THE Compleat Solemnity Of St. GEORGES Day Consisting in the MORNING PREPARATION And MAGNIFICENT PROCEEDING The Solemn CORONATION And Coronation Oath WITH THE Solemnities of Serving The KINGS Table At the ROYAL Feast And Ceremonies of the Challenge made by the Champion In Westminster-Hall All Described In a Perfect Narrative of the Coronation of his Late Sacred MAJESTY Charles the Second On Saint Georges Day April the 23th London Printed by W. M. and Sold by Walter Davis in Amen Corner 1685. THE NARRATIVE OF HIS MAJESTY's CORONATION With his Magnificent Proceeding and Feast in Westminster Hall April the 23th 1661. UPon the 23th of April being S. Georges day about seven in the morning the King took water from the Privy Stairs at Whitehal and landed at the Parliament Stairs from whence he went up to the Princes Lodgings where after he had reposed himself he was arrayd in Royal Robes of Crimson velvet furr'd with Ermine by which time the Nobility being come together Robed themselves in the Lords House and Painted Chamber The Judges also with those of the long Robe the Knights of the Bath then in their Robes of Purple Sattin lined with white Taffity and Gentlemen of the Privy Chamber met in the Court of Request and being drawn down into Westminster Hall where this great Solemnity ordered by the Officers at Arms began The Nobility in their proper Robes carrying their Coronets in their hands proceeded according to their several dignities and degrees before His Majesty up to his Throne of State which was rais'd at the West end of the Hall placing themselves upon each side therof The King being set in a rich Chair under a Glorious Cloth of State Sir Gilbert Talbot Knight Master of the Jewel House presented the Sword of State as also the Sword called Curtana and two other Swords to the Lord high Constable who took and delivered them to the Lord high Chamberlain and he laid them upon the Table before the King and in the like manner the Spurs Immediatly after the Dean and Prebends of Westminster by whom the Regalia had been brought in Procession from the Abby to Westminster Hall being vested in rich Copes came up from the lower end thereof in manner following First The Serjeant of the Vestry in a Scarlet mantle Then the Children of the Kings Chappel in Scarlet mantles Then the Quire of Westminster in Surplices Then the Gentlemen of the Kings Chapple in Scarlet mantles Next the Pursuivants Heralds and Provincial Kings at Arms. Then the Dean carrying Saint Edwards Crown And after him five of the Prebends of that Church The first carrying the Scepter with the Cross The Second the Scepter with the Dove The third the Orb with the Cross The fourth King Edwards Staff The Fifth the Chalice and Patena Who passing thus through the Hall and making their due Reverences in three places and towards the upper end the Quires and Officers at Arms falling off on each side the Dean and Prebends ascended the Steps at the top wherof Garter Principal King at Arms standing conducted them to the Table placed before the Throne where makâ—ng their last Reverence the Dean first presented the Crown wich was by the Lord-high Constable and Lord Great Chamberlain set upon the Table who likewise received from the Prebends the Regalia which they carried and said them also by the Crown Then the Lord Great Chamberlain presenting the Regalia severally to the King His Majesty disposed of them to the Noble Men which carryed them in the proceeding viz Saint Edwards Staff to the Earl of Sandwich The Spurs to the Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery The Scepter with the Cross to the Earl of Bedford The pointed Sword born on the left hand of Curtana to the Earl of Derby The pointed Sword born on the Right hand thereof to the Earl of Shrewsbury The Sword called Curtana to the Earl of Oxford The Sword of State to the Earl of Manchester The Scepter with the Dove to the Duke of Albemarle The Orb with the Cross to the Duke of Buckingham Saint Edwards Crown to the Duke of Ormond The Patena to the Bishop of Exeter and lastly The Chalice to the Bishop of London All things thus prepared about ten a Clock the proceeding began from the Hall in the Palace Yard through the Gate-house along the great Sanctuary to the West end of the Abby upon blew Cloath which was spread upon the ground from the Throne in Westminster-hall to the great steps in the Church by Sir George Carteret Knight his Majesties Vice Chamberlain as Almoner that day by special appointment The proceeding to the Coronation was in this following Order THe Drums four the Trumpets sixteen in four classes The Serjeant Porter and the Serjeant of the Vestry The Six Clerks of the Chancery The Children and Gentlemen of the Kings Chappel Ten of the Kings Chapplains having dignities The Prebends of Westminster The Aldermen of London The Master of the Jewel-House The Kings Learn'd Council at Law The Knights of the Privy Council The Kings Solicitour and the Kings Attorney Portcullis Pursuivant at Arms. The Kings eldest Serjeant at Law The Barons in their Robes two and two carrying their Caps of Crimson Velvet turn'd up with Minever in their hands The Esquiers of the Body The Masters of Request The Gentelmen of the Privy Chamber The Bishops two two according to their Dignities and Consecrations Rouge Croix Blew Mantle Pursuivants The Knights of the Bath in their Purple Robes The Viscounts two and two in their Robes with their Coronets in their hands The Barons of the Exchecquer and Justices of both Benches Somerset Chester Heralds The Lord chief Baron and the Lord chief-Justice of the Common pleas The Earls two and two in their Robes holding their Coronets in their hands The Master of the Rolls and the Lord chief Justice of the Kings Bench. Richmond Windsor Heralds The Marquess of Dorchester Lancaster York Heralds The Marquess of Worcester Norroy Clarencieux Provincial Kings carrying their Coronets in their Hands In their Robes with their Coronets in their Hands The Lord high Treasurer The Lord high Chancellour St. Edwards Staff born by the Earl of Sandwich The Spurs born by the Earl of Pembroke and Montgommery St. Edwards Scepter born by the Earl of Bedford The third Sword drawn and born by the Earl of Derby The Sword called Curtana drawn and born by the Earl of Oxford The Pointed Sword drawn and born by the Earl of Shrewsbury The Lord Mayor of London with the City Mace Garter Principal King at Arms. The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. The Earl of Lindsey Lord great Chamberlain of England Serjants at Arms The Earl of Suffolk Earl Marshal for this present occasion The Sword of State in the Scabbard born by the Earl of Manchester Lord Chamberlain of the Household The Earl of Northumberland Lord Constable of England for this present occasion His Royal Highness the Duke of York The Scepter with the Dove born by
Prayers and the Quire singing the Anthem appointed for that Solemn occasion The Dukes of Buckingham and Albermarle with the Earls of Berks and Sandwich holding a Cloath of Gold pall over the Kings head The anointing being dried up the Dean of Westminster closeth the loops of his Shirt and the Arch-Bishop receiving the Coise from the Lord great Chamberlain put it on the Kings head The Dean of Westminster having put on the Surplice The Tissue Hose and Sandals and the close Pall being Cloath of Gold fetcht the spurs from the Altar delivering them to the Lord great Chamberlain who having with them touched the Kings Heels sent them back Then the Arch-Bishop receiving the Sword of State from the Lord Chamberlain of the Household layed it upon the Altar and having said the Prayers delivered it to the King which was girded on by the Lord great Chamberlain Then the Dean of Westminster put on the Armil made of Cloath of Tissue and next the Mantle or open Pall being made of Cloath of gold lined with red Taffaty In this time S. Edwards Chair was set in the middle of the Isle right against the Altar wherein the King being set the Arch-Bishop brought S. Edwards Crown from the Altar and put it on the Kings Head whereupon all the People cried God save the King and the Bishop said God Crown thee with a Crown of Glory c. and several Prayers proper to this Great Solemnity and an Anthem being sung by the Quires the Dukes Marquesses Earls and Viscounts put on their Coronets the Barons their Caps and the Kings at Arms their Coronets Then the Master of the Jewel House delivered the Ring to the Arch-Bishop who put it on the fourth finger of the Kings right hand and after the Prayers the Linnen Gloves were delivered to the King by the Lord Great Chamberlain then the King went to the Altar and offered his Sword which being redeemed by the Lord Chamberlain of the Houshold was by him drawn and so carried by him all the rest of the Solemnity Then the Arch-Bishop took the Scepter with the Cross from the Altar and Mr. Henry Howard Brother to Thomas Duke of Norfolke by virtue of the tonure of his Manour of Wirksop in the County of Norfolke delivered to the King a rich Glove for his right hand which the King having put on received the Scepter from the Arch-Bishop and during the Prayer the said Mr. Howard performed the service of supporting the Kings right Arm Next the Arch-Bishop delivered to the King the Scepter with the Dove who then kneeled with both the Scepters in his hands whilst the Arch-Bishop pronounced the blessing Then the King arose and sate in St. Edwards Chair whilst the Arch-Bishop and Bishops kneeled and were kissed by him after which the King returned to the Chair placed on the Theater behind his Throne where he reposed himself while Prayers were said and Te Deum sung which ended the King ascended his Throne in the midst of the Theater the Swords great Officers and Bishops standing on each side while a Prayer was said After which the Bishops and Nobility did their Homage First the Arch Bishop kneeling before the King said I William Arch-Bishop of Canterbury shall be faithful and true and faith and truth bear unto you our Soveraign Lord and your Heirs Kings of England and shall do and truly acknowledge the Service of the Land which I claim to hold of you in right of the Church So help me God after which He and all the Bishops kissed the Kings left check Then came up the Duke of York with Garter principal King at Armes before him and his Train born by two Gentlemen when being come to the Throne he kneeled down put off his Coronet and did Homage in these words I James Duke of York become your Liege man of life and Limb and of Earthly Worship and Faith and Truth I shall bear unto you to live and dye against all manner of Folke So help me God At which the Drums beat the Trumpets sounded and the People shouted The like did the Dukes of Buckingham and Albemarle for themselves and the rest of the Dukes Then the Marquisses of Worcester and Dorchester next the Earl of Oxford atended by the rest of the Earls to signifie their Consents Then Vicount Hereford for the Vicounts and then the Drums beat Trumpets sounded and the People shouted Lastly the Baron Audly did the like Homage being attended by the rest of the Barons which was followed with beating of Drums sounding of Trumpets and the Peoples shouts after which the Duke of York and all the Nobility singly ascended the Throne and touched the Kings Crown promising thereby to be always ready with all their power to support it During which Solemn Ceremony the Lord High Chancellour went to the South West and North sides of the Stage and proclaimed to the People the Kings General pardon being attended by Mr. Garter to the South-side and by a Gentleman Usher and two Heralds to the other two sides the Lord Cornwallis Treasurer of the Household at the same time throwing amongst the people Medals of Gold and Silver The King being thus enthroned the Gentlemen of the Chappel sung the Anthem Behold O Lord our Defender and look upon the face of thine anointed c. at the end whereof the Drums and Trumpets beat and founded After which the Bishop of London begun the communion service which being ended the King descended from his Throne with his Crown on his Head and the Scepters in his hands the rest of the Regalia being carried before him and thence proceeded into St. Edwards Chapple where he took off St. Edwards Crown and delivered it to the Bishop of London who placed it on St. Edwards Altar the rest of the Regalia being given to the Dean of Westminster and by him laid there also Then he retired into a Traverse where he was disrobed of the Robes he was Crowned in which were delivered to the Dean of Westminster to be laid up with the rest of the Regalia and being invested with his Royal Robes of Purple Velvet he came near to St. Edwards Altar where the Bishop of London standing ready with the Imperial Crown in his hands set that upon his Head After which he took the two Scepters and proceeded to Westminster-Hall the same way that he came attended after the same manner saving that the Noble-men and Bishops that brought the Regalia to the Abby went not now immediately before him as they did then but went according to their degrees All the Noble-men having their Coronets and Caps on their heads and the Kings at Arms their Coronets The proceeding being entered the Hall the Nobility and others who had places assined them went and placed themselves but the King attended with the Great Officers withdrew into the Inner Court of Wards and in the mean time all the Tables in the body of the Hall were served On the Right hand were set two
Tables one beneath the other at the upper end of the first sate the Bishops and below them the Judges with the rest of the Long Robe At the second Table sate the Masters of the Chancery and the six Clerks at which likewise the Barons of the Cinque Ports were then necessitated to sit by reason of a Disturbance which some of the Kings Footmen made in offering to take the Canopy from them although the upper end of the first Table was appointed for them On the other side of the Hall was placed likewise a long Table which reached down near to the Common Pleas Court wherat the Nobility dined and behind this close to the wall sate the Lord Mayor Aldermen Recorder and twelve chief Citizens of London Lastly within the Court of Common Pleas was a Table set for the Officers at Arms each Table being furnished with three Courses answerable to that of the Kings besides the Banquet At the upper end of the Hall where upon an Ascent of steps a Theater was raised for his Majesties Royal Seat at this great Solemnity a large Table being placed the Serjeant of the Ewry two Serjeants at Arms with their Maces going before him brought up the Covering which was spread by the Gentelmen Ushers and Serjeants of the Ewry This being done the Officers of the Pantry with two Serjeants at Arms also before them brought up the Salt of State and Caddinet A little before the King return'd to dinner two Esquires of the Body took their Seats upon two little foot-stools on either side of the foot of the Kings Chair placed opposite to the middle of the Table and there sate until the King came in to Dinner when Rising and performing their Duty in placing the Kings Robes for his better conveniency of sitting they sate down again at the Kings feet until the King gave them leave to rise On the right side of the Throne was erected a Gallery for the Officers at Arms and opposite to that on the other side another for the Musick and below on the old Scaffold next the Court of Common-pleas stood the Kings Trumpets The proceeding at the carrying up of the first Course to the Kings Table THe two Clerks Comptrollers The two Clerks of the Green Cloath And the Cofferer of his Majesties Houshold All in Black Velvet Gowns trimm'd with black Silk and Gold Lace with Velvet Caps raised in the Head Six Serjeants at Arms two and two The Earl Marshal on the Left Hand The Lord High Steward The Lord High Constable on the Right All three mounted on Horse-back in their Robes and with their Coronets on their Heads having their Horsâ—â— richly trapped Six Sejeants 〈…〉 two and two The Comptroller of the Household The Treasurer of the Household With their white Staves The Earl of Dorset Sewer The Earl of Chesterfield his assistant The Knights of the Bath carrying up the Service two and two to a Dish which was set upon the Table by the Earl of Lincoln Carver assisted by the Earls Sewers In the Rear came up the three Clerks of his Majesties Kitchin all suted in Black Figur'd Satin Gowns and Velvet Caps in fashion like those worn by the Clerks Comptrollers Dinner being set on the Table the King came forth from the Inner Court of Wards in his Royal Robes with the Crown on his Head and Scepter in his hand having the three Swords born naked before him and having wash'd sate downe to dinâ—â—â— the Bishop of London saying Grace On the Kings Right hand stood the Noble men that carried the three Swords holding them naked and erected all the Dinner while at his left hand stood the Lord high Chamberlain to whom the King had given the Scepter to hold and at the Tables end on the Kings left hand sate the Duke of York in his Robes and Coronet Soon after Dinner was begun the Lord Allington by virtue of his Tenure of the Manour of Wymundley in the County of Hertford served the King of his first Cup which was of Silver Gilt and after the King had drank he had the Cup for his fee. Next Thomas Leigh Esquire was brought up to the Table with a Mess of Pottage called Dilegrout by reason of his Tenure of the Maner of Addington in the County of Surrey Afterwards a little before the second Course was ready Sir Edward Dymock Knight being the Kings Champion as being seized of the Manâ—r of Scrivelsby in the County of Lincoln enter'd the Hall on a goodly White Courser armed at all points and there having made a stand for sometime advanced in manner following First two Trumpets Then the Serjeant Trumpeter with his Mace After him two Serjeants at Arms with their Maces Then one Esquire carrying his Target having his Arms depicted thereon And another Esquire carrying the Champions Launce upright After them York Herald at Arms. The Earl Marshal on his Left Hand on Horse-back The Champion The Lord High Constable on his Right Hand on Horse-back Being come some few Steps he made a stand whereupon the said Herald proclaimed his Challenge in the following words If any Person of what Degree soever high or low shall deny or gainsay our Soveraign Lord KING CHARLES the Second King of England Scotland France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Son and next Heir to our Soveraign Lord CHARLES the First the last King deceased to be Right Heir to the Imperial Crown of this Realm of England or that he ought not to enjoy the same here is his Champion who saith that he lieth and is a False Traytor being ready in Person to Combat with him and in this Quarrel wild adventure his Life against him on what day soever he shall be appointed Whereupon the Champion threw down his Gantlet which lying some small time and no body taking it up it was delivered to him again by the same Herald then he advanced further forward till he came to the Middle of the Hall And lastly to the foot of the Steps going up to the Throne of State This being done the Earl of Pembrook and Montgomery assisted as before presented on the Knee to the King a Gilt Cup with a Cover full of Wine who drank to the Champion and by the said Earl sent him the Cup which having receiv'd he after three Reverences drank it all off went a little backward and so departed out of the Hall taking the said Cup for his Fee After which Garter principal King at Arms with the two provincial Kings having their Coronets on with the Heralds and Pursuivants at Arms came down from the Gallery and went to the lower end of the Tables where they first made their Obeysance to his Majesty then advancing up to the midst of the Hall they did the like and afterward at the foot of the steps to his Majesties Throne where Garter being ascended proclaimed his Majesties Stile in Latine French and English according to antient sage crying Largess thrice which done they all retired into the midst of the Hall and there after crying Largess again thrice he proclaimed the Kings Stile as before And lastly they went to the end of the Noble mens Table and did the same again and from thence into the Common-Pleas Court to Dinner Immedidiately after this the second Course was brought up by the Gentlemen Pensioners with the former Solemnity the last dish being carried up by Erasmus Smith Esquire who then presented the King with three Maple Cups on the behalf of Robert Barnham Esquire in respect of his Tenure of the Manor of Nether Bilsington in the County of Kent Lastly the Lord Mayor of London then presented the King with Wine in a Golden Cup having a Cover of which the King having drank the said Lord Mayor receiv'd it for his Fee By this time the day being far spent the King having water brought him by the Earl of Pembrook and his Assistants washed and rose from Dinner before the third Course was brought in and retiring into the Inner Court of Wards he there disrobed himself and from thence went privately to his Barge which waited for him at the Parliament Stairs and so to the Privy Stairs at VVhitehall where he landed FINIS The CORONATION OATH ARch-Bishop Sir will you grant and keep and by your Oath confirm to the People of England the Laws and Customs to them granted by the Kings of England Vid. Rushworths Col. part 1. Fol. 200. your Lawful and Religious Predecessors and namely the Laws Customs and Franchises granted to the Clergy by the Glorious King St. Edward your Predecessor according to the Laws of God the true Profession of the Gospel established in this Kingdom agreeable to the Prerogative of the Kings thereof and the Antient Customs of the Realm KING I grant and promise to keep them Arch-Bishop Sir will you keep peace and godly agreement according to your power both to God the Holy Church the Clergy and the People KING I will keep it Arch-Bishop Sir will you to your power cause Law Justice and Discretion in Mercy and Truth to be executed to your judgment KING I will Arch-Bishop Sir will you grant to hold and keep the Laws and rightful Customs which the Commonalty of this your Kingdom have and will you defend and uphold them to the Honour of God as much as in you lies KING I grant and promise so to do Advertisement THe four Triumphal Arches built by the City of London for the entertainment of our late most gracious Soveraign Charles the second in his Passage from the Tower to Whitehall on the 22th of April 1661. being the day before his Coronation The Inside of Westminster-Abby describing the Places of the Nobility and great Officers with the manner of the Kings Coronation on St. Georges day proper to be added to this Book THe Compleat Map of the Survey of all London Westminster and Southwark with a Prospect of London and Westminster The Pocket Book of the Roads with the computed and measured distance between each Village and Town Sheet Maps describing the several Roads with the Towns Churches Houses and other things remarkable in the Road and on each side with the turnings that lead to them and other distant places both pleasant and useful for Travellers the price 6 d. a sheet or 10 d. each 100 Mile fitted for a Pocket Book Sold by William Morgan next the Blew Boar in Ludgate-street
the Duke of Albemarle St. Edwards Crown born by the Duke of Ormond Lord High Steward for this present occasion The Orb born by the Duke of Buckingham The Patena born by the Bishop of Exeter in his Cope The Regale or Chalice born by the Bishop of London in his Cope The Pensioners with their Pole Axes Barons of the Cinque Ports their whole number XVI Habited in Doublets of Crimson Satin Scarlet Hose Scarlet Gowns lined with Crimson Satin black Velvet Caps and black Velvet Shoes carrying the Canopy The KING The Pensioners with their Pole Axes Barons of the Cinque Ports their whole Number XVI Habited in Doublets of Crimson Satin Scarlet Hose Scarlet Gowns lined with Crimson Satin black Velvet Caps and black Velvet Shoes carrying the Canopy Supported by the Bishop of Bath and Wells and Bishop of Duresm His Train born by the Lords Mandevile Cavendish Ossory and Percy Assisted by the Lord Mansfield Master of the Robes The Earl of Lauderdale One of the Gentlemen of the Bed-Chamber Mr. Seamour and Mr. Ashburnham Both Grooms of the Bed-Chamber The Captain of the Guard The Captain of the Pensioners The Yeomen of the Guard in their Coats The proceeding passing through the Quire went up the Stairs toward the great Theater and as they came to the top thereof were disposed by the Heralds into two Galleries built on either side the upper end of the Quire On the North side the Aldermen of London the Judges and others of the long Robe as also the Quire of Westminster with the Gentlemen and Children of the Kings Chappel and on the South side the Knights of the Bath and Gentlemen of the privy Chamber Near the Pulpit stood the Master of the Jewel-house and the Lord Mayor of London The Nobility were seated on Forms round about the inside of the Theater On the corner whereof nearest to the Altar stood the Provincial Kings Heralds and Pursuivants at Arms. Within the rails on either side of the entrance of the Theater from the Quire stood the Serjeants at Arms with their Mares and over the door at the West end of the Quire stood the Drums and Trumpets The King being entered the West door of the Church was receiv'd with an Anthem And here his Majesty kneel'd down and after some short Ejaculations he proceeded to the Theater between the Quire and the Altar on which the Throne of Estate was placed on the East side whereof was set a Chair Footstool and Cushion covered with Cloth of Gold whereon for a while he reposed himself Immediately after the Bishop of London who was appointed to officiate in part for the Arch-Bishop of Canterbury with the Lord High Constable the Earl Marshal the Lord great Chamberlain the Lord High Chancellour and Lord Chamberlain of the Houshold went to the South the West and North sides of the Theater and acquainted the People that he presented to them King Charles the Rightful inheritour of the Crown of this Realm and asked them if they were willing to do their Homage Service and bounden Duty to him As this was doing the King rose up looking towards the people to whom the Bishop spake Who by their shouts signified their Consent the like question was put to the Nobility And while an Anthem was sung by the Gentlemen of the Kings Chappel a Carpet was spread by the Officers of the removing Ward-robe and over that was laid by the Usher of the Black Rod assisted by the Yeomen of the Ward-robe a Silk Carpet and Cushion and then the Bishop of London went and placed himself on the North side of the Altar Then the King descending from his Throne proceeded towards the Altar supported by the Bishops of Duresm and Bath and Wells the four Swords and grand Officers and the Noble Men and Bishops that carried the Regalia going before him At the steps of the Altar he kneeled down and offered a Cloath of Gold Pall and an Ingot of Gold of a pound weight and retired to his Chair of State on the South side of the Altar and the Bishop of London receiving the Regalia and placing them on the Altar the Bishops and Noble Men that carried them retired to their Seats and the King kneeled at a fald-stool on the right side of his Chair of State whill'st the Bishop of London said the Prayer O God that dost visit those that are Humble c. which ended the Bishop of Worcester preached on the 2. ver of the 28. of Proverbs On the Kings right hand stood the Bishop of Duresme and beyond him the Noble Men with the Swords naked and erect the Duke of York sate on his left-hand and by him stood the Bishop of Bath and Wells and the Lord great Chamberlain On a Form behind the Duke sate the Lord High Chancellour and Lord High Treasurer and in a Gallery the Dutches of York where were also placed the Ambassadours and Foreign Ministers The Bishop of Londen sate in the Arch-Bishops Chair on the North-side of the Altar and the rest of the Bishops on Forms behind him and towards St. Edwards Chappel stood Garter principal King at Arms the Officers of the Wardrobe in Scarlet Gowns the Serjeant of the Vestrey and Vergers with some of the Groomes and Pages of the Bed Chamber to do service as occasion required Opposite to those on the South side stood the Dean and Prebends of Westminster Between the Kings Chair of State and the Pulpit but more to the North side was placed St. Edwards Chair covered with Cloth of Gold Sermon ended the Bishop of London came neer and asked the King if he wou'd take the Oath of his Progenitors to confirm the Laws to the People and Franchises to the Clergy granted by St. Edward the Confessor to maintain the Gospel established in the Kingdom c. The Bishop of Rochester also reading the Bishops Petition praying that they and the Churches under their Government might be protected c. All which his Majesty promised to perform and assisted by the Bishops of Duresm and Bath and Wells with the Sword of State born before him and the Lord great Chamberlain attending went to the Altar and took an Oath to perform what he had promised and in like manner returned to his Chair of State where kneeling at the Fald-stool while the Bishop of London and the Bishops of Peterborough and Gloucester performed divine service toward the end wherof the Arch-Bishop of Canterbury came out of St. Edwards Chappel concluding the service Then the King arose and assisted by the Bishops of Duresm and Bath and Wells went to the Altar His Royal Robes being taken of by the Lord great Chamberlain and carried into St. Edwards Chapple mean while the Chair was removed from the entrance of the Theater and set on the North side betwixt the Altar and St. Edwards Chair where the King sitting the Dean of Westminster holding the Ampulla and pouring out the Oyl he was anointed by the Arch-Bishop his Grace saying the