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 In truth, 'twas most bold that I said to them!

Yon are three new conspirators. Their arms Are wroth that they have come a little late To labor in the vineyard; but these men Make proffer of themselves, for well they know That it is written: "The same wage to all." Lambert [sighing.]Bid them approach.
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What are your names, my brothers? One of the Three."Whatever-those-opposed-to-you-may-plot- Against-you-Praise-God" Pimpleton. Another. And mine, Is "Death-to-Sinners" Palmer. The Third. I am called "Live-to-be-born-again" Jeroboam d'Emer. Rochester [to , in an undertone. What say they? Rosebery [in the same tone.] They've a custom most absurd Of twining Bible verses with their names. Lambert [holding an open Bible in his hand. You swear— Pimpleton. We, swear? Palmer. Away from us all oaths! Jeroboam d'Emer.Hell alone hears them, ay, and hell confutes them. Pimpleton.From heathen blasphemies may faith deliver us! Lambert.You promise, then—hands on the holy book— [He hesitates.] To strike down Cromwell?