Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-02-15
THE PRAYER OF LOVE.
AN INCIDENT IN TIE LIFE OF CROMWELL

Many persons may remember that in the
most pretty of suburban villages, Hgbgate
there stands a mansion nearly on the brow
of the hill, bearing the name of Cromwell
House" one of the many relics remaining
of that man, whose usurpation of supr eme
power wrought more good in England than
all the reigns Of the Stuarts. This house,
which was the favorite resort of the Lord
General during those hours when he relax
ed from the cares of state, has continued,
in some degree; an object of curiosity up
to the present day, and they who indulge
in the observation Of relics of the olden
time, may find themselves not unintorested
in their notice of Cromwell House.
In the largest room ofthe mansion, in the
month of January, 1862, sat three persons
dressed according to the puritanical fashion
Of the day. A large fire blazed from the
antique CRATE, adding an air of comfort to
their forms, while they discussed the va
ried topics of the times. But they shall
speak for themselves.
"Yes, the Lord Of battles did that day
grant unto us browning victory" said
. one, whose stern, yet marked and inteec-
tual visage and nose, which had so often ex-
cited the ribaldry of the Caviliers, pro-
claimed, the first man of his day-Oliver
Cromwell.
Even so" replied his companion, Col.
Jeffrys, to whom he addressed himself
"Bu,," added the usurper, "he, The son of
the man. hath escaped, and while he yet
lives -" The speaker paused 81 fear"
quivered on his lips, but he burst not let
the words escape in the presence of his
adherents.
"Yea" interrupted Colonel Martin, who
until now had continued silent, apparently
wrapped in moody reverie, "the malig-
nants are given under the edge ofthe sword
they are cut down, root and branch; root
and branch are they prepared for the frel'
and the speakers wild look and wilder man.
ner proclaimed him one of those stern and
unyielding bigots who had contributed to
hew down the obstacles in the path Of their
master TO supreme power
"Thou seemest possessed with spirit
said the usurper, regarding with kind of
grim satisfaction the vehement manner Of
his follower.
81 had vision" resumed the fanatic, his
eyes cleaning almost with the fire of mad
ness, and voice came unto me in the
watches of the night, and it said, 'Smiten
and said, Lord, what shall smite!' and
the voice answered me and said, 'Smite the
slayers of the Lords people root and branch
hip and thigh; kill, and spare not!"
"Ye," replied Col. Jeffrys, as the other
sank down almost exhausted by his vehe-
mence, "methinks enough blood has been
poured forth; there is not cavalier in Eng.
land burst show his head-not a mouth
dare name Charles Stuart with praise
Your prisons are full, and your headsmen
satiated."
"Thou art eloquent" said Cromwell.
"At least it is an eloquence which COM
eth from the heart" was the reply.
"Accursed be they who would protect
them" again said Martin. ERE another
week shall have passed, one more shall yet
be added to the list-he whom the vain call
Sir John Desmond"
Sand say" retorted Jefirys "accursed
be they who would rejoice in the shedding
of blood; let them beware, lest by man also
shall their blood be she'd"
"The wife of him thou hast named" said
Cromwell, "but yesterday sought my pres.
ence." ..
"And thou -"
REFUSED her," replied Cromwell, sternly.
Better and Drawer men than Desmond have
fallen; nor must he be spared"
yet continued Jeffrys, our cause is now
secure; shall blood continue to flow forever?'
Thou art grown strangely merciful," re-
piled Cromwell.
"Thou fearest, them" said Jeffry's "lest her
groans and supplications might win thee to
grant her request"
LEAD US not into temptation, interposed
Colonel Martin, in deep reyerie." ..
/ Thou" continued Jeflrys, unheeding the
speaker, as if used to his singular manner,