for he is to accompany Turenne to Italy in four or five days. One
suit at least must be finished in two days, for on the third he
is to wait upon Turenne, who is staying at the hotel of the Duc de
Bouillon, and he may possibly be presented to the cardinal."

The dress of a French gentleman in the reign of Louis XIII differed
but slightly from that worn at the same time by the cavaliers of
Charles I. It consisted of a loose cloak of cloth, silk, satin, or
velvet, according to the occasion and the wealth of the wearer. It
generally hung loosely on the shoulders, but two or three of the
top buttons were sometimes fastened; the sleeves were loose and
open from the elbow. Sometimes the cloak was richly embroidered.
Over it fell a collar of rich lace, with Vandyke border. Beneath
it was worn a short tightly fitted doublet embroidered in front,
with puffed sleeves, and with a belt or sash round the waist.
The breeches were very full, reaching to the knee. For walking or
riding, loose high boots turned down at the top and trimmed with
lace or frillings joined the breeches; while in court dress, silk
stockings and shoes with rosettes were worn. The swords hung from
a richly embroidered baldrick going over the right shoulder.

Officers of the different regiments were distinguished by the
colour of their sashes, which was the only point of regimental
uniformity. When on a campaign doublets were usually worn of thick
buff leather; armour was still used, but was far less cumbrous
than it had been, consisting for the most part solely of shoulder
pieces and cuirass, with plates covering the upper part of the arm,
thick buff leather gauntlets being considered sufficient protection
below the elbow. Four suits were ordered for Hector: one for court,
another for general use when in Paris or other large towns, the