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• Lennox and another lord are at the palace discussing recent strange events
• Duncan was pitied by Macbeth even after his death
• Banquo was out walking late at night, possibly killed by Fleance
• Malcolm and Donalbain are suspected of killing their father, Duncan
• Macbeth killed the two drunken and asleep servants in a fit of rage to prevent them from denying their involvement
• Macduff has upset Macbeth by openly speaking his thoughts and not attending Macbeth's feast
• Malcolm, Duncan's son and rightful heir to the throne, is living with the King of England
• Macduff has gone to England to seek help from the King of England and the Earl of Northumberland to overthrow Macbeth
• Macbeth is angry about the plan and is pushing for war
• Macbeth sent a messenger to bring Macduff back, but the messenger was turned away
• Lennox speculates that Macduff may stay in England due to the messenger's rejection
• Angels should fly to England to urge Macduff to return to Scotland and free the country from Macbeth's tyranny
• The lord will send his prayers with Macduff