Macbeth · Act 1, Scene 1

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Thunder and lightning. Enter three Witches
Thunder and lightning. Enter three Witches
First Witch

When shall we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or in rain?

First Witch

When will we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or rain?

Second Witch

When the hurlyburly’s done, When the battle’s lost and won.

Second Witch

When the confusion’s over, When the battle’s both lost and won.

Third Witch

That will be ere the set of sun.

Third Witch

That will be before sunset.

First Witch

Where the place?

First Witch

Where will it be?

Second Witch

Upon the heath.

Second Witch

On the heath.

Third Witch

There to meet with Macbeth.

Third Witch

There to meet with Macbeth.

First Witch

I come, Graymalkin!

First Witch

I’m coming, Graymalkin!

Second Witch

Paddock calls.

Second Witch

Paddock’s calling.

Third Witch

Anon.

Third Witch

Soon.

All

Fair is foul, and foul is fair: Hover through the fog and filthy air.

All

Good is bad, and bad is good: We fly through the mist and dirty air.

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