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* * * * * Most gracious prince , good Cannyng cried , Leave vengeance to our God , And lay the iron rule aside , Be thine the olive rod . BALLAD OF SIR CHARLES BAWDIN . The hour appointed for execution had been long past , and it was about five in the evening when the Protector summoned Pearson to his presence . He went with fear and reluctance , uncertain how he might be received . After remaining about a quarter of an hour , the aide-de-camp returned to Victor Lee 's parlour , where he found the old soldier , Zerubbabel Robins , in attendance for his return . `` How is Oliver ? ''