cried aloud] Chald. with might.
astrologers] Thus the wicked in their troubles seek many means, who draw them from God, because they seek not to him who is the onely comfort in all afflictions.
clothed with scarlet] Or, purple. A signe of the honour of great Officers and Signories, Genesis 41:42. See how great Princes promise honour to others when they are near to lose their owne.
third ruler in the kingdome] Next to me, and the Queen my mother.