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Compare 1587 edition: 1 The aſſemble of the Engliſh|men at New|caſtell.There was gathered into Newcaſtell before hys comming thither, the moſt part of al the cho|ſen men from Yorke to the bordures, with the Earle of Northumberland, who by reaſon of ex|treame age, was not able to ſturre abroade (any thing to purpoſe) him ſelfe, but he had with hym two of his owne ſonnes, the one named Henry, and the other Raufe, very forwarde and luſty gentlemen.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 Henry hote|ſpurre.This Henry beeing the elder, was ſurnamed for his often pricking, Henry hoteſpure, as one that ſeldome times reſted, if there were any ſer|uice to be done abroade.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 The Earle of Dowglas en|campeth faſt by Newcaſtle.The Earle of Dowglas comming to New|caſtell, encamped with his people on that ſide the towne towards Scotland, and viewed the towne earneſtly, which way he might beſt come to giue aſſalt to winne it.

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