Penny Dreadfuls, 1602 · page 299 of 400
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# Page Content Analysis This is a running prose page (page 277, Chapter 64) from *Albions England*, printed in early modern English verse. The text describes Christian practices among foreign peoples, particularly an idol cult involving a musical instrument and a silver toad that allegedly reveals the cause of misfortunes. It then shifts to praising the King of Russia (the Duke of Russa), describing his absolute monarchy, military power, and wealth. The passage concludes by returning to an account of the Chancellor, who obtains favorable terms for English merchants and prepares to sail back to England. The page contains no illustrations, only densely printed verse in period typography.
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