Macbeth

what wordplay is there to the murder's saying that it is banquo's blood on his face?

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Macbeth is alluding to blood on the murderer's face as being the murderer's blood. The murderer says it is Banquo's blood.

Macbeth: There’s blood upon thy face.

First Murderer: 'Tis Banquo’s then.