From His Ship,
Antonio Was Received Into A Barge Shaded By A Natural Chestnut Tree Full
Of Ripe Fruit, And Was Seated On A Silver Chair Raised On Six Steps
Adorned With Gold, Six Beautiful Maids Richly Clad Standing On Each
Side, Who Played And Sang Melodiously.
When he landed on the quay, he
was placed in a still richer chair on mens shoulders under a canopy,
guarded by 60 halberdiers, and preceded by 16 men on fine horses, and
before these eight with silver maces, all in splendid attire.
In this
manner he was conducted to a large scaffold covered with fine tapestry,
where being placed in his chair of state, he received the compliments of
the magistracy and principal inhabitants of the city. From the quay to
the city, which was a considerable distance, there was a closely covered
lane formed of chestnut, pine, and laurel trees, and the ground was
strewed with flowers. And all the way, at regular distances, there were
companies of dancers, and perfumes burning, with astonishing multitudes
of people the whole way.
At the entrance into the city, a temporary castle was built for the
occasion, having the arms of the Faria family in front, being Sanguin,
a tower argent; in base, a man torn in pieces. At this place he was
received by a reverend old man, attended by four mace-bearers, and after
some ceremonies the old man made a long speech in praise of the family,
concluding with a panegyric on his own actions, and bidding him welcome
to the city.
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