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 I keep it always, in a velvet bag. I'm sure, at least, that none will seek it there.

Rochester [to , in an undertone. The while he reads that scroll, I'll read to you Some verses. Ormond [reading half aloud "To our tried and loyal subject, "James Butler, Marquis of Ormond: it is "Our wish that Rochester be introduced "To Cromwell's presence at Whitehall." Rochester. Oho! The King would have me violate his daughter? [To .] My quatrain doth commemorate her charms. Ormond [reading.]"That a narcotic with his wine be mixed. "While sleeping in his bed he must be seized, "And brought to us alive. We will ourselves "Do justice. Furthermore, have confidence "In Davenant. Such is our royal will. "Charles, Rex."

Egad! 'Tis easier said than done, In truth. In God's name, how is Rochester To be to Cromwell's bedroom introduced? We needs must be adroit. Davenant. I know a man In Cromwell's suite, an old doctor of laws,