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B07937 A declaration of the Prince of Conde and his associates to the Queene, vppon the iudgement of rebellion, set forth against the[m] by their enemies, terming the[m] selues to be the court of parlamente of Parys, with a protestation of the evils and inconueniences which may thereof ensue.. Condé, Louis, prince de, 1530-1569. 1562 (1562) STC 16851; ESTC S94038 12,627 70

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