The Tragedy of Macbeth (Act III), by William Shakespeare

<p>Macbeth, spurred on by the ambitious and crafty Lady Macbeth, committed murder to secure the crown of Scotland. But he paid dearly for his gain. Ghostly guests appeared at his banquet and threatened him with dire threats. (Volume 46, Harvard Classics)</p> <p>Shakespeare's Globe Theatre burned June 29, 1613.</p>