Assembly of the Provostship of the Merchants of Paris. From 'Ordonnances Royaux del la Prevote des Marchands et Eschevinage de la Ville de Paris' Paris 1528. Woodcut. Dignitaries sit on elevated bench while Secretary and his Clerk put business of the meeting before them.  Centre left records are being kept, centre  money is being paid out. Foreground, merchants are gathered, all with badge of sailing ship on sleeve.