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Compare 1587 edition: 1 This Dauid according to the enſample of his noble Parents, ſet his whole care about the due miniſtring of Iuſtice, to the honour of almightie God, and the weale of his realme.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 He had no trouble by warres with any for|raine enimies, ſo long as king Henrie Beau|clerke liued.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 Therefore hauing oportunitie of ſuch a quiet time, he rode about all the parties of his realme, and vſed to ſit in hearing of iudgement himſelfe, ſpecially cõcerning poore mens cauſes and mat|ters,The care of king Dauid for the poore. but the controuerſies of the Lordes and bar|rons he referred to the hearing of other Iudges.

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