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The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 18 of 55, 1617-1620

Note 17 — And in Neighboring Provinces and Realms, From July, 1618, to the Present Date in 1619

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In the text this is a curious double play upon words, which cannot be exactly reproduced in translation. The Spanish reads, Page 213ny que multos por dar en el clavo an de dar en la herradura—literally, “many in striking the nail will strike the horseshoe,” clavo meaning both “nail” and “clove.”—Trans.

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