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 [Aloud.] All goes well! are you on guard?
 * [At this shout the Jew turns with a start.

Manasseh [aside.]Jacob! I did not see that sentinel! With what a cloud old age mine eyes hath veiled! The Voice of a Sentinel [in the distance. All goes well! are you on guard? Manasseh [approaching Cromwell with respect. Good-morrow, master soldier. Cromwell [aside.] Need that cry Have terrified him so? How he betrayed himself! [Aloud.]Good-morrow, Jew. Manasseh [saluting again.] By Lord Ormond were you Stationed upon this spot? Cromwell. What need hast thou That I should answer yes, son of the prophets? Manasseh.To see you triumph I am overjoyed. So Cromwell falls at last; my compliments. Cromwell.Much thanks! Manasseh [bowing.] The power of the former kings Is born again; what happiness for you! Cromwell.Aha! Manasseh. I give you joy. Doubtless you hope Promotion? Cromwell. Yes. I'm to be corporal. Manasseh.A noble rank! You will be corporal, My friend! 'tis fine, indeed! A corporal Commands four men! superb! and shoulder-straps! Cromwell.Delightful! Manasseh. I am charmed that Cromwell's fall Doth make your fortune, with the common joy, Good master soldier! Cromwell [aside.] Hypocrite! Manasseh. At last,