Banquo, speaking in soliloquy, acknowledges t he Witches' prophecy. Perhaps his own prophecy will come true- for although Macbeth is King, he, not Macbeth, will become the father of kings. Macbeth, as King, and Lady Macbeth, as Queen, now enter with a royal entourage. Banquo will be the chief guest at their celebration feast. He will attend in the evening, but he has a long ride to make in the afternoon. Duncan's sons are in England and Ireland denying they have murdered their father. Macbeth has an attendant summon his men from beyond.....
