In this scene, the people who are supposed to be loyal to Macbeth are planning to rebel on Macbeth’s leadership. Lennox and another Lord even say that with Macbeth rolling the country, everything is out of the natural order. Lennox said that he heard that Malcom is trying to secure help to overthrow Macbeth in England. They therefore are planning to send their prayers to Malcom declaring their support, and they are trying to get the King of England help them overthrow the king of Scotland (Macbeth). All the people that Macbeth is supposed to trust are planning to over throw him.
LORD
The son of Duncan—From whom this tyrant holds the due of birth—Lives in the English court and is receivedOf the most pious Edward with such graceThat the malevolence of fortune nothingTakes from his high respect. Thither MacduffIs gone to pray the holy king upon his aidTo wake Northumberland and warlike Siward,That by the help of these—with Him aboveTo ratify the work—we may againGive to our tables meat, sleep to our nights,Free from our feasts and banquets bloody knives,Do faithful homage and receive free honors.All which we pine for now. And this reportHath so exasperated the king that hePrepares for some attempt of war.
LENNOXAnd that well mightAdvise him to a caution, t’ hold what distanceHis wisdom can provide. Some holy angelFly to the court of England and unfoldHis message ere he come, that a swift blessingMay soon return to this our suffering countryUnder a hand accursed!

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