Penny Dreadfuls, 1602 · page 249 of 400
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This page contains running prose—specifically, poetry in early modern English spelling and typography. It presents Chapter XLIX (49) from what appears to be a historical narrative poem titled *Albions England*. The text describes naval conflict between English and Spanish forces, mentioning the Spanish Armada, the fleet of Parma from Flanders, English admirals including Lord Charles and Drake, and battles fought over nine days. The verse celebrates English naval prowess against the Spanish threat, describing ship types, combat tactics, and the dispersal of Spanish vessels.
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