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 Too soon; in punishing a trait'rous knave 'Twas occupied.

God rescues Eleazar from the hands Of King Antiochus! Carlisle [to .] To your apartments I beg your Honour to betake yourself; I 'm bid to place two archers at the door. Richard [to. 'Tis thou who by thy treachery hast brought Me to this pass! Rochester [aside.] My wits have gone astray! 'Tis I who cause the Lord Protector's son To be imprisoned! And from the fierce wrath Of Cromwell's son, 'tis Cromwell rescues me! Nathless, against the father I conspire, And I have done no wrong unto the son. Richard.Wilt thou affront me with thy challenges Again, thou coward?
 * [To .] Do not trust this man;

He has two faces. I would not repine Could I have paid him for his dastard words As I was fain to do. The double face Should have four buffets.
 * [Exit , surrounded by the halberdiers.

Rochester [aside.] This is what it means To wear a Roundhead mask!

23.—.

Thurloe [to. My lord, esteeming much your weighty speech, Doth name you chaplain to his household, sir.