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A53516 The epilogue written by Mr. Otway to his play call'd Venice preserv'd or, A plot discover'd, spoken upon His Royal Highness the Duke of York's coming to the theatre, Friday, April 21. 1682. Otway, Thomas, 1652-1685.; Otway, Thomas, 1652-1685. Venice preserv'd. Epilogue. 1682 (1682) Wing O547; ESTC R10715 1,109 4

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