Word: papist
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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When the performance began and Cromwell appeared, the whole audience rose and cheered wildly. It was evident that this crowd was Protestant. When Cromwell interrupted the church service, striding up to the altar and knocking the golden crucifix clattering to the floor because it was a papist symbol, the audience shrieked its approval. Not merely was Cromwell the hero but Charles was the villain. During his trial there were shouts: "Do not listen to him -cut off his head." When the head was held up, there were thunderous cheers and yells: "Good for him-well done...