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HISTORY

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WAT TYLER and JACK STRAW

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CHAP I Of the Troubles which happened in the;

Reiga of King Richard II.

RICHARD II, son to Edward surnam- ed the Black Prince, and Grand- son of Edward III came to the crown of England when he was but eleven years of age. On account of his tender years the weighty point of government both of him and his kingdom was put into the hands of certain Bishops, Earls, Baron