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6th. By water to White Hall; and so to St. James's; but there
found Mr. Coventry gone to Hampton Court. So to my Lord's; and
he is also gone: this being a great day at the Council about
some business before the King. Here Mr. Pierce, the chyrurgeon,
told me how Mr. Edward Montagu hath lately had a duell with Mr.
Cholmely, that is first gentleman-usher to the Queene, and was a
messenger to her from the King of Portugall, and is a fine
gentleman; but had received many affronts from Mr. Montagu, and
some unkindness from my Lord, upon his score, (for which I am
sorry.) He proved too hard for Montagu, and drove him so far
backward that he fell into a ditch, and dropt his sword, but with
honour would take no advantage over him; but did give him his
life: and the world says Mr. Montagu did carry himself very
poorly in the business, and hath lost his honour for ever with
all people in it. This afternoon Mr. Waith was with me, and did
tell me much concerning the Chest, which I am resolved to look
into; and I perceive he is sensible of Sir W.


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