There's two things, so to say.
_Cromwell:_
Yes, Amos.
_Amos:_
There's to be great wars and spending, I know.
_Cromwell:_
Yes, Amos.
_Amos:_
I should like to give the little I've saved. You'll spend it well, sir,
I know. It's a matter of two pound. It's not a deal, but it might help
by way of an example, as it might be.
(He offers a small bag of money.)
_Cromwell:_
In such measure it shall be taken from all who will give. That is true
in spirit, Amos. It shall be used.
(He places it with the deeds.)
_Amos:_
And then if I might speak for Seth.
_Cromwell:_
Yes, what is it?
_Amos:_
He's dumb, sir, it's true, but you'll find no better heart nor wits. And
he has a fair lot of book-learning now as well, and has come to handle a
pen for all his poor hands were treated so. He would be your servant,
sir, in the wars.
_Oliver:_
It's a good offer. Very well, Seth, we'll serve together.
(SETH acknowledges this, gravely pleased. There are voices outside.)
_Bridget:_
They are coming, father. Are you ready?
_Cromwell:_
Yes.
(BRIDGET opens the door on to the stone hall, and the labourers stand at
the door and beyond.)
_Cromwell_
(rising):
My friends, I know not to what labour you will next be called, but we
are upon dark and proving days, coming to memorable issues.
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