Macbeth knows the Thane of Cawdor, and believes he is alive and well, and so he finds the prophecy to be ridiculous. However, when the noblemen arrive to tell them of Cawdor's betrayal and upcoming execution, Macbeth is swayed into thinking that the "weird sisters" are credible.
Lady Macbeth is ready to believe the sisters easily, and wants to move things along immediately. She fears, however, that Macbeth is too weak of spirit, lacking in the ambition he would need to murder his own kin. This would prevent the death of Duncan and prevent Macbeth gaining the crown.
Macbeth has honest objections though. Duncan is his king and his cousin; he is Duncan's host, and should not bring harm to him; Duncan has been a good leader and is well liked.
The messanger brings the news that Duncan will be visiting the castle.
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