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 The Remarks now argue that the anxiety which prompts Macbeth to the destruction of Banquo, arises entirely from apprehension; (still meaning, from personal fear;) and they endeavour to make good this assertion by observing, as quoted above, that the securing of his crown against Banquo's issue, who were alone pointed out to his jealousy by the Witches, is no more than a secondary consideration with him.

Is then this desire to secure his crown against Banquo's issue, alleged as a proof that Banquo falls a sacrifice to Macbeth's personal fear, and