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One gallant man the richer. Hear us out. Allen of Dura, from his banishment

False reaver! name him not.—Is he return'd? Dares he again set foot upon this isle?

Yes, chief; upon this isle set foot he hath: And on nor isle nor main-land doth there step A braver man than he.Lady, forgive me: The boldest Campbell never saw his back.

Nay, good Benlora, ask not my forgiveness: I love to hear thee praise, with honest warmth, The valiant of thy name, which now is mine.

Ha! good Benlora!—this is queenly pride. (Aloud.) Madam, you honour us.

If so, small thanks be to my courtesy, Sharing myself with pride the honest fame Of every brave Maclean.I'll henceforth keep A proud account of all my gallant friends: And every valiant Campbell therein noted, On the opposing leaf, in letters fair,