As Banquo departed, Macbeth paced the floor, "There's not a man who I fear more! His sons will rule. The witches have shown, My life is empty, with no heir to the throne. Have I lost my honor, so his sons will reign? Have I stained my soul for Banquo's gain? Never!" he cried. "I will challenge this fate!" Then two ragged men arrived at his gate. He told these murderers to ride very fast, "You must not let Banquo or Fleance slip past! If I'm to stay king, they both must die.": "We'll do as you ask. Like the wind we'll fly!" Excerpted from Macbeth for Kids by Lois Burdett All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
