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The Court of Philip IV. carries the subtitle Spain in Decadence, identifying the setting of its account. The account describes gold and silver reaching the Spanish people as mostly hoarded or buried to escape tax-farmers, thieves, and extortioners seeking out known wealth. The discussion of copper money links its raised face value with increased prices for poorer purchasers, while wealthier holders of precious metals lived comparatively cheaply.
A letter describes hearty public mourning at the Infante's death and praises his willingness to do good offices for others. Fanshawe's wife explains that cramped lodgings prevented her from receiving visiting ladies despite their wish to call.
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- Martin A. S. Hume
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- 296
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