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Scene I] Macbeth 85 

And damn'd all those that trust them! I did hear 
The galloping of horse: who was't came by? 140 

Lennox. Tis two or three, my lord, that bring 
you word 
Macduff is fled to England. 

Macbeth. Fled to England! 

Lennox, Ay, my good lord. 

Macbeth. [Aside] Time, thou anticipat'st my 
dread exploits; 
The flighty purpose never is o'ertook 
Unless the deed go with it : from this moment 
The very firstlings of my heart shall be 
The firstlings of my hand. And even now, 
To crown my thoughts with acts, be it thought and 

done: 
The castle of Macduff I will surprise; 150 

Seize upon Fife ; give to the edge o' the sword 
His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls 
That trace him in his line. No boasting like a fool; 
This deed I'll do before this purpose cool: 
But no more sights ! — Where are these gentlemen ? 
Come, bring me where they are. [Exeunt. 



145-148. Account for the sudden change in Macbeth's 
character.