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For which we are convened? Malcolm and Claude, know ye why in this chamber Your presence has been solemnly requested?

I guess it well. My sister has inform'd me Of Emma's last request; and I to Malcolm, As we came hither, have repeated it.

Now, dearest child! it is for thee to act.

Why dost thou snatch that book so eagerly?

It is the book I praised to her so much A short while since; and see, she has procured it!

Ah! thou may'st well be proud.—But how is this? Thy countenance all o' the sudden changed!