Act 3
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SECOND MURDERER
130We shall, my lord,
Perform what you command us.
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SECOND MURDERER
We’ll do what you want us to, my lord.
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FIRST MURDERER
Though
our lives—
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FIRST MURDERER
Though our lives—
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MACBETH
Your spirits shine through you. Within this hour at most
I will advise you where to plant yourselves,
Acquaint you with the perfect spy o' th' time,
135The moment on ’t; for ’t must be done tonight,
And something from the palace; always thought
That I require a clearness. And with him—
To leave no rubs nor botches in the work—
Fleance, his son, that keeps him company,
140Whose absence is no less material to me
Than is his father’s, must embrace the fate
Of that dark hour. Resolve yourselves apart.
I’ll come to you anon.
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MACBETH
(interrupts him) I can see the
determination in your eyes. Within the next hour I’ll tell
you where to go and exactly when to strike. It must be done tonight,
away from the palace. Always remember that I must be free from
suspicion. For the plan to work perfectly, you must kill both Banquo
and his son, Fleance, who keeps him company. Getting rid of Fleance
is as important to me as knocking off Banquo. Each of you should
make up your own mind about whether you’re going to do
this. I’ll come to you soon.
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BOTH MURDERERS
We are resolved, my lord.
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BOTH MURDERERS
We have decided, my lord. We’re in.
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MACBETH
145I’ll call upon you straight. Abide within.
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MACBETH
I’ll call for you soon. Stay inside.
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Exeunt MURDERERS
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The MURDERERS
exit.
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It is concluded. Banquo, thy soul’s flight,
If it find heaven, must find it out tonight.
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The deal is closed. Banquo, if your soul is going to make it to
heaven, tonight’s the night.
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Exit
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He exits.
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