Oliver Cromwell by John Drinkwater
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page 56 of 111 (50%)
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Were we really beaten?
_Ireton:_ No. A few saved us from that. _Bridget:_ Were you one? _Ireton:_ Your father was chief among them. _Bridget:_ Was he? _Ireton:_ He will lead armies. Every man will follow him. He never faltered, and there was no misjudgment, ever. _Bridget:_ Did you keep the horses you had when you left London? _Ireton:_ Yes, both of us. _Bridget:_ I was glad to see you then. _Ireton:_ You know what is coming? |
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