Macbeth. there the grown serpent lies; the worm that's fled hath nature that in time will venom breed, no teeth for the present. william shakespeare, macbeth, act iii, scene iv which sentence is the best translation of the text? a. i have been bitten by a snake that has sent poison into my veins, causing me to commit horrible crimes, both now and in the future. b. my men tell me lies to my face, and i know they are fleeing from my horrible actions; i vow to do no more harm from now on. c. banquo is dead and his son has escaped, and although fleance is weak now, he will grow up and become very dangerous to me. d. i have killed my good friend, and now i know that i will be condemned to a life of poisonous dreams; i wish i could take back my actions.