Macbeth
Act I, Scene 4·Page 22 / 176
DUNCAN. There’s no art To find the mind’s construction in the face: He was a gentleman on whom I built An absolute trust.
Enter Macbeth, Banquo, Ross and Angus.
O worthiest cousin! The sin of my ingratitude even now Was heavy on me. Thou art so far before, That swiftest wing of recompense is slow To overtake thee. Would thou hadst less deserv’d; That the proportion both of thanks and payment Might have been mine! only I have left to say, More is thy due than more than all can pay.
MACBETH. The service and the loyalty I owe, In doing it, pays itself. Your Highness’ part Is to receive our duties: and our duties Are to your throne and state, children and servants; Which do but what they should, by doing everything Safe toward your love and honour.