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 Robert.Robert Macaire. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Robert François Damiens,
 
who attempted to assassinate Louis XV., is called “Robert the Devil.” (1714–1757.)   1
 


 Robert.Robert Macaire. 

 
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