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A90377 Poems written by the Right Honorable William earl of Pembroke, lord steward of his Majesties houshold. Whereof many of which are answered by way of repartee, by Sr Benjamin Ruddier, knight. With several distinct poems, written by them occasionally, and apart. Herbert, William, Sir, 1507-1570.; Rudyerd, Benjamin, Sir, 1572-1658. 1660 (1660) Wing P1128; Thomason E1924_3; ESTC R209979 37,130 127

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