Doublet and hose of the coarsest grey, and long hanging sleeves, without gold or silver lace, and having but a single ornament, comprised the whole costume.

An emblem which seemed to resemble a monk's cowl, or a fool's cap and bells, was embroidered upon each sleeve.

The device pointed at the Cardinal, as did, by contrast, the affected coarseness of the dress.

There was no doubt as to the meaning of the hood, but they who saw in the symbol more resemblance to the jester's cap, recalled certain biting expressions which Granvelle had been accustomed to use.

He had been wont, in the days of his greatest insolence, to speak of the most eminent nobles as zanies, lunatics, and buffoons.