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B02522 The cruel land-lord: or, The fortunate husband-man: containing a sweet and comfortable cordial, after sharp and sower sorrow, as you shall find by this following ditty. To the tune of, If love's a sweet passion, &c. 1685 (1685) Wing C7419; Interim Tract Supplement Guide C.20.f.8[86] 1,472 1

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