Duncan inquires as the status of the original thane of Cowdor's execution. Malcolm tells him that the rebel thane confessed, asked Duncan's pardon- then died like a gentleman, with great dignity, with a seeming indifference to his death. Macbeth, Banquo, Ross and Angus enter. Duncan expresses his great gratitude towards Macbeth. He expresses the same towards Banquo but bestows the title of Prince of Cumberland and his estate on Malcolm, his eldest son,.....
