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ARGYLL.

And thou, Benlora;

A woman, and a stranger, on the brave
Still potent claims maintain; and little doubt I
They were by thee regarded.

(Benlora steps back, frowning sternly, and remains silent.)

And, Glenfadden,

Be not thy merits overlook'd.

GLENFADDEN.

Alas!

You over-rate, my lord, such slender service.

ARGYLL.

Wrong not, I pray, thy modest worth.—But here,(turning again to Maclean.)

Here most of all, from whom her gentle virtues,
(And so indeed it right and fitting was,)
Their best and dearest recompense received,
To thee, most generous chieftain, let me pay
The thanks that are thy due.

MACLEAN.

Oh, oh! alas!