High-street up to the Cross, which was set forth
with hangings and other Ornaments, as it was
wont to be when they used to proclaim their
Kings; and there they first proclaimed his Highness
Oliver Lord Protector of the Commonwealth
of England, Scotland, and Ireland, &c.
by found of Trumpet and Drums beating. After
that was done, the General and his Officers were
conducted to a dinner that had been prepared
at the charge of the Town, where nothing was
wanting that might testifie the good will and fair
respects of the Inhabitants. At night they ended
all with Fire-works; so that its to be believed
this place will continue faithful to his Highness
upon all occasions.
From Paris, May 16. S.N.
The 24 of this Month is the day designed here
for the Coronation of the King at Rhemes, and
all things are in preparation, and the Nobility
ordered to give attendance according to the antient
Custom. The Duke of Orleans, his Majesties
Uncle will not be there, which sounds
not well, and may (if the Cardinal continue his
Reign) turn very much to his prejudice. Many
men wonder what the reason should be, why
he should continue thus resolute and obstinate
against the Court, and all the Importunities used
with him from time to time, by Message from
the King; but others say, this ought to be imputed
to his daughter Madamoiselle, who is a
great votary to the Prince of Conde and his Interest,
and having a great power over her father,
doth by her perswasions keep him at this distance