In Act I, Scene 2, Duncan learns from his son Malcolm and a wounded sergeant that Macbeth has performed loyally and courageously in battle. In hand-to-hand combat, Macbeth fought his way to Macdonwald, leader of rebel forces, and slashed him to death. Just after this battle, the King of Norway sent fresh troops against them, but Macbeth (and Banquo) fought valiantly through another battle and prevailed. As King of Scotland, Duncan is deeply displeased that some of his own thanes (including Macdonwald) joined a rebellion. His satisfaction over the death of the traitorous Macdonwald is tempered by the news that Ross delivers: the Thane of Cawdor, too, has turned against Scotland and allied himself with the King of Norway. Duncan orders the Thane of Cawdor's execution and gives that title to Macbeth.
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