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SCENE I.—Before the gate of Maclean's castle, in the Isle of Mull: several Highlanders discovered crossing the stage, carrying loads of Fuel; whilst Benlora is seen on one side, in the back Ground, pacing to and fro, and frequently stopping and muttering to himself.

heavy load, I hope, will be the last: My back is almost broken.

Sure am I, Were ev’ry beeve in Mull slain for the feast, Fuel enough already has been stow'd To roast them all: and must we still with burdens Our weary shoulders gall?