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NYM(G.766.018
14 Apr 1766:21 (755)
From the London Gazette, Madrid, Dec. 12. . . [4 paragraphs]
The foreign ministers also followed to court, and stood by
his majesty in a balcony, whilst there was exhibited in the
square before the palace a masquerade scene after the
Spanish manner, which was prepared at a great expence by the
corporations and trading companies of the town. The
procession consisted of Alguazils, companies on foot, and
archers, dancers dressed in a grotesque fashion, &c. Next
followed five triumphal chars full of musicians: Four of
these chars represented the four parts of the world; and the
fifth the Spanish monarchy. These drew up before the
palace, and one person from each char addressed his majesty
in verse. Then several dancers descended, and danced upon
two stages erected for that purpose: Their dresses were
costly and well adapted. This being finish'd, a firework
was played off; and there was a ball at the Great
Chamberlain's.
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