Macbeth

WHO said: "sons, kinsmen, thanes,/ and you whose places are the nearest, know/ we will establish our estate upon/ our eldest, malcom, whom we name hereafter/ the price of cumberland; which honour must/ not unacompannied (text followed in details)

invest him only,/ but sings of nobleness, like stars, shall shine/ on all deservers." and WHAT does it means?

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Duncan- Sons, relatives, and those closest to me, witness that I bestow my kingdom on Malcolm (eldest son), who is to be known as Prince of Cumberland. Malcolm will not be the only one honored, titles of nobility will be given to all who deserve them.

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