“_Then the Kinges go doune to the beasts and ride about._”[43]
[43] Chester was accustomed to produce beasts of this sort. In 1564
an agreement between the mayor and two citizens shows that the
latter undertook to provide yearly for 40s. “4 gyants, 1 unikorne,
1 dromodarye, 1 Luce, 1 Camel, 1 Dragon,” &c. These were for the
midsummer play. Each beast required two men to work it.
After circling round the pageant-carriage they ascend it again, and
then, the star having disappeared, they are in doubt as to the right
way, but fortunately meet with a messenger or “explorator.”