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A07958 A toung-combat, lately happening, between two English soldiers; in the tilt-boat of Grauesend The one go-ing to serue the King of Spayn, the other to serue the States of Holland. Verstegan, Richard, ca. 1550-1640. 1623 (1623) STC 18327.5; ESTC S113013 26,750 92

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