MALCOLM, old SIWARD, MACDUFF, and their army enter carrying branches, with a drummer and flag.
MALCOLM
We're close enough now. Throw down these branches and show them who you really are. Uncle Siward, you and your son will lead the first battle. Brave Macduff and I will do the rest, according to our battle plan.
SIWARD
Good luck. If we meet Macbeth's army tonight, let us be beaten if we cannot fight.
MACDUFF
Blow all the trumpets. They loudly announce the news of blood and death.
They exit.