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A11627 The course of conformitie as it hath proceeded, is concluded, should be refused. Scott, William, ca. 1566-1642.; Calderwood, David, 1575-1650, attributed name.; Melville, James, 1556-1614, attributed name. 1622 (1622) STC 21874; ESTC S120840 184,517 202

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