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take this sword of Jephthah, the sword of Samson, the sword of David, with which he cut off Goliah's head, the sword of Gideon, the sword of Judith, the sword of the Maccabees, the sword of the Pope, by which he has delivered himself from the hands of princes, having spilt very much blood in their dominions; Go and be prudently couragious, may God strengthen thy arm" This being done they all fall down upon their knees, and the chief of them pronounces this exorcism: "Be present ye cherubim, be present ye seraphim, ye thrones, ye powers be present, ye holy angels, and fill this blessed vessel with perpetual glory, and every day offer him the crown of the blessed Virgin Mary, of the holy patriarchs and martyrs; he is no longer a member of our communion, but yours: And thou, O God, who art terrible and invincible, and who in the meditory has put it into his heart to destroy a tyrant and heretick, and confer his crown on a catholic king: strengthen, we beseech thee, his hands and increase his courage, that he may accomplish his will; give him an omnipotent mail, whereby he may escape the hands of those who would apprehend him; give him wings, by which his holy members may escape the endeavours of barbarous betrayers; pour into his soul thy chearing rays, by which his body without fear, in the midst of dangers and tortures, may be animated with joy and exultation." After this exorcism, the parricide is brought before the altar, over which is painted the history of Jaques Clement, a Dominician Monk, with the images of angels protecting him, and carrying him to heaven. This the Jesuits shew him, and withal, present him an heavenly crown, saying, "Regard,
