Second Murderer We shall, my lord,
Perform what you command us.
First Murderer Though our lives--
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' the time,
The moment on't; for't must be done to-night,
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,
Whose 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.
Both Murderers We are resolved, my lord.
MACBETH I'll call upon you straight: abide within.
[Exeunt Murderers]
It is concluded. Banquo, thy soul's flight,
If it find heaven, must find it out to-night.
[Exit]
MACBETH
ACT III
SCENE II The palace.
[Enter LADY MACBETH and a Servant]
LADY MACBETH Is Banquo gone from court?
Servant Ay, madam, but returns again to-night.
LADY MACBETH Say to the king, I would attend his leisure
For a few words.
Servant Madam, I will.
[Exit]
LADY MACBETH Nought's had, all's spent,
Where our desire is got without content:
'Tis safer to be that which we destroy
Than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy.
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