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Voices [outside.]Hurrah! hurrah! for England's Lord Protector! Overton [to , in an undertone. These knaves are paid to roar. But have no fear, We'll silence them. 'Tis as it was when Noll, At Grocer's Hall, dubbed Viner baronet,— He was acclaimed in Cheapside for his gold.

Voices in the Crowd. Cromwell!—Ah! is that Cromwell?—He, the king!— The regicide!—He's very ugly, faith!— How short to be a hero!—I'd have said That he was taller.—Not so fat I thought him. How this man irks me with his broad-brimmed hat! Take off your hat.—Since when, I prithee, mistress, Do we take off our hats to Antichrist?

Cromwell [stepping into the hall. Now in the Father's name, and in the Son's, And in the Holy Ghost's, may peace be with you!

Voices [without. God save you, Oliver!—May Cromwell live