The witches are mixing outrageous ingredient into their stew
Macbeth goes to the witches for a second time. They tell him that he has to be aware of McDuff. The witches vanish and Lennox arrives, informing Macbeth that McDuff has fled.
At Macduft's castle, Lady Macduff demands to knowthe reasoning behind her husband fleeing. Ross tellsher that he trusts Macduff's reason. Ross departsshortly before a messenger arrives and tells LadyMacduff to flee.
After Lady Macduff and her son refuse to flee since they havedone nothing wrong. A group of murderers then arrive andannonce Macduff as dead. Once the son calls the murderer aliar, the murderer stabs him. Lady Macduff then flees with themurderers chasing after her.
Outside King Edward's castle in London, Macdufflocates Malcolm. Malcolm is skeptical of Macdutf'sinnocence at first. But soon loses the scepticism.
Malcolm and Macduff are talking, Ross arrivesto inform Macduff of horrible news that took placeregarding his wife and children. The trio then helpMacduff overcome the grief of the situation.