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Arms in thy hands, all savage as thou art. (Turning to Lochtarish and Glenfadden.) But thou, the artful, base, contriving villain, Who hast of an atrocious, devilish act The mover been, and this thy vile associate, Prepare ye for the villains' shameful end, Ye have so dearly earn'd.

Be not so hasty, Lorne.—Think'st thou indeed Ye have us here within your grasp, and nought Of hostage or security retain'd For our protection?

What dost thou mean?

Deal with us as ye will: But if within a week, return'd to Mull, In safety I appear not, with his blood, The helpless heir, thy sister's infant son, Who in my mother's house our pledge is kept, Must pay the forfeit.