« Sir J. Mennes to the Strand Maypole and there I light out of his coach and walked to the new theatre, which, since the King’s players are gone to the royall one, is this day begun to be imployed by the fencers to play prizes at. And here I came and saw the first prize I ever saw in my life ; it was between one Mathews, who did beat at all weapons, and one Westwicke, who was soundly cut several times both in the head and legs, that he was all over bloody. And other deadly blows they did give and take in very good earnest, till [Westwicke] was in a most sad pickle. They fought at eight weapons, three boutes at each weapon. It was very well worthy seeing, because I did till this day think that it had only been a cheat ; but this being upon a private quarrell, they did it in good earnest […]. Strange to see what a deal of money is flung to them both upon the stage between every boute. But a woeful rude rabble there was and such noises, made my head ake all this evening. So, well pleased for one with this sight, I walked home. »