The cathedral of St. Paul was founded by Ethelbert, King of the Saxons,
and being from time to time re-edified, increased to vastness and
magnificence, and in revenue so much, that it affords a plentiful support
to a bishop, dean, and precentor, treasurer, four archdeacons,
twenty-nine prebendaries, and many others. The roof of this church, as
of most others in England, with the adjoining steeple, is covered with
lead.
On the right side of the choir is the marble tomb of Nicholas Bacon, with
his wife. Not far from this is a magnificent monument, ornamented with
pyramids of marble and alabaster, with this inscription: