Hampden:

I beg you remember what business you are on. These are grave times, for stout wills, but temperate blood. I beg you, gentlemen.

The Speaker:

The question is, whether this Declaration shall be printed and distributed.

(Cries of "Yea" and "No.")

The Speaker:

I think the "Noes" have it.

(Again there is tumult, during which the Speaker leaves his chair and the House; and the session breaks up, the members leaving in passionate discussion. Cromwell, Hampden, and Ireton stand talking.)

Cromwell

(to Hampden):