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A96787 What peace to the wicked? or, An expostulatorie answer to a derisorie question, lately made concerning peace. By a free-man, though a prisoner. The author spares his name; not, that he dares not to let you know it; but, because he cares not. Wither, George, 1588-1667. 1646 (1646) Wing W3212; Thomason E510_11; ESTC R205616 6,420 9

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