They, that have done this deed, are honourable; And will, no doubt, with reasons answer you. But, as you know me all, a plain blunt man, mouths, And bid then speak for me: but were I Brutus, Cit. We'l. mutiny. 1 Ct, We'll burn the house of Brutus. Cit. Away then, come, seek the conspirators. Ant,, Yet hear me, countrymen; yet hear me speak Cit. Peace, ho! Hear Antony, most noble Antony. Ant. Why, friends you go to do you know not what: Wherein hath Cæsar thus deserved your loves ? Alas, you know not:-I must tell you then :You have forgot the will I told you of. Cit. Most true;-the will ;-let's stay, and hear the will. Ant. Here is the will, and under Cæsar's seal. To every Roman citizen he gives, To every several man, seventy-five drachmas +. 2 Cit. Most noble Cæsar !-We'll revenge his death. 3 Cit. O royal Cæsar! Ant. Hear me with patience. Cit. Peace, ho! Ant. Moreover, he hath left you all his walks, • Grievances. + Greek coin. Here was a Cæsar: When comes such another? 1 Cit. Never, never :-come, away, away: We'll burn his body in the holy place, And with the brands fire the traitor's houses. 2 Cit. Go, fetch fire. 3 Cit. Pluck down benches. 4 Cit. Pluck down forms, windows, any thing. [Exeunt Citizens, with the Body. Ant. Now let it work: mischief, thou art afoot, Take thou what course thou wilt!-How now, low? Enter a SERVANT. Serv. Sir, Octavius is already come to Rome. Serv. He and Lepidus are at Cæsar's house. fel Serv. I heard him say, Brutus and Cassius Are rid like madmen through the gates of Rome. Ant. Belike, they had some notice of the people, How I had moved them. Bring me to Octavius. [Exeunt. SCENE III.-The same.-A Street. Enter CINNA, the Poet. Cin. I dreamt to-night, that I did feast with Cæsar, And things unluckily charge my fantasy: I have no will to wander forth of doors, Yet something leads me forth. Enter CITIZENS. 1 Cit. What is your name? 2 Cit. Whither are you going? a Cit. Where do you dwell? 4 Cit. Are you a married man, or a bachelor? 1 Cit. Ay, and briefly. 4 Cit. Ay, and wisely.. 3 Cit. Ay, and truly, you were best. Cin. What is my name? Whither am I going? Where do I dwell? Am I a married man, or a bachelor? Then to answer every man directly, and briefly, wisely, and truly. Wisely I say, I am a bachelor. 2 Cit. That's as much as to say, they are fools that marry You'll bear me a bang for that, I fear. Proceed; directly. Cin. Directly, I am going to Cæsar's funeral. 2 Cit. That matter is answered directly. Cin. Truly, my name is Cinna. 1 Cit. Tear him to pieces, he's a conspirator. Cin. I am Cinna the poet, I am Cinna the poet, 4 Cit. Tear him for his bad verses, tear him for his bad verses, 2 Cit. It is no matter, his name's Cinna; pluck but his name out of his heart, and turn him going. 3 Cit. Tear him, tear him. Come, brands, ho! Fire-brands. To Brutus', to Cassius'; burn all. Some to Decius' house, and some to Casca's; some to Ligarius' away; go. [Exeunt. ACT IV. SCENE L-The same.-A Room in Antony's House. Oct. Your brother too must die: Consent you, Lep. I do consent. Oct. Prick him down, Antony. Lep. Upon condition Publius shall not live, Ant. He shall not live; look, with a spot I damn t But, Lepidus, go you to Cæsar's house; [Exit Lepidus. The Capitol. Ant. This is a slight unmeritable man, The three-fold world divided, he should stand Oct. So you thought him; And took his voice who should be prick'd to die, * Set, mark. + Condemn. Ant. Octavius, I have seen more days than you; And though we lay these honours on this man, To ease ourselves of divers slanderous loads, He shall but bear them as the ass bears gold, To groan and sweat under the business, Either led or driven, as we point the way; And having brought our treasure where we will, Then take we down his load, and turn him off, Like to the empty ass, to shake his ears, And graze in commons. Oct. You may do your will; But he's a tried and valiant soldier. Ant. So is my horse, Octavius; and, for that, It is a creature that I teach to fight, His corporal motion govern'd by my spirit. He must be taught, and train'd, and bid go forth: On objects, arts, and imitations; Which, out of use, and staled by other men, Are levying powers: we must straight make head: Cur best friends made, and our best means stretch'd out; And let us presently go sit in council, How covert matters may be best disclosed, And open perils surest answered. Oct. Let us do so; for we are at the stake, And bay'd + about with many enemies; And sonie, that smile, have in their hearts, I fear, Millions of mischief. [Exeunt. SCENE 11.-Before Brutus' Tent, in the Camp near Sardis. Drum.-Enter BRUTUS, LUCILIUS, LUCIUS, and Soldiers: TITINIUS and PINDARUS meeting them. Bru. Stand here. Luc. Give the word, ho! and stand. Bru. What now, Lucilius? Is Cassius near! To do you salutation from his master. [Pindarus gives a Letter to Brutus. As a thing at our disposal. Bru. He greets me well.-Your master, Pindarus, Pin. I do not doubt, But that my noble master will appear Bru. He is not doubted.-A word, Lucilius: Luc. With courtesy, and with respect enough; Bru. Thou hast described A hot friend cooling: ever note, Lucilius, There are no tricks in plain and simple faith. Make gallant show and promise of their mettle: Luc. They mean this night in Sardis to be quar- [March within. The greater part, the horse in general, Bru. Hark, he is arrived :March gently on to meet him. Enter CASSIUS and Soldiers. Cas. Stand, ho!. Bru. Stand, ho! Speak the word along. Within. Stand. Within. Stand. Within. Stand. Cas. Most noble brother, you have done me wrong. Bru. Judge me, you gods! Wrong I mine ene mies? And, if not so, how should I wrong a brother? Bru. Cassius, be content, Speak your griefs softly,-I do know you well: * Grievances. |