Scene 1

Banquo suspects that Macbeth killed the king but is at joy at the second half of the prophecy, that his own children would be king. Banquo is invited to come to the Macbeths’ palace.

Scene 2

Macbeth is at his palace before Banquo arrives. He is worried that the monarchy will rise and learn that Macbeth killed the king and framed the lords. Lady Macbeth eases his worry proving further that she is the puppet master in the situation.

Scene 3

We open with the three suspected murderers as they hear a sound, they think it is Macbeth joining them but it is Banquo. The three murderers attack Banquo. Banquo says treachery and is murdered. The man with Banquo, Fleance escapes with Banquo’s body.