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 exit.—' remains silent for a momentamid the acclamations of the people and the whispering of the generals and the Parliament; then he rouses himself with an effort from his meditation, and addresses ', who is among the retinue. Good Master Lockyer, did we not Make choice of you to preach the Word to us? We wait your pleasure. Time and grace divine Alike have wings.

Lockyer. My lord, this is my text—
 * [He hesitates and seems disturbed.]

Cromwell.Speak, speak. Lockyer [reading from a Bible that he holds in his hand.

Cromwell [interrupting him angrily. Brother, where find you that. 'Tis a rash text Lockyer.My lord, 'tis in the Bible. Cromwell. Where? Lockyer. Look, read. It is in Judges, chapter nine, verse eight. Cromwell.Be still! What bearing hath that text upon The present state of things? In Holy Writ Can you find nothing better? Is there not A verse and chapter with some relevance To what is happening? As this, for instance: "Accurst be he who leads the sightless wanderer Astray."—" The sage is he who dares and doubts."— "The archangel went forth into the desert