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You are here: 1577 > Volume 2 > Body Text: Section 2 of 2: THE HISTORIE of Scotlande.
Snippet: 225 of 4298 (1577, Volume 2, p. 30)

Compare 1587 edition: 1 AFter Ewin ſucceeded Metellanus,Metel|lane. ſonne to one Carrane, the brother of Ederus a prince of moſt gentle behauiour.

You are here: 1577 > Volume 2 > Body Text: Section 2 of 2: THE HISTORIE of Scotlande.
Snippet: 226 of 4298 (1577, Volume 2, p. 30)

Compare 1587 edition: 1 This Metellanus mainteyned his ſubiects in great quietneſſe and reſt, without any maner of warres, either forraine or Ciuill.

You are here: 1577 > Volume 2 > Body Text: Section 2 of 2: THE HISTORIE of Scotlande.
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Compare 1587 edition: 1 EEBO page image 31Such wicked lawes as his predeceſſour had eſtabliſhed, he did what he could to aboliſhe. But ſuch yong Gentlemen as delited in ſenſuall luſt, and licentious libertie, ſtoode ſo ſtiffely therein a|gaynſt him that in the ende he was glad to leaue off his purpoſe.

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