Oliver Cromwell by John Drinkwater
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page 69 of 111 (62%)
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_Ireton:_
It is. But that hope is gone. Do I take the left, sir? _Fairfax:_ You must choose. The horse entirely are your command now. _Ireton:_ Whalley on the right, and you, Pemberton. _Fairfax:_ What's the hour? _Staines:_ Six o'clock, sir. _Fairfax:_ They have had three hours. Let the army sleep till ten if it may be. _Staines:_ Yes, sir. _Ireton:_ Are you satisfied about those footmen on the left, sir? _Fairfax:_ No, not satisfied. But we cannot better it. _Pemberton:_ Rupert is almost certain to see the weakness there. |
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