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He glozed us with his thanks:——
Didst thou not mark his keenly flashing eye,
When spoke Argyll of recompensing us
Before we part?

GLENFADDEN.

I did indeed observe it.

LOCHTARISH.

This hath a meaning.

GLENFADDEN.

Faith, I do suspect

Some rumour must have reach'd their ear; and yet
Our agents faithful are; it cannot be.

LOCHTARISH.

Or can, or can it not, beneath this roof

A night I will not sleep. When evening comes,
Meet we again. If at this banquet, aught
Shall happen to confirm our fears, forthwith
Let us our safety seek in speedy flight.

GLENFADDEN.

And leave Maclean behind us?

LOCHTARISH.

Ay, and Benlora too. Affairs the better