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A10803 A defiance to Fortune Proclaimed by Andrugio, noble Duke of Saxony, declaring his miseries, and continually crossed with vnconstant Fortune, the banishment of himselfe, his wife and children. Whereunto is adioyned the honorable warres of Galastino, Duke of Millaine in reuenge of his wrongs vpon the trayterous Saxons. Wherin is noted a myrrour of noble patitience [sic], a most rare example of modest chastity, and the perfect patterne of true friendship. Verie delectable and ful of varietie. Written by H.R. H. R. (Henry Roberts), fl. 1585-1616. 1590 (1590) STC 21078; ESTC S101593 77,123 116

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