1900
TO MY FATHER
William Balsted Wiley
I DEDICATE THIS BOOK
PERSONS REPRESENTED
Oliver Cromwell , Lieutenant-General of the Parliamentary Army, General, and then Lord Protector of England.
Charles the First , King of England.
John Milton , Poet, afterwards Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Sir Thomas Fairfax , General of the Parliamentary Army.
General Lambert , Officer in the Parliamentary Army.
Lieutenant George Monk , Officer in the Parliamentary Army.
Colonel Edward Whalley , cousin of Cromwell, Officer in the Parliamentary Army.
General Henry Ireton , afterwards son-in-law of Cromwell, Officer in the Parliamentary Army.
General Harrison , Officer in the Parliamentary Army.
Charles Doyley , friend of Fairfax, Officer in the Parliamentary Army.
The Little Duke of Gloucester , son of King Charles.
Gerald Leroy , a boy singer, in attendance on King Charles.
Prince Rupert , cousin of King Charles, Officer in the King's Army.
Sir Jacob Astley , Officer in the King's Army.
Sir Marmaduke Langdale , Officer in the King's Army.
Lord George Digby , Earl of Bristol, Officer in the King's Army.
Thomas Wriothsley , Earl of Southampton, Noble in attendance on King Charles.
William Seymour , Marquis of Hertford, Noble in attendance on King Charles.
James Butler , Duke of Ormond, Noble in attendance on King Charles.
Lords Lauderdale, Lanark, Herbert, and other nobles in attendance on King Charles.
John Ashburnham , Servant of the King.
Sir John Berkeley , Servant of the King.
Will Legg , Servant of the King.
Robert Hammond , Governor of the Isle of Wight.
John Bradshaw , Lord President of the Court.
Sir Harry Vane the Younger, Member of Parliament.
Henry Marten , Member of Parliament.
The Earl of Denbigh and two other Commissioners from Parliament.
John Cromwell , cousin of Cromwell.
Henry Cromwell , son of Cromwell.
Captains Wiltse, Cockaine , and Benson of the King's Army.
Ruce , a scout in the King's Army.
Hold-fast-that-which-is-good James , Captain in the Parliamentary Army.
Elizabeth Claypole , daughter of Cromwell.
Frances Cromwell , his youngest daughter.
A Little Girl , his grandchild.
Mistress Cromwell , his mother.
The Princess Elizabeth , daughter of King Charles.
Lady Fairfax , wife of Sir Thomas Fairfax.
Mary Wiltse , daughter of Captain Wiltse.
A Scotchman , an old soldier in the Parliamentary Army, and his wife.
Soldiers of the Parliamentary and of the King's armies, Clerks of Court, Attendants, etc.
ACT I. THE BATTLE OF NASEBY
June 14, 1645.
ACT II. THE KING, THE ARMY, AND THE PARLIAMENT
June 5 to November 12, 1647.
Scene I. The camp at Saffron Walden. The story of the seizure of the King.
Scene II. Plot and counter-plot at Hampton Court.
Scene III. The "Blue Boar" Inn.
Scene IV. A House of Lord Southampton in Titchfield. The flight of the King.
ACT III. THE DEATH OF KING CHARLES
January 19 to 31, 1649.
Scene I. At Whitehall before the trial.
Scene II. The last day of the trial.
Scene III. The execution.
Scene IV. Over the King's coffin. The parting of Charles and Cromwell.
ACT IV. THE BATTLE OF DUNBAR
September 2 and 3, 1651.
Scene I. The gardens of Brocksmouth House on the afternoon before the battle. The discovery of Cromwell.
Scene II. Around the camp-fire the following night.
Scene III. The charge of Cromwell.
Scene IV. The struggle at the Brock.
Scene V. The fight on the slope of the hill.
Scene VI. In the ravine at sunrise. The story of the charge.
Scene VII. The Psalm of Victory.
ACT V. OLIVER, PROTECTOR
September, 1652, to December 16, 1653.
Scene I. The cost of Milton's "Defence of the People of England."
Scene II. The dissolution of the Long Parliament.
Scene III. Cromwell outlines his policy.
Scene IV. The ceremony of installation. The prophecy of Milton.
ACT I
Scene I.
The Royalist camp on Dust Hill, overlooking the marsh. The town of Naseby in the distance . Prince Rupert, Sir Marmaduke Langdale, Lord Digby, Astley , and Gerald Leroy, R. Captains Cockaine, Sir John Wiltse , and Benson stretched on the ground, L. Other soldiers walking and drinking .
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ACT II
Scene I.
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239 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
18 chars
.
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6 words
in
2 sentences
using
28 chars
.
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4 words
in
2 sentences
using
22 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
28 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
41 chars
.
EnterBerkeley .
( to Ashburnham ).
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
31 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
3 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
3 sentences
using
137 chars
.
Exeunt Berkeley and AshburnHam .
EnterIreton .
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
97 chars
.
Contains
51 words
in
5 sentences
using
252 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
3 sentences
using
49 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
48 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
4 sentences
using
83 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
4 sentences
using
154 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
27 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
89 chars
.
Scene III.
The yard of the "Blue Boar" Inn at Holburn. The Innkeeper closing and barring the house .
Contains
105 words
in
7 sentences
using
567 chars
.
He goes into the house .
EnterCromwellandIreton , disguised as troopers .
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
80 chars
.
( knocking ).
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
85 chars
.
( within ).
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
89 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
3 sentences
using
31 chars
.
( opening the door ).
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
84 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
27 chars
.
They seat themselves at a table in the yard. The Innkeeper brings the mugs of wine and then goes within .
Contains
106 words
in
7 sentences
using
576 chars
.
Contains
50 words
in
4 sentences
using
263 chars
.
Enter Servant.
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
78 chars
.
( drawing his sword ).
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
29 chars
.
[Servant goes out and returns with the Man and Horse.
Contains
20 words
in
4 sentences
using
104 chars
.
Contains
39 words
in
3 sentences
using
194 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
14 chars
.
He gives the saddle to Cromwell , who goes into the house .
Contains
26 words
in
3 sentences
using
135 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
88 chars
.
Re-enterCromwell , who returns the saddle to the Man.
Contains
8 words
in
3 sentences
using
49 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
30 chars
.
( to Servant).
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
14 chars
.
Exit Servant.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
5 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
4 sentences
using
49 chars
.
Contains
68 words
in
5 sentences
using
359 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
5 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
42 chars
.
Contains
51 words
in
3 sentences
using
265 chars
.
Contains
74 words
in
7 sentences
using
384 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
45 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
48 chars
.
Contains
44 words
in
4 sentences
using
229 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
5 sentences
using
174 chars
.
Scene IV.
A room in a house ofLord Southampton , in Titchfield . King Charles and William Legg .
Contains
31 words
in
2 sentences
using
175 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
3 sentences
using
40 chars
.
Contains
152 words
in
9 sentences
using
821 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
2 sentences
using
112 chars
.
Contains
126 words
in
7 sentences
using
629 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
86 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
5 sentences
using
158 chars
.
EnterAshburnham .
Contains
4 words
in
3 sentences
using
30 chars
.
Contains
126 words
in
10 sentences
using
666 chars
.
Enter a Servant.
Contains
12 words
in
3 sentences
using
75 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
7 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
44 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
5 sentences
using
78 chars
.
( drawing his sword ).
Contains
14 words
in
4 sentences
using
58 chars
.
Contains
34 words
in
4 sentences
using
161 chars
.
( turning his sword ).
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
16 chars
.
( seizing him ).
Contains
18 words
in
6 sentences
using
99 chars
.
Re-enterAshburnhamwithBerkeleyandHammond , who salute the King .
Contains
33 words
in
2 sentences
using
167 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
75 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
81 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
62 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
4 sentences
using
110 chars
.
He retires .
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
84 chars
.
ACT III
Scene I.
A room in Whitehall . General Harrison, Sir Harry Vane, Henry Marten, Cromwell , and Ireton in conversation .
Contains
43 words
in
2 sentences
using
234 chars
.
Noise without . Cromwell hastens to the window and returns very pale .
Contains
24 words
in
4 sentences
using
122 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
93 chars
.
Contains
44 words
in
6 sentences
using
243 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
3 sentences
using
53 chars
.
Enter theEarl of Southamptonand theMarquis of Hertford . Enter from the other side, unperceived , John Milton .
( approaching the Noblemen ).
Contains
50 words
in
3 sentences
using
277 chars
.
( advancing ).
To Harrison.
Contains
21 words
in
3 sentences
using
120 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
49 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
89 chars
.
( to Southampton ).
Contains
59 words
in
4 sentences
using
331 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
75 chars
.
Contains
43 words
in
3 sentences
using
222 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
48 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
30 chars
.
Contains
44 words
in
5 sentences
using
252 chars
.
Contains
43 words
in
4 sentences
using
229 chars
.
Contains
110 words
in
7 sentences
using
595 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
2 sentences
using
97 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
70 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
56 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
25 chars
.
( to Milton ).
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
27 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
3 sentences
using
82 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
90 chars
.
( aside to Milton ).
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
69 chars
.
Milton and Southampton fence . Milton disarms his adversary .
( recovering his foil ).
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
.
They proceed .
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
28 chars
.
He breaks through Southampton's guard and places the point of his foil over his heart .
Contains
8 words
in
3 sentences
using
45 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
43 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
24 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
4 sentences
using
92 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
88 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
26 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
103 chars
.
( aside to Cromwell ).
Contains
25 words
in
3 sentences
using
130 chars
.
Contains
42 words
in
5 sentences
using
212 chars
.
The two Noblemen bow and exeunt .
( to Milton ).
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
49 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
2 sentences
using
165 chars
.
( to Milton ).
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
33 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
15 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
2 sentences
using
103 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
2 sentences
using
83 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
92 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
68 chars
.
( to Milton ).
Contains
11 words
in
3 sentences
using
67 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
85 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
37 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
48 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
40 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
3 sentences
using
140 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
41 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
41 chars
.
Contains
43 words
in
3 sentences
using
219 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
2 sentences
using
170 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
81 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
77 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
3 sentences
using
133 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
3 sentences
using
142 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
2 sentences
using
149 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
81 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
64 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
14 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
39 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
4 sentences
using
87 chars
.
Milton and Marten bow and exeunt. Enter John Cromwell .
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
42 chars
.
Contains
45 words
in
5 sentences
using
209 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
45 chars
.
Contains
40 words
in
4 sentences
using
221 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
95 chars
.
( aside ).
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
84 chars
.
EnterLeroy .
Contains
32 words
in
4 sentences
using
163 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
64 chars
.
Contains
24 words
in
3 sentences
using
126 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
3 sentences
using
85 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
102 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
45 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
3 sentences
using
47 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
3 sentences
using
43 chars
.
Contains
73 words
in
9 sentences
using
371 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
47 chars
.
They go out together .
Contains
18 words
in
2 sentences
using
90 chars
.
( to Cromwell ).
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
87 chars
.
Contains
64 words
in
6 sentences
using
304 chars
.
Scene II.
The last day of the trial. Westminster Hall . John Bradshaw seated in a crimson velvet chair, robed in scarlet. Before him a desk with velvet cushions. Two clerks below at a desk, bearing the sword and mace. Court at side benches ( R. ), which are draped in scarlet . Cromwell and Marten seated on either side of the new seal. Galleries above filled with people. Among them Lady Fairfax .
EnterKing Charles , accompanied by thirty-two Officers bearing partisans; Sergeant-at-arms, Harrison, Leroy, Southampton , and Servants. He is conducted to a crimson velvet chair facing the court. The guard divides on each side. His servants and friends stand left front .
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
41 chars
.
( to King Charles ).
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
43 chars
.
The King presses on his hat in silence .
Contains
18 words
in
2 sentences
using
89 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
3 sentences
using
138 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
40 chars
.
The great gates at back are thrown open, revealing a crowd .
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
37 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
15 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
7 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
18 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
7 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
17 chars
.
Pause .
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Laughter and tumult in the crowd .
Contains
8 words
in
1 sentence
using
40 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
43 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
24 chars
.
Guards raise their muskets . Bradshaw signs to them not to fire .
Contains
36 words
in
4 sentences
using
212 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
49 chars
.
( interrupting ).
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
7 chars
.
He touches the Clerk with his cane, the head of which falls. He starts and the people murmur .
Contains
29 words
in
4 sentences
using
144 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
47 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
5 sentences
using
177 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
12 chars
.
Contains
61 words
in
3 sentences
using
360 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
92 chars
.
Contains
50 words
in
4 sentences
using
259 chars
.
Contains
106 words
in
8 sentences
using
576 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
17 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
34 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
65 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
45 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
1 sentence
using
76 chars
.
Contains
38 words
in
2 sentences
using
197 chars
.
Contains
59 words
in
1 sentence
using
323 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
2 sentences
using
103 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
1 sentence
using
29 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
1 sentence
using
44 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
1 sentence
using
8 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
2 sentences
using
60 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
1 sentence
using
70 chars
.
The guards surround him and strive to force him to leave .
Contains
16 words
in
1 sentence
using
88 chars
.
Exeunt King Charles amid cries from the people .
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
53 chars
.
Bradshaw signs. Another signs . Cromwell signs and draws the pen across Marten's face .
( to Southampton ).
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
22 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
1 sentence
using
20 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
1 sentence
using
44 chars
.
Scene III.
A room in the banqueting-house, Whitehall. A window at back open to the floor. Noise of the scaffold building without . Cromwell, Ireton , and Harrison .
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
52 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Contains
151 words
in
7 sentences
using
790 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
70 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
31 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
3 sentences
using
144 chars
.
Contains
37 words
in
4 sentences
using
185 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
35 chars
.
Cromwell bursts into tears .
Contains
14 words
in
3 sentences
using
73 chars
.
Contains
20 words
in
3 sentences
using
100 chars
.
EnterKing Charles , a Bishop, Officers, and Soldiers. They hesitate on seeing the Generals .
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
18 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
28 chars
.
The Colonel strikes him .
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
39 chars
.
He steps through the window onto the platform .
Enter, withHertfordand attendants, thePrincess Elizabeth , and the Duke of Gloucester .
( seizing Cromwell's hand ).
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
45 chars
.
( clasping his knees ).
Contains
9 words
in
3 sentences
using
46 chars
.
( springing up ).
Contains
7 words
in
3 sentences
using
43 chars
.
His face becomes convulsed. He throws the cushion of the chair at Ireton , striking him .
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
37 chars
.
Exeunt Children and attendants .
( without ).
Contains
24 words
in
3 sentences
using
120 chars
.
The sound of the axe falling. A groan from the people .
( without ).
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
32 chars
.
Scene IV.
A room in Whitehall. The coffin of the King on a table in front . Southampton and Leroy watching .
Contains
14 words
in
3 sentences
using
76 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
85 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
19 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
29 chars
.
Bell tolls twelve times .
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
99 chars
.
EnterCromwell , wrapped in a black cloak and bearing a torch .
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
12 chars
.
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
10 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
6 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
5 sentences
using
147 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
16 chars
.
( opening the coffin and lifting the torch ).
Contains
17 words
in
4 sentences
using
87 chars
.
He lays his hand on the hand of Charles .
Contains
259 words
in
12 sentences
using
1374 chars
.
ACT IV
Scene I.
The gardens of Brocksmouth House, overlooking the ravine and the hill beyond . Cromwell and Whalley walking to and fro.
Contains
26 words
in
2 sentences
using
135 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
5 sentences
using
172 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
18 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
3 sentences
using
125 chars
.
Sound of a trumpet heard .
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
28 chars
.
Contains
35 words
in
3 sentences
using
193 chars
.
Enter a Soldier with a wooden arm .
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
.
Contains
117 words
in
10 sentences
using
577 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
1 sentence
using
17 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
4 sentences
using
75 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
79 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
26 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
2 sentences
using
89 chars
.
Exit .
Contains
14 words
in
2 sentences
using
72 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
22 chars
.
Contains
40 words
in
3 sentences
using
210 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
47 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
31 chars
.
Contains
156 words
in
15 sentences
using
817 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
84 chars
.
EnterMonkandLambertand others .
( to Lambert ).
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
.
Contains
14 words
in
1 sentence
using
71 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
3 sentences
using
59 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
3 sentences
using
115 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
3 sentences
using
124 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
43 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
5 sentences
using
150 chars
.
All disperse, leaving Monk and Whalley .
Contains
2 words
in
2 sentences
using
11 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
3 sentences
using
34 chars
.
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
6 chars
.
Contains
15 words
in
2 sentences
using
72 chars
.
Contains
41 words
in
4 sentences
using
209 chars
.
Contains
25 words
in
4 sentences
using
125 chars
.
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
18 chars
.
Contains
73 words
in
5 sentences
using
389 chars
.
Re-enterCromwelland, from the other side , Lambert and others .
Contains
82 words
in
10 sentences
using
406 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
29 chars
.
Contains
62 words
in
5 sentences
using
332 chars
.
Contains
26 words
in
4 sentences
using
132 chars
.
Exeunt all but Cromwell and Whalley .
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
41 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
42 chars
.
Contains
214 words
in
8 sentences
using
1107 chars
.
Scene II.
InCromwell'scamp at evening. Soldiers around a fire. At one side a Sentry guarding a bowl of milk .
Contains
32 words
in
3 sentences
using
174 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
57 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
27 chars
.
Contains
29 words
in
5 sentences
using
143 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
3 sentences
using
58 chars
.
Contains
73 words
in
7 sentences
using
402 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
25 chars
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16 words
in
3 sentences
using
96 chars
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3 words
in
2 sentences
using
17 chars
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Pause .
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46 words
in
6 sentences
using
231 chars
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He advances, unseen by the Sentry.
Enter, at back , Cromwell and Whalley , unseen by Soldiers.
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17 words
in
4 sentences
using
85 chars
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He advances in the shadow .
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9 words
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2 sentences
using
48 chars
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8 words
in
4 sentences
using
44 chars
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in
2 sentences
using
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[1st Sol. seizes the bowl and raises it to his lips . Cromwell inverts it over his head. All laugh loudly .
( choking ).
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2 words
in
3 sentences
using
11 chars
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7 words
in
3 sentences
using
34 chars
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2 words
in
2 sentences
using
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He springs at Cromwell . They exchange a few blows. The others gather round. They clinch . Cromwell throws the soldier. Shout .
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27 words
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2 sentences
using
127 chars
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( aside to Cromwell ).
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3 words
in
2 sentences
using
23 chars
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41 words
in
5 sentences
using
214 chars
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Coming forward into the light .
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9 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
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4 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
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( to 1st Soldier).
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5 words
in
2 sentences
using
26 chars
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( to Cromwell ).
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11 words
in
2 sentences
using
45 chars
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28 words
in
2 sentences
using
149 chars
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7 words
in
2 sentences
using
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( to Whalley ).
Contains
135 words
in
8 sentences
using
718 chars
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3 words
in
2 sentences
using
15 chars
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Scene III.
The camp ofCromwell , overlooking the ravine, which is filled with mist. The early morning . Cromwell, Monk, Whalley , and others .
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4 words
in
2 sentences
using
27 chars
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9 words
in
3 sentences
using
45 chars
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15 words
in
3 sentences
using
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26 words
in
7 sentences
using
140 chars
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23 words
in
3 sentences
using
125 chars
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3 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
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EnterLambert .
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5 words
in
2 sentences
using
32 chars
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Exit Whalley .
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24 words
in
5 sentences
using
143 chars
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8 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
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( advancing, puts his pistol to the Corporal's head ).
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10 words
in
3 sentences
using
51 chars
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Shout. He charges, followed by his men .
Scene IV.
By the Brock. The armies engaged . Cromwell's forces retreating . Lambert, Whalley , and others .
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4 words
in
2 sentences
using
21 chars
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6 words
in
2 sentences
using
31 chars
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The Scots begin to fall back .
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2 sentences
using
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4 words
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3 sentences
using
20 chars
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7 words
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3 sentences
using
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10 words
in
4 sentences
using
55 chars
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Scene V.
Another part of the field . Cromwell overlooking from an eminence the royalist army, among them Captain Wiltse .
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8 words
in
2 sentences
using
42 chars
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10 words
in
3 sentences
using
45 chars
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He descends and charges the enemy. All engage .
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9 words
in
1 sentence
using
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4 words
in
1 sentence
using
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Wiltse is shot and falls by him .
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1 word
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2 sentences
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11 chars
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2 words
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2 sentences
using
14 chars
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Contains
48 words
in
6 sentences
using
220 chars
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10 words
in
3 sentences
using
47 chars
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5 words
in
2 sentences
using
25 chars
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8 words
in
2 sentences
using
44 chars
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Scene VI.
Another part of the field . Whalley fallen .
Enter 1st Soldier.
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14 words
in
4 sentences
using
61 chars
.
Contains
191 words
in
13 sentences
using
988 chars
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Scene VII.
On the field of battle, strewn with the dead and dying . Monk, Lambert , and others still fighting to disperse a resisting remnant .
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9 words
in
2 sentences
using
51 chars
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11 words
in
2 sentences
using
63 chars
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5 words
in
2 sentences
using
25 chars
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They charge the band of Scots, who fall .
EnterCromwelland Soldiers.
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33 words
in
3 sentences
using
182 chars
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He starts, and all join .
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32 words
in
5 sentences
using
173 chars
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ACT V
Scene I.
A room in Whitehall. Enter from opposite sidesJohn CromwellandGerald Leroy .
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9 words
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2 sentences
using
48 chars
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15 words
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3 sentences
using
89 chars
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5 words
in
2 sentences
using
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Contains
21 words
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4 sentences
using
103 chars
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Contains
39 words
in
2 sentences
using
217 chars
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1 word
in
2 sentences
using
5 chars
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5 words
in
2 sentences
using
28 chars
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19 words
in
3 sentences
using
92 chars
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1 word
in
2 sentences
using
7 chars
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Contains
19 words
in
4 sentences
using
103 chars
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Contains
45 words
in
5 sentences
using
216 chars
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Contains
27 words
in
2 sentences
using
136 chars
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Contains
17 words
in
3 sentences
using
86 chars
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EnterCromwellandWhalley .
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42 words
in
4 sentences
using
259 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
4 sentences
using
179 chars
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Contains
16 words
in
2 sentences
using
86 chars
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EnterSir Harry VaneandHarrison .
( aside ).
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9 words
in
2 sentences
using
42 chars
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Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
45 chars
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Contains
13 words
in
2 sentences
using
80 chars
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16 words
in
2 sentences
using
88 chars
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17 words
in
2 sentences
using
93 chars
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9 words
in
4 sentences
using
43 chars
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Contains
39 words
in
2 sentences
using
218 chars
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( without ).
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9 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
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22 words
in
4 sentences
using
134 chars
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16 words
in
2 sentences
using
86 chars
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Contains
51 words
in
3 sentences
using
260 chars
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1 word
in
2 sentences
using
12 chars
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3 words
in
2 sentences
using
16 chars
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Exeunt Vane, Whalley , and Harrison .
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5 sentences
using
471 chars
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24 words
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2 sentences
using
128 chars
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14 words
in
2 sentences
using
80 chars
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33 words
in
2 sentences
using
176 chars
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Contains
18 words
in
3 sentences
using
87 chars
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26 words
in
4 sentences
using
128 chars
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Contains
30 words
in
4 sentences
using
152 chars
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1 word
in
2 sentences
using
11 chars
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3 words
in
2 sentences
using
17 chars
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32 words
in
3 sentences
using
176 chars
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4 words
in
2 sentences
using
24 chars
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4 words
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2 sentences
using
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He turns his face toward him and then walks falteringly away .
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3 sentences
using
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20 words
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3 sentences
using
91 chars
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Contains
33 words
in
5 sentences
using
182 chars
.
Contains
124 words
in
6 sentences
using
661 chars
.
Scene II.
The House of Commons. The Speaker in the chair . Marten, Bradshaw , and others . Vane speaking . Harrison and Lambert seated R. F.
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4 words
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2 sentences
using
24 chars
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5 words
in
2 sentences
using
27 chars
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Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
49 chars
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EnterCromwelland others, who take their seats quietly . Cromwell sits L. F.
( to a Member).
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20 words
in
2 sentences
using
87 chars
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Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
42 chars
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( speaking ).
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26 words
in
2 sentences
using
167 chars
.
( to Harrison ).
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3 words
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2 sentences
using
16 chars
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Harrison crosses to Cromwell .
( to Harrison ).
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10 words
in
3 sentences
using
59 chars
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Contains
9 words
in
3 sentences
using
47 chars
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Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
18 chars
.
( continuing ).
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65 words
in
3 sentences
using
370 chars
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He takes his seat .
( to Harrison ).
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26 words
in
4 sentences
using
127 chars
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He rises and removes his hat .
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5 sentences
using
1148 chars
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Contains
138 words
in
6 sentences
using
775 chars
.
Contains
78 words
in
2 sentences
using
404 chars
.
Contains
112 words
in
3 sentences
using
626 chars
.
Contains
60 words
in
1 sentence
using
294 chars
.
Contains
86 words
in
3 sentences
using
504 chars
.
( interrupting ).
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27 words
in
2 sentences
using
155 chars
.
( interrupting ).
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27 words
in
5 sentences
using
120 chars
.
( still standing ).
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21 words
in
1 sentence
using
112 chars
.
Contains
21 words
in
4 sentences
using
106 chars
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The doors are thrown open. Enter thirty musketeers .
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in
2 sentences
using
67 chars
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Contains
77 words
in
10 sentences
using
435 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
2 sentences
using
42 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
30 chars
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The Speaker descends . Vane remains sitting .
( pointing to Vane ).
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3 words
in
2 sentences
using
14 chars
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Harrison and another place their hands on his shoulders. He rises .
Contains
84 words
in
8 sentences
using
424 chars
.
Scene III.
A room in Whitehall. Lights upon a table where lies Cromwell's Bible. Curtains at the back. A screen L. F.
Enter a Servant, introducing Gerald Leroy .
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
41 chars
.
Contains
101 words
in
14 sentences
using
528 chars
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He steps behind the screen .
EnterCromwellas if very weary. He seats himself and opens the Bible. There is a slight noise without. He raises his head. A child's face appears between the curtains .
( calling ).
Contains
11 words
in
4 sentences
using
51 chars
.
( laying down the book ).
Contains
12 words
in
4 sentences
using
65 chars
.
Contains
12 words
in
4 sentences
using
64 chars
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EnterMary WiltseandElizabeth Claypole , Who has a child in her arms .
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1 word
in
2 sentences
using
7 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
5 sentences
using
119 chars
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Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
39 chars
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Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
29 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
15 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
2 sentences
using
34 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
5 sentences
using
77 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
28 chars
.
She puts the nut in his mouth . Cromwell , laughing, tips the children back. They cling to him .
Contains
19 words
in
3 sentences
using
87 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
80 chars
.
The noise of the firing of a gun without .
( without ).
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9 words
in
3 sentences
using
41 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
3 sentences
using
48 chars
.
EnterMistress Cromwell , supported by Henry Cromwell .
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8 words
in
4 sentences
using
39 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
5 sentences
using
92 chars
.
He assists her to his chair .
( feeling him ).
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22 words
in
2 sentences
using
119 chars
.
( impatiently ).
Contains
5 words
in
1 sentence
using
34 chars
.
Contains
11 words
in
4 sentences
using
57 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
4 sentences
using
103 chars
.
( extending his arms ).
Contains
6 words
in
3 sentences
using
35 chars
.
He kneels with his arms around her .
( placing her hand on his head ).
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5 words
in
2 sentences
using
26 chars
.
Contains
23 words
in
3 sentences
using
125 chars
.
Mistress Cromwell rises and goes out accompanied by all but Mary .
( coming forward ).
Contains
1 word
in
2 sentences
using
7 chars
.
Contains
18 words
in
6 sentences
using
81 chars
.
Contains
10 words
in
3 sentences
using
51 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
91 chars
.
Contains
31 words
in
3 sentences
using
171 chars
.
Contains
35 words
in
4 sentences
using
168 chars
.
Contains
19 words
in
2 sentences
using
87 chars
.
Contains
65 words
in
3 sentences
using
366 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
46 chars
.
( aside ).
Contains
64 words
in
8 sentences
using
352 chars
.
Contains
9 words
in
3 sentences
using
45 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
81 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
3 sentences
using
30 chars
.
Contains
13 words
in
3 sentences
using
68 chars
.
EnterCromwell .
( taking the hand of Leroy ).
Contains
12 words
in
2 sentences
using
56 chars
.
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
27 chars
.
EnterMilton .
Contains
4 words
in
2 sentences
using
27 chars
.
Contains
3 words
in
2 sentences
using
20 chars
.
He goes across and takes Milton's hand .
( to Leroy ).
Contains
11 words
in
2 sentences
using
58 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
22 chars
.
( to Milton ).
Contains
7 words
in
2 sentences
using
38 chars
.
( kissing his hand ).
Contains
52 words
in
4 sentences
using
257 chars
.
Contains
48 words
in
4 sentences
using
238 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
2 sentences
using
44 chars
.
Contains
33 words
in
2 sentences
using
174 chars
.
Cromwell returns .
Contains
53 words
in
7 sentences
using
269 chars
.
Contains
22 words
in
4 sentences
using
120 chars
.
Contains
6 words
in
3 sentences
using
28 chars
.
Contains
32 words
in
3 sentences
using
156 chars
.
Contains
5 words
in
2 sentences
using
22 chars
.
Contains
17 words
in
4 sentences
using
100 chars
.
Contains
34 words
in
2 sentences
using
185 chars
.
Contains
292 words
in
21 sentences
using
1574 chars
.
Contains
102 words
in
7 sentences
using
555 chars
.
Contains
8 words
in
3 sentences
using
45 chars
.
Contains
16 words
in
3 sentences
using
87 chars
.
Milton plays .
Scene IV.
The Chancery Court, Westminster. At the upper end an ascent raised where are set a chair and canopy of state, a chair for the Speaker, with seats built scaffoldwise for the Parliament on both sides, and places below for the Aldermen of London and others .
Enter a Herald, the Aldermen of London in scarlet gowns, another Herald, the Attorney-General, then the Judges, then the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury with the seal, then the Garter, then the Lord Mayor with the city sword, thenOliver Cromwell , followed by John Milton and many officers, three of whom stand upon a lower descent with drawn swords . Cromwell stands upon the left hand of the chair, uncovered .
( advancing, to Cromwell ).
Contains
59 words
in
2 sentences
using
336 chars
.
( taking the parchment bearing the instrument of government ).
Contains
37 words
in
2 sentences
using
198 chars
.
He kisses the book .
( advancing upon the steps of the throne and taking the hand of Cromwell ).
Contains
457 words
in
16 sentences
using
2515 chars
.
The Heralds blow their trumpets .