The standard edition of the pictorial Shakspere . is-torians follow Boece in his declaration that the kingwas murdered in Macbeths castle at Inverness;but the register of the Priory of St. Andrews says, Doncath interfectus est in Bothgonatnm. For-dun says that, being wounded, he was conveyed toElgin, and died there. The meaning of Bothgona-nan being the smiths dwelling, it has been con-jectured that the king was murdered by ambushedassassins, at or near a smiths dwelling, in the neigh-bourhood of Elgin. Supposing the murder to have taken place, how-ever, at Macbeths castle at Inverness, the ab
The standard edition of the pictorial Shakspere . is-torians follow Boece in his declaration that the kingwas murdered in Macbeths castle at Inverness;but the register of the Priory of St. Andrews says, Doncath interfectus est in Bothgonatnm. For-dun says that, being wounded, he was conveyed toElgin, and died there. The meaning of Bothgona-nan being the smiths dwelling, it has been con-jectured that the king was murdered by ambushedassassins, at or near a smiths dwelling, in the neigh-bourhood of Elgin. Supposing the murder to have taken place, how-ever, at Macbeths castle at Inverness, the abodemight well be said to have a pleasant seat. Thehill overhangs the river Ness, and commands a fineview of the town, the surrounding levels, and themountains which enclose Loch Ness to the eminence is at present crowned with the newcastle, lately finished, which contains the courtsand the offices connected with them. No vestigesremain of Malcolms castle, visited by Dr. Johnsonand Boswell as the Macbeths castle of Boece andShakspere. 22. ACT II. SCENE I.—The same. Court ivithin the Castle. Enter Banquo ararttFLEANCE, and a ^exvawtwitha torch before them. Ban. How goes the night, boy ? Fie. The moon is down; I have not heardthe clock. Ban. And she goes down at twelve. Fie. I take t, t is later, sir. Ban. Hold, take my sword.—There s hus-bandry * in candles are all out.—Take thee that heavy summons lies like lead upon me,And yet I would not sleep : Merciful powers! Husbandry—frugality. Restrain in me the cursed thoughts that natureGives way to in repose !—Give me my sword ;— Enter Macbeth, and a Servant with a s there ? Much. A friend. Ban. What, sir, not yet at rest ? The king sa-bed:He hath been in unusual pleasure, andSent forth great largess to your offices : This diamond he greets your wife withal,By the name of most kind hostess ; and shut upIn measureless content. » Offices.—This is the original word. Malone would readof
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