![]() ![]() Grapples you to the heart and love of us, Not i’ th’ worst rank of manhood, say ’t, 115Īnd I will put that business in your bosoms Hath in him closed whereby he does receive Shoughs, water-rugs, and demi-wolves are cleptĭistinguishes the swift, the slow, the subtle,Īccording to the gift which bounteous nature 110 Macbeth says that no turn-the-other-cheek Christianity is necessary here.Īs hounds and greyhounds, mongrels, spaniels, Macbeth speechifies to the two murderers about how Banquo is their enemy and anything bad that has ever happened to them is surely Banquo's fault. The two men at the gate are brought in, and we discover that Macbeth intends for them to murder Banquo and his son while on their ride. Whose heavy hand hath bowed you to the grave 100 To pray for this good man and for his issue, ![]() That you can let this go? Are you so gospeled Your patience so predominant in your nature I did so, and went further, which is now 95 Who wrought with them, and all things else that 90 How you were borne in hand, how crossed, the In our last conference, passed in probation with you ![]() So under fortune, which you thought had been 85 That it was he, in the times past, which held you It seems like it's getting a whole lot easier for Macbeth to think about murder. ![]() Not fair! He concludes his speech by inviting fate to wrestle with him, and says he won't give up until he's won or dead. Plus, if the rest of the witches' prophecy comes true, Macbeth figures that he'll have sold his soul to the devil (by killing Duncan) only for Banquo's kids to take his crown. See, Macbeth is worried about Banquo's noble nature, wisdom, and valor. Left to himself, Macbeth launches into a long speech about why it's necessary and good to kill his friend, Banquo. Macbeth has the servant call in the men he has waiting at the gate. Was it not yesterday we spoke together? 80 75Īnd champion me to th’ utterance.-Who’s there? To make them kings, the seeds of Banquo kings. Thence to be wrenched with an unlineal hand,įor Banquo’s issue have I filed my mind 70įor them the gracious Duncan have I murdered, Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown They hailed him father to a line of kings. When first they put the name of king upon meĪnd bade them speak to him. He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valor Everyone except for Macbeth and a servant leave the room.īut to be safely thus. Fleance will indeed be going, and upon hearing this, Macbeth bids them farewell. Macbeth adds a little BTW as Banquo eaves, asking if his son, Fleance, will be riding along with him that evening. Plus, it seems that Duncan's sons are busy "not confessing" to Duncan's murder-instead, they're spreading nasty rumors about their father's death. Having obtained the information he needs, Macbeth changes the subject to the fact that the "bloody" Malcolm and Donalbain are suspiciously missing, and respectively hiding out with new friends in Ireland and England. They are, my lord, without the palace gate. Lords and all but Macbeth and a Servant exit. The sweeter welcome, we will keep ourself I wish your horses swift and sure of foot, When therewithal we shall have cause of stateĬraving us jointly. Their cruel parricide, filling their hearers 35 In England and in Ireland, not confessing Macbeth oh-so-casually asks what Banquo will be up to, and finds out that he'll be riding off somewhere before the dinner, but that he'll definitely be back in time for the feast. However, he won't be around to offer any advice this afternoon as he has errands to run. Banquo says he will, of course, do whatever Macbeth asks. Macbeth sweet talks Banquo, calling him his honored guest and requesting his presence at a fancy banquet to be held that night. 25Īs far, my lord, as will fill up the time In this day’s council, but we’ll take tomorrow. (Which still hath been both grave and prosperous) We should have else desired your good advice Banquo pipes down when the newly crowned Macbeth, his lovely Queen, and a posse of noblemen enter the room. But he does take the time to note that his part of the prophecy, regarding his royal seed, will also probably come true. Macbeth, Lennox, Ross, Lords, and Attendants.Īt Macbeth's new palace in Forres, Banquo, alone on stage, delivers a soliloquy: he's totally suspicious of Macbeth. (As upon thee, Macbeth, their speeches shine)Īnd set me up in hope? But hush, no more. Yet it was saidīut that myself should be the root and father 5 Thou hast it now-king, Cawdor, Glamis, all ![]()
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