The Battle's Aftermath

The battle against the Norwegians and the traitor, the Thane of Cawdor, was bloody and hectic. In the end, Scotland prevailed. We lost many lives, but thankfully, Banquo and I survived. On our way back from the battlefield, we were confronted by three peculiar looking women. At least, I think they were women. As soon as we approached them, they announced, "All hail, Macbeth! Hail to you, Thane of Glamis! All hail, Macbeth! Hail to you, Thane of Cawdor! All hail, Macbeth! You'll be king one day!"

I held only one of these titles: the Thane of Glamis. Cawdor belonged to the betrayer of Scotland and the crown belonged to King Duncan. I am loyal to the throne and I fought this battle to protect him and my country. How could I be king?

Banquo asked the witches to tell his own destiny. They said that he would be the father to kings. I could not wrap my mind around the prophecy told to me. Who were these sisters and how could they tell me what the future will hold?

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  1. AnonymousMarch 8, 2019 at 1:42 PM

    You fought bravely, my husband! I cannot wait for your return home.

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    1. MacbethMarch 12, 2019 at 6:20 PM

      My dearest love, King Duncan shall join us at our castle tonight.

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  2. BanquoMarch 8, 2019 at 2:01 PM

    Be careful, my friend. Sometimes to tempt us to evil, the devil wins our confidence with trifling bits of truth. Then he betrays us in the big things that really matter.

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    1. MacbethMarch 12, 2019 at 6:21 PM

      Thank you for your wise words, Banquo. I will keep them in mind as the days go by.

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