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He was answered calmly and firmly , while the countenance of the speaker wore a cast of triumph , and even contempt . `` Albert Lee of Ditchley , a faithful subject of King Charles . '' `` I might have guessed it , '' said Cromwell . -- `` Ay , and to King Charles shalt thou go as soon as it is noon on the dial . -- Pearson , '' he continued , `` let him be carried to the others ; and let them be executed at twelve exactly . '' `` All , sir ? '' said Pearson , surprised ; for Cromwell , though he at times made formidable examples , was , in general , by no means sanguinary . ''