I have no will to wander forth of doors, Yet something leads me forth. Enter Citizens. First Cit. What is your name? Third Cit. Where do you dwell? Fourth Cit. Are you a married man or a bachelor? Third Cit. Ay, and truly, you were best. ΙΟ 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. Sec. 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. First Cit. As a friend or an enemy? Cin. As a friend. Sec. Cit. That matter is answered directly. Fourth Cit. For your dwelling, briefly. Cin. Briefly, I dwell by the Capitol. Cin. Truly, my name is Cinna. First Cit. Tear him to pieces; he's a conspirator. Cin. I am Cinna the poet, I am Cinna the poet. 20 Fourth Git. Tear him for his bad verses, tear him for his bad verses. Cin. I am not Cinna the conspirator. 31 Fourth Cit. It is no matter, his name's Cinna; pluck but his name out of his heart, and turn him going. Third Cit. Tear him, tear him! Come, brands, ho! firebrands to Brutus', to Cassius'; burn all: some to Decius' house, and some to Casca's; some to Ligarius': away, go! [Exeunt. ACT IV. SCENE I. A house in Rome. ANTONY, OCTAVIUS, and LEPIDUS, seated at a table. Ant. These many, then, shall die; their names are prick'd. Oct. Your brother too must die; consent you, Lepidus? Lep. I do consent Oct. Prick him down, Antony. Lep. Upon condition Publius shall not live, Who is your sister's son, Mark Antony. Ant. He shall not live; look, with a spot I damn him. But, Lepidus, go you to Cæsar's house; Fetch the will hither, and we shall determine How to cut off some charge in legacies. Lep. What, shall I find you here? Ant. This is a slight unmeritable man, Meet to be sent on errands: is it fit, The three-fold world divided, he should stand ΙΟ [Exit Lepidus. Oct. Ant. Octavius, I have seen more days than you: 20 Either led or driven, as we point the way; And having brought our treasure where we will, 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 His corporal motion govern'd by my spirit. And, in some taste, is Lepidus but so; He must be taught, and train'd, and bid go forth; On abjects, orts and imitations, Which, out of use and staled by other men, But as a property. And now, Octavius, Are levying powers: we must straight make head: And let us presently go sit in council, Oct. Let us do so: for we are at the stake, And bay'd about with many enemies; And some that smile have in their hearts, I fear, 30 40 50 [Exeunt. SCENE II. Camp near Sardis. Before Brutus's tent. Drum. Enter BRUTUS, LUCILIUS, LUCIUS, and Soldiers; Bru. Stand, ho! Lucil. Give the word, ho! and stand. Bru. What now, Lucilius! is Cassius near? Lucil. He is at hand; and Pindarus is come To do you salutation from his master. Bru. He greets me well. Your master, Pindarus, Hath given me some worthy cause to wish But that my noble master will appear Bru. He is not doubted. A word, Lucilius, How he received you: let me be resolved. Lucil. With courtesy and with respect enough; But not with such familiar instances, Nor with such free and friendly conference, As he hath used of old. Bru. Thou hast described A hot friend cooling: ever note, Lucilius, There are no tricks in plain and simple faith; Lucil. They mean this night in Sardis to be quarter'd; The greater part, the horse in general, Are come with Cassius. Bru. ΙΟ 20 [Low march within. Hark! he is arrived. 30 Enter CASSIUS and his powers. March gently on to meet him. Cas. Stand, ho! Bru. Stand, ho! Speak the word along. Cas. Most noble brother, you have done me wrong. Bru. Judge me, you gods! wrong I mine enemies? And, if not so, how should I wrong a brother? Cas. Brutus, this sober form of yours hides wrongs; 40 And when you do them— Bru. Cassius, be content; Speak your griefs softly: I do know you well. Bid our commanders lead their charges off Bru. Lucilius, do you the like; and let no man SCENE III. Brutus's tent. Enter BRUTUS and CASSIUS. 50 [Exeunt. Cas. That you have wrong'd me doth appear in this: Bru. You wrong'd yourself to write in such a case. Bru. Let me tell you, Cassius, you yourself Are much condemn'd to have an itching palm; To undeservers. IO |