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 My lord, e'en as I speak. Cromwell. A neutral flag! Ah! if by thy assistance, I the whole Can deftly confiscate, the half is thine. Manasseh.In very truth? The vessel's yours, my lord. But look to't that at need some one's at hand To bear me aid.

Is an unfailing talisman. Now haste, And come anon to tell me how thou farest. Manasseh.One word, my lord. Cromwell. Say on. Manasseh. My duty is To tell you that your Richard doth conspire With th' Cavaliers. Cromwell. Thou sayest? Manasseh. Clifford's debt To me he paid. That tells all that's to tell. Cromwell [laughing.]Thou seest everything in thy strong-box! My son is indiscreet; his friendships are Ill-sorted; nothing more! Manasseh. To pay pistoles And count them not; 'tis something strange! Cromwell [with a shrug.] Now, go! Manasseh.In mercy's name, my lord, since it doth chance That the good fortune I do sometimes have To serve you, for my recompense therein, Our synagogues reopen and revoke The law against astrologers. Cromwell [dismissing him with a gesture.]Thereon We will reflect.