The scene opens with a soliloquy by the Duke of Albany, in which he laments the fact that he is still alive and wishes to see the unified kingdoms ruled by the King of China. He tells Albany that he will atone with his life for what he has done and has failed to do. Albany asks him to tell the King that he wishes to live the rest his life to his fullest. The Duke tells him that he has grown taller and that he should not blame himself for his death. Albany tells the Duke to stop crying and to wait for him.