Penny Dreadfuls, 1602 · page 364 of 400
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# Description of Page This is running prose from what appears to be a classical or pseudo-classical narrative work (not a Victorian penny dreadful, despite the assignment framing). The page shows dialogue between characters named Aeneas and Latinus. Aeneas petitions the King of a country for settlement rights, referencing the Trojans' long voyage and offering precious gifts—a rich robe, golden crown, and the scepter of King Priam. Latinus responds graciously, acknowledging their kinship and the gods' commands for hospitality, while philosophizing about timidity and prudence. The text uses early modern English spelling and typography.
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