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Compare 1587 edition: 1 In the ſolemnization of the ſeconde mariage of king Alexander, as the bridegroome according to the maner, ledde the bryde in a daunce, a great number of lordes and ladies folowing them on the ſame daunce,A ſtrange ſight in daunſing. there appeared in their ſight as it were cloſing vp the hindermoſte of the daun|cers, a creature reſembling deathe, all naked of fleſhe and [...]y [...], with bare bones right dredfull to beholde, through whiche ſpectacle the king and the reſidue of all the companie were ſo aſtonyed, and put in ſuch fright and feare, that they hadde quickly made an ende of their daunce for ye time.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 In the days of this king Alexander the third,Learned men. lyued ſundry great clarkes.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 Amongſt other one Michaell Scot was re|puted for an excellent Phyſition,Michaell Scot a phiſition. and for his ſin|gular practiſe and knowledge in that profeſſion was no leſſe eſteemed and hadde in high fauour, with Edward king of England, than wyth K. Alexander during his lyfe tyme.

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