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A Rumpish Gallant that had been a lit∣tle too forward (in those Days) in buying of the Kings Lands, for which he did re∣pent
Coffee-house jests. Refined and enlarged. By the author of the Oxford jests. The fourth edition, with large additions. This may be re-printed, Feb. 25. 1685. R.P.
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- Coffee-house jests. Refined and enlarged. By the author of the Oxford jests. The fourth edition, with large additions. This may be re-printed, Feb. 25. 1685. R.P.
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- Hickes, William, fl. 1671.
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- 1686.
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"Coffee-house jests. Refined and enlarged. By the author of the Oxford jests. The fourth edition, with large additions. This may be re-printed, Feb. 25. 1685. R.P." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A43690.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 13, 2024.
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heartily, but not till it was too late; and this same very Person, had a little be∣fore made a Book called A World in the Moon; and after the Kings most happy Re∣stauration, he had a great desire it seems to speak with his Majesty; and among other discourse, says the King to him;
Sir, I hear that you have found out a new World in the Moon, and I being a Sove∣raign Prince (as you see I am now, though you did not think me so formerly) sure I must needs havs some Lands there, and if you please I will sell them to you; and what will you give me for them? O Sir, says he, I beg your Majesties pardon, for I find it is dangerous to purchase any Kings Lands.