to pass peaceably over the Seas, Released it again, which did exceedingly
over joy the poor Skipper, who had been undone in his
own thoughts before: Yet the Elizabeth, being one of the Frigats
that carryed some of our company, staying behind to bring up one
of our Baggage ships, met with a small Dutch Caper and boarded
it, and brought it along with them. We were not altogether with
out Rough and stormy weather, especially the last night, when was
Anchored at the Scagon; in so much that we were afraid we should
have lost one of the Baggage ships, which was but very slenderly
provided with Tackling: yet (through the goodness of God) we
are all come safe, and three is none sick among us, nor any thing
lost, Assoon as ever we were come into the River, being weary of
the Sea, we hasted to those; so that the Governor and Magistrates
of the Town could not be ready to give us that solemn Reception
as they intended. The next day, the three Presidents, and the Magistrates
came to salute my Lord in a very handsome Equipage;
and one of them made a Speech in Latine, wherein he acquainted
his Lordship; That they had received positive commands from the
Queen, to demonstrate all Respects to the English Ambassadour,
whom she had received notice would arrive here in a short time:
And withal desired his Lordships excuse, that they were not prepared
to give him a more pompous entertainment at his first Landing,
After wards the Governor came to give his salutation, which
he performed with great demonstrations of civility and respect.
And, indeed, they are very ready to accommodate us in any thing,
and to give us all possible help and assistance in, our intended journey
towards the Court. The Queen is at present at upsahla, but
we are uncertain whether she intends to reside there all this Winter:
Tis supposed that she may return again to Stockholme, there
dying but two of the Sinkness the last week. Our Journey thither
will be tedious and chargeable. And now begin to finde by
Experience, That those who are employed upon solemn Missives,
into so barren a Countrey, must needs bee supplyed with a very
la ge purse.
After we have Refreshed our selves, and Rested our Horses here
a few dayes, we shall begin our journey, having already sent Letters
to the Court of his Lordships arrivall here, We must be enforced
to carry all our Baggage by Land. The Presidents of the city,
after consultation had amongst themselves, giving us this advice;
which will be a vast charge.