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 The saints?
 * [Sound of footsteps behind the trees.

Ah! now I am at ease once more! Here are my murderers!

3.—.

Rosebery [to the others. This is the place. Ormond. 'Tis so. I know it well. [Pointing to the gate in whose shadow  stands concealed. The royal hunt did enter here of yore. Cromwell [aside.]'Tis they. At last I know with whom I deal! Downie [to. Wilmot should meet us here. Cromwell [shrugging his shoulders, aside. He's far too clever. Drogheda [to .]But can he? Must he not give precedence To his official duties? Thinkest thou The collar for his neck is over large?