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A64976 The young gallant's academy, or, Directions how he should behave himself in all places and company as in an ordinary, in a play-house, in a tavern, as he passes along the street all hours of the night, and how to avoid constables interrogatories : to which is added, the character of a town-huff : together with the character of a right generous and well-bred gentleman / by Sam. Overcome. Vincent, Samuel.; Dekker, Thomas, ca. 1572-1632. 1674 (1674) Wing V426; ESTC R22643 29,879 125

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