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 his Macbeth with increasing guilt, but undiminished bravery?" Shakpeare, vol. x. p. 297.

The only answer to this dogmatical question is,—Every body;—that is, every body who can read the play, and understand what he reads. Mr. Steevens knew that Shakspeare, skilfully preparing us for the mournful change we are about to witness in Macbeth, paints in deep colours the irregular fury of his actions, and the remorse that preys on his heart;—he knew, that the blood-stained monster cannot buckle his distemper'd cause Within the belt of rule;—