When his Sister died, for whom he had a very dear Affection, there was a very grievous Mourning and Lamentation made for her throughout the whole Nation; all Mirth and Feasting laid aside, and all possible signs of sorrow exprest: and in all probability, it was as much as their lives were worth, who should at this time do any thing, that might look like joy.

This was about Christmas.

The Dutch did notwithstanding adventure to keep their Christmas by Feasting.

The News of this was brought to the King.

And every body reckoned it would go hard with the Dutch for doing this.