Cromwell
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Let the prisoner be brought in.
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The clerk of arraigns
will read the charges.

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Charles Stuart, king of England...
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...you stand before this court
charged with high treason.

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ln that being admitted king of England,
and therein trusted with power...

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...to govern according to the laws,
you did out of wickedness and design...

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...erect and uphold in yourself
an unlimited and tyrannical power.

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To rule at your will and overthrow
the rights and liberties of the people.

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And that you did traitorously
and maliciously levy a cruel war...

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...against Parliament and the people.
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And are therefore guilty of all the
treasons, rapings, burnings, spoils...

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...desolations, damages and mischiefs
to the nation committed in the said war.

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Thus, on behalf
of the people of England...

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...this court impeaches you
as a tyrant...

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...traitor, murderer and public enemy
to the Commonwealth of England.

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God save the king!
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Silence!
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Sir, you have heard
the charges against you.

:14:54
The court expects an answer.
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First, l would know by what authority,
l mean lawful authority...


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