Penny Dreadfuls, 1602 · page 277 of 400
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This is a page of running prose from what appears to be an early modern narrative poem (not Victorian, despite the collection's framing). The text describes religious and political conflict in France, specifically mentioning the Duke of Guise, the Huguenots, the Prince of Condé, and violent persecution of Christians. The passage discusses factional struggles over the crown and how Spain observes French turmoil while strengthening France's enemies through financial support. The page includes a chapter heading ("CHAP. LVIII") and uses archaic spelling and typography characteristic of much earlier printing.
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