Thane of Cawdor

[Briody / Conklin] Duncan whom now is King of Scotland Hears of a victorious battle won by his noblemen Banquo and MacBeth To award MacBeth for his bravery in battle Duncan orders the rebel Thane of Cawdor assassinated As the witches words unfold into this terrible tale of fate MacBeth accepts the title Thane of Cawdor I am mighty. Death follows in my wake None will stand against my sword I thank thee Duncan thou art of kingly blood Proudly I do accept this ward Thane of Cawdor dubbed by the king All men will testify this day Banquo, my friend can ye trust thine eyes Set forth announce of my new name I will enforce that Malcolm shall be heir Of kingly blood they are the same Thane to the throne of Duncan the king All men will testify this day The sister's words have come to light To seize the throne with all my might The throne is in sight! I must devise a way Duncan's crown to gain I know it's madness, I'm compelled M'lady must aid my hand, I cannot commit alone Deep in my heart this madness swells Thane of Cawdor soon to be king In bloody crime of fate --- Thane of Cawdor - Jag Panzer