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THE


FAMILY LEGEND.





ACT I.


SCENE I.Before the gate of Maclean's castle, in the Isle of Mull: several Highlanders discovered crossing the stage, carrying loads of Fuel; whilst Benlora is seen on one side, in the back Ground, pacing to and fro, and frequently stopping and muttering to himself.

FIRST HIGHLANDER.


This heavy load, I hope, will be the last:
My back is almost broken.

SECOND HIGHLANDER.

Sure am I,

Were ev’ry beeve in Mull slain for the feast,
Fuel enough already has been stow'd
To roast them all: and must we still with burdens
Our weary shoulders gall?