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	In 1619 the antiquary Roger Dodsworth (born 1585 – died 1654) gave an early account of the dragon:		In 1619 the antiquary Roger Dodsworth (born 1585 – died 1654) gave an early account of the dragon:

	‘The tradition is that between Malton and this town there was some time a serpent, that lived upon prey of passengers, and which this Wyvill and his dog did kill, when he received his death-wound.		‘The tradition is that between Malton and this town there was some time a serpent, that lived upon prey of passengers, and which this Wyvill and his dog did kill, when he received his death-wound.