A pleasant ballad of King Henry the Second, and the miller of Mansfield, and how he was entertained and lodged at the miller's house, and of their pleasant communication. To the tune of, The French Levalto, &c.

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PML 3469.64
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[London] : Printed by and for W[illiam]. O[nley]. and sold by B. Deacon, at the Angel in Guiltspur-street, [between 1699 and 1704]
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1 sheet ([1] page) ; 30 x 37 cm
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Vertical chainlines.
In two parts; the second part is titled: The second part of the King and miller, shewing how he came to court with his wife and son, and what merry conceits passed between the King and them.
Printed in four columns in black letter, two columns for each part.
According to Plomer, Bridget Deacon, who was probably the successor to Jonah (aka John) Deacon (active 1682-1701) was in busines at this address between 1699 and 1708.
Library copy is damaged at top, affecting the title.

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Henry our royal King would ride a hunting, / to the green forest so pleasant and fair

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