Which when he has done, he comes forth into Public view, where all his Militia stand in their Arms.

Then the great Guns are fired.

[How the Nobles bring their Gifts, or Duties.] Now all the great Men, the Nobles and the Governors of the Countrey make their appearance before him with their Dackini, their New-years Gifts, which are due and accustomed Presents, for Persons in their Places and Offices to give.

There is a certain Rate for it.

Their manner of bringing these Gifts or rather Duties is thus, Their Servants bring them wrapt up in white Cloth to the Court, and then they take them at their hands, put them upon their heads, and so come in humble manner, and lay them at the King's feet.