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The merry mans resolution or, A London frollick. : The tune is much in request, He hold thee five shillings. /

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Main Author:	T. J.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Printed for R. Burton, at the Horse in Smithfield, [1655]
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Promiscuity > Poetry > 17th century. Ballads, English > 17th century. Broadsides > England > 17th century.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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