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virtue_n good_a life_n live_v 3,018 5 5.3250 4 true
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A89527 Heptameron or the history of the fortunate lovers; written by the most excellent and most virtuous princess, Margaret de Valoys, Queen of Navarre; published in French by the privilege and immediate approbation of the King; now made English by Robert Codrington, Master of Arts. Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of Navarre, 1492-1549.; Codrington, Robert, 1601-1665. 1654 (1654) Wing M593; Thomason E1468_2; ESTC R208683 403,927 599

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