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B06741 [The] wanton wenches of Wiltshire[.] Being a pleasant discourse between four young females, as they sat together in a convenient place to scatter their water, who being overheard by two young-men, occasioned the whole discovery of their discourse. Tune of, The maids a washing. This may be printed, R.P. 1685-1688? (1688) Wing W719; Interim Tract Supplement Guide C.20.f.8[492] 1,221 1

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