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 been gradually dissipated by '' harangue, give voice to their enthusiasm. The Parliament and the Protector's retinue are stupefied.— draws himself up and waves his hand with an air of command, and the crowd becomes silent.'' And hereupon With humble and submissive heart we pray That God will have you in his holy keeping. We have laid bare to you our inmost soul, And, lastly, we do your forgiveness crave For such a discourse on so hot a day.

Overton [to , in an undertone. He'll die in bed! Garland [in an undertone. They want him, let them have him. The Crowd.Hurrah! Wildman [in an undertone. From this day forth he holds his rank By right hereditary! Juggling hound! The Crowd.Hurrah for the Protector! Long live Cromwell! All glory to the conqueror of Tyre! Overton [to the Puritans, in an undertone. How he has tricked us! Surely he was warned. Some one betrayed us! 'twas a downright crime. Barebones [aside.]It was the only way to save my stuffs. [The majority of the conspirators disperse through the crowd, which continues to hail the triumphant  with noisy acclamations.