Thence the King removed to Eltham at which place he was on the 24th,[125] and on the 28th he was at Greenwich, where he remained until the 30th, on which day he went by water to Westminster.[126] On the 1st of December he was at the Tower of London,[127] but on the 9th his Majesty was again at Greenwich[128] before the 18th of which month, he had been twice in his barge to the Tower.[129] On the 21st he seems to have gone to York Place,[130] but if so he returned the same day to Greenwich,[131] where Hall says he spent his Christmas,[132] and which is corroborated by the last entry in these Accounts; "Item the same, [_i. e._ the last] day delivered to the King's grace at night at Grenewich, ij c. corons, 46_l._ 13_s._ 4_d._" evidently for play.[133] It would be superfluous to point out all which occurs relative to Henry's progresses; but it must be observed that he was always attended by a smith with locks and bolts for his chamber-doors;[134] that money was given to a footman to be distributed in charity by the way;[135] that in the hunting season his hounds were sent from one palace to another, the expenses of removing which are minutely stated;[136] that he was generally followed by his fools, jester, minions, and other favourites;[137] and that the celebrated Anne Boleyn frequently accompanied him.[138] Wherever he went gratuities or rewards were given to the keepers of the parks or forests through which he passed, or hunted, not merely to those belonging to the Crown, but to the keepers of the parks of private persons; and if he went on board one of his ships, a sum was distributed amongst the crew. Upon the personal character of Henry the Eighth, it has been remarked in the preface, these Accounts throw much light; and as whatever relates to the private conduct of eminent persons, is by far the most pleasing, and perhaps most useful part of antiquarian inquiries, the information here presented on that of Henry, is both valuable and interesting.[139]