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 Cromwell. Never. Murray. You have been In all his wars? Cromwell. I have. Murray. What scores there be Of sergeants whose deserts are less than yours! Cromwell [aside.]A long stride that toward captivating me. [Aloud.]Thou flatterer! Murray. Not so. What! I, presume To treat you with such insolence! In sooth, Is he so great a captain? Cromwell [aside.] Malapert! Murray.Look you—with all his palaces, and guards, And carriages of state, what is this Cromwell, Concerning whom so much ado is made? A soldier like yourself. Cromwell. No more than that. Murray [aside.]Our cause is won! [Aloud.]He is no more than you. Cromwell.'Tis true! Murray.Then wherefore serve him on your knees? Cromwell.I serve him not. Murray [aside.] 'Tis well! his feet are caught Already in my net. [Aloud.]Why should not you, As well as he, possess the place he holds? Cromwell.In truth, the change would never be discovered. Murray.'Twould not, indeed! a soldier for a soldier! In heaven's name, how is it possible This duty to perform, which me abhors? For this so irksome trade, what is your pay?