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Henry Ireton:
Though Strafford's hand be upon this warrant, I see in this business not the hand of Strafford, but that of the King. Oliver Cromwell:
It is not the function of this House to sit in judgment upon this King. The fault lies with those people from whom the King has sought counsel
Though Strafford's hand be upon this warrant, I see in this business not the hand of Strafford, but that of the King. Oliver Cromwell:
It is not the function of this House to sit in judgment upon this King. The fault lies with those people from whom the King has sought counsel
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Though Strafford's hand be upon this warrant
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I see in this business not the hand of Strafford but that of the king
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My lords
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I beseech you do not condemn this king too hastily
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For I am persuaded he has been ill advised upon this course
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Is not a king to be judged by those from whom he seeks counsel
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He is not
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It is not the function of this House to sit in judgement upon this king
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The fault lies with those very people from whom the king has sought counsel
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Movie Summary
Oliver Cromwell can no longer tolerate King Charles' policies, and the self-interest of the ruling class, and leads a civil war to install Parliament as the ultimate ruler of England.
Actors
Henry Ireton
Oliver Cromwell
