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The honour of the taylors; or, The famous and renowned history of Sir John Hawkwood, Knight. : Containing his many rare and singular adventures, witty exploits, heroick atchievements, and noble performances. Relating to love & arms, in many lands. In the series of which history are contained likewise, the no less famous actions and enterprizes of others of the same art and mystery. With many remarkable passages, relating to customs, manners &c. ancient and modern. Illustrated with pictures, and embelished with verses and songs, wonderfully pleasant and delightful. To which (as an appendix) is added, a brief account of the original of the worshipful Company of Merchant-Taylors, as to their being incorporated, &c. Their progress and success from time to time: the favours they have received from divers kings and princes, &c. Their many structures of magnificence and charity; ... This may be printed, R.P