But the position most coveted, and esteemed the best, was the fountain at that time standing in the midst of the old palace-yard.

This structure, which was of great antiquity and beauty, with a pointed summit supported by tall slender shafts, and a large basin beneath, formed a sort of pivot, round which the procession turned as it arrived upon the ground, and consequently formed the best point of view of all; and those were esteemed highly fortunate who managed to obtain a place upon it.
Amongst these lucky individuals were three of the reader's acquaintances, and we think he will scarce fail to recognise the saucy-faced apprentice with the cudgel under his arm, and the fair-haired, blue-eyed, country-looking maiden at his side, as well as the hale old rustic by whom they were attended.

All three were delighted with their position, and Dick Taverner took full credit to himself for his cleverness in procuring it for them.

As to pretty Gillian, nothing could please her better, for she could not only see all that was going forward, but everybody could see her--even Prince Charles himself; and she flattered herself that she attraeted no little attention.

And now that the whole of the procession had come up, the picture was certainly magnificent, and well worth contemplation.