Post-mortem
ONE of Cromwell's granddaughters was remarkable for her vivacity and
humor. One summer, being in company at Tunbridge Wells, a gentleman
having taken great offence at some sarcastic observation she made,
intending to insult her, said, You need not give yourself such airs,
madam; you know your grandfather was hanged.--To which she instantly
replied, But not till he was dead.