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A33822 A Collection of novels viz, the secret history of the Earle of Essex and Queen Elizabeth, The happy slave, and, the double cuckold : to which is added, The art of pleasing in conversation, by Cardinal Richlieu. Richelieu, Armand Jean du Plessis, duc de, 1585-1642.; Vaumorière, M. de (Pierre Ortigue), 1610-1693. Art de plaire dans la conversation. English.; Brémond, Gabriel de. Double-Cocu. English.; Brémond, Gabriel de. Heureux esclave. English. 1699 (1699) Wing C5149; ESTC R640 304,340 556

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