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A41700 The rival sisters, or, The violence of love a tragedy : as it is acted at the Theatre-Royal by His Majesty's servants / written by Mr. Gould. Gould, Robert, d. 1709?; Shirley, James, 1596-1666. Maides revenge. 1696 (1696) Wing G1434; ESTC R12556 44,391 68

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