answered the king, I will come with my queen, being thy father and mother-in-law, and my nobles and all our relations. Fortunatus was glad, and thanked the king. After four days came the king, nobles and attendants, to Fortunatus’s house, where they were entertained with pleasant music, and many delightful shows, in a triumphant manner, and his house was adorned with costly furniture, glorious to behold. Thus continued they all day feasting, banqueting, and dancing, after a most sumptuous manner, until night; when Fortunatus and his bride were brought to their chamber. This feasting and banqueting continued forty days. Then the king returned to his court, highly satisfied with his entertainment. After this, Fortunatus made another great feast for all the citizens, their wives, and children.
CHAP. VII.
How Fortunatus had by his Wife two Sons.
NOW Fortunatus and Cassandra lived in a joyful and happy estate,
