The History of the Most Noble Order of the Garter

by Elias Ashmole

So do the Chancellor and Prelate.

This done, the Alms-Knights come down from the Altar, and passing into the middle of the Choir, make again their double Reverences, and proceed out of the Choir.

After them the Choiristers pass in a Body to the middle of the Choir, and having made their double Reverences, (as do all that follow,) proceed forth two and two.

So do the Vicars of Windsor.

Next, the four Petty-Canons come from their Seats, into the middle of the Choir; and there begin to Sing an Hymn.

Then follows the Serjeant of the Vestry, bearing his gilt Rod.

After him the Gentlemen of the Chappel at White-Hall.

Next the Virger of Windsor Chappel, bearing his Silver Rod.

Then the Prebends of Windsor.

After whom the Officers of Arms come down from the Altar, and pass on.