The New King of Scotland

Remember that prophecy I mentioned before? I thought it was perculiar enough for Macbeth to become Thane of Cawdor as the prophecy stated, but I did expect the rest of the statements to come true!
A few days ago, the noble King Duncan paid an overnight visit to Macbeth's castle. It was the last night of his life: King Duncan was murdered by a villainous traitor, and we do not know who it is (I.iii.87-88)! It was a shocking moment indeed, but it was a greater surprise that I heard the confirmation of Macbeth to be the new King of Scotland (II.iv.30)! The prophecy had come true! Unbelievable!

It is a hard investigation as there are many suspects for the murder, such as King Duncan's two guards and King Duncan's two sons, who were next in line for the throne. I, myself, have a feeling that it was Macbeth. I suspect that his future royalty stated from the prophecy caused him to become over ambitious (III.i.2-3), but I must be reasonable. Macbeth is a noble man, and he was very obedient when he was general of the Scottish army.

I must leave now. King Macbeth has kindly invited me to his royal banquet this evening with all the other lords. I know I must respect his kindness. I still have some suspicion of him, but for the while I attend as the king's chief guest. The prophecy's statements about Macbeth came true. Perhaps its statements about me might also come true.

(Probably the king's plans at the banquet...)

By: Nirujaa Vasantharajah