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Scene I] Macbeth 57 

Macbeth. I wish your horses swift and sure of 
foot, 
And so I do commend you to their backs. 
Farewell. [Exit Banquo. 

Let every man be master of his time 40 

Till seven at night ; to make society 
The sweeter welcome, we will keep ourself 
Till supper-time alone : while then, God be with 
you ! 

[Exeunt all but Macbeth and an Attendant. 
Sirrah, 

A word with you: attend those men our pleasure? 
Attendant. They are, my lord, without the pal- 
ace gate. 
Macbeth. Bring them before us. 

[Exit Attendant. 
To be thus is nothing; 
But to be safely thus: our fears in Banquo 
Stick deep ; and in his royalty of nature 
Reigns that which would be f ear'd : 'tis much he 

dares, 50 

And, to that dauntless temper of his mind, 
He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour 
To act in safety. There is none but he 
Whose being I do fear : and under him 
My Genius is rebuk'd, as it is said 
Mark Antony's was by Caesar. He chid the sisters, 
When first they put the name of king upon me, 
And bade them speak to him ; then prophet-like