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Compare 1587 edition: 1 They that warded, myſtruſting no harme, brought him with great noyſe and claymor vn|to the kings tent Who hearing the noyſe, came forth of his panilion to vnderſtande what the matter ment.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 The Engliſhman herewith touched his ſtaffe as though it had beene to the ende that the king might receyue the keyes whiche he had brought. And whileſt all mens eyes were earneſt in be|holding the keyes,An hardie en|terprice. the Engliſhe man ranne the king through the left eye, and ſodainly daſhing his ſpurres to his horſe, eſcaped to the next wood out of all daunger.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 The poynt of the ſpeare entred ſo farre into the kings head, that immediately falling downe a|mongſt his men, he yeelded vp the ghoſt.K. Malcolme is ſlaine.

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