And the Earle of Shrewsbury,
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‘And bidde them bring Thomas Cromawell;
Let’s see what he can say to mee;’
For Thomas had woont to haue carryed his head vp,
But now he hanges it vppon his knee.
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‘How now? How now?’ the king did say,
‘Thomas, how is it with thee?’
‘Hanging and drawing, O king!’ he saide;