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He doth us tak e
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-When did it happen?
-This morning.
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-What is it?
-John Pym is dead.
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Parliament is discussing
peace terms with the king.
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Does the army have no say in this?
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The army has been ordered to disband.
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ln God"s name, did we fight this war...
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...that the politicians should take over
behind our backs?!
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lf Parliament has decided
the army will disband...
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...then the army will disband.
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-l say we march on Parliament.
-The sword will not rule this land.
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We fought to institute
a parliamentary system...
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...and overthrow the very tyranny
which you now propose.
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And who is talking to the king?
Parliament?
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l doubt it. l warrant l know
who is doing all the talking.
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l have these past three days been in
consultation with His Majesty the king.
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And l am pleased to inform the House...
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...that the king is now prepared
to discuss peace terms...
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...provided that the army stand down.
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l have given this House"s assurance
that his wishes will be complied with.
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Further, in recognition
of the very great debt...
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...this House owes its commander,
General Cromwell...
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...it is proposed to award him a pension
of 3000 pounds a year...
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...together with certain estates
in the county of Cambridge.
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lt is further proposed that the sum
of 2000 pounds--
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Such low treachery is not worthy
even of you, my Lord Manchester.
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Am l to believe my ears?
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Did this nation win a bloody civil war...
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...in order the king
should dictate the terms of peace?
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l have discussed the matter
at great length with His Majesty--
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You have discussed it?
lt is a matter for this House to discuss.
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Hear, hear!
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The king will not come to terms, sir,
until the army stand down.