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 [Aloud.]'Tis well at times to leave one's home, and take A little air.—What countries have you seen? Davenant [embarrassed. Why—Northern France— Cromwell. Oho! you went not far! 'Tis said the banks of Rhine are beautiful. Throughout my life I've longed to visit them. Saw you them? Davenant [in increasing confusion.] Ay. Cromwell. In truth, you are most wise. And Triers, too,—Mainz,—Frankfort,—and Cologne? Davenant [aside.]He terrifies me with his gracious air. [Aloud.]I did, my lord. Cromwell. Cologne! a learned town! The country of Cornelius Agrippa, And of Saint Bruno. Davenant [uneasily, aside.] Let us hasten on. [Aloud.] Cromwell. Let 's tarry at Cologne. [Aside.]He fain would be at Bremen, I am sure. [Aloud.]What of the University? 'Tis of What century? Davenant. The fourteenth. Cromwell. For a mind Of lettered tastes an interesting spot. I doubt not that you saw in passing through— Davenant [aside.]Great Heaven! can he know?
 * [Aloud.] I—nay—saw what?

Cromwell.The great cathedral. Universally Admired, 'tis said to be. Saw you it not? Davenant [aside.]He knows nought of our plans.
 * [Aloud.] I did, my lord;