We see how those who raved for Liberty,
Claiming the Law’s protection ’gainst the King,
Trampled themselves on Law, and strove to bring
On their own nation tenfold Slavery.
So that with iron hand, with eagle eye,
Stout Oliver Protector scarce could keep
The troubled land in awe; while mutterings deep
Threatened to swell the later rallying cry.
Well had he probed the hollow friends who stood
Distrustful of him, though their tongues spoke praise;