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 Ormond [to the Cavaliers. Let us go forward.

Cromwell. Who goes there? Ormond. . Cromwell.. Pass on. Ormond [aside.] 'Tis well! Cromwell [watching the Cavaliers as they pass through the gate. So far, so good. Ormond [to , in an undertone. Murray, remain, and have an eye to him. [To .]Tell me, my brother, where we may find Cromwell. Cromwell.In the apartment called the Painted Chamber. Ormond [to .]Our footsteps by the darkness are concealed; But none the less keep careful watch, my friend. Cromwell.Fear nought. Ormond [joyously.] At last!—I near the longed-for goal; And my last years are crowned with victory. Cromwell is mine. Soon shall I hold him fast. The chance for which I prayed to Heav'n has come: Cromwell is fast asleep and in my power! Him Heaven to my mercy doth give o'er. Cromwell [looking after him, aside. That which one asks of Heav'n, hell sometimes grants.