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 Trick [singing.

Giraff.If Gramadoch doth nobly bear himself. He'll seem a fool leading a sage in leash. Elespuru.The fool will go before! Trick. But, prithee, why Doth Cromwell have a train-bearer? Elespuru. Aha! Trick is a clever wight! 'Tis to prevent The royal robe from dragging in the mud, When he sweeps up the hall. Trick. I understand; The reason seems to me most natural. But what prevents his pulling Cromwell back? Giraff.So Ormond would have done! Elespuru. 'Tis true, but Cromwell Doth send him to the devil, bare of foot, A rope about his neck, to make amends. Giraff.Poor man! Is he already hanged? Trick. No! no! Giraff.So much the better! When we've seen the close Of this most tedious drama, it may be We shall go hence in time to see him hanged. We must needs laugh a bit. Trick. My gentle sirs,