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ACT THREE

ACT THREE

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ACT THREE SCENE ONE Well, Macbeth, it’s all working out for you, isn’t it? I’m afraid you did some evil stuff to get all of this too. But, the prophesies said the throne would go to my kids, so things might still be okay. Oops, speak of the devil… BANQUO

ACT THREE SCENE ONE There’s my boy right there. Banquo – you gotta come join us at dinner tonight. It’s going to be off the chain. L a d y M A C B E T H LENNOX BANQUO MAcbeth ROSS

ACT THREE SCENE ONE Cool, I’ll be there as soon as I get back from riding my horse. L a d y M A C B E T H LENNOX BANQUO MAcbeth ROSS

ACT THREE SCENE Okay. We’ll miss you at our council today. We’re talking about how Malcolm and Donalbain are spreading lies in England Ireland. But, we’ll talk about that tomorrow. Hey, is Fleance going with you? L a d y M A C B E T H LENNOX BANQUO MAcbeth ROSS

ACT THREE SCENE ONE Yeah, and I should get going… L a d y M A C B E T H LENNOX BANQUO MAcbeth ROSS

ACT THREE SCENE ONE Everybody, enjoy your day. I’ll see you all at seven for dinner. Peace. Alright buddy, have a good one. L a d y M A C B E T H LENNOX BANQUO MAcbeth ROSS

ACT THREE SCENE ONE Hey, servant… MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE ONE Go get those thugs from the front gate. Yes, Okee-dokee. master? MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE ONE Being king doesn’t mean anything if I don’t feel safe. I’m worried about Banquo. He’s a brave and wise guy, and the only man I worry about. Those witches told him his kids will be kings, but I want my kids to be kings. What’s the point of all this trouble if I have nobody to pass the crown to? MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE ONE I didn’t do all this to make Banquo’s kids kings. If fate is going to bring them the crown, then fate is now my enemy. MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE ONE Hello, Murderers. Have you thought about what I told you yesterday? Do you now know that it has been Banquo that has been holding you back all of your life? MURDERERS MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE ONE Yeah, you told us about that. MURDERERS MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE ONE I did. Now, are you so forgiving that you are able to let him live, even though he made your lives miserable? MURDERERS MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE ONE I did. Now, are you so forgiving that you are able to let him live, even though he made your lives miserable? MURDERERS MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE ONE Nah, we are men. We wanna shiv that fool. MURDERERS MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE ONE You say you’re men, but your actions will prove it. I want you to do me a solid. MURDERERS MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE ONE Dude, the world’s messed me with so much, I’ll do anything. I’m crazy, yo. MURDERERS MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE ONE Me, too. Life’s sucked so much, I’ll do anything to make it better or be dead. MURDERERS MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE ONE That’s great. So, we agree that Banquo sucks. I can’t trust him, but he’s got too many friends for me to kill him. I’ll tell you where to plant yourselves to kill him tonight. MURDERERS MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE Oh, and guys - MURDERERS MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE ONE I want you to kill Banquo’s son Fleance, too. MURDERERS MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE Okee-dokee. MURDERERS MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE ONE MURDERERS MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE ONE Banquo’s going to die tonight. Bwah-ha-ha! MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE two

ACT THREE SCENE two Naught’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. Translation – We gave up everything and got nothing if we get what we wanted without happiness. It’s safer to be dead like Duncan than live in fear of death. L a d y M A C B E T H

ACT THREE SCENE two Sup, boo? Why are you still moping about, dwelling on Duncan’s death? Things that can’t be fixed shouldn’t be on your mind. What’s done is done. L a d y M A C B E T H

ACT THREE SCENE two Whatever. We haven’t killed anything – we have just started trouble. It’s better to be dead than to be scared of the future. I envy Duncan. MAcbeth L a d y M A C B E T H

ACT THREE SCENE two Chillax, baby. Look happy and be nice to our guests tonight. L a d y MAcbeth M A C B E T H

ACT THREE SCENE two You do the same, especially to Banquo. Pay close attention to him and keep your game face on, even though are hearts are full of remorse. MAcbeth L a d y M A C B E T H

ACT THREE SCENE two C’mon, baby, let it go. L a d y MAcbeth M A C B E T H

ACT THREE SCENE two Hey, you know Banquo and Fleance are still living. You know what those witches said. L a d y MAcbeth M A C B E T H

ACT THREE SCENE two Yeah, but they’re not immortal, are they? L a d y MAcbeth M A C B E T H

ACT THREE SCENE two True, very true, they can be killed. I might just have good news for you before nightfall. Something dreadful is going to happen… MAcbeth L a d y M A C B E T H

ACT THREE SCENE two Say what? L a d y MAcbeth M A C B E T H

ACT THREE SCENE two Oh, baby, stay ignorant until the news arrives. Oh, and it will be good news. I know you don’t know what I’m talking about, but the things we began with evil can be fixed only by more evil. MAcbeth L a d y M A C B E T H

ACT THREE SCENE three

ACT THREE SCENE three Who told you to help us out?

ACT THREE SCENE three Macbeth.

ACT THREE SCENE three Macbeth can trust us with the job. We don’t need you.

ACT THREE SCENE three Alright, help us out. It’s almost sunset and Banquo and Fleance will be here soon.

ACT THREE SCENE three Hold up, I hear horses.

ACT THREE SCENE three Hey, hand me the light.

ACT THREE SCENE three That’s him!

ACT THREE SCENE three Yeah, he’ll walk from the gate.

ACT THREE SCENE three I see their torch!

ACT THREE SCENE three Get ready!

ACT THREE SCENE three

ACT THREE SCENE three It might rain tonight. BANQUO FLEANCE

ACT THREE SCENE three Let it rain on them! BANQUO FLEANCE

ACT THREE SCENE three Oh snap! Treachery! Run Fleance! Run! BANQUO FLEANCE

ACT THREE SCENE three BANQUO

ACT THREE SCENE three Who put out the light? ! The son got away! BANQUO

ACT THREE SCENE three We screwed up half the job. BANQUO

ACT THREE SCENE three Oh well, let’s get out of here and tell Macbeth. BANQUO

ACT THREE SCENE three BANQUO

Everyone grab a seat. I call dibs on the middle. Grab a drink and relax. L a d y ACT THREE SCENE four M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE four L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth

ACT THREE You’ve got blood on your face. SCENE four L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Must be Banquo’s. I cut his throat for him. L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four You’re a good little murderer. If you killed Fleance too, you’ll be the best. L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Yeah, about that… Fleance escaped, sir. L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Crap, now I’m nervous again. If Fleance was dead, I could have relaxed, but now I’m more nervous than ever. L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four But Banquo’s dead? L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Yep. He’s lying in a ditch dead, sir. L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Good. There the grown serpent lies, but the worm that’s fled will become a snake and make trouble. Take off, murderer. We’ll talk tomorrow. L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Honey, are we going to eat or what? BANQUO L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Sure, sure! Everyone, eat in good health. L a d y M A C B E T H BANQUO ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Grab a seat, you highness. L a d y M A C B E T H BANQUO ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four If only Banquo was here to join us. I hope he’s just being impolite, and hasn’t run into trouble! L a d y M A C B E T H BANQUO ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Yeah, it’s not like him to miss a meal. Are you going to join us? L a d y M A C B E T H BANQUO ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four There’s not an open seat. L a d y M A C B E T H BANQUO ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Dude, right here. What’s the matter, your highness? L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Holy crap! Who did this? ! L a d y M A C B E T H BANQUO ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Say what? L a d y M A C B E T H BANQUO ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four You can’t say I did this! Don’t look at me like that! L a d y M A C B E T H BANQUO ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Maybe we should go… The king is not well. L a d y M A C B E T H BANQUO ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Stay seated, friends. Every now and then, my husband hallucinates. He’s been this way since childhood. He’ll be okay in a second or two. Don’t pay him any mind. L a d y M A C B E T H BANQUO ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Honey, are you a man? L a d y M A C B E T H BANQUO ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four I must be a man to look on something that would freak out the devil. L a d y M A C B E T H BANQUO ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Oh, you silly twit. This is the same as that floating dagger! You’re seeing things! How can you be such a wuss? There’s nothing in that seat! L a d y M A C B E T H BANQUO ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE But look! It’s there! Hey, if you can float there, speak! If the graves must send back the dead, don’t bury the dead – feed them to the birds! SCENE four L a d y M A C B E T H BANQUO ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Are you out of your mind, coward? L a d y M A C B E T H BANQUO ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four I swear, he was here! L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Shame on you! L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Murder’s been going on forever, and that was that! But now the dead rise up and take our seats! This is some crazy stuff! L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Baby, you’re freaking out our friends! L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Right… sorry about that, friends. I have a strange sickness that bugs me from time to time. Let’s forget it and have some wine. I’ll sit down! L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four L a d y M A C B E T H ROSS MAcbeth LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four L a d y M A C B E T H I drink to us and our friend Banquo, whom we miss. I wish he was here. To him and all of us, cheers! MAcbeth ROSS LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Cheers! L a d y M A C B E T H MAcbeth ROSS LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Ah!!! He’s back! Get out of here! Let the earth hold you, you creepy ghost! BANQUO L a d y M A C B E T H MAcbeth ROSS LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Um, sorry friends. Think of this as just a bizarre custom of my husband’s… one that ruins dinner parties. BANQUO L a d y M A C B E T H MAcbeth ROSS LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Geez!! I’m a man, but approach me like a bear or a rhino or a tiger – any shape but that, and I can handle you! Or be alive so I can fight you myself! If I tremble then, you can call me a girl! Get out of here, ghost! BANQUO L a d y M A C B E T H MAcbeth ROSS LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Phew! Okay, sorry about that. Where we? L a d y M A C B E T H MAcbeth ROSS LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four You’ve kinda ruined the party with your insanity. L a d y M A C B E T H MAcbeth ROSS LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Well, if you saw what I saw… actually, you could probably handle it. L a d y M A C B E T H MAcbeth ROSS LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four What did you see? L a d y M A C B E T H MAcbeth ROSS LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Please, don’t bug him - he’ll just get worse. Party’s over – everyone clear out. L a d y M A C B E T H MAcbeth ROSS LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four Good night! L a d y M A C B E T H MAcbeth ROSS LENNO

ACT THREE SCENE four L a d y M A C B E T H They say blood will have blood… Anything might show my guilt…Why didn’t Macduff come to the feast? MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE four Did you invite him? L a d y M A C B E T H MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE four L a d y M A C B E T H I did. I suspect him of being up to something. Luckily, I have spies at his place. I’m going to track down those witches tomorrow and see if I can’t find out how this will turn out. MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE four I am in blood stepped in so far that, should I wade no more, returning were as tedious as go o’er. Translation – I’m so far into this mess that it would be better to head deeper than turn around. L a d y M A C B E T H MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE four I have strange thoughts in my head and I will act on them without thinking. L a d y M A C B E T H MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE four You need to go to sleep. L a d y M A C B E T H MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE four Yeah, I think all these visions will go away after a while. Let’s go to sleep. L a d y M A C B E T H MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE four L a d y ROSS M A C B E T H MAcbeth

ACT THREE SCENE five* * - Experts believe this scene was not written by shakespeare, but was instead added later because audiences loved the witches so much

ACT THREE SCENE five* hecate

ACT THREE SCENE five* Sup, Hecate? You look mad. hecate

ACT THREE SCENE five* Witches, I am mad. Why you messing with Macbeth? Why didn’t you ask me first? Now you’ve got him doing all this stuff, but only for himself – not for you. Fix this now. hecate

ACT THREE SCENE five* Be at the pit of Acheron tomorrow. He’ll show up for his destiny, and you’ll show him one that will make him overconfident and lead him to his death. hecate

ACT THREE SCENE five* I’m out. Us too. hecate

ACT THREE SCENE SIX So dude, get this. Things are weird lately, right? You know my suspicions. Duncan was being taken care of by Macbeth, and then suddenly, he was dead, right? And then, Banquo was out walking late, and he was dead! We might as well say Fleance killed him, since he fled like Duncan’s sons did, right? LENNOX LORD

ACT THREE SARCAS M! SCENE SIX LENNOX LORD

ACT THREE SCENE SIX Men should not go walking too late. And howsabout Duncan’s sons? Everyone agrees it is so unnatural for sons to kill such a wonderful loving father. Didn’t that whole thing grieve Macbeth? Didn’t he, right away, go into a rage and kill those two drunk, asleep guards? Wasn’t that noble of him? It’s a good thing he did, because nobody would want to hear the men say they didn’t do it. LENNOX LORD

ACT THREE SARCAS M! SCENE SIX LENNOX LORD

ACT THREE SCENE SIX Macbeth’s done pretty well. And, if he had Duncan’s sons under his care, which he thankfully does not, I imagine they would learn what killed their father. Fleance too! But anyway, since Macduff skipped the tyrant’s feast, Ihear he lives in disgrace. Do you know where he is, Lord? LENNOX LORD

ACT THREE SCENE SIX Maybe at 6006 I-45 North between Tidwell and Parker. Or maybe he’s gone to join Malcolm in England, where he’s being taken care of by King Edward, who is treating him with love and respect. LENNOX LORD

ACT THREE SCENE SIX Malcolm is now trying to get the English General Siward to raise an army to help attack Macbeth. Maybe if he wins, we won’t suffer under such a crazy king with those frustrating back-back-order slips. Macbeth’s heard this and now he is preparing for a war. LENNOX LORD

ACT THREE SCENE SIX Did Macbeth try and get Macduff to help? LENNOX LORD

ACT THREE SCENE SIX Sure did, but Macduff said “hell no!” The messenger is taking his time going back because he thinks Macbeth will take his anger out on him. If he had ordered the information from my store, he would have it in his home tonight. LENNOX LORD

ACT THREE SCENE SIX Yeah. Thanks for advertising your store during our scene. Okay, the message should get to England that Macduff is ready to help, and hopefully our land will soon be free of Macbeth! LENNOX LORD

ACT THREE SCENE SIX I’ll send my prayers with the messenger. Macbeth sucks! LENNOX LORD

THE END OF ACT Three

MACBETH’S CEMETERY MACDONWALD DUNCAN duncan DRUNK GUARDS BANQUO