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1493--an other impostar started up protected by the Dss of Burgundy she propagated a report that her Nephew Richard Plantagenet Duke of York, had escaped from the Tower and was still alive, Peter Warback was considered as having a great resemblance to Edward the 4th and was therefore fixed upon to Act that part--Margaret sent him under the care of Lady Brampton into Portugal where he remained a Year unknown to all the World-- The War which was than ready to break out between France and England seemed to afford a proper opportunity for the discovery of this new Phanomenon and Ireland which still retained its attachments to the House of York was chosen as the proper place for his first appearance--The news soon reached France and Charles prompted by the solicitations of the Dss of Burgundy sent Perken an invitation to repair to Paris. Charles received him with all the marks of regard due to the Duke of York and settled on him a handsome pension and gave him a guard for his person. When Peace was concluded between France and England Charles consented to dismiss Perken who found refuge with the Dss of Burgundy having
