A desert place. Thunder and lightning. Enter Three Witches.
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| The first page of Macbeth, as it appears in the First Folio, the first printing of Shakespeare’s plays. The First Folio appeared in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare’s death, and is the authoritative source for much of his work. |
First Witch
When shall we three meet again?
In thunder, lightning, or in rain?
Second Witch
When the hurlyburly’s done,
When the battle’s lost and won.
Third Witch
That will be ere the set of sun.
First Witch
Where the place?
Second Witch
Upon the heath.
Third Witch
There to meet with Macbeth.
First Witch
I come, Graymalkin.
Second Witch
Paddock calls.
Third Witch
Fair is foul, and foul is fair.
Hover through the fog and filthy air.