Macb. Ourself will mingle with society
And play the humble host.
Our hostess keeps her state, but in best time[4205] 5
We will require her welcome.
Lady M. Pronounce it for me, sir, to all our friends,
For my heart speaks they are welcome.[4206]
Enter first Murderer to the door.
Macb. See, they encounter thee with their hearts' thanks.
Both sides are even: here I'll sit i' the midst: 10
Be large in mirth; anon we'll drink a measure
The table round. [Approaching the door] There's blood upon thy face.[4207][4208]
Mur. 'Tis Banquo's then.[4208]
Macb. 'Tis better thee without than he within.[4208][4209]
Is he dispatch'd?[4208] 15
Mur. My lord, his throat is cut; that I did for him.[4208][4210]
Macb. Thou art the best o' the cut-throats: yet he's good[4208][4211][4212]
That did the like for Fleance: if thou didst it,[4208][4211]
Thou art the nonpareil.[4208][4211]
Mur. Most royal sir,[4208]
Fleance is 'scaped.[4208] 20
Macb. [Aside] Then comes my fit again: I had else been perfect,[4208][4213]
Whole as the marble, founded as the rock,[4208]
As broad and general as the casing air:[4208]
But now I am cabin'd, cribb'd, confined, bound in[4208][4214]
To saucy doubts and fears.—But Banquo's safe?[4208] 25