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A02834 A vision of Balaams asse VVherein hee did perfectly see the present estate of the Church of Rome. Written by Peter Hay Gentleman of North-Britaine, for the reformation of his countrymen. Specially of that truly noble and sincere lord, Francis Earle of Errol, Lord Hay, and great Constable of Scotland. Hay, Peter, gentleman of North-Britaine. 1616 (1616) STC 12972; ESTC S103939 211,215 312

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