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37 The Dagger Scene ACT II Scene I. Inverness. Court of Macbeth' s castle. Enter Banquo, and Fleance with a torch before him Banquo. How goes the night, boy? ■Fleance. The moon is down ; I have not heard the clock. Banquo. And she goes down at twelve. Fleance. I take't, 'tis later, sir. Banquo. Hold, take my sword. — There's hus- bandry in heaven ; Their candles are all out. Take thee that too. A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, And yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers, Restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature Gives way to in repose ! Enter Macbeth, and a Servant with a torch Give me my sword. Who's there? 10 Macbeth. A friend. Banquo. What, sir, not yet at rest ? The king's a-bed : He hath been in unusual pleasure, and 8. What thoughts and why cursed?