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 THE

HISTORY

OF

THE BLIND BEGGAR.

CHAP. I.

Monford and his Wife go to the Wars of France, where he loses his eye sight, and they afterwards return to England.

IN former days when the rose of England eclipsed the French lillies, among other brave gallants who went to try their fortunes, was one Monford, a person who was well descended; and being greedy of fame, neither the entreaty of his friends, nor his marriage with a beautiful lady, could alter his purpose, but crossing the sea to Calais, he marched to the royal standard, accompanied by his wife. (in man's dress) became his ino-