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Chapter 3

Subsection 1

Scenario: Banquo enters Forres.

"I don't see why we have to have such a big party for a downgrading," said Banquo to himself. "It seems in bad taste if you ask me. Speak of the devil…" Banquo had just seen Macbeth. "Hey, Macbeth. Sorry about the Thane thing. Better luck next war." And, not wanting to be seen around Macbeth much longer, Banquo scurried off.

"Well that was rude," said Macbeth. Just then an attendant came to him.

"Excuse me my lord, but there are two men here to see you."

"Well then, show them in." The attendant left and was replaced by two men in bright white shirts.

"Macbeth?" asked one.

"That's me," replied Macbeth.

"We were wondering if we could kill Banquo for you. We know you want to be king, that's why you and your wife planned to kill the king. We thought we would make life easier for you." This was said by the second man.

"How did you know all of that?" asked Macbeth.

"We're murderers," replied the first. "It's our job to know these things. So can we help you or not?"

"By all means. Go right ahead." They shook hands with him, and left without a word. "Luck has me in its sight after all," said Macbeth with a smirk.

Subsection 2

Scenario: Macbeth and a servant are in the palace.

"Banquo has left the palace," the servant told Macbeth.

"Good," Macbeth replied. "Very good."

"If I may be so bold as to say that my lord looks very clean and stunning this evening in spite of all that has happened," commented the servant.

"Why thank you," said Macbeth, rather taken aback.

"Then I take it that you are planning on killing Banquo and his son tonight?" inquired the servant.

"How did you know that?" the stunned Macbeth asked.

"I overheard you and those two men last night talking about your plans. You seem to forget that walls have ears wherever you are," explained the servant.

"Not a word of this to anyone or I'll have your head," Macbeth threatened.

"Of course not, my lord. I would never dream of it." The servant left with a bow.

Subsection 3

Scenario: Three murderers enter a park near the palace.

The two murderers that planned to kill Banquo were staked out near the side of the road that he would be riding on shortly. All of a sudden a third man walked up to them.

"What the blooming are you doing here?" asked the newcomer.

"We were planning on killing Banquo and his son. Care to join us?" one of the murderers invited.

"I couldn't thing of a better evening," replied the new murderer. "And what timing! Here they come."

Indeed, Banquo and Fleance were coming up the road, heading straight toward the murderers.

"Look Father!" exclaimed Fleance. "There appear to be three men up there in the bushes that look as if they plan on attacking us. Let's get to them first."

"I couldn't agree more son."

So they took out their bows and then continued to kill the three murderers in rapid succession. Banquo and Fleance continued on their way as if nothing had happened. So much for a good evening for the murderers.

Subsection 4

Scenario: Macbeth, Lords, Ross, and Lennox enter the banquet hall.

"Oh what a wonderful night this will be," said one of the lords.

"Well, I try," replied Macbeth. Just then Banquo entered into the room. "Banquo! Good to see you." Not.

"You will not believe what just happened to me on the road here," said Banquo, rather composed. Everyone looked at him expectantly. "There were these three men that planned to kill me and my son. Fortunately, we killed them with our bows before they knew what hit them." He ended his tale triumphantly. There was enthusiastic applause from everyone except Macbeth, who simply clapped without feeling.

"Join us man," said Lennox. "It's good to have you with us and not in some ditch by the road side." Banquo approached them gratefully.

"So where is your son?" inquired Ross.

"He's…" but he got no farther, for in the seat that he was about to take sat a ghost. The ghost of one of the men he had killed. "AHHHHHH!" exclaimed Banquo.

"What's the matter lad?" asked Macbeth.

"Don't you see him?" Banquo asked.

"See whom?" Ross asked in return.

"The guy I just killed. He's sitting right there."

Everyone looked at the seat. "There is nothing there but air," said Lennox. At those words the ghost vanished.

"Right," agreed Banquo, although still rather flustered. "Anyway, Fleance is…AHHHHHHHHH!" he exclaimed again, just as he was about to sit down. The ghost had reappeared.

"Oh, not again," complained Macbeth.

"It's not the same one, though," observed Banquo. "It is the other man that I shot. I'm being haunted."

"Don't be absurd man. There are no such things as ghosts," said Ross.

"You know," said Banquo, backing away from the table, "I think I'm just going to go home. I need to get some rest."

"Hope you feel better," one of the lords called after him.

Subsection 5

Scenario: The three witches meet Hecate in the park on a sunny day.

"Hello my friends," said Hecate.

"Hi Hecate," replied Agatha. "You look like you're in a good mood today."

"Oh yes, very. I was just intrigued by Bertha's horoscope. I wish mine was as insightful as hers. What does it say will happen today?" she aimed the question at Bertha.

"Same as the other day, actually," Bertha answered. "Except Macbeth will be the only one coming this time."

"Isn't that just great?" commented Hecate. "I guess I better go. Lots of errands to run. Toodles!" And off she went.

"Gee it was nice to see her again," said Darlene.

"Ya," the others replied.

Subsection 6

Scenario: Lennox and a lord enter Forres.

The lord said to Lennox: "You know? I don't think Macbeth is taking the death of his wife very well. He didn't even seem sad. It's like he expected it to happen. And he seemed sort of angry when he saw Banquo at his banquet the other night. But on a lighter note, isn't it nice that Malcolm and Donalbain are staying with their father in his time of need. Ever since he killed Lady Macbeth, he's just gone south."

"What do you mean?" asked Lennox. "He's just stayed where he is. He hasn't traveled at all."

"No, I mean he's gone crazy," explained the lord. "One fry short of a Happy Mean. One sandwich short of a picnic. Not the longest chopstick in the box. You know what I'm saying?"

"Now that you put it that way, yes," said Lennox.

"You want to know something?" asked the lord. Without waiting for an answer he continued. "I think that Macbeth is behind it all. I'm planning on waging a full scale attack on his castle in a couple of days but I can't do it alone. I'm going to go ask Macduff to help me out. I was wondering if you would care to join me."

"Love to," accepted Lennox.

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