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A20999 A true discourse of the discouerie of the plot of Monsieur du Terrail, and his confederates for the surprising of Geneua And of their apprehension, confessions, and executions done in the same, the 19. of April. 1609.; Veritable discours de la descouverte de l'enterprise de Loys de Comboursier, sieur de Terrail. English. 1609 (1609) STC 7371; ESTC S100003 11,940 26

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