Macbeth Glossary
thrice and once (4.1.2)
"As even numbers were considered inappropriate to magical operations, the Second Witch makes the fourth cry of the hedge-pig an odd number, by her method of counting. She tells three and then begins a new reckoning" (Muskett, 67).
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Reference
Muskett, C. Macbeth Restored. Harvard College Library, 1853.
Muskett's book is in the public domain and can be downloaded on Google books.
How to cite this article:
Mabillard, Amanda. Macbeth Glossary. Shakespeare Online. 20 Aug. 2000. (date when you accessed the information) < http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/macbeth/macbethglossary/macbeth1_1/macbethglos_thrice.html >.
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