Macbeth

What is King Duncan's reaction to the news that Cawdor is a traitor? What will happen to his title?

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King Duncan is completely shocked by the news that the Thane of Cawdor has deceived him. Duncan trusted this man implicitly, and Cawdor betrayed him. As a result, Duncan has Cawdor executed and his title given to Macbeth.

He was a gentleman on whom I built
An absolute trust.

Act 1 Sc 4

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Macbeth