So to my Lord's, and walking all the
afternoon in White Hall Court, in expectation of what shall be
done in the Council as to our business. It was strange to see
how all the people flocked together bare, to see the King looking
out of the Council window. At night my Lord told me how my
orders that I drew last night about giving us power to act, are
granted by the Council. At which I was very glad.
5th. This morning my brother Tom brought me my jackanapes coat
with silver buttons. It rained this morning, which, makes us
fear that the glory of this day will be lost; the King and
Parliament being to be entertained by the City to-day with great
pomp. Mr. Hater was with me to-day, and I agreed with him to be
my clerke. Being at White Hall, I saw the King, the Dukes, and
all their attendants go forth in the rain to the City, and it
spoiled many a fine suit of clothes. I was forced to walk all
the morning in White Hall, not knowing how to get out because of
the rain. Met with Mr. Cooling, [Richard Cooling or Coling,
A.M., of All-Souls College, Secretary to the Earls of Manchester
and Arlington, when they filled the office of Lord Chamberlain,
and a Clerk of the Privy Council in ordinary.
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