Interview with King Macbeth

HIGHLAND HAPPENINGS

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OCTOBER 1605 ISSUE: AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH KING MACBETH

So, King Macbeth, this title of yours sure came unexpected. How do you feel about being King of Scotland? Was it tough for you to accept the post?

It is a great regret that our previous ruler, King Duncan, has passed on. In my opinion, he did a wonderful job of governing the country. But well, of course I'll do my best (sniggers inwardly) to make the Scottish happy. I have an aim to make Scotland the best country in the world to live in. And yes, of course it was tough. There's so much to consider! And I'm new to the whole king thing so... yeah. Anything else?

Have you ever wondered how life as a king would be like before this?

(clears throat) Of course not! That's outrageous! How dare you...

What're some traits you think every good ruler should have?

Good question. Well I believe wisdom, honesty, pragmatism and decisiveness are some assets every good ruler should have.

Do you think you have these traits?

(thinks hard) Well of course... I am trying to cultivate these characteristics. But it is important to get the fundamentals right.

So what can we expect future Scotland to be like?

It is going to be a.. (hesitates) wonderful, peaceful country with a competent ruler. (smiles proudly)

Interview by Feline Balthazar (A)