(The announcement is received with a loud turmoil of cheering, during
which IRETON rises.)

_Ireton:_
Sir, I move that this measure, as passed by this House, be printed and
distributed throughout the land.

(The House breaks out into a wild disturbance. "Yea" shouting against
"No," swords being drawn and members hustling each other. THE SPEAKER
and HAMPDEN at length pacify them.)

_Hampden:_
I beg you remember what business you are on. These are grave times, for
stout wills, but temperate blood. I beg you, gentlemen.

_The Speaker:_
The question is, whether this Declaration shall be printed and
distributed.

(Cries of "Yea" and "No.")

_The Speaker:_
I think the "Noes" have it.

(Again there is tumult, during which the SPEAKER leaves his chair and
the House; and the session breaks up, the members leaving in passionate
discussion. CROMWELL, HAMPDEN, and IRETON stand talking.)

_Cromwell_
(to HAMPDEN):