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120 Macbeth [Act V 

Siward. Why, then, God's soldier be he! 

Had I as many sons as I have hairs, 
I would not wish them to a fairer death : 
And so his knell is knoll'd. 

Malcolm. He's worth more sorrow, 

And that I'll spend for him. 

Siward. He's worth no more : 

They say he parted well and paid his score : 
And so God be with him ! Here comes newer 
comfort. 

Re-enter Macduff, with Macbeth's head 

Macduff. Hail, king ! for so thou art : behold, 
where stands 
The usurper's cursed head : the time is free : 
I see thee compass'd with thy kingdom's pearl, 
That speak my salutation in their minds ; 
Whose voices I desire aloud with mine: 
Hail, King of Scotland ! 

All. Hail, King of Scotland ! [Flourish. 

Malcolm. We shall not spend a large expense 
of time 60 

Before we reckon with your several loves 
And make us even with you. My thanes and kins- 
men, 
Henceforth be earls, the first that ever Scotland 

55. The time is free: explain with reference to this 
drama.