Planks were laid all the way; forming a sort of bridge through the streets, and over the ice of the Neva.

All the soldiers of the Garrison were ranked in espalier on each side.

Three hundred grenadiers opened the march; after them, three hundred priests, in sacerdotal costume; walking two-and-two, singing hymns.

All the Crowns and Orders, above mentioned by me, were carried by high Dignitaries of the Court, walking in single file, each a chamberlain behind him.

Hearse was followed by the Czar, skirt of his black cloak held up by Twelve Chamberlains, each a lighted taper in the OTHER hand.
Prince George of Holstein [Czar's Uncle] came next, then Holstein-Beck [Czar's Cousin].