Oliver Cromwell by John Drinkwater
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page 77 of 111 (69%)
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_Staines:_ In his utterances, sir. His belief is in some question. _Cromwell:_ Surely you are not well advised to turn off one so faithful to the cause, and so able to serve you as this man is. He is indiscreet, you say. It may be so in some things; we all have human infirmities. Sir, the state, in choosing men to serve it, takes no notice of their opinions. If men be willing faithfully to serve it, that satisfies. Let it be Spilsby. _Staines:_ Yes, sir. _Cromwell:_ Is the army well rested, sir? _Fairfax:_ They are resting now. Till ten o'clock. We moved up at three. _Cromwell:_ Three hours for my men. It is enough. The order to advance at eleven? _Fairfax:_ At eleven. _Cromwell:_ Is the word for the day chosen? |
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