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Cromwell [standing in front of his chair. Greeting and peace to all well-purposed hearts! Since all of you are envoys to our State, We, in the English nation's name, do give You audience. [He sits down, removes his hat, then puts it on again. Speak, Duc de Créqui, you.

Duc de Créqui.My lord, th' alliance which doth you assure Of his Most Christian Majesty's support Is closer drawn to-day by other bonds. Monsieur de Mancini will presently Read to your grace the letter which his uncle, His Eminence the Cardinal sends to you.

Cromwell [to .]From Cardinal Mazarin? Pray, read.