learnt. Here in Ely it is my part to see that my fellows do not lose
their birthright. You shall not find us ignorant nor afraid. I would
have no violence; let all be by persuasion and tolerance. But these just
liberties must not be touched. Will you ask my Lord of Bedford to
reconsider this?

_Second Agent:_
His Lordship will reconsider nothing. The proclamation is to-morrow.

_Cromwell:_
I have no more to say.

_First Agent:_
Be you wary, Mr. Cromwell. These arrogances have their penalties. The
King's anger is not light.

_Cromwell:_
You threaten idly. My word is one spoken throughout the land. You can
say so.

_Second Agent:_
Mr. Cromwell, we do not--

_Cromwell:_
My mind is fixed. I think I have made my intention clear. That is all.
You may go.

(There is again a movement against them as they go, followed by the
labourers.)