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 Manasseh [with an affirmative gesture. There. Cromwell.And when? Manasseh. To-morrow. Cromwell. Liest thou not? Manasseh.Thou son of Amnion! Lie! Is it thy wish That I evoke thy demon here and now? But first, to bring him to subjection, thou Must needs repeat in unison with me Eight lines beginning all with the same letter.

Manasseh [alarmed.]But some one hears us— [He goes to the bed and discovers  asleep. Yes, the charm is broken. He has heard all. Cromwell. Nay, think'st thou that he could Have overheard us? Manasseh. Most assuredly. Cromwell.Then he must die! [He draws his dagger and goes to  side. Manasseh. Strike! for thou canst not do A better deed.
 * [Aside.] E'en by a Christian hand

We 'll immolate a Christian! Cromwell. If it be That he has overheard the interview 'Twixt Cromwell and the Jew, then let him die! [He raises his dagger over , then pauses. But he is sleeping. Manasseh [touching his arm.] Well? Cromwell [still uncertain.] He is so young! Manasseh.It is the Sabbath! Strike!