes
             to
             the
             Cathedrall
             .
          
           
             She
             dines
             in
             publique
             .
          
           
             She
             departs
             from
             Spoleto
             .
          
           
             The
             eminent
             qualities
             of
             Cardinall
             Fachenetti
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             Spoleto
             .
          
           
             Her
             reception
             at
             Terni
             .
          
           
             The
             honours
             done
             her
             in
             Terni
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             Terni
             .
          
           
             Her
             departure
             .
          
           
             She
             dines
             in
             Otricoli
          
           
             The
             quality
             of
             this
             Place
             .
          
           
             The
             Bridge
             Filice
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             met
             by
             my
             Lord
             Visconte
             .
          
           
             She
             arrives
             at
             Gallese
             .
          
           
             Her
             reception
             in
             Gallese
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             Gallese
             .
          
           
             She
             lodges
             in
             Caprarola
             .
          
           
             The
             Spanish
             Ambassadour
             goes
             to
             Caprarola
             to
             visit
             the
             Queen
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             met
             by
             the
             Duke
             of
             Bracciano
             .
          
           
             The
             order
             of
             the
             Cavalcata
          
           
             The
             honors
             done
             her
             at
             the
             Castle
             of
             
               St.
               Angelo
            
             .
          
        
         
           Notes for div A85757-e44720
           
             She
             arrives
             at
             
               St.
               Peters
            
             .
          
           
             Her
             reception
             in
             the
             Church
             of
             
               St.
               Peter
            
             .
          
           
             The
             Majestique
             ornaments
             in
             
               St.
               Peters
            
             .
          
           
             She
             goes
             in
             to
             the
             Concistory
             ,
             and
             k●sses
             the
             feet
             of
             his
             Holiness
             .
          
           
             She
             is
             present
             at
             his
             Holinesses
             Mass
             .
          
           
             She
             receives
             the
             Sacrament
             of
             confirmation
             .
          
           
             She
             communicates
             .
          
           
             She
             visits
             the
             Church
             of
             
               St.
               Mary
            
             the
             greater
             .
          
           
             She
             dines
             with
             his
             Holiness
             .
          
           
             From
             the
             Vatican
             she
             goes
             to
             the
             Palace
             Farnese
             .
          
           
             The
             presents
             given
             her
             by
             the
             Pope
             .
          
           
             The
             Queen
             visits
             
               St.
               Peters
            
             .
          
           
             Afterward
             
               St.
               James
            
             of
             the
             Spaniards
             .
          
           
             Her
             Majesty
             visits
             the
             Church
             of
             Giesu
             .
          
           
             She
             goes
             to
             see
             the
             Castle
             es
             St.
             Angelo
             .
          
           
             She
             sees
             the
             Colledge
             of
             Sapienza
             .
          
           
             She
             visits
             the
             Monastery
             of
             St.
             Catharine
             of
             Sienna
             .
          
           
             And
             the
             Church
             of
             the
             Grecians
             .
          
           
             She
             desires
             to
             hold
             an
             Academy
             in
             her
             own
             Palace
             .
          
           
             She
             sees
             the
             Roman
             Colledge
             .
          
           
             The
             description
             of
             the
             Roman
             Colledg
             which
             was
             adorned
             to
             receive
             her
             .
          
           
             The
             honours
             done
             her
             Majesty
             .
          
           
             She
             goes
             to
             the
             Colledg
             of
             Urbane
             for
             the
             propagation
             of
             the
             Faith.
             
          
           
             The
             curiosities
             seen
             in
             the
             said
             Colledg
             .
          
           
             She
             goes
             again
             to
             the
             Roman
             Colledg
             .
          
           
             The
             splendid
             Library
             of
             the
             deceased
             my
             Lord
             Coccino
             :
          
           
             The
             remarkable
             things
             she
             saw
             in
             the
             Roman
             Colledg
             .
          
           
             She
             institutes
             an
             Academy
             in
             her
             own
             Palace
             .
          
           
             The
             names
             of
             the
             Academians
             .
          
           
             The
             contents
             of
             divers
             Academies
             held
             before
             her
             Majesty
             .
          
           
             The
             Comedy
             intitled
             the
             triumph
             of
             piety
             recited
             to
             her
             Majesty
             in
             the
             Palace
             of
             the
             Prince
             of
             Pallestrina
             .
          
           
             The
             morall
             contents
             of
             the
             Comedy
             .
          
           
             The
             Author
             of
             the
             Composition
             .
          
           
             She
             visits
             the
             famous
             reliques
             kept
             in
             St.
             Peters
             .
          
           
             She
             goes
             to
             the
             Church
             of
             the
             Nuns
             in
             
               Campo
               Martio
            
             .
          
           
             She
             goes
             to
             the
             Vineyard
             of
             Prince
             Panfilio
             .
          
           
             The
             presents
             made
             by
             the
             said
             Prince
             to
             her
             Majesty
             .
          
           
             The
             honours
             done
             her
             Majesty
             by
             Prince
             Panfilio
             .
          
           
             The
             Queens
             recreations
             in
             the
             house
             of
             the
             said
             Prince
             .
          
           
             The
             eminent
             qualities
             of
             the
             Princess
             of
             Rossano
             .
          
           
             The
             noble
             preparation
             in
             the
             Church
             of
             Giesu
             .
          
           
             The
             noble
             Comedies
             acted
             in
             the
             Palace
             of
             the
             Prince
             of
             Pellestrina
             .
          
           
             The
             Play
             acted
             in
             the
             German
             Colledge
             .
          
           
             Si
             fece
             la
             festa
             d'
             Carroselli
             .
          
           
             The
             Cavalcata
             of
             his
             Holiness
             to
             St.
             Sabina
             .
          
           
             She
             visits
             the
             English
             Colledge
             .