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Angus Menteith: Where Is That Evil Dictator Of Macbeth
Scene 2:
Characters: Angus, Menteith, Caithness. (Outside the walls of Macbeth´s castle)

-Menteith: Where is that evil dictator of Macbeth?

-Caithness: He is trying to strength his walls before our imminent attack. The ones who know him said he has an explosive temperament.

-Angus: The blood of his enemies over his hands is claiming for justice! His soldiers are moved by fear instead that loyalty.

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