Dunsinane Castle. Lady Macbeth is reading a letter from her husband. Her ambition for Macbeth is clear, but so too her concern that he is not sufficiently ruthless to take matters into his own hands.

NARRATOR: In the great hall of Dunsinane, King Duncan and all the lords and ladiesstand to celebrate their victory. SERVANT: Pray quiet for the King! DUNCAN: A toast! To our hosts - Lord and Lady ...