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A36513 The sham-lawyer, or, The lucky extravagant as it was damnably acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. Drake, James, 1667-1707.; Fletcher, John, 1579-1625. Wit without money.; Fletcher, John, 1579-1625. Spanish curate. 1697 (1697) Wing D2125; ESTC R1411 58,644 58

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