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BG.722.002
30 Apr-7 May 1722:12,21,22 (128)
Paris, March 3. The Infanta Queen being expected to make
her public entry on the 2d instant,. . . [40 lines] The
city archers had the guard of these triumphal structures,
and amphitheatres were built on each side, where the musick
was placed. Besides these preparations, the citizens added
every thing in their power to augment the pomp and
magnificence of the entry, and therefore adorned the streets
and windows with rich carpets and all kinds of splendid
ornaments.
. . . [20 lines] The march proceeded in the following
order
The Company of Ispectors de police on horseback with
kettle-drums and trumpets: At the distance of 50 paces, the
city guards on horseback with kettle drums and trumpets:
The 3 fine coaches belonging to the Duke de Tresmes
Governour of Paris; . . . [7 lines] The Duke de Tresmes
guards on horseback, two and two, with trumpets before them;
the sergeants, tipstaffs, and city councellors, robed on
horseback: The coaches that were used by the Infanta on her
journey. At some distance, the horse grenadiers with their
swords drawn and drums beating; the 2 companies of
Musqueteers, officers at their head; the Gens de Arms, and
Light Horse of the King's guard; detachments of the four
companies of Guards du Corps with standards and kettle
drums, officers at their head. . .
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