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A76087 The knight errant being a witty, notable and true relation of the strange adventures of Sir William Hart now prisoner in the tower: his severall exploits, cheats, and most witty tricks by him acted ever since his first beeing untill his proclaiming the Scotch king at Worcester, in August last. Written by J.B. Gent. J. B. 1651 (1651) Wing B107; Thomason E1370_5; ESTC R209334 7,261 24

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