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And so to
Hatfield, to the inn next my Lord Salisbury's house; and there
rested ourselves, and drank, and bespoke dinner: and so to
church. In this church lies the former Lord of Salisbury
(Cecil), buried in a noble tomb. Then we to our inn, and there
dined very well, and mighty merry; and walked out into the Park
through the fine walk of trees, and to the Vineyard, and there
showed them that which is in good order, and indeed a place of
great delight; which, together with our fine walk through the
Park, was of as much pleasure as could be desired in the world
for country pleasure and good ayre. Being come back and weary
with the walk, the women had pleasure in putting on some straw-
hats, which are much worn in this country, and did become them
mightily but especially my wife.
12th. To my bookseller's, and did buy Scott's Discourse of
Witches; and to hear Mr. Cowly mightily lamented (his death) by
Dr. Ward, the Bishop of Winchester, and Dr. Bates, who were
standing there, as the best poet of our nation, and as good a
man.


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