INVERNESS
ACT
ONE
SCENE
SIX
SUB
ACT SIX
“I
crossed the river just now. It is a lovely scene with the flowing waters and
the fowl and the geese all there.” King Duncan smiled. “To hold that
spectacular sight with the grandeur of Inverness, the castle holds a pleasant
spot for anyone here.”
“Welcome,
my King, to my humble abode. I ….” MacBeth was cut off by the King.
“Humble
is the home, but the grand feeling here with the sweet air delights my noble
senses.” King Duncan said. “My smell of the castle had picked up the delights
of the Highlands. I think we are to have haggis and pudding for the banquet.”
“You
are correct, my King. The cooks have been worKing hard to prepare the meals for
the banquet.”
“Say
no more, MacBeth. Let me grace your hall, where I am sure the barrel of whiskey
awaits my thirst.” King Duncan pushed his way forward. He saw the elaborate
décor and felt the drapes.
“Real
ones. I am impressed. You are a fitting Thane for Gladis. I do wish you would
do more for Cawdor. Last I was there, it was all the illusions that hoarded the
décor.” King Duncan then saw the martins. “Even the birds know of the best
dwelling to nest on.”
“That
the martin,” The King looked to Malcom. “It is summer when the bird that builds
its nest in the steeples of churches. The bird is smart decision to build its
nest here proves how sweet and blessed the breeze is. See the nests there.
These birds have built nests on every projection, carving, buttress, and corner
of this castle. I have noticed that martins prefer to live and mate in places
where the air is most fine.”
It
was then that Lady Ellanor made her entry. She wore the white gown and was seen
to have floated into the hall.
“Look,
it’s our honoured hostess!” The King stopped then when he recalled that MacBeth
was without a wife.
“My
King. This is Lady Elleanor. She is the sister of Mary. She helps me with the
household of the castle.” MacBeth introduced the lady.
“I
am honoured to meet you, Lady. “ King Duncan was trying to recall the name.
“Elleanor,
my King.” The lady did the curtsy bow towards the King.
“My
lady, I am troubled sometimes by name, but I truly appreciate the lengths
and... widths that my subjects go to out of love for me, but I still thank you
for your love for this castle. It held the feel of a lady’s love, and the Tahen
is worthy of your services.”
“In
saying this, I am thanKing your Highness for allowing me to be in your
presence. I hoped I was not in any way an inconvenience to you.”
“None
whatsoever. You are here out of love for... me and your Thane.” King Duncan
smiled.
“We
are honoured to your efforts too,” Lady said while looking at MacBeth. “Even if
they were doubled and then doubled aga …... poor and small acts when
compared to the profound honour your presence have brought to our home. In
gratitude for the honours, you have given us in the past and those you have
added just recently, we will always pray for and support you.”
“Where’s
the Thane of Cawdor?” The King looked for MacBeth. “He stands by me yet remains
unseen.”
“We
had course him at the heels and had a purpose to be his purveyor; but he rides
well And swift.” King Duncan smiled at the Thane. “And his great love, sharp as
his spur, hath helped him to his home before us.”
“Fair
and noble hostess, we are your guests tonight at Inverness. King Duncan smiled
at Elleanor.
“We
are always your servants. And our servants, we ourselves, and everything we own
belong to you. It is all yours to use and enjoy, and we are ready to
return it to you because it is really your own, after all.” Lady Elleanor
picked her words to please the King.
“Give
me your hand. Lead me with MacBeth, my host. I love him dearly, and I shall
continue to hold him in high favour.” King Duncan smiled. “When you are
ready, hostess. Let us grace the banquet now.”
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