Every exertion had been made to give an air of festivity and splendour to the district which he was to traverse.

The streets, which were generally deep in mud, were strewn with gravel.
Boughs and flowers were scattered over the path.
Tapestry and arras hung from the windows of those who could afford to exhibit such finery.

The poor supplied the place of rich stuffs with blankets and coverlids.

In one place was stationed a troop of friars with a cross; in another a company of forty girls dressed in white and carrying nosegays.

Pipers and harpers played "The King shall enjoy his own again." The Lord Deputy carried the sword of state before his master.