When the king made his entry into Lucca, he was met by the clergy,
and principal townsmen in procession, a league distant,--and what was
most singular, the greater part of them were dressed in fine cloths
of gold, or in velvets. After they had all paid their respects to the
king, they conducted him into the town, which was richly decorated with
tapestries, and divers pageants. He was lodged in the bishop's palace,
where he and his company were grandly entertained.