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Cromwell. One Carr I know.
Willis. One Carr I know. Garland and Plinlimmon.
Cromwell.What! he?
Willis. What! he? And Barkstead, one of those who slew
The King!
Cromwell [as if suddenly awakened.
The King! To whom speak you?
Willis [bowing low, in much perturbation.
The King! To whom speak you? O, pardon, Sire!
In heaven's name! A habit of long use,
Acquired in service of the other race.
That phrase cannot impair your majesty.
Cromwell [aside.]His flattery doth aggravate the blow.
The bungling fool!
[Aloud.] …ling fool! Enough.
[Pointing to the list.] And are these all
The Puritans?
Willis. The Puritans? Yes, Sire.
Cromwell [aside.] …tans? Yes, Sire. An inquiry
I'll hold.
[to Willis.] The leaders of the Cavaliers?
Willis.Your kindness will permit me to withhold
Their names. They all are one-time friends of mine
Whom it would pain me sorely to betray;
And I am watching them; in any case
They'll not escape.
Cromwell. They'll not escape. 'Tis well! 'tis very well!
[Aside.
All cowards have their scruples.
[Aloud.] All… have their scruples By all means
Respect your comrades' secret.
[Aside.] R… comrades' secret. In good sooth
I know their names. What different types of men
Supplied these lists: Willis, the Puritans,