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SCENE V.

—A Romantic Waterfall.
Enter several of Malcolm's Vassals, Carron at their head.
DIALOGUE GLEE.
Hush! hush! be mum! lay your ears to the ground,
And hark to the Traveller's tread;
Whew! (they whistle)
let the signal go round! (the whistle is answered without.)

'Tis answer'd—our plans nobly laid!

(Enter Archibald.)
Arch.
In disguise she approaches—her Vassals are bribed!

All.
To Malcolm we'll soon bear our prize!
Step aside—step aside—boldly seize Athlin's pride,
Tho' tears dim her radiant eyes! (they retire.)


Enter Mary, followed by Donald and Attendants, weary and faint; she awhile halts, and consults Donald on their future path—in lieu of reply, he gives the preconcerted signal, and Malcolm's party rush forward and attack her—a pause—she vanquishes her assailants, but is disarmed by the traitor Donald, and they seize her.

Fair one, you 'tis we seek—your fate is decreed!
Thus we bear you to Malcolm the bold.
She extricates herself, and flies for protection to her attendants, who, following Donald's example, point their weapons to her breast.
The tongue of an Angel, unheeded may plead
When opposed to all conquering gold!

Exeunt, bearing her off.