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A11795 Sir VValter Ravvleighs ghost, or Englands forewarner Discouering a secret consultation, newly holden in the Court of Spaine. Together, with his tormenting of Count de Gondemar; and his strange affrightment, confession and publique recantation: laying open many treacheries intended for the subuersion of England. Scott, Thomas, 1580?-1626. 1626 (1626) STC 22085; ESTC S116986 20,870 44

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