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[English Translation] move into a great meadow, where several scaffolds erected, by the Lords & Ladies of the country, who do not fail on such a celebration day to be there to see the combats, jousting & tournaments that are held according to the will of the President, the Centenier & the other Colonels. There there are proper skirmishes, encounters & forms of battle, with various changes until the evening, & for two consecutive days. The Cavalry of the Province is also there at the same time for the same purpose, which greatly increases the pleasure & contentment of those present. Of the exercise of the Gendarmerie in peacetime. CHAP. VII. The Captains who are placed every year by the King above each company of a hundred Gentlemen, remain among those who are under their charge, in some city or town, visiting them very often, both to provide their horses, weapons & equipages, so as to maintain them in their duty, & to increase |
