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[VV]e are able with playne demonſtration to proue, and vvith reaſon to perſvvade that in tymes paſt our fayth vvas alike, that then vve preached thinges correſpondent vnto the forme of faith already published of vs, ſo that none in this behalfe can repyne or gaynesay vs.

It proved to be a cold day.

But ſhall I prooue a traitor to my King?

They took the experimental car to the proving-grounds.

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Where she, captived long, great woes did prove.

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