Oliver Cromwell by John Drinkwater
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_Bridget:_ It seems he was in a tavern here one evening, and they were talking about ship money. Seth said it was a bad thing, and he spoke of our Cousin Hampden. _Amos:_ He remembered Mr. Hampden when he was at Ely, sir. He always took a great opinion of Mr. Hampden, Seth did. _Bridget:_ He said Cousin John was a great patriot because he wouldn't pay. The King's spies were there. Seth was taken. He got a message sent down to Amos. It was to be a Star Chamber matter. _Amos:_ There wasn't a better lad in the shire, sir. _Cromwell:_ What has been done? _Bridget:_ We don't know. I brought Amos up at once to find you. I wanted to come alone, but he wouldn't let me. _Amos:_ I couldn't stay, sir. They'll not have hurt him surely? _Bridget:_ |
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