_Cromwell:_
You are speaking to him.

_Second Agent:_
May we come in?

_Cromwell:_
Why, yes.

(They do so. The labourers gather round the window again. They follow
the coming argument with close personal concern.)

_Second Agent:_
May we speak with you alone?

_Cromwell:_
These are all my friends. I have nothing to say that I would not have
them hear.

_First Agent:_
It is discretion for your sake.

_Cromwell:_
I do not desire your interest. What have you to say?

_Second Agent:_
It is said that you will oppose the proclamation to-morrow.

_Cromwell:_