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In '''1665''', the first cases of what will be known as the [[Great Plague of London]] appeared in [[London|the city]]'s outskirts. The disease would become more widespread and fatal [[1666|the following year]], after the plague [[bacteria]] are genetically augmented by a group of escaped [[Terileptil]] criminals. As a precaution against spreading the plague, King [[Charles II]] orders the theaters closed, an act which puts actor [[Richard Mace]] out of work, forcing him to become a highwayman. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Visitation]]'') | |||
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In 1665, the first cases of what will be known as the Great Plague of London appeared in the city's outskirts. The disease would become more widespread and fatal the following year, after the plague bacteria are genetically augmented by a group of escaped Terileptil criminals. As a precaution against spreading the plague, King Charles II orders the theaters closed, an act which puts actor Richard Mace out of work, forcing him to become a highwayman. (DW: The Visitation)
