Gilliflower: a clove like flower, known for its pungent spicy aroma. Some have described it as the original carnation. In this masque, it is noted, "each childe after other with due reuerence, gaue vnto his Maiesty a swéete smelling Gilliflower, after the manner of the Persians, offering something in token of loyalty and obedience." Essentially, the children are offering a sacrifice to the King, asking for his favor and intervention on thier behalf. This is a reference to the religious background of the time, and also speaks of the tension of commoners of serving two Lords-- the Lord of the land and the Lord of the church.