As once was practis'd by Semiramis; Who striving by a subtile suit to prove The largeness of her husband'[s] trust and love, 100 Did from the much abused King obtain That for three days she might sole empress reign; Before which time expir'd, the bloody wife Depriv'd her lord both of his crown and life. There needs no comment when your deeds apply The demonstration of her treachery. Which to effect, by Absolon's foul wile You of the people's heart your prince beguile; Urging what eases they might reap by it Did you their legislative Judges sit. 110 How did you fawn upon, and court the rout, Whose clamour carried your whole plot about? How did you thank seditious men that came To bring petitions which yourselves did frame? And lest they wanted hands to set them on, You led the way by throwing the first stone. For in that libel after midnight born, Wherewith your faction labour'd till the morn, [Sidenote: _Remonstrance of the State of the Kingdom_, Dec. 15, 1641.] That famous lie, you a Remonstrance name; Were not reproaches your malicious aim? 120 Was not the King's dishonour your intent, By slanders to traduce his Government? All which your spiteful cunning did contrive; Men must receive through your false perspective, In which the smallest spots improved were, And every mote a mountain did appear. Thus Caesar by th' ungrateful Senate found His life assaulted through his honour's wound. And now to make Him hopeless to resist, [Sidenote: _Ord._ Feb. 29, _Voted_ March 15.] You guide his sword by vote, which as you list 130 Must strike or spare (for so you did enforce His hand against His reason to divorce [Sidenote: _The Navy seiz'd_ Mar. 28, 1642.] Brave Strafford's life), then wring it quite away By your usurping each Militia: [Sidenote: _The London Tumults_, Jan. 10, 1641.]