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 Monaldeschi was slain at Fontainebleau, Her letter tells. Cromwell. So she's avenged herself Upon this former lover? Filippi [still in an undertone.]Mazarin Vouchsafed permission to my outraged Queen To blot him out e'en in the heart of France. Cromwell [to , in an undertone. Rare hospitality—for murder given! Filippi.My Queen, self-exiled from her throne, bespeaks Asylum 'neath the great Protector's pow'r. Cromwell [surprised and displeased. She doth seek refuge here?—Without delay I cannot answer. We've no palace here To give a queen. Don Luis [aside.] They'll have one for a king Ere long. Cromwell [to , after a moment's pause. 'Twere better she remain in France. For kings dethroned, noisome is London air.
 * [To , in an undertone.

His harlot Queen! a vile, immoral jade! Who'd show herself unclad to public gaze!

How now? Filippi [bowing and pointing to the casket. My mission still is unperformed. Will not your Highness graciously be pleased To ope this casket? Cromwell. What does it contain? Filippi [bowing again.]Open, my lord.