King James I was so worried about witches, he wrote a book about it. Perhaps the king’s interest in witchcraft gave Shakespeare some ideas for the Witches in his play. Back to top Lady Macbeth ...
Evidence I have no spur / To prick the sides of my intent, but only / Vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself And falls on th'other -- / [Enter Lady Macbeth] / How now? What news? (Act 1 Scene 7 ...