My dearest wife,
I have missed you dearly during these last couple of months and I inscribe this letter to tell you that I am fine and able-bodied and hath survived and won the battle against the Norwegians. Many of my partners in war have been killed in battle, but they have died with dignity and pride, but from somewhere I some how feel a sense of guilt with in. My friends (that hath survived), fellow Thanes of Scotland, and even King Duncan himself, hath praised my endeavors greatly. As a reward for my courage, bravery and success in the battle, I hath been honored with the title of Thane of Cawdor of which I cannot believe. …
