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A14869 The deuils law-case. Or, VVhen vvomen goe to law, the Deuill is full of businesse A new tragecomædy. The true and perfect copie from the originall. As it was approouedly well acted by her Maiesties Seruants. Written by Iohn VVebster. Webster, John, 1580?-1625? 1623 (1623) STC 25173; ESTC S119585 49,780 88

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