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VGW(HU.766.002
28 Mar 1766:11 (775)
Madrid, December 12. The festivals here on the marriage of
the Prince of Asturias and the Princess of Parma began on
the 9th instant. . . .
The front was taken up by the royal family . . . These
ranged themselves on the side fronting the King; and after
the signal was given by the drums and trumpets, these
cavaliers began their exercises, which consisted of various
evolutions, divisions, &c. in which they introduced a kind
of mock fight, something resembling that of the ancient
Parthians. . . . [2 paragraphs, then]
The foreign ministers also followed to court .. . Next
followed five triumphal cars full of musicians; four of
these cars represented the four parts of the world, and the
fifth the Spanish monarchy. These drew up before the palace
and one person from each car addressed his majesty in
verses. Then several dancers descended, and danced upon two
stages erected for that purpose. The dresses were costly,
and well adapted. This being finished, a firework was
played off; and there was a ball at the Great Chamberlain's.
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