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be compared while their minds are under the influence of visions and superstition. It is true, that the guilty conscience of Macbeth, overpowering bis judgement, conjures up before him the accusing ghost of Banquo: but it is equally true, that his constitutional courage enables him resolutely to face this ghastly fantom of his disordered imagination:—
Lady M. Are you a man?
Macb. Ay, and a bold one, that dare look on that,
Which might appal the devil.
Lady Macb. O prpper stuff!
This is the very painting of your fear.
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