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A11253
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The Iesuites play at Lyons in France as it was there presented. Both to the amazement of the beholders, and the destruction of the actors, in August last past. Credibly informed by a factors letter (who was an eye witnesse) to his right worshipful maister in London.
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R. S., fl. 1607.
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1607
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STC 21514; ESTC S116329
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