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 Drogheda [to , with a hurt expression. Doctor, methinks you take us for a pack Of pettifogging lawyers? Downie. Do you aim To sit as judge in the King's Bench, good sir? Sedley [laughing.]When first did night-owl to the goshawk say:
 * [Imitating  voice and gestures.

"Let us hold court forthwith and try the viper!" Rosebery [laughing.]He's talking Latin! Murray. Drat such senseless talk! Clifford.My dagger is the court of last resort! Now let us strike! Cromwell [aside.] Now let us let them strike. All the Cavaliers.Let us have done.

Jenkins [gravely.] I solemnly protest. Richard.God! what a shocking scene! Is it a dream? Clifford [pushing  away. Protest at your sweet will! Ormond [checking .]Stay, my Lord Clifford; The doctor 's right; I heartily approve. The King's explicit orders bid me bring Our captive living; you must needs submit. Clifford [to .]But in that case, if we would take him hence, We shall be forced to fight a hundred battles. Downie.And when he's over yonder, living still, I prithee will the King bestow him then In his menagerie, duly ticketed? Drogheda. Oh! we'll present him with the beast all stuffed.