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The Favourites Rise and the King's Court Exposed
A fragmentary Dismissal of a royal favorite details his rapid ascent from page to minister within a year and a half, aided by others in the court. The speaker condemns courtly favoritism, laments public corruption, and aims to reveal behind the scenes dealings that harmed the English nation.
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Rapacius
William
Kensington
England
Holland
Scotland
P—ds
Wiliam
Guelderland