"It's my opinion, Edward," said Humphrey, "that he thinks matters have
been carried too far, and that he is sorry that he belongs to the
Parliamentary party. He finds out, now that it is too late, that he
has allied himself with those who have very different feelings and
motives than his own, and has assisted to put power into the hands of
those who have not the scruples which he has."
"Yes, and in ridding themselves of one tyranny, as they considered it,
they have every prospect of falling into the hands of a greater tyrant
than before; for, depend upon it, Cromwell will assume the sovereign
power, and rule this kingdom with a rod of iron."
"Well, many more are, I have no doubt, or soon will be, of his
opinion; and the time will come, be it sooner or later, when the king
will have his own again. They have proclaimed him in Scotland already.
Why does he not come over and show himself? His presence would, I
think, induce thousands to flock to him; I'm sure that it would me."
"I am very glad of this good intelligence with the intendant, Edward,
as it will not now be necessary for us to be so careful; we may go and
come when we please. I almost wish you could be persuaded to accept
any eligible offer he may make you.
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