In order to render the sight as imposing as possible, Henry had
arranged that the procession should take place on horseback, and the
whole of the retinue were accordingly mounted. The large quadrangle
was filled with steeds and their attendants, and the castle walls
resounded with the fanfares of trumpets and the beating of
kettledrums. The most attractive feature of the procession in the eyes
of the beholders was the Lady Anne, who, mounted on a snow-white
palfrey richly trapped, rode on the right of the king. She was dressed in
a rich gown of raised cloth of gold; and had a coronet of black velvet,
decorated with orient pearls, on her head. Never had she looked so
lovely as on this occasion, and the king's passion increased as he
gazed upon her. Henry himself was more sumptuously attired than on
the preceding day. He wore a robe of purple velvet, made somewhat
like a frock, embroidered with flat damask gold, and small lace
intermixed. His doublet was very curiously embroidered, the sleeves
and breast being lined with cloth of gold, and fastened with great
buttons of diamonds and rubies. His sword and girdle were adorned
with magnificent emeralds, and his bonnet glistened with precious
stones.
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