King.
This castle hath a pleasant site; the air
Nimbly and sweetly recommends itself
Unto our gentle senses.

Ban.
This guest of summer,* ^note

The temple-haunting martlet, does approve,
By his lov'd mansionry, that heav'ns breath
Smells wooingly here. No jutting frieze,
Buttress, or coigne of 'vantage, but this bird
Hath made his pendant bed, and procreant cradle:
Where they most breed and haunt, I have observ'd,
The air is delicate. Enter Lady Macbeth, from the Castle.

King.
See, see! our honour'd hostess!
The love that follows us sometimes is our trouble,
Which still we thank as love. Herein I teach you,
How you should bid Heav'n-eyld us for your pains,
And thank us for your trouble.

Lady.
All our service
(In every point twice done, and then done double)
Were poor and single business to contend
Against those honours deep and broad, wherewith
Your majesty loads our house. For those of old,
And the late dignities heap'd up to them,
We rest your hermits.

King.
Where's the Thane of Cawdor?
We cours'd him at the heels, and had a purpose
To be his purveyor: but he rides well,
And his great love (sharp as his spur) hath holp him
To's home before us: fair and noble hostess,
We are your guest, to-night.

Lady.
Your servants ever
Have theirs, themselves, and what is theirs in compt,
To make their audit at your highness' pleasure,
Still to return your own.

King.
Give me your hand;
Conduct me to mine host, we love him highly;
And shall continue our graces towards him.
By your leave, hostess. [Exeunt.

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