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A00113 The right plesaunt and goodly historie of the foure sonnes of Aimon the which for the excellent endytyng of it, and for the notable prowes and great vertues that were in them: is no les pleasaunt to rede, then worthy to be knowen of all estates bothe hyghe and lowe.; Renaut de Montauban (Chanson de geste). English. Caxton, William, ca. 1422-1491. 1554 (1554) STC 1011; ESTC S106657 375,588 358

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