حرکت دوم، سکانس چهارم

ACT TWO SCENE FOUR

(Ross meets Macduff, as he is leaving Macbeth’s castle)

Ross: What news, good Macduff? Is it known yet who did the bloody deed?

Macduff: The two killed by Macbeth. That’s what men say.

Ross: Then curse them both. What did they hope to gain from it?

Macduff: They were paid to do it. Or so it’s thought.

Malcolm and Donalbain, the King’s own sons, have run away - left Scotland. So people think those young men planned the murder.

Ross: That’s an unnatural deed. Ambition makes no sense when evil sons kill their own father. Then, I suppose, Macbeth will wear the crown.

Macduff: Yes, Macbeth will be our King. He has already gone to royal Scone, for his coronation.

Ross: Where is Duncan’s body?

Macduff: It has been taken to the royal palace, where Scotland’s kings are buried.

Ross: Will you go to Scone?

Macduff: No, my good friend. I’m going home, to Fife.

Ross: Well, I’ll go to Scone, to see the coronation.

Macduff: Let’s hope our new King’s worthy of his crown. Farewell, good thane.

Ross: Go safely, good Macduff.