Penny Dreadfuls, 1602 · page 232 of 400
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# Page Analysis This is a **running prose page** from the end of a chapter (Chapter 43, page 208) titled "Albions England." The visible text is a rhyming verse summary of English monarchs—specifically various Henries—and their reigns, mentioning Saxon rule, the restoration of English reign under early Henries, Henry IV's obtaining of Lancaster's crown, Henry VII uniting Lancaster and York in peace, and Henry VIII ending Rome's religious authority. The passage concludes with a prayer-like dedication to "our Mother Nurse" and an appeal for safe passage "through the Ocean deepe and large." This appears to be historical verse chronicle rather than sensational fiction.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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