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Act 3, Scene 13, Page 4
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CLEOPATRA
Oh!
CLEOPATRA
Oh!
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THIDIAS
The scars upon your honor therefore he
Does pity as constrainèd blemishes,
Not as deserved.
THIDIAS
So he regrets that any dishonorable acts were forced on you, not being performed of your own free will.
CLEOPATRA
He is a god and knows
What is most right. Mine honor was not yielded,
But conquered merely.
CLEOPATRA
He is like a god and knows the truth. My honor wasn’t given; it was only dominated.
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ENOBARBUS
(aside) To be sure of that,
I will ask Antony. Sir, sir, thou art so leaky
That we must leave thee to thy sinking, for
Thy dearest quit thee.
ENOBARBUS
(aside) I’ll go get the truth of this from Antony. Sir, sir, are you so badly off that we must abandon you to your fate? Even your dearest friend has abandoned you.
Exit ENOBARBUS
ENOBARBUS exits.
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THIDIAS
Shall I say to Caesar
What you require of him? For he partly begs
To be desired to give. It much would please him
That of his fortunes you should make a staff
To lean upon. But it would warm his spirits
To hear from me you had left Antony
And put yourself under his shroud,
The universal landlord.
THIDIAS
Shall I tell Caesar what you request from him? He almost begs for the opportunity to help you. It would please him very much if you would rely on his wealth and success to support you. But he would feel even better if I could tell him that you had left Antony and put yourself under his protection.
CLEOPATRA
What’s your name?
CLEOPATRA
What’s your name?
THIDIAS
My name is Thidias.
THIDIAS
My name is Thidias.
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CLEOPATRA
Most kind messenger,
Say to great Caesar this in deputation:
I kiss his conqu’ring hand. Tell him I am prompt
To lay my crown at ’s feet, and there to kneel.
Tell him, from his all-obeying breath I hear
The doom of Egypt.
CLEOPATRA
Most kind messenger, tell great Caesar that through his deputy I kiss his conquering hand. Tell him I am ready to lay my crown at his feet and kneel before him. Tell him—whose decrees are obeyed by the whole world—that I will accept the fate he chooses for Egypt. http://ping.fm/Os3my
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CLEOPATRA
Oh!
CLEOPATRA
Oh!
60
THIDIAS
The scars upon your honor therefore he
Does pity as constrainèd blemishes,
Not as deserved.
THIDIAS
So he regrets that any dishonorable acts were forced on you, not being performed of your own free will.
CLEOPATRA
He is a god and knows
What is most right. Mine honor was not yielded,
But conquered merely.
CLEOPATRA
He is like a god and knows the truth. My honor wasn’t given; it was only dominated.
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ENOBARBUS
(aside) To be sure of that,
I will ask Antony. Sir, sir, thou art so leaky
That we must leave thee to thy sinking, for
Thy dearest quit thee.
ENOBARBUS
(aside) I’ll go get the truth of this from Antony. Sir, sir, are you so badly off that we must abandon you to your fate? Even your dearest friend has abandoned you.
Exit ENOBARBUS
ENOBARBUS exits.
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THIDIAS
Shall I say to Caesar
What you require of him? For he partly begs
To be desired to give. It much would please him
That of his fortunes you should make a staff
To lean upon. But it would warm his spirits
To hear from me you had left Antony
And put yourself under his shroud,
The universal landlord.
THIDIAS
Shall I tell Caesar what you request from him? He almost begs for the opportunity to help you. It would please him very much if you would rely on his wealth and success to support you. But he would feel even better if I could tell him that you had left Antony and put yourself under his protection.
CLEOPATRA
What’s your name?
CLEOPATRA
What’s your name?
THIDIAS
My name is Thidias.
THIDIAS
My name is Thidias.
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CLEOPATRA
Most kind messenger,
Say to great Caesar this in deputation:
I kiss his conqu’ring hand. Tell him I am prompt
To lay my crown at ’s feet, and there to kneel.
Tell him, from his all-obeying breath I hear
The doom of Egypt.
CLEOPATRA
Most kind messenger, tell great Caesar that through his deputy I kiss his conquering hand. Tell him I am ready to lay my crown at his feet and kneel before him. Tell him—whose decrees are obeyed by the whole world—that I will accept the fate he chooses for Egypt. http://ping.fm/Os3my
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Act 3, Scene 13, Page 3
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Exit SERVANT
The SERVANT exits.
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ENOBARBUS
(aside) Mine honesty and I begin to square.
The loyalty well held to fools does make
Our faith mere folly. Yet he that can endure
To follow with allegiance a fall’n lord
Does conquer him that did his master conquer
And earns a place i’ th’ story.
ENOBARBUS
(aside) My integrity and I begin to contradict each other. Being loyal to a fool makes loyalty foolish. But a person who can bear to keep his allegiance to a defeated lord defeats his lord’s conqueror and earns a place in history.
Enter THIDIAS
THIDIAS enters.
CLEOPATRA
Caesar’s will?
CLEOPATRA
What does Caesar want?
THIDIAS
Hear it apart.
THIDIAS
It is for your ears only.
CLEOPATRA
None but friends. Say boldly.
CLEOPATRA
There are only friends here. Speak confidently.
THIDIAS
So haply are they friends to Antony.
THIDIAS
So they are possibly Antony’s friends.
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ENOBARBUS
He needs as many, sir, as Caesar has,
Or needs not us. If Caesar please, our master
Will leap to be his friend. For us, you know
Whose he is we are, and that is Caesar’s.
ENOBARBUS
Sir, he should have as many as Caesar has. If he had that many friends, then he wouldn’t need us. If Caesar chose, Antony would jump at the chance to be his friend. As for us, you know we are Antony’s, and he is Caesar’s.
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THIDIAS
So.—
Thus then, thou most renowned: Caesar entreats
Not to consider in what case thou stand’st,
Further than he is Caesar.
THIDIAS
So be it. This, then, this is the message Caesar sends to you, famous Queen: he implores you not to be concerned about your situation. Just remember that he is Caesar.
CLEOPATRA
Go on. Right royal.
CLEOPATRA
Respectfully put. Go on.
THIDIAS
He knows that you embrace not Antony
As you did love, but as you feared him.
THIDIAS
He knows that you didn’t embrace Antony because you loved him, but because you feared him. http://ping.fm/Xra2s
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Exit SERVANT
The SERVANT exits.
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ENOBARBUS
(aside) Mine honesty and I begin to square.
The loyalty well held to fools does make
Our faith mere folly. Yet he that can endure
To follow with allegiance a fall’n lord
Does conquer him that did his master conquer
And earns a place i’ th’ story.
ENOBARBUS
(aside) My integrity and I begin to contradict each other. Being loyal to a fool makes loyalty foolish. But a person who can bear to keep his allegiance to a defeated lord defeats his lord’s conqueror and earns a place in history.
Enter THIDIAS
THIDIAS enters.
CLEOPATRA
Caesar’s will?
CLEOPATRA
What does Caesar want?
THIDIAS
Hear it apart.
THIDIAS
It is for your ears only.
CLEOPATRA
None but friends. Say boldly.
CLEOPATRA
There are only friends here. Speak confidently.
THIDIAS
So haply are they friends to Antony.
THIDIAS
So they are possibly Antony’s friends.
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ENOBARBUS
He needs as many, sir, as Caesar has,
Or needs not us. If Caesar please, our master
Will leap to be his friend. For us, you know
Whose he is we are, and that is Caesar’s.
ENOBARBUS
Sir, he should have as many as Caesar has. If he had that many friends, then he wouldn’t need us. If Caesar chose, Antony would jump at the chance to be his friend. As for us, you know we are Antony’s, and he is Caesar’s.
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THIDIAS
So.—
Thus then, thou most renowned: Caesar entreats
Not to consider in what case thou stand’st,
Further than he is Caesar.
THIDIAS
So be it. This, then, this is the message Caesar sends to you, famous Queen: he implores you not to be concerned about your situation. Just remember that he is Caesar.
CLEOPATRA
Go on. Right royal.
CLEOPATRA
Respectfully put. Go on.
THIDIAS
He knows that you embrace not Antony
As you did love, but as you feared him.
THIDIAS
He knows that you didn’t embrace Antony because you loved him, but because you feared him. http://ping.fm/Xra2s
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Act 3, Scene 13, Page 2
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CLEOPATRA
That head, my lord?
CLEOPATRA
Your head, my lord?
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ANTONY
(to the AMBASSADOR ) To him again. Tell him he wears the rose
Of youth upon him, from which the world should note
Something particular. His coin, ships, legions,
May be a coward’s, whose ministers would prevail
Under the service of a child as soon
As i’ th’ command of Caesar. I dare him therefore
To lay his gay caparisons apart
And answer me declined, sword against sword,
Ourselves alone. I’ll write it. Follow me.
ANTONY
(to the AMBASSADOR ) Go back to him. Tell him that his cheeks still bear the pink flush of youth, and that the world expects to see something remarkable from him. His treasure, his navy, and his armies might belong to a coward, and his ministers might be able to succeed just as well on behalf of a child as under the command of Caesar. Therefore, I dare him to lay aside his fancy trappings and meet this old man in single combat, sword against sword, just the two of us. I’ll write the challenge. Follow me.
Exeunt ANTONY and AMBASSADOR
ANTONY and the AMBASSADOR exit.
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ENOBARBUS
(aside) Yes, like enough, high-battled Caesar will
Unstate his happiness and be staged to th’ show
Against a sworder! I see men’s judgments are
A parcel of their fortunes, and things outward
Do draw the inward quality after them
To suffer all alike. That he should dream,
Knowing all measures, the full Caesar will
Answer his emptiness! Caesar, thou hast subdued
His judgment too.
ENOBARBUS
(aside) Oh, that’s likely! Caesar, the great commander of troops, will surely risk all he has gained in order to fight this gladiator in the public square! I see that men’s judgments are tied to their fortunes, and that external factors influence a man’s internal qualities, making everything suffer. How could Antony, knowing how luck stood on either side, still imagine that Caesar would respond to his nonsense! Caesar, you’ve conquered his judgment too.
Enter a SERVANT
A SERVANT enters.
SERVANT
A messenger from Caesar.
SERVANT
A messenger has arrived from Caesar.
40 CLEOPATRA
What, no more ceremony? See, my women,
Against the blown rose may they stop their nose,
That kneeled unto the buds.—Admit him, sir. CLEOPATRA
With no more ceremony than that? See, ladies, how they scorn me now. They pinch their noses to avoid smelling the dying rose whose scent, as a bud, they happily inhaled. Show him in, sir.http://ping.fm/sD8mB
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CLEOPATRA
That head, my lord?
CLEOPATRA
Your head, my lord?
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ANTONY
(to the AMBASSADOR ) To him again. Tell him he wears the rose
Of youth upon him, from which the world should note
Something particular. His coin, ships, legions,
May be a coward’s, whose ministers would prevail
Under the service of a child as soon
As i’ th’ command of Caesar. I dare him therefore
To lay his gay caparisons apart
And answer me declined, sword against sword,
Ourselves alone. I’ll write it. Follow me.
ANTONY
(to the AMBASSADOR ) Go back to him. Tell him that his cheeks still bear the pink flush of youth, and that the world expects to see something remarkable from him. His treasure, his navy, and his armies might belong to a coward, and his ministers might be able to succeed just as well on behalf of a child as under the command of Caesar. Therefore, I dare him to lay aside his fancy trappings and meet this old man in single combat, sword against sword, just the two of us. I’ll write the challenge. Follow me.
Exeunt ANTONY and AMBASSADOR
ANTONY and the AMBASSADOR exit.
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ENOBARBUS
(aside) Yes, like enough, high-battled Caesar will
Unstate his happiness and be staged to th’ show
Against a sworder! I see men’s judgments are
A parcel of their fortunes, and things outward
Do draw the inward quality after them
To suffer all alike. That he should dream,
Knowing all measures, the full Caesar will
Answer his emptiness! Caesar, thou hast subdued
His judgment too.
ENOBARBUS
(aside) Oh, that’s likely! Caesar, the great commander of troops, will surely risk all he has gained in order to fight this gladiator in the public square! I see that men’s judgments are tied to their fortunes, and that external factors influence a man’s internal qualities, making everything suffer. How could Antony, knowing how luck stood on either side, still imagine that Caesar would respond to his nonsense! Caesar, you’ve conquered his judgment too.
Enter a SERVANT
A SERVANT enters.
SERVANT
A messenger from Caesar.
SERVANT
A messenger has arrived from Caesar.
40 CLEOPATRA
What, no more ceremony? See, my women,
Against the blown rose may they stop their nose,
That kneeled unto the buds.—Admit him, sir. CLEOPATRA
With no more ceremony than that? See, ladies, how they scorn me now. They pinch their noses to avoid smelling the dying rose whose scent, as a bud, they happily inhaled. Show him in, sir.http://ping.fm/sD8mB
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Act 3, Scene 13
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Enter CLEOPATRA, ENOBARBUS, CHARMIAN, and IRAS
CLEOPATRA, ENOBARBUS, CHARMIAN, and IRAS enter.
CLEOPATRA
What shall we do, Enobarbus?
CLEOPATRA
What are we going to do, Enobarbus?
ENOBARBUS
Think and die.
ENOBARBUS
Think about our situation, then die.
CLEOPATRA
Is Antony or we in fault for this?
CLEOPATRA
Who is to blame for this: Antony or I?
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ENOBARBUS
Antony only, that would make his will
Lord of his reason. What though you fled
From that great face of war, whose several ranges
Frighted each other? Why should he follow?
The itch of his affection should not then
Have nicked his captainship at such a point
When half to half the world opposed, he being
The merèd question. ’Twas a shame no less
Than was his loss, to course your flying flags
And leave his navy gazing.
ENOBARBUS
Only Antony was at fault. He put his desire in charge of his reason. So what if you ran from the battle, terrified, as ranks of ships threatened one another? Why should he have followed you? With half the world opposing the other half, it wasn’t the time for Antony, the pivotal player, to let love distract him. To race after your departing ships, leaving his navy to watch, was a shame as great as the resulting loss.
CLEOPATRA
Prithee, peace.
CLEOPATRA
Please, let’s not talk about it.
Enter AMBASSADOR with ANTONY
The AMBASSADOR and ANTONY enter.
ANTONY
Is that his answer?
ANTONY
Is that his answer?
AMBASSADOR
Ay, my lord.
AMBASSADOR
Yes, my lord.
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ANTONY
The Queen shall then have courtesy, so she
Will yield us up?
ANTONY
The Queen will be treated fairly if she gives me up?
AMBASSADOR
He says so.
AMBASSADOR
That’s what he says.
ANTONY
Let her know ’t.—
(to CLEOPATRA ) To the boy Caesar send this grizzled head,
And he will fill thy wishes to the brim
With principalities.
ANTONY
Tell her. (to CLEOPATRA ) If you send my aged head to that boy, Caesar, he’ll give you all the http://ping.fm/XbQEd you want.
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Enter CLEOPATRA, ENOBARBUS, CHARMIAN, and IRAS
CLEOPATRA, ENOBARBUS, CHARMIAN, and IRAS enter.
CLEOPATRA
What shall we do, Enobarbus?
CLEOPATRA
What are we going to do, Enobarbus?
ENOBARBUS
Think and die.
ENOBARBUS
Think about our situation, then die.
CLEOPATRA
Is Antony or we in fault for this?
CLEOPATRA
Who is to blame for this: Antony or I?
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10
ENOBARBUS
Antony only, that would make his will
Lord of his reason. What though you fled
From that great face of war, whose several ranges
Frighted each other? Why should he follow?
The itch of his affection should not then
Have nicked his captainship at such a point
When half to half the world opposed, he being
The merèd question. ’Twas a shame no less
Than was his loss, to course your flying flags
And leave his navy gazing.
ENOBARBUS
Only Antony was at fault. He put his desire in charge of his reason. So what if you ran from the battle, terrified, as ranks of ships threatened one another? Why should he have followed you? With half the world opposing the other half, it wasn’t the time for Antony, the pivotal player, to let love distract him. To race after your departing ships, leaving his navy to watch, was a shame as great as the resulting loss.
CLEOPATRA
Prithee, peace.
CLEOPATRA
Please, let’s not talk about it.
Enter AMBASSADOR with ANTONY
The AMBASSADOR and ANTONY enter.
ANTONY
Is that his answer?
ANTONY
Is that his answer?
AMBASSADOR
Ay, my lord.
AMBASSADOR
Yes, my lord.
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ANTONY
The Queen shall then have courtesy, so she
Will yield us up?
ANTONY
The Queen will be treated fairly if she gives me up?
AMBASSADOR
He says so.
AMBASSADOR
That’s what he says.
ANTONY
Let her know ’t.—
(to CLEOPATRA ) To the boy Caesar send this grizzled head,
And he will fill thy wishes to the brim
With principalities.
ANTONY
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Act 3, Scene 12, Page 2
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CAESAR
For Antony,
I have no ears to his request. The Queen
Of audience nor desire shall fail, so she
From Egypt drive her all-disgracèd friend
Or take his life there. This if she perform,
She shall not sue unheard. So to them both.
CAESAR
As for Antony, I’m not interested in his requests. I’ll give the Queen a hearing and grant her requests if she either throws her dishonored friend out of Egypt or kills him. Then I’ll listen to her. Give my answer to them both.
25 AMBASSADOR
Fortune pursue thee!
AMBASSADOR
May good luck follow you!
CAESAR
Bring him through the bands.
CAESAR
Take him safely through the lines.
Exit AMBASSADOR, attended
The AMBASSADOR exits.
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(to THIDIAS ) To try thy eloquence now ’tis time. Dispatch.
From Antony win Cleopatra. Promise,
And in our name, what she requires. Add more,
From thine invention, offers. Women are not
In their best fortunes strong, but want will perjure
The ne’er-touched vestal. Try thy cunning, Thidias.
Make thine own edict for thy pains, which we
Will answer as a law.
(to THIDIAS ) Now it’s time to test your eloquence. On your way. Separate Cleopatra from Antony. In my name, promise to fulfill her petitions. You can make up additional offers, if necessary. Women aren’t strong, even at their best. Hardship will make even a vestal abandon her vows. Use your ingenuity, Thidias. You can make your own conditions, which I will authorize as law.
THIDIAS
Caesar, I go.
THIDIAS
I go, Caesar.
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CAESAR
Observe how Antony becomes his flaw,
And what thou think’st his very action speaks
In every power that moves.
CAESAR
Observe how Antony takes his defeat and how his attitude influences his actions.
THIDIAS
Caesar, I shall.
THIDIAS
I will, Caesar.
Exeunt
They exit. http://ping.fm/Vzcu6
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CAESAR
For Antony,
I have no ears to his request. The Queen
Of audience nor desire shall fail, so she
From Egypt drive her all-disgracèd friend
Or take his life there. This if she perform,
She shall not sue unheard. So to them both.
CAESAR
As for Antony, I’m not interested in his requests. I’ll give the Queen a hearing and grant her requests if she either throws her dishonored friend out of Egypt or kills him. Then I’ll listen to her. Give my answer to them both.
25 AMBASSADOR
Fortune pursue thee!
AMBASSADOR
May good luck follow you!
CAESAR
Bring him through the bands.
CAESAR
Take him safely through the lines.
Exit AMBASSADOR, attended
The AMBASSADOR exits.
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(to THIDIAS ) To try thy eloquence now ’tis time. Dispatch.
From Antony win Cleopatra. Promise,
And in our name, what she requires. Add more,
From thine invention, offers. Women are not
In their best fortunes strong, but want will perjure
The ne’er-touched vestal. Try thy cunning, Thidias.
Make thine own edict for thy pains, which we
Will answer as a law.
(to THIDIAS ) Now it’s time to test your eloquence. On your way. Separate Cleopatra from Antony. In my name, promise to fulfill her petitions. You can make up additional offers, if necessary. Women aren’t strong, even at their best. Hardship will make even a vestal abandon her vows. Use your ingenuity, Thidias. You can make your own conditions, which I will authorize as law.
THIDIAS
Caesar, I go.
THIDIAS
I go, Caesar.
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CAESAR
Observe how Antony becomes his flaw,
And what thou think’st his very action speaks
In every power that moves.
CAESAR
Observe how Antony takes his defeat and how his attitude influences his actions.
THIDIAS
Caesar, I shall.
THIDIAS
I will, Caesar.
Exeunt
They exit. http://ping.fm/Vzcu6
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Act 3, Scene 12
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Enter CAESAR, AGRIPPA, THIDIAS, and DOLABELLA, with others
CAESAR, AGRIPPA, THIDIAS, and DOLABELLA enter, with others of the court.
CAESAR
Let him appear that’s come from Antony.
Know you him?
CAESAR
Let the envoy from Antony come in. Do you know him?
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DOLABELLA
Caesar, ’tis his schoolmaster—
An argument that he is plucked, when hither
He sends so poor a pinion of his wing,
Which had superfluous kings for messengers
Not many moons gone by.
DOLABELLA
It’s Antony’s schoolmaster. By sending such an insignificant emissary, Antony shows us how low he has sunk. Not so long ago, he had so many royal supporters that he sent along extra kings as messengers.
Enter AMBASSADOR from Antony
Antony’s AMBASSADOR enters.
CAESAR
Approach and speak.
CAESAR
Come forward and speak.
10 AMBASSADOR
Such as I am, I come from Antony.
I was of late as petty to his ends
As is the morn-dew on the myrtle leaf
To his grand sea.
AMBASSADOR
Humble as I am, I represent Antony. Until recently, I was as unimportant to his affairs as the morning dew is to the wide ocean.
CAESAR
Be ’t so. Declare thine office.
CAESAR
So be it. Say what you’re here for.
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AMBASSADOR
Lord of his fortunes he salutes thee, and
Requires to live in Egypt; which not granted,
He lessens his requests, and to thee sues
To let him breathe between the heavens and earth
A private man in Athens. This for him.
Next, Cleopatra does confess thy greatness,
Submits her to thy might, and of thee craves
The circle of the Ptolemies for her heirs,
Now hazarded to thy grace.
AMBASSADOR
He acknowledges that you are the master of his fate, and he requests to be allowed to live in Egypt. If that is not granted, he reduces his requests and asks only that he be allowed to live as a private man in Athens. That’s all he asks for himself. Cleopatra recognizes your greatness and accepts your authority. She only asks that the crown of Egypt pass to her heirs, who are now at your mercy. http://ping.fm/lnJIk
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Enter CAESAR, AGRIPPA, THIDIAS, and DOLABELLA, with others
CAESAR, AGRIPPA, THIDIAS, and DOLABELLA enter, with others of the court.
CAESAR
Let him appear that’s come from Antony.
Know you him?
CAESAR
Let the envoy from Antony come in. Do you know him?
5
DOLABELLA
Caesar, ’tis his schoolmaster—
An argument that he is plucked, when hither
He sends so poor a pinion of his wing,
Which had superfluous kings for messengers
Not many moons gone by.
DOLABELLA
It’s Antony’s schoolmaster. By sending such an insignificant emissary, Antony shows us how low he has sunk. Not so long ago, he had so many royal supporters that he sent along extra kings as messengers.
Enter AMBASSADOR from Antony
Antony’s AMBASSADOR enters.
CAESAR
Approach and speak.
CAESAR
Come forward and speak.
10 AMBASSADOR
Such as I am, I come from Antony.
I was of late as petty to his ends
As is the morn-dew on the myrtle leaf
To his grand sea.
AMBASSADOR
Humble as I am, I represent Antony. Until recently, I was as unimportant to his affairs as the morning dew is to the wide ocean.
CAESAR
Be ’t so. Declare thine office.
CAESAR
So be it. Say what you’re here for.
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AMBASSADOR
Lord of his fortunes he salutes thee, and
Requires to live in Egypt; which not granted,
He lessens his requests, and to thee sues
To let him breathe between the heavens and earth
A private man in Athens. This for him.
Next, Cleopatra does confess thy greatness,
Submits her to thy might, and of thee craves
The circle of the Ptolemies for her heirs,
Now hazarded to thy grace.
AMBASSADOR
He acknowledges that you are the master of his fate, and he requests to be allowed to live in Egypt. If that is not granted, he reduces his requests and asks only that he be allowed to live as a private man in Athens. That’s all he asks for himself. Cleopatra recognizes your greatness and accepts your authority. She only asks that the crown of Egypt pass to her heirs, who are now at your mercy. http://ping.fm/lnJIk
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Act 3, Scene 11, Page 2
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Exeunt attendants. ANTONY sits down
The attendants exit. ANTONY sits.
Enter CLEOPATRA, led by CHARMIAN, IRAS, and EROS
CHARMIAN, IRAS, and EROS enter, supporting CLEOPATRA.
25 EROS
Nay, gentle madam, to him, comfort him.
EROS
No, gentle madam, go. Comfort him.
IRAS
Do, most dear Queen.
IRAS
Yes, do, dearest Queen.
CHARMIAN
Do. Why, what else?
CHARMIAN
Of course you must comfort him! What else?
CLEOPATRA
Let me sit down. O Juno!
CLEOPATRA
Let me sit down. Oh, Juno!
She sits
She sits.
ANTONY
(seeing CLEOPATRA ) No, no, no, no, no.
ANTONY
(seeing CLEOPATRA ) No, no, no, no, no.
30 EROS
See you here, sir?
EROS
Do you see her, sir?
ANTONY
Oh, fie, fie, fie!
ANTONY
Oh, damn, damn, damn!
CHARMIAN
Madam!
CHARMIAN
Madam!
IRAS
Madam, O good Empress!
IRAS
Madam, oh, good Empress!
EROS
Sir, sir—
EROS
Sir . . . sir . . .
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40 ANTONY
(aside) Yes, my lord, yes. He at Philippi kept
His sword e’en like a dancer, while I struck
The lean and wrinkled Cassius, and ’twas I
That the mad Brutus ended. He alone
Dealt on lieutenantry, and no practice had
In the brave squares of war, yet now—no matter.
ANTONY
(to himself) Yes, my lord, that’s true. At Philippi, Caesar kept his sword in its sheath, like a dancer, while I commanded the armies that conquered Cassius and Brutus. Caesar fought only through lieutenants. He had no experience with the brave contests of war. But now . . . never mind.
CLEOPATRA
Ah, stand by.
CLEOPATRA
Ah, give us some privacy.
EROS
The Queen, my lord, the Queen.
EROS
The Queen is here, my lord.
IRAS
Go to him, madam, speak to him.
He is unqualitied with very shame.
IRAS
Go to him, madam, speak to him. He’s not himself because he feels so ashamed. http://ping.fm/P4sEE
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Exeunt attendants. ANTONY sits down
The attendants exit. ANTONY sits.
Enter CLEOPATRA, led by CHARMIAN, IRAS, and EROS
CHARMIAN, IRAS, and EROS enter, supporting CLEOPATRA.
25 EROS
Nay, gentle madam, to him, comfort him.
EROS
No, gentle madam, go. Comfort him.
IRAS
Do, most dear Queen.
IRAS
Yes, do, dearest Queen.
CHARMIAN
Do. Why, what else?
CHARMIAN
Of course you must comfort him! What else?
CLEOPATRA
Let me sit down. O Juno!
CLEOPATRA
Let me sit down. Oh, Juno!
She sits
She sits.
ANTONY
(seeing CLEOPATRA ) No, no, no, no, no.
ANTONY
(seeing CLEOPATRA ) No, no, no, no, no.
30 EROS
See you here, sir?
EROS
Do you see her, sir?
ANTONY
Oh, fie, fie, fie!
ANTONY
Oh, damn, damn, damn!
CHARMIAN
Madam!
CHARMIAN
Madam!
IRAS
Madam, O good Empress!
IRAS
Madam, oh, good Empress!
EROS
Sir, sir—
EROS
Sir . . . sir . . .
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40 ANTONY
(aside) Yes, my lord, yes. He at Philippi kept
His sword e’en like a dancer, while I struck
The lean and wrinkled Cassius, and ’twas I
That the mad Brutus ended. He alone
Dealt on lieutenantry, and no practice had
In the brave squares of war, yet now—no matter.
ANTONY
(to himself) Yes, my lord, that’s true. At Philippi, Caesar kept his sword in its sheath, like a dancer, while I commanded the armies that conquered Cassius and Brutus. Caesar fought only through lieutenants. He had no experience with the brave contests of war. But now . . . never mind.
CLEOPATRA
Ah, stand by.
CLEOPATRA
Ah, give us some privacy.
EROS
The Queen, my lord, the Queen.
EROS
The Queen is here, my lord.
IRAS
Go to him, madam, speak to him.
He is unqualitied with very shame.
IRAS
Go to him, madam, speak to him. He’s not himself because he feels so ashamed. http://ping.fm/P4sEE
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Act 3, Scene 11, Page 3
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CLEOPATRA
Well then, sustain me. Oh!
CLEOPATRA
Well, then, help me.
She rises
Her attendants help her to stand.
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EROS
Most noble sir, arise. The Queen approaches.
Her head’s declined, and death will seize her but
Your comfort makes the rescue.
EROS
Most noble sir, stand up. The Queen is coming. She’s weak and will die unless you comfort her.
ANTONY
I have offended reputation,
A most unnoble swerving.
ANTONY
I’ve destroyed my reputation, a most shameful error.
EROS
Sir, the Queen.
EROS
Sir, here’s the Queen.
50
ANTONY
Oh, whither hast thou led me, Egypt? See
How I convey my shame out of thine eyes
By looking back what I have left behind
’Stroyed in dishonor.
ANTONY
Oh, where have you led me, Egypt? See how I hide my shame from you by turning around? I look behind me to see my past, destroyed by dishonor.
55 CLEOPATRA
O my lord, my lord,
Forgive my fearful sails! I little thought
You would have followed.
CLEOPATRA
Oh, my lord, my lord, forgive my panic! I didn’t think you would follow me.
60 ANTONY
Egypt, thou knew’st too well
My heart was to thy rudder tied by th’ strings,
And thou shouldst tow me after. O’er my spirit
Thy full supremacy thou knew’st, and that
Thy beck might from the bidding of the gods
Command me.
ANTONY
Queen, you knew very well that my heart was tied to your ship and that you would pull me along with you. You knew that my spirit was completely under your control and that I would ignore the gods’ orders in favor of yours.
CLEOPATRA
Oh, my pardon!
CLEOPATRA
Oh, forgive me!
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ANTONY
Now I must
To the young man send humble treaties, dodge
And palter in the shifts of lowness, who
With half the bulk o’ th’ world played as I pleased,
Making and marring fortunes. You did know
How much you were my conqueror, and that
My sword, made weak by my affection, would
Obey it on all cause.
ANTONY
Now I will have to send my humble proposal of peace to that young man. I’ve done as I pleased with half the world, making and losing fortunes, but now I negotiate from a position of weakness. You knew how far you had conquered my spirit. You knew that my sword, weakened by my love for you, would obey that love no matter what. http://ping.fm/edJM2
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CLEOPATRA
Well then, sustain me. Oh!
CLEOPATRA
Well, then, help me.
She rises
Her attendants help her to stand.
45
EROS
Most noble sir, arise. The Queen approaches.
Her head’s declined, and death will seize her but
Your comfort makes the rescue.
EROS
Most noble sir, stand up. The Queen is coming. She’s weak and will die unless you comfort her.
ANTONY
I have offended reputation,
A most unnoble swerving.
ANTONY
I’ve destroyed my reputation, a most shameful error.
EROS
Sir, the Queen.
EROS
Sir, here’s the Queen.
50
ANTONY
Oh, whither hast thou led me, Egypt? See
How I convey my shame out of thine eyes
By looking back what I have left behind
’Stroyed in dishonor.
ANTONY
Oh, where have you led me, Egypt? See how I hide my shame from you by turning around? I look behind me to see my past, destroyed by dishonor.
55 CLEOPATRA
O my lord, my lord,
Forgive my fearful sails! I little thought
You would have followed.
CLEOPATRA
Oh, my lord, my lord, forgive my panic! I didn’t think you would follow me.
60 ANTONY
Egypt, thou knew’st too well
My heart was to thy rudder tied by th’ strings,
And thou shouldst tow me after. O’er my spirit
Thy full supremacy thou knew’st, and that
Thy beck might from the bidding of the gods
Command me.
ANTONY
Queen, you knew very well that my heart was tied to your ship and that you would pull me along with you. You knew that my spirit was completely under your control and that I would ignore the gods’ orders in favor of yours.
CLEOPATRA
Oh, my pardon!
CLEOPATRA
Oh, forgive me!
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ANTONY
Now I must
To the young man send humble treaties, dodge
And palter in the shifts of lowness, who
With half the bulk o’ th’ world played as I pleased,
Making and marring fortunes. You did know
How much you were my conqueror, and that
My sword, made weak by my affection, would
Obey it on all cause.
ANTONY
Now I will have to send my humble proposal of peace to that young man. I’ve done as I pleased with half the world, making and losing fortunes, but now I negotiate from a position of weakness. You knew how far you had conquered my spirit. You knew that my sword, weakened by my love for you, would obey that love no matter what. http://ping.fm/edJM2
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Act 3, Scene 11
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Enter ANTONY with attendants
ANTONY enters with attendants.
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ANTONY
Hark. The land bids me tread no more upon ’t.
It is ashamed to bear me. Friends, come hither.
I am so lated in the world that I
Have lost my way forever. I have a ship
Laden with gold. Take that, divide it. Fly
And make your peace with Caesar.
ANTONY
Listen. The earth tells me to stop walking upon it, as it’s ashamed to carry me. Friends, come here. I’m completely lost. I have a ship full of treasure. Take that. Divide it. Escape and make peace with Caesar.
ALL
Fly? Not we.
ALL
Flee? Not us.
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15
20
ANTONY
I have fled myself, and have instructed cowards
To run and show their shoulders. Friends, begone.
I have myself resolved upon a course
Which has no need of you. Begone.
My treasure’s in the harbor. Take it. Oh,
I followed that I blush to look upon!
My very hairs do mutiny, for the white
Reprove the brown for rashness, and they them
For fear and doting. Friends, begone. You shall
Have letters from me to some friends that will
Sweep your way for you. Pray you, look not sad,
Nor make replies of loathness. Take the hint
Which my despair proclaims. Let that be left
Which leaves itself. To the seaside straightway!
I will possess you of that ship and treasure.
Leave me, I pray, a little. Pray you now,
Nay, do so, for indeed I have lost command.
Therefore I pray you. I’ll see you by and by.
ANTONY
I have already fled from my true self. I’ve told cowards to turn their backs on me and run. Friends, go. I’ve decided on a plan that doesn’t require your assistance. Leave. My treasure’s in the harbor; take it. Oh, I followed something I’m ashamed to look at now! Even my hair revolts. The white hairs blame the brown hairs for being irresponsible, and the brown ones blame the white ones for being spineless and foolish. Friends, go. I’ll give you letters of introduction to some friends of mine who will help you. Please, don’t be sad, and don’t tell me how reluctant you are. Take your cues from my own despair. Abandon the person that has abandoned himself. Go to the harbor immediately! I’ll give you the title to that ship and its treasure. Just give me a moment, please—only a moment. I’ve relinquished my authority, so please—I’ll see you all before long. http://ping.fm/A8M16
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Enter ANTONY with attendants
ANTONY enters with attendants.
5
ANTONY
Hark. The land bids me tread no more upon ’t.
It is ashamed to bear me. Friends, come hither.
I am so lated in the world that I
Have lost my way forever. I have a ship
Laden with gold. Take that, divide it. Fly
And make your peace with Caesar.
ANTONY
Listen. The earth tells me to stop walking upon it, as it’s ashamed to carry me. Friends, come here. I’m completely lost. I have a ship full of treasure. Take that. Divide it. Escape and make peace with Caesar.
ALL
Fly? Not we.
ALL
Flee? Not us.
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15
20
ANTONY
I have fled myself, and have instructed cowards
To run and show their shoulders. Friends, begone.
I have myself resolved upon a course
Which has no need of you. Begone.
My treasure’s in the harbor. Take it. Oh,
I followed that I blush to look upon!
My very hairs do mutiny, for the white
Reprove the brown for rashness, and they them
For fear and doting. Friends, begone. You shall
Have letters from me to some friends that will
Sweep your way for you. Pray you, look not sad,
Nor make replies of loathness. Take the hint
Which my despair proclaims. Let that be left
Which leaves itself. To the seaside straightway!
I will possess you of that ship and treasure.
Leave me, I pray, a little. Pray you now,
Nay, do so, for indeed I have lost command.
Therefore I pray you. I’ll see you by and by.
ANTONY
I have already fled from my true self. I’ve told cowards to turn their backs on me and run. Friends, go. I’ve decided on a plan that doesn’t require your assistance. Leave. My treasure’s in the harbor; take it. Oh, I followed something I’m ashamed to look at now! Even my hair revolts. The white hairs blame the brown hairs for being irresponsible, and the brown ones blame the white ones for being spineless and foolish. Friends, go. I’ll give you letters of introduction to some friends of mine who will help you. Please, don’t be sad, and don’t tell me how reluctant you are. Take your cues from my own despair. Abandon the person that has abandoned himself. Go to the harbor immediately! I’ll give you the title to that ship and its treasure. Just give me a moment, please—only a moment. I’ve relinquished my authority, so please—I’ll see you all before long. http://ping.fm/A8M16
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Act 3, Scene 11, Page 4
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CLEOPATRA
Pardon, pardon!
CLEOPATRA
Forgive me! Forgive me!
ANTONY
Fall not a tear, I say. One of them rates
All that is won and lost. Give me a kiss.
ANTONY
Don’t shed even one tear. One of your tears is worth everything that was won and lost. Give me a kiss.
They kiss
They kiss.
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Even this repays me.—
We sent our schoolmaster. Is he come back?—
Love, I am full of lead.—(calling) Some wine,
Within there, and our viands! Fortune knows
We scorn her most when most she offers blows.
This repays me. I sent our children’s schoolmaster to Caesar with our offer. Has he returned? Love, I am full of heaviness. (calling) Servants, bring some wine and food! We have the most contempt for fortune when it goes against us.
Exeunthttp://ping.fm/iOFrH
They exit.
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CLEOPATRA
Pardon, pardon!
CLEOPATRA
Forgive me! Forgive me!
ANTONY
Fall not a tear, I say. One of them rates
All that is won and lost. Give me a kiss.
ANTONY
Don’t shed even one tear. One of your tears is worth everything that was won and lost. Give me a kiss.
They kiss
They kiss.
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Even this repays me.—
We sent our schoolmaster. Is he come back?—
Love, I am full of lead.—(calling) Some wine,
Within there, and our viands! Fortune knows
We scorn her most when most she offers blows.
This repays me. I sent our children’s schoolmaster to Caesar with our offer. Has he returned? Love, I am full of heaviness. (calling) Servants, bring some wine and food! We have the most contempt for fortune when it goes against us.
Exeunthttp://ping.fm/iOFrH
They exit.
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Act 3, Scene 10, Page 3
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ENOBARBUS
I’ll yet follow
The wounded chance of Antony, though my reason
Sits in the wind against me.
ENOBARBUS
I’ll still follow Antony, even though the odds are against him and good sense tells me I should go the other way.
He exitshttp://ping.fm/0ow9R
He exits.
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ENOBARBUS
I’ll yet follow
The wounded chance of Antony, though my reason
Sits in the wind against me.
ENOBARBUS
I’ll still follow Antony, even though the odds are against him and good sense tells me I should go the other way.
He exitshttp://ping.fm/0ow9R
He exits.
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Act 3, Scene 10, Page 2
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SCARUS
She once being loofed,
The noble ruin of her magic, Antony,
Claps on his sea-wing and, like a doting mallard
Leaving the fight in height, flies after her.
I never saw an action of such shame.
Experience, manhood, honor, ne’er before
Did violate so itself.
SCARUS
Once she had turned around, the noble Antony, ruined by love, hoisted his own sails and followed her like a lovesick duck. He left the battle at the most crucial point. I never saw such a shameful act. He betrayed his own experience, manhood, and honor.
ENOBARBUS
Alack, alack!
ENOBARBUS
Terrible. Terrible.
Enter CANIDIUS
CANIDIUS enters.
25
CANIDIUS
Our fortune on the sea is out of breath
And sinks most lamentably. Had our general
Been what he knew himself, it had gone well.
Oh, he has given example for our flight
Most grossly by his own!
CANIDIUS
The battle on the sea is almost lost. If our general had been his old self, we would have won. Oh, with his sordid desertion, he sets the example for our own.
30 ENOBARBUS
Ay, are you thereabouts? Why then, good night indeed.
ENOBARBUS
Are you considering desertion, as well? Then everything must really be finished.
CANIDIUS
Toward Peloponnesus are they fled.
CANIDIUS
They fled toward Peloponnesus.
SCARUS
’Tis easy to ’t, and there I will attend
What further comes.
SCARUS
It’s easy to get there. I’ll go there and ascertain their next move.
He exits
He exits.
35 CANIDIUS
To Caesar will I render
My legions and my horse. Six kings already
Show me the way of yielding.
CANIDIUS
I’ll yield my legions and cavalry to Caesar. In this, I follow the examples of the six kings who have already surrendered.
He exitshttp://ping.fm/4KQnm
He exits.
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SCARUS
She once being loofed,
The noble ruin of her magic, Antony,
Claps on his sea-wing and, like a doting mallard
Leaving the fight in height, flies after her.
I never saw an action of such shame.
Experience, manhood, honor, ne’er before
Did violate so itself.
SCARUS
Once she had turned around, the noble Antony, ruined by love, hoisted his own sails and followed her like a lovesick duck. He left the battle at the most crucial point. I never saw such a shameful act. He betrayed his own experience, manhood, and honor.
ENOBARBUS
Alack, alack!
ENOBARBUS
Terrible. Terrible.
Enter CANIDIUS
CANIDIUS enters.
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CANIDIUS
Our fortune on the sea is out of breath
And sinks most lamentably. Had our general
Been what he knew himself, it had gone well.
Oh, he has given example for our flight
Most grossly by his own!
CANIDIUS
The battle on the sea is almost lost. If our general had been his old self, we would have won. Oh, with his sordid desertion, he sets the example for our own.
30 ENOBARBUS
Ay, are you thereabouts? Why then, good night indeed.
ENOBARBUS
Are you considering desertion, as well? Then everything must really be finished.
CANIDIUS
Toward Peloponnesus are they fled.
CANIDIUS
They fled toward Peloponnesus.
SCARUS
’Tis easy to ’t, and there I will attend
What further comes.
SCARUS
It’s easy to get there. I’ll go there and ascertain their next move.
He exits
He exits.
35 CANIDIUS
To Caesar will I render
My legions and my horse. Six kings already
Show me the way of yielding.
CANIDIUS
I’ll yield my legions and cavalry to Caesar. In this, I follow the examples of the six kings who have already surrendered.
He exitshttp://ping.fm/4KQnm
He exits.
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Act 3, Scene 10
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CANIDIUS marcheth with his land army one way over the stage, and TAURUS, the lieutenant of CAESAR, the other way. After their going in is heard the noise of a sea fight
CANIDIUS and his army marches one way across the stage while CAESAR’s lieutenant, TAURUS, marches across the other way. After the two armies march off stage, the noise of a battle at sea is heard.
Alarum. Enter ENOBARBUS
Trumpets sound a retreat. ENOBARBUS enters.
ENOBARBUS
Naught, naught, all naught! I can behold no longer.
Th’ Antoniad, the Egyptian admiral,
With all their sixty, fly and turn the rudder.
To see ’t mine eyes are blasted.
ENOBARBUS
We’re ruined, ruined, ruined! I can’t watch any more. The Egyptian flagship, the Antoniad, followed by all sixty Egyptian ships, has turned and fled. It destroyed my eyes to look upon it.
Enter SCARUS
SCARUS enters.
5 SCARUS
Gods and goddesses,
All the whole synod of them!
SCARUS
Gods and goddesses—the whole congregation of them!
ENOBARBUS
What’s thy passion?
ENOBARBUS
What’s wrong with you?
SCARUS
The greater cantle of the world is lost
With very ignorance. We have kissed away
Kingdoms and provinces.
SCARUS
We have lost a major portion of the world through utter foolishness. We have kissed away entire kingdoms and provinces.
ENOBARBUS
How appears the fight?
ENOBARBUS
How goes the battle?
10
15 SCARUS
On our side like the tokened pestilence,
Where death is sure. Yon ribaudred nag of Egypt—
Whom leprosy o’ertake!—i’ th’ midst o’ th’ fight,
When vantage like a pair of twins appeared
Both as the same, or rather ours the elder,
The breeze upon her, like a cow in June,
Hoists sails and flies.
SCARUS
Our side shows all the signs of certain defeat, which appear like the symptomatic sores of the plague. Right in the middle of the fight, just when the battle could have gone either way—actually we had a slight advantage—that immoral Egyptian nag—May she die of leprosy!—suddenly became frightened, and turned her ships around and fled.
ENOBARBUS
That I beheld.
Mine eyes did sicken at the sight and could not
Endure a further view.
ENOBARBUS
I saw that. The sight made me so sick I couldn’t watch any more. http://ping.fm/uShSY
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CANIDIUS marcheth with his land army one way over the stage, and TAURUS, the lieutenant of CAESAR, the other way. After their going in is heard the noise of a sea fight
CANIDIUS and his army marches one way across the stage while CAESAR’s lieutenant, TAURUS, marches across the other way. After the two armies march off stage, the noise of a battle at sea is heard.
Alarum. Enter ENOBARBUS
Trumpets sound a retreat. ENOBARBUS enters.
ENOBARBUS
Naught, naught, all naught! I can behold no longer.
Th’ Antoniad, the Egyptian admiral,
With all their sixty, fly and turn the rudder.
To see ’t mine eyes are blasted.
ENOBARBUS
We’re ruined, ruined, ruined! I can’t watch any more. The Egyptian flagship, the Antoniad, followed by all sixty Egyptian ships, has turned and fled. It destroyed my eyes to look upon it.
Enter SCARUS
SCARUS enters.
5 SCARUS
Gods and goddesses,
All the whole synod of them!
SCARUS
Gods and goddesses—the whole congregation of them!
ENOBARBUS
What’s thy passion?
ENOBARBUS
What’s wrong with you?
SCARUS
The greater cantle of the world is lost
With very ignorance. We have kissed away
Kingdoms and provinces.
SCARUS
We have lost a major portion of the world through utter foolishness. We have kissed away entire kingdoms and provinces.
ENOBARBUS
How appears the fight?
ENOBARBUS
How goes the battle?
10
15 SCARUS
On our side like the tokened pestilence,
Where death is sure. Yon ribaudred nag of Egypt—
Whom leprosy o’ertake!—i’ th’ midst o’ th’ fight,
When vantage like a pair of twins appeared
Both as the same, or rather ours the elder,
The breeze upon her, like a cow in June,
Hoists sails and flies.
SCARUS
Our side shows all the signs of certain defeat, which appear like the symptomatic sores of the plague. Right in the middle of the fight, just when the battle could have gone either way—actually we had a slight advantage—that immoral Egyptian nag—May she die of leprosy!—suddenly became frightened, and turned her ships around and fled.
ENOBARBUS
That I beheld.
Mine eyes did sicken at the sight and could not
Endure a further view.
ENOBARBUS
I saw that. The sight made me so sick I couldn’t watch any more. http://ping.fm/uShSY
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Act 3, Scene 9
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Enter ANTONY and ENOBARBUS
ANTONY and ENOBARBUS enter.
ANTONY
Set we our squadrons on yond side o’ th’ hill,
In eye of Caesar’s battle, from which place
We may the number of the ships behold
And so proceed accordingly.
ANTONY
Assemble our squadrons on the other side of the hill, in sight of Caesar’s navy. From there we’ll be able to see how many ships he has and plan accordingly.
Exithttp://ping.fm/AAXlL
They exit.
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Enter ANTONY and ENOBARBUS
ANTONY and ENOBARBUS enter.
ANTONY
Set we our squadrons on yond side o’ th’ hill,
In eye of Caesar’s battle, from which place
We may the number of the ships behold
And so proceed accordingly.
ANTONY
Assemble our squadrons on the other side of the hill, in sight of Caesar’s navy. From there we’ll be able to see how many ships he has and plan accordingly.
Exithttp://ping.fm/AAXlL
They exit.
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Act 3, Scene 8
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Enter CAESAR with his army, and TAURUS, marching
CAESAR enters with TAURUS and his army.
CAESAR
Taurus!
CAESAR
Taurus!
TAURUS
My lord?
TAURUS
My lord?
5 CAESAR
Strike not by land; keep whole. Provoke not battle
Till we have done at sea. Do not exceed
The prescript of this scroll.
CAESAR
Don’t attack by land. Keep the army together. Don’t provoke them to battle until we have finished at sea. Don’t exceed your orders as written here.
He gives a scroll
He hands TAURUS a scroll.
Our fortune lies
Upon this jump.
Our fate depends on this chance.
Exit with armyhttp://ping.fm/M3QaY
They exit.
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Enter CAESAR with his army, and TAURUS, marching
CAESAR enters with TAURUS and his army.
CAESAR
Taurus!
CAESAR
Taurus!
TAURUS
My lord?
TAURUS
My lord?
5 CAESAR
Strike not by land; keep whole. Provoke not battle
Till we have done at sea. Do not exceed
The prescript of this scroll.
CAESAR
Don’t attack by land. Keep the army together. Don’t provoke them to battle until we have finished at sea. Don’t exceed your orders as written here.
He gives a scroll
He hands TAURUS a scroll.
Our fortune lies
Upon this jump.
Our fate depends on this chance.
Exit with armyhttp://ping.fm/M3QaY
They exit.
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Act 3, Scene 7, Page 4
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Enter a SOLDIER
A SOLDIER enters.
How now, worthy soldier?
What’s the news, brave soldier?
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SOLDIER
O noble Emperor, do not fight by sea!
Trust not to rotten planks. Do you misdoubt
This sword and these my wounds? Let th’ Egyptians
And the Phoenicians go a-ducking. We
Have used to conquer standing on the earth
And fighting foot to foot.
SOLDIER
Oh, don’t fight by sea, noble Emperor! Don’t trust rotten planks. Don’t you trust my sword and these wounds? Let the Egyptians and Phoenicians go swimming. We are used to winning by standing on the earth and fighting toe to toe.
ANTONY
Well, well, away.
ANTONY
Well, well, let’s go.
Exeunt ANTONY, CLEOPATRA, and ENOBARBUS
ANTONY, CLEOPATRA, and ENOBARBUS exit.
SOLDIER
By Hercules, I think I am i’ th’ right.
SOLDIER
By Hercules, I think I’m right.
70 CANIDIUS
Soldier, thou art; but his whole action grows
Not in the power on ’t. So our leader’s led,
And we are women’s men.
CANIDIUS
Soldier, you are. But Antony’s decisions aren’t coming from his extensive experience. Our leader is being led. We are following a woman.
SOLDIER
You keep by land
The legions and the horse whole, do you not?
SOLDIER
On land you keep the legions and cavalry together, don’t you?
75 CANIDIUS
Marcus Octavius, Marcus Justeius,
Publicola, and Caelius, are for sea;
But we keep whole by land. This speed of Caesar’s
Carries beyond belief.
CANIDIUS
Marcus Octavius, Marcus Justeius, Publicola, and Caelius will go by sea, but we’ll keep the bulk on land. Caesar’s speed defies belief.
SOLDIER
While he was yet in Rome
His power went out in such distractions as
Beguiled all spies.
SOLDIER
While he was still in Rome, he deployed his forces in so many different disguises that all our spies were fooled. http://ping.fm/0zUaF
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Enter a SOLDIER
A SOLDIER enters.
How now, worthy soldier?
What’s the news, brave soldier?
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SOLDIER
O noble Emperor, do not fight by sea!
Trust not to rotten planks. Do you misdoubt
This sword and these my wounds? Let th’ Egyptians
And the Phoenicians go a-ducking. We
Have used to conquer standing on the earth
And fighting foot to foot.
SOLDIER
Oh, don’t fight by sea, noble Emperor! Don’t trust rotten planks. Don’t you trust my sword and these wounds? Let the Egyptians and Phoenicians go swimming. We are used to winning by standing on the earth and fighting toe to toe.
ANTONY
Well, well, away.
ANTONY
Well, well, let’s go.
Exeunt ANTONY, CLEOPATRA, and ENOBARBUS
ANTONY, CLEOPATRA, and ENOBARBUS exit.
SOLDIER
By Hercules, I think I am i’ th’ right.
SOLDIER
By Hercules, I think I’m right.
70 CANIDIUS
Soldier, thou art; but his whole action grows
Not in the power on ’t. So our leader’s led,
And we are women’s men.
CANIDIUS
Soldier, you are. But Antony’s decisions aren’t coming from his extensive experience. Our leader is being led. We are following a woman.
SOLDIER
You keep by land
The legions and the horse whole, do you not?
SOLDIER
On land you keep the legions and cavalry together, don’t you?
75 CANIDIUS
Marcus Octavius, Marcus Justeius,
Publicola, and Caelius, are for sea;
But we keep whole by land. This speed of Caesar’s
Carries beyond belief.
CANIDIUS
Marcus Octavius, Marcus Justeius, Publicola, and Caelius will go by sea, but we’ll keep the bulk on land. Caesar’s speed defies belief.
SOLDIER
While he was yet in Rome
His power went out in such distractions as
Beguiled all spies.
SOLDIER
While he was still in Rome, he deployed his forces in so many different disguises that all our spies were fooled. http://ping.fm/0zUaF
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Act 3, Scene 7, Page 5
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CANIDIUS
Who’s his lieutenant, hear you?
CANIDIUS
Who’s his lieutenant, do you know?
SOLDIER
They say, one Taurus.
SOLDIER
A man named Taurus, they say.
CANIDIUS
Well I know the man.
CANIDIUS
I know the man well.
Enter a MESSENGER
A MESSENGER enters.
80 MESSENGER
The Emperor calls Canidius.
MESSENGER
The Emperor is calling for Canidius.
CANIDIUS
With news the time’s with labor, and throws forth
Each minute some.
CANIDIUS
The present time is like a woman in labor, each minute giving birth to some piece of news.
Exeunt
They exit. http://ping.fm/6ihg5
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CANIDIUS
Who’s his lieutenant, hear you?
CANIDIUS
Who’s his lieutenant, do you know?
SOLDIER
They say, one Taurus.
SOLDIER
A man named Taurus, they say.
CANIDIUS
Well I know the man.
CANIDIUS
I know the man well.
Enter a MESSENGER
A MESSENGER enters.
80 MESSENGER
The Emperor calls Canidius.
MESSENGER
The Emperor is calling for Canidius.
CANIDIUS
With news the time’s with labor, and throws forth
Each minute some.
CANIDIUS
The present time is like a woman in labor, each minute giving birth to some piece of news.
Exeunt
They exit. http://ping.fm/6ihg5
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Act 3, Scene 7, Page 3
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ANTONY
By sea, by sea.
ANTONY
I will fight by sea. By sea.
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ENOBARBUS
Most worthy sir, you therein throw away
The absolute soldiership you have by land,
Distract your army, which doth most consist
Of war-marked footmen, leave unexecuted
Your own renownèd knowledge, quite forego
The way which promises assurance, and
Give up yourself merely to chance and hazard
From firm security.
ENOBARBUS
Most worthy sir, if you do that you throw away all the advantages you have on land. You will have to divide your army, which mostly consists of battle-hardened foot soldiers. You will be unable to use your legendary battle knowledge. You’ll be abandoning proven methods that promise victory, and instead you’ll put yourself at the mercy of haphazard chance.
ANTONY
I’ll fight at sea.
ANTONY
I’ll fight at sea.
CLEOPATRA
I have sixty sails, Caesar none better.
CLEOPATRA
I have sixty ships. Caesar doesn’t have any that are better.
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ANTONY
Our overplus of shipping will we burn,
And with the rest full-manned, from th’ head of Actium
Beat th’ approaching Caesar. But if we fail,
We then can do ’t at land.
ANTONY
We’ll burn our surplus ships and fully man the rest. We’ll sail from Actium and beat Caesar as he approaches. Even if we fail at that, we can still fight him on land.
Enter a MESSENGER
A MESSENGER enters.
Thy business?
What’s your business?
55 MESSENGER
The news is true, my lord. He is descried.
Caesar has taken Toryne.
MESSENGER
The news is true, my lord. Caesar has been seen. He has captured Toryne.
Exit
He exits.
60 ANTONY
Can he be there in person? ’Tis impossible,
Strange that his power should be. Canidius,
Our nineteen legions thou shalt hold by land,
And our twelve thousand horse. We’ll to our ship.
Away, my Thetis!
ANTONY
Can Caesar be there in person? No, that’s impossible. It’s strange enough that his army should be there. Canidius, take our nineteen legions and twelve thousand horse soldiers. You must hold them on land. We’ll go to our ship. Come away, Cleopatra. http://ping.fm/iGWl8
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ANTONY
By sea, by sea.
ANTONY
I will fight by sea. By sea.
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ENOBARBUS
Most worthy sir, you therein throw away
The absolute soldiership you have by land,
Distract your army, which doth most consist
Of war-marked footmen, leave unexecuted
Your own renownèd knowledge, quite forego
The way which promises assurance, and
Give up yourself merely to chance and hazard
From firm security.
ENOBARBUS
Most worthy sir, if you do that you throw away all the advantages you have on land. You will have to divide your army, which mostly consists of battle-hardened foot soldiers. You will be unable to use your legendary battle knowledge. You’ll be abandoning proven methods that promise victory, and instead you’ll put yourself at the mercy of haphazard chance.
ANTONY
I’ll fight at sea.
ANTONY
I’ll fight at sea.
CLEOPATRA
I have sixty sails, Caesar none better.
CLEOPATRA
I have sixty ships. Caesar doesn’t have any that are better.
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ANTONY
Our overplus of shipping will we burn,
And with the rest full-manned, from th’ head of Actium
Beat th’ approaching Caesar. But if we fail,
We then can do ’t at land.
ANTONY
We’ll burn our surplus ships and fully man the rest. We’ll sail from Actium and beat Caesar as he approaches. Even if we fail at that, we can still fight him on land.
Enter a MESSENGER
A MESSENGER enters.
Thy business?
What’s your business?
55 MESSENGER
The news is true, my lord. He is descried.
Caesar has taken Toryne.
MESSENGER
The news is true, my lord. Caesar has been seen. He has captured Toryne.
Exit
He exits.
60 ANTONY
Can he be there in person? ’Tis impossible,
Strange that his power should be. Canidius,
Our nineteen legions thou shalt hold by land,
And our twelve thousand horse. We’ll to our ship.
Away, my Thetis!
ANTONY
Can Caesar be there in person? No, that’s impossible. It’s strange enough that his army should be there. Canidius, take our nineteen legions and twelve thousand horse soldiers. You must hold them on land. We’ll go to our ship. Come away, Cleopatra. http://ping.fm/iGWl8
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Act 3, Scene 7, Page 2
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Enter ANTONY and CANIDIUS
ANTONY and CANIDIUS enter.
20 ENOBARBUS
Nay, I have done.
Here comes the Emperor.
ENOBARBUS
No, I’ve had my say. Here comes the Emperor.
ANTONY
Is it not strange, Canidius,
That from Tarentum and Brundusium
He could so quickly cut the Ionian sea
And take in Toryne?—You have heard on ’t, sweet?
ANTONY
Isn’t it strange, Canidius, that he could cross the Ionian Sea so quickly from Tarentum and Brundusium and take Toryne?—Have you heard about this, sweet?
25 CLEOPATRA
Celerity is never more admired
Than by the negligent.
CLEOPATRA
No one admires speed more than the lazy.
ANTONY
A good rebuke,
Which might have well becomed the best of men,
To taunt at slackness.—Canidius, we will fight
With him by sea.
ANTONY
That’s a good reprimand, suitable for reminding even the best of men to guard against negligence. Canidius, we’ll fight him at sea.
CLEOPATRA
By sea, what else?
CLEOPATRA
Of course we’ll fight him by sea. What else?
CANIDIUS
Why will
My lord do so?
CANIDIUS
Why do you want to do that, my lord?
ANTONY
For that he dares us to ’t.
ANTONY
Because he’s daring us to do it.
30 ENOBARBUS
So hath my lord dared him to single fight.
ENOBARBUS
So you’ve dared him to single combat.
CANIDIUS
Ay, and to wage this battle at Pharsalia,
Where Caesar fought with Pompey. But these offers,
Which serve not for his vantage, he shakes off,
And so should you.
CANIDIUS
Yes, and you dared Caesar to fight the battle at Pharsalia, where he fought against Pompey. But Caesar ignores offers that don’t give him an advantage, and so should you.
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40 ENOBARBUS
Your ships are not well manned,
Your mariners are muleteers, reapers, people
Engrossed by swift impress. In Caesar’s fleet
Are those that often have ’gainst Pompey fought.
Their ships are yare, yours, heavy. No disgrace
Shall fall you for refusing him at sea,
Being prepared for land.
ENOBARBUS
Your ships are not well crewed. Your sailors are mule drivers, harvesters—men who were drafted quickly and have little training. Caesar’s fleet is manned by mariners who already have experience battling Pompey. His ships are maneuverable. Yours are slow and awkward. Refusing to fight him at sea won’t disgrace you. You’ve prepared for a land war. http://ping.fm/LSFEY
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Enter ANTONY and CANIDIUS
ANTONY and CANIDIUS enter.
20 ENOBARBUS
Nay, I have done.
Here comes the Emperor.
ENOBARBUS
No, I’ve had my say. Here comes the Emperor.
ANTONY
Is it not strange, Canidius,
That from Tarentum and Brundusium
He could so quickly cut the Ionian sea
And take in Toryne?—You have heard on ’t, sweet?
ANTONY
Isn’t it strange, Canidius, that he could cross the Ionian Sea so quickly from Tarentum and Brundusium and take Toryne?—Have you heard about this, sweet?
25 CLEOPATRA
Celerity is never more admired
Than by the negligent.
CLEOPATRA
No one admires speed more than the lazy.
ANTONY
A good rebuke,
Which might have well becomed the best of men,
To taunt at slackness.—Canidius, we will fight
With him by sea.
ANTONY
That’s a good reprimand, suitable for reminding even the best of men to guard against negligence. Canidius, we’ll fight him at sea.
CLEOPATRA
By sea, what else?
CLEOPATRA
Of course we’ll fight him by sea. What else?
CANIDIUS
Why will
My lord do so?
CANIDIUS
Why do you want to do that, my lord?
ANTONY
For that he dares us to ’t.
ANTONY
Because he’s daring us to do it.
30 ENOBARBUS
So hath my lord dared him to single fight.
ENOBARBUS
So you’ve dared him to single combat.
CANIDIUS
Ay, and to wage this battle at Pharsalia,
Where Caesar fought with Pompey. But these offers,
Which serve not for his vantage, he shakes off,
And so should you.
CANIDIUS
Yes, and you dared Caesar to fight the battle at Pharsalia, where he fought against Pompey. But Caesar ignores offers that don’t give him an advantage, and so should you.
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40 ENOBARBUS
Your ships are not well manned,
Your mariners are muleteers, reapers, people
Engrossed by swift impress. In Caesar’s fleet
Are those that often have ’gainst Pompey fought.
Their ships are yare, yours, heavy. No disgrace
Shall fall you for refusing him at sea,
Being prepared for land.
ENOBARBUS
Your ships are not well crewed. Your sailors are mule drivers, harvesters—men who were drafted quickly and have little training. Caesar’s fleet is manned by mariners who already have experience battling Pompey. His ships are maneuverable. Yours are slow and awkward. Refusing to fight him at sea won’t disgrace you. You’ve prepared for a land war. http://ping.fm/LSFEY
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Act 3, Scene 7
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Enter CLEOPATRA and ENOBARBUS
CLEOPATRA and ENOBARBUS enter.
CLEOPATRA
I will be even with thee, doubt it not.
CLEOPATRA
I’ll be straight with you. Do not doubt it.
ENOBARBUS
But why, why, why?
ENOBARBUS
But why, why, why?
CLEOPATRA
Thou hast forspoke my being in these wars
And sayst it is not fit.
CLEOPATRA
You opposed my taking part in the war. You said it wasn’t proper.
ENOBARBUS
Well, is it, is it?
ENOBARBUS
Well, is it? Is it?
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CLEOPATRA
Is ’t not denounced against us? Why should not we
Be there in person?
CLEOPATRA
Isn’t this war against me? Why shouldn’t I be there in person?
ENOBARBUS
Well, I could reply,
If we should serve with horse and mares together,
The horse were merely lost. The mares would bear
A soldier and his horse.
ENOBARBUS
Well, I could answer that if we went to war on male and female horses alike—the male horses would be totally distracted and useless. The mares would be ridden by their riders and the male horses.
CLEOPATRA
What is ’t you say?
CLEOPATRA
What do you mean?
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15 ENOBARBUS
Your presence needs must puzzle Antony,
Take from his heart, take from his brain, from ’s time
What should not then be spared. He is already
Traduced for levity, and ’tis said in Rome
That Photinus, an eunuch, and your maids
Manage this war.
ENOBARBUS
Antony will necessarily be distracted by your presence. You will affect his heart and his head. You’ll take up time he can’t afford to lose. He’s already criticized for frivolous behavior. In Rome they say that your eunuch Photinus and your maids run the war.
CLEOPATRA
Sink Rome! And their tongues rot
That speak against us! A charge we bear i’ th’ war,
And as the president of my kingdom will
Appear there for a man. Speak not against it.
I will not stay behind.
CLEOPATRA
Let Rome fall! May the tongues of our critics rot! I have responsibilities in this war, and as the absolute ruler of my kingdom I will carry out my duties as if I were a man. Don’t argue against it. I won’t stay behind. http://ping.fm/8pvdu
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Enter CLEOPATRA and ENOBARBUS
CLEOPATRA and ENOBARBUS enter.
CLEOPATRA
I will be even with thee, doubt it not.
CLEOPATRA
I’ll be straight with you. Do not doubt it.
ENOBARBUS
But why, why, why?
ENOBARBUS
But why, why, why?
CLEOPATRA
Thou hast forspoke my being in these wars
And sayst it is not fit.
CLEOPATRA
You opposed my taking part in the war. You said it wasn’t proper.
ENOBARBUS
Well, is it, is it?
ENOBARBUS
Well, is it? Is it?
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CLEOPATRA
Is ’t not denounced against us? Why should not we
Be there in person?
CLEOPATRA
Isn’t this war against me? Why shouldn’t I be there in person?
ENOBARBUS
Well, I could reply,
If we should serve with horse and mares together,
The horse were merely lost. The mares would bear
A soldier and his horse.
ENOBARBUS
Well, I could answer that if we went to war on male and female horses alike—the male horses would be totally distracted and useless. The mares would be ridden by their riders and the male horses.
CLEOPATRA
What is ’t you say?
CLEOPATRA
What do you mean?
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15 ENOBARBUS
Your presence needs must puzzle Antony,
Take from his heart, take from his brain, from ’s time
What should not then be spared. He is already
Traduced for levity, and ’tis said in Rome
That Photinus, an eunuch, and your maids
Manage this war.
ENOBARBUS
Antony will necessarily be distracted by your presence. You will affect his heart and his head. You’ll take up time he can’t afford to lose. He’s already criticized for frivolous behavior. In Rome they say that your eunuch Photinus and your maids run the war.
CLEOPATRA
Sink Rome! And their tongues rot
That speak against us! A charge we bear i’ th’ war,
And as the president of my kingdom will
Appear there for a man. Speak not against it.
I will not stay behind.
CLEOPATRA
Let Rome fall! May the tongues of our critics rot! I have responsibilities in this war, and as the absolute ruler of my kingdom I will carry out my duties as if I were a man. Don’t argue against it. I won’t stay behind. http://ping.fm/8pvdu
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Act 3, Scene 6, Page 5
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AGRIPPA
Welcome, lady.
AGRIPPA
Welcome, lady.
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MAECENAS
Welcome, dear madam.
Each heart in Rome does love and pity you.
Only th’ adulterous Antony, most large
In his abominations, turns you off
And gives his potent regiment to a trull
That noises it against us.
MAECENAS
Welcome, dear madam. Every heart in Rome loves and pities you.
Only the adulterous and abominable Antony abandons you, giving his power to a whore who turns that power against us.
OCTAVIA
(to CAESAR ) Is it so, sir?
OCTAVIA
(to CAESAR ) Is that true, sir?
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CAESAR
Most certain. Sister, welcome. Pray you
Be ever known to patience. My dear’st sister!
CAESAR
It’s undeniable. You are welcome here, sister. I beg you to continue to be patient. My dearest sister!
Exeunt http://ping.fm/iuSp8
They exit.
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AGRIPPA
Welcome, lady.
AGRIPPA
Welcome, lady.
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MAECENAS
Welcome, dear madam.
Each heart in Rome does love and pity you.
Only th’ adulterous Antony, most large
In his abominations, turns you off
And gives his potent regiment to a trull
That noises it against us.
MAECENAS
Welcome, dear madam. Every heart in Rome loves and pities you.
Only the adulterous and abominable Antony abandons you, giving his power to a whore who turns that power against us.
OCTAVIA
(to CAESAR ) Is it so, sir?
OCTAVIA
(to CAESAR ) Is that true, sir?
100
CAESAR
Most certain. Sister, welcome. Pray you
Be ever known to patience. My dear’st sister!
CAESAR
It’s undeniable. You are welcome here, sister. I beg you to continue to be patient. My dearest sister!
Exeunt http://ping.fm/iuSp8
They exit.
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Act 3, Scene 6, Page 4
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OCTAVIA
Do not say so, my lord.
OCTAVIA
Don’t say that, my lord.
65 CAESAR
I have eyes upon him,
And his affairs come to me on the wind.
Where is he now?
CAESAR
I’ve kept track of him, and reports of his affairs arrive on every ship. Where do you think he is now?
OCTAVIA
My lord, in Athens.
OCTAVIA
He’s in Athens, my lord.
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CAESAR
No, my most wrongèd sister. Cleopatra
Hath nodded him to her. He hath given his empire
Up to a whore; who now are levying
The kings o’ th’ earth for war. He hath assembled
Bocchus, the King of Libya; Archelaus,
Of Cappadocia; Philadelphos, King
Of Paphlagonia; the Thracian king, Adallas;
King Manchus of Arabia; King of Pont;
Herod of Jewry; Mithridates, King
Of Comagen; Polemon and Amyntas,
The Kings of Mede and Lycaonia,
With a more larger list of scepters.
CAESAR
No, he’s not. You’ve been deceived. Cleopatra summoned him. He’s given his empire to a whore, and now they’re gathering kings to wage a war. He’s recruited Bocchus, the King of Libya; Archelaus of Cappadocia; Philadelphos, King of Paphlagonia; the Thracian king, Adallas; King Manchus of Arabia; the King of Pont; Herod, of Judea; Mithridates, King of Comagen; Polemon and Amyntas, the kings of Mede and Lycaonia, and many more.
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OCTAVIA
Ay me, most wretched,
That have my heart parted betwixt two friends
That does afflict each other!
OCTAVIA
Oh, I’m heartbroken. I’m divided between two friends who are determined to kill each other.
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90
CAESAR
Welcome hither.
Your letters did withhold our breaking forth
Till we perceived both how you were wrong led
And we in negligent danger. Cheer your heart.
Be you not troubled with the time, which drives
O’er your content these strong necessities,
But let determined things to destiny
Hold unbewailed their way. Welcome to Rome,
Nothing more dear to me. You are abused
Beyond the mark of thought, and the high gods,
To do you justice, makes his ministers
Of us and those that love you. Best of comfort,
And ever welcome to us.
CAESAR
You’re welcome here. I didn’t write about breaking the alliance with Antony until I saw you were being misled and realized how dangerous it would be to keep postponing preparations. Cheer yourself. Don’t be troubled by the present situation, the obligations of which must ruin your happiness. Don’t worry about things that have already been decided by fate. Welcome home to Rome. Nothing is more precious to me than you. You have been unbelievably abused, and now the gods make us the dispensers of justice. Be comforted. You will always be welcome to me. http://ping.fm/CbgEj
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OCTAVIA
Do not say so, my lord.
OCTAVIA
Don’t say that, my lord.
65 CAESAR
I have eyes upon him,
And his affairs come to me on the wind.
Where is he now?
CAESAR
I’ve kept track of him, and reports of his affairs arrive on every ship. Where do you think he is now?
OCTAVIA
My lord, in Athens.
OCTAVIA
He’s in Athens, my lord.
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75
CAESAR
No, my most wrongèd sister. Cleopatra
Hath nodded him to her. He hath given his empire
Up to a whore; who now are levying
The kings o’ th’ earth for war. He hath assembled
Bocchus, the King of Libya; Archelaus,
Of Cappadocia; Philadelphos, King
Of Paphlagonia; the Thracian king, Adallas;
King Manchus of Arabia; King of Pont;
Herod of Jewry; Mithridates, King
Of Comagen; Polemon and Amyntas,
The Kings of Mede and Lycaonia,
With a more larger list of scepters.
CAESAR
No, he’s not. You’ve been deceived. Cleopatra summoned him. He’s given his empire to a whore, and now they’re gathering kings to wage a war. He’s recruited Bocchus, the King of Libya; Archelaus of Cappadocia; Philadelphos, King of Paphlagonia; the Thracian king, Adallas; King Manchus of Arabia; the King of Pont; Herod, of Judea; Mithridates, King of Comagen; Polemon and Amyntas, the kings of Mede and Lycaonia, and many more.
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OCTAVIA
Ay me, most wretched,
That have my heart parted betwixt two friends
That does afflict each other!
OCTAVIA
Oh, I’m heartbroken. I’m divided between two friends who are determined to kill each other.
85
90
CAESAR
Welcome hither.
Your letters did withhold our breaking forth
Till we perceived both how you were wrong led
And we in negligent danger. Cheer your heart.
Be you not troubled with the time, which drives
O’er your content these strong necessities,
But let determined things to destiny
Hold unbewailed their way. Welcome to Rome,
Nothing more dear to me. You are abused
Beyond the mark of thought, and the high gods,
To do you justice, makes his ministers
Of us and those that love you. Best of comfort,
And ever welcome to us.
CAESAR
You’re welcome here. I didn’t write about breaking the alliance with Antony until I saw you were being misled and realized how dangerous it would be to keep postponing preparations. Cheer yourself. Don’t be troubled by the present situation, the obligations of which must ruin your happiness. Don’t worry about things that have already been decided by fate. Welcome home to Rome. Nothing is more precious to me than you. You have been unbelievably abused, and now the gods make us the dispensers of justice. Be comforted. You will always be welcome to me. http://ping.fm/CbgEj
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Act 3, Scene 6, Page 3
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OCTAVIA
You have not called me so, nor have you cause.
OCTAVIA
You’ve never thought of me like that, and you have no reason to.
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55
CAESAR
Why have you stol’n upon us thus? You come not
Like Caesar’s sister. The wife of Antony
Should have an army for an usher and
The neighs of horse to tell of her approach
Long ere she did appear. The trees by th’ way
Should have borne men, and expectation fainted,
Longing for what it had not. Nay, the dust
Should have ascended to the roof of heaven,
Raised by your populous troops. But you are come
A market-maid to Rome and have prevented
The ostentation of our love, which, left unshown,
Is often left unloved. We should have met you
By sea and land, supplying every stage
With an augmented greeting.
CAESAR
Then why did you travel so quietly? You didn’t arrive like Caesar’s sister. Antony’s wife should have an army to escort her, with neighing horses to announce her arrival long before she appears. The trees along the road should have been filled with eager spectators. Crowds should have been faint with excitement waiting to see you. The dust from your attending troops should have risen to heaven. But you’ve arrived like a common maid bringing goods to a Roman market. You’ve kept me from displaying my love—and when love is not shown, it’s often not felt. I would have met you by sea and again by land. At each stage of your trip there would have been a more spectacular greeting.
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OCTAVIA
Good my lord,
To come thus was I not constrained, but did it
On my free will. My lord, Mark Antony,
Hearing that you prepared for war, acquainted
My grievèd ear withal, whereon I begged
His pardon for return.
OCTAVIA
My good lord, I wasn’t forced to travel like this. It was my choice. Mark Antony heard that you were preparing to wage war on him. When he gave me this news, I begged him to let me visit you.
CAESAR
Which soon he granted,
Being an obstruct ’tween his lust and him.
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OCTAVIA
You have not called me so, nor have you cause.
OCTAVIA
You’ve never thought of me like that, and you have no reason to.
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CAESAR
Why have you stol’n upon us thus? You come not
Like Caesar’s sister. The wife of Antony
Should have an army for an usher and
The neighs of horse to tell of her approach
Long ere she did appear. The trees by th’ way
Should have borne men, and expectation fainted,
Longing for what it had not. Nay, the dust
Should have ascended to the roof of heaven,
Raised by your populous troops. But you are come
A market-maid to Rome and have prevented
The ostentation of our love, which, left unshown,
Is often left unloved. We should have met you
By sea and land, supplying every stage
With an augmented greeting.
CAESAR
Then why did you travel so quietly? You didn’t arrive like Caesar’s sister. Antony’s wife should have an army to escort her, with neighing horses to announce her arrival long before she appears. The trees along the road should have been filled with eager spectators. Crowds should have been faint with excitement waiting to see you. The dust from your attending troops should have risen to heaven. But you’ve arrived like a common maid bringing goods to a Roman market. You’ve kept me from displaying my love—and when love is not shown, it’s often not felt. I would have met you by sea and again by land. At each stage of your trip there would have been a more spectacular greeting.
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OCTAVIA
Good my lord,
To come thus was I not constrained, but did it
On my free will. My lord, Mark Antony,
Hearing that you prepared for war, acquainted
My grievèd ear withal, whereon I begged
His pardon for return.
OCTAVIA
My good lord, I wasn’t forced to travel like this. It was my choice. Mark Antony heard that you were preparing to wage war on him. When he gave me this news, I begged him to let me visit you.
CAESAR
Which soon he granted,
Being an obstruct ’tween his lust and him.
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CAESAR
The people knows it, and have now received
His accusations.
CAESAR
The people have heard it already, and they’ve been told of his accusations.
AGRIPPA
Who does he accuse?
AGRIPPA
Who does he accuse?
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CAESAR
Caesar, and that, having in Sicily
Sextus Pompeius spoiled, we had not rated him
His part o’ th’ isle. Then does he say he lent me
Some shipping, unrestored. Lastly, he frets
That Lepidus of the triumvirate
Should be deposed, and, being, that we detain
All his revenue.
CAESAR
He accuses me of withholding his share of Sextus Pompeius’ possessions, which we seized in Sicily. Then he says I didn’t return some ships he loaned me. Finally, he criticizes the deposing of Lepidus, and then goes on to accuse me of keeping all of Lepidus’ property for myself.
AGRIPPA
Sir, this should be answered.
AGRIPPA
Sir, these accusations should be answered.
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CAESAR
’Tis done already, and the messenger gone.
I have told him, Lepidus was grown too cruel,
That he his high authority abused
And did deserve his change. For what I have conquered,
I grant him part; but then, in his Armenia,
And other of his conquered kingdoms, I
Demand the like.
CAESAR
It has been done already, and the messenger is on his way. I answered that Lepidus had become too brutal and abused his position. For this he deserved to be deposed. As for what I seized in the wars, I granted that Antony should have a share. But I also demanded my share of his acquisitions in Armenia and the other conquered kingdoms.
MAECENAS
He’ll never yield to that.
MAECENAS
He’ll never agree to that.
CAESAR
Nor must not then be yielded to in this.
CAESAR
Then we won’t agree to his demands.
Enter OCTAVIA with her train
OCTAVIA enters with her attendants.
40 OCTAVIA
Hail, Caesar, and my lord! Hail, most dear Caesar!
OCTAVIA
Greetings, Caesar, my lord! Greetings, dearest Caesar!
CAESAR
That ever I should call thee castaway!
CAESAR
Oh, to think you’ve been rejected!
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CAESAR
The people knows it, and have now received
His accusations.
CAESAR
The people have heard it already, and they’ve been told of his accusations.
AGRIPPA
Who does he accuse?
AGRIPPA
Who does he accuse?
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CAESAR
Caesar, and that, having in Sicily
Sextus Pompeius spoiled, we had not rated him
His part o’ th’ isle. Then does he say he lent me
Some shipping, unrestored. Lastly, he frets
That Lepidus of the triumvirate
Should be deposed, and, being, that we detain
All his revenue.
CAESAR
He accuses me of withholding his share of Sextus Pompeius’ possessions, which we seized in Sicily. Then he says I didn’t return some ships he loaned me. Finally, he criticizes the deposing of Lepidus, and then goes on to accuse me of keeping all of Lepidus’ property for myself.
AGRIPPA
Sir, this should be answered.
AGRIPPA
Sir, these accusations should be answered.
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CAESAR
’Tis done already, and the messenger gone.
I have told him, Lepidus was grown too cruel,
That he his high authority abused
And did deserve his change. For what I have conquered,
I grant him part; but then, in his Armenia,
And other of his conquered kingdoms, I
Demand the like.
CAESAR
It has been done already, and the messenger is on his way. I answered that Lepidus had become too brutal and abused his position. For this he deserved to be deposed. As for what I seized in the wars, I granted that Antony should have a share. But I also demanded my share of his acquisitions in Armenia and the other conquered kingdoms.
MAECENAS
He’ll never yield to that.
MAECENAS
He’ll never agree to that.
CAESAR
Nor must not then be yielded to in this.
CAESAR
Then we won’t agree to his demands.
Enter OCTAVIA with her train
OCTAVIA enters with her attendants.
40 OCTAVIA
Hail, Caesar, and my lord! Hail, most dear Caesar!
OCTAVIA
Greetings, Caesar, my lord! Greetings, dearest Caesar!
CAESAR
That ever I should call thee castaway!
CAESAR
Oh, to think you’ve been rejected!
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Enter AGRIPPA, MECAENAS, and CAESAR
AGRIPPA, MAECENAS, and CAESAR enter.
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CAESAR
Contemning Rome, he has done all this and more
In Alexandria. Here’s the manner of ’t:
I’ th’ marketplace, on a tribunal silvered,
Cleopatra and himself in chairs of gold
Were publicly enthroned. At the feet sat
Caesarion, whom they call my father’s son,
And all the unlawful issue that their lust
Since then hath made between them. Unto her
He gave the stablishment of Egypt, made her
Of lower Syria, Cyprus, Lydia,
Absolute Queen.
CAESAR
In Alexandria he condemned Rome, and that’s not all. This is what happened: he and Cleopatra sat on chairs of gold on a silver-covered stage in the marketplace. Caesarion—whom they call my father’s son—and all their illegitimate children sat at their feet. Antony confirmed her possession of Egypt and made her absolute Queen of lower Syria, Cyprus, and Lydia.
MAECENAS
This in the public eye?
MAECENAS
He did this in public?
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CAESAR
I’ th’ common showplace, where they exercise.
His sons he there proclaimed the kings of kings:
Great Media, Parthia, and Armenia
He gave to Alexander; to Ptolemy he assigned
Syria, Cilicia, and Phoenicia. She
In th’ habiliments of the goddess Isis
That day appeared, and oft before gave audience,
As ’tis reported, so.
CAESAR
In the public arena, where they perform sporting events. He proclaimed his sons to be kings of kings. He gave Media, Parthia, and Armenia to Alexander. He gave Syria, Cilicia, and Phoenicia to Ptolemy. Cleopatra was dressed like the goddess Isis. They say she often attended her public functions like that.
20 MAECENAS
Let Rome be thus informed.
MAECENAS
Let’s send this news to Rome.
AGRIPPA
Who, queasy with his insolence already,
Will their good thoughts call from him.
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Enter AGRIPPA, MECAENAS, and CAESAR
AGRIPPA, MAECENAS, and CAESAR enter.
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CAESAR
Contemning Rome, he has done all this and more
In Alexandria. Here’s the manner of ’t:
I’ th’ marketplace, on a tribunal silvered,
Cleopatra and himself in chairs of gold
Were publicly enthroned. At the feet sat
Caesarion, whom they call my father’s son,
And all the unlawful issue that their lust
Since then hath made between them. Unto her
He gave the stablishment of Egypt, made her
Of lower Syria, Cyprus, Lydia,
Absolute Queen.
CAESAR
In Alexandria he condemned Rome, and that’s not all. This is what happened: he and Cleopatra sat on chairs of gold on a silver-covered stage in the marketplace. Caesarion—whom they call my father’s son—and all their illegitimate children sat at their feet. Antony confirmed her possession of Egypt and made her absolute Queen of lower Syria, Cyprus, and Lydia.
MAECENAS
This in the public eye?
MAECENAS
He did this in public?
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CAESAR
I’ th’ common showplace, where they exercise.
His sons he there proclaimed the kings of kings:
Great Media, Parthia, and Armenia
He gave to Alexander; to Ptolemy he assigned
Syria, Cilicia, and Phoenicia. She
In th’ habiliments of the goddess Isis
That day appeared, and oft before gave audience,
As ’tis reported, so.
CAESAR
In the public arena, where they perform sporting events. He proclaimed his sons to be kings of kings. He gave Media, Parthia, and Armenia to Alexander. He gave Syria, Cilicia, and Phoenicia to Ptolemy. Cleopatra was dressed like the goddess Isis. They say she often attended her public functions like that.
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Let Rome be thus informed.
MAECENAS
Let’s send this news to Rome.
AGRIPPA
Who, queasy with his insolence already,
Will their good thoughts call from him.
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ENOBARBUS
’Twill be naught,
But let it be. Bring me to Antony.
ENOBARBUS
It won’t be that important. But never mind. Take me to Antony.
EROS
Come, sir.
EROS
Come with me, sir.
Exeunt
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ENOBARBUS
’Twill be naught,
But let it be. Bring me to Antony.
ENOBARBUS
It won’t be that important. But never mind. Take me to Antony.
EROS
Come, sir.
EROS
Come with me, sir.
Exeunt
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Enter ENOBARBUS and EROS
ENOBARBUS and EROS enter.
ENOBARBUS
How now, friend Eros!
ENOBARBUS
How goes it, friend Eros?
EROS
There’s strange news come, sir.
EROS
Some startling news has just arrived, sir.
ENOBARBUS
What, man?
ENOBARBUS
What news, man?
EROS
Caesar and Lepidus have made wars upon Pompey.
EROS
Caesar and Lepidus declared war against Pompey.
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This is old. What is the success?
ENOBARBUS
That’s old news. Who’s winning?
EROS
Caesar, having made use of him in the wars ’gainst Pompey, presently denied him rivality, would not let him partake in the glory of the action, and, not resting here, accuses him of letters he had formerly wrote to Pompey; upon his own appeal seizes him. So the poor third is up, till death enlarge his confine.
EROS
Caesar used Lepidus in the war, but as soon as it was over, Lepidus was expelled from the triumvirate. He wasn’t allowed any of the glory of the victory, and he was accused of treasonous correspondence with Pompey. On the basis of Caesar’s accusation alone, Lepidus was imprisoned. So the weak third of the triumvirate is imprisoned until death frees him.
ENOBARBUS
Then, world, thou hast a pair of chaps, no more,
And throw between them all the food thou hast,
They’ll grind the one the other. Where’s Antony?
ENOBARBUS
So now the world will only be devoured by two sets of jaws—Caesar’s and Antony’s. And even if you throw everything you possess to the two of them, they’ll battle each other to the death to have it all. Where’s Antony?
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EROS
He’s walking in the garden—(imitating anger) thus, and spurns
The rush that lies before him; cries, “Fool Lepidus!”
And threats the throat of that his officer
That murdered Pompey.
EROS
He’s walking in the garden, like this (imitating anger). And he kicks the leaves on the path, exclaiming, “Lepidus, you fool!” Then he threatens to kill the officer who murdered Pompey.
ENOBARBUS
Our great navy’s rigged.
ENOBARBUS
Antony’s grand navy is prepared.
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EROS
For Italy and Caesar. More, Domitius:
My lord desires you presently. My news
I might have told hereafter.
EROS
To sail to Italy and Caesar. Another thing, Domitius: Antony wants to see you now. I should have waited to tell you my news.
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Enter ENOBARBUS and EROS
ENOBARBUS and EROS enter.
ENOBARBUS
How now, friend Eros!
ENOBARBUS
How goes it, friend Eros?
EROS
There’s strange news come, sir.
EROS
Some startling news has just arrived, sir.
ENOBARBUS
What, man?
ENOBARBUS
What news, man?
EROS
Caesar and Lepidus have made wars upon Pompey.
EROS
Caesar and Lepidus declared war against Pompey.
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This is old. What is the success?
ENOBARBUS
That’s old news. Who’s winning?
EROS
Caesar, having made use of him in the wars ’gainst Pompey, presently denied him rivality, would not let him partake in the glory of the action, and, not resting here, accuses him of letters he had formerly wrote to Pompey; upon his own appeal seizes him. So the poor third is up, till death enlarge his confine.
EROS
Caesar used Lepidus in the war, but as soon as it was over, Lepidus was expelled from the triumvirate. He wasn’t allowed any of the glory of the victory, and he was accused of treasonous correspondence with Pompey. On the basis of Caesar’s accusation alone, Lepidus was imprisoned. So the weak third of the triumvirate is imprisoned until death frees him.
ENOBARBUS
Then, world, thou hast a pair of chaps, no more,
And throw between them all the food thou hast,
They’ll grind the one the other. Where’s Antony?
ENOBARBUS
So now the world will only be devoured by two sets of jaws—Caesar’s and Antony’s. And even if you throw everything you possess to the two of them, they’ll battle each other to the death to have it all. Where’s Antony?
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EROS
He’s walking in the garden—(imitating anger) thus, and spurns
The rush that lies before him; cries, “Fool Lepidus!”
And threats the throat of that his officer
That murdered Pompey.
EROS
He’s walking in the garden, like this (imitating anger). And he kicks the leaves on the path, exclaiming, “Lepidus, you fool!” Then he threatens to kill the officer who murdered Pompey.
ENOBARBUS
Our great navy’s rigged.
ENOBARBUS
Antony’s grand navy is prepared.
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EROS
For Italy and Caesar. More, Domitius:
My lord desires you presently. My news
I might have told hereafter.
EROS
To sail to Italy and Caesar. Another thing, Domitius: Antony wants to see you now. I should have waited to tell you my news.
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OCTAVIA
Thanks to my lord.
The Jove of power make me most weak, most weak,
Your reconciler! Wars ’twixt you twain would be
As if the world should cleave, and that slain men
Should solder up the rift.
OCTAVIA
Thank you, my lord. May the god of power make me, the weakest of the weak, your mediator. A war between you two would split the very world, and the bodies of your slaughtered soldiers would have to fill the chasm between.
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ANTONY
When it appears to you where this begins,
Turn your displeasure that way, for our faults
Can never be so equal that your love
Can equally move with them. Provide your going;
Choose your own company and command what cost
Your heart has mind to.
ANTONY
When you find out who started this disagreement, turn your anger upon them. Our faults can’t be so alike that you would judge us similarly. Order supplies for your trip and choose your traveling companions. Spend as much as you like.
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OCTAVIA
Thanks to my lord.
The Jove of power make me most weak, most weak,
Your reconciler! Wars ’twixt you twain would be
As if the world should cleave, and that slain men
Should solder up the rift.
OCTAVIA
Thank you, my lord. May the god of power make me, the weakest of the weak, your mediator. A war between you two would split the very world, and the bodies of your slaughtered soldiers would have to fill the chasm between.
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ANTONY
When it appears to you where this begins,
Turn your displeasure that way, for our faults
Can never be so equal that your love
Can equally move with them. Provide your going;
Choose your own company and command what cost
Your heart has mind to.
ANTONY
When you find out who started this disagreement, turn your anger upon them. Our faults can’t be so alike that you would judge us similarly. Order supplies for your trip and choose your traveling companions. Spend as much as you like.
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Like her? O Isis, ’tis impossible.
CHARMIAN
Like her? Oh, Isis, that’s impossible.
CLEOPATRA
I think so, Charmian. Dull of tongue, and dwarfish.—
What majesty is in her gait? Remember,
If e’er thou looked’st on majesty.
CLEOPATRA
You’re right, Charmian. She’s both dull-spoken and dwarfishly little.—Did she carry herself with majesty? Compare her to any memory you might have of royalty.
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MESSENGER
She creeps.
Her motion and her station are as one.
She shows a body rather than a life,
A statue than a breather.
MESSENGER
She creeps along. Moving or standing still, her bearing is about the same. She has a body, not a life. She’s more like a statue than a living, breathing human being.
CLEOPATRA
Is this certain?
CLEOPATRA
Is this true?
MESSENGER
Or I have no observance.
MESSENGER
If not, then I have no powers of observation.
CHARMIAN
Three in Egypt
Cannot make better note.
CHARMIAN
There aren’t three people in all of Egypt who could do better.
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He’s very knowing,
I do perceive ’t. There’s nothing in her yet.
The fellow has good judgment.
CLEOPATRA
He’s very observant. I can tell. She doesn’t have anything going for her so far. This messenger is wise.
CHARMIAN
Excellent.
CHARMIAN
Very wise.
CLEOPATRA
(to MESSENGER ) Guess at her years, I prithee.
CLEOPATRA
(to MESSENGER ) How old do you think she is?
MESSENGER
Madam, she was a widow—
MESSENGER
She was a widow previously, madam.
CLEOPATRA
Widow? Charmian, hark.
CLEOPATRA
A widow? Do you hear that, Charmian?
MESSENGER
And I do think she’s thirty.
MESSENGER
And I think she’s at least thirty.
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Bear’st thou her face in mind? Is ’t long or round?
CLEOPATRA
Do you remember her face? Was it long or round?
MESSENGER
Round, even to faultiness.
MESSENGER
Round enough to be unattractive.
CLEOPATRA
For the most part, too, they are foolish that are so.
Her hair, what color?
CLEOPATRA
Usually that means a person is foolish. What color is her hair?
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Like her? O Isis, ’tis impossible.
CHARMIAN
Like her? Oh, Isis, that’s impossible.
CLEOPATRA
I think so, Charmian. Dull of tongue, and dwarfish.—
What majesty is in her gait? Remember,
If e’er thou looked’st on majesty.
CLEOPATRA
You’re right, Charmian. She’s both dull-spoken and dwarfishly little.—Did she carry herself with majesty? Compare her to any memory you might have of royalty.
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MESSENGER
She creeps.
Her motion and her station are as one.
She shows a body rather than a life,
A statue than a breather.
MESSENGER
She creeps along. Moving or standing still, her bearing is about the same. She has a body, not a life. She’s more like a statue than a living, breathing human being.
CLEOPATRA
Is this certain?
CLEOPATRA
Is this true?
MESSENGER
Or I have no observance.
MESSENGER
If not, then I have no powers of observation.
CHARMIAN
Three in Egypt
Cannot make better note.
CHARMIAN
There aren’t three people in all of Egypt who could do better.
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He’s very knowing,
I do perceive ’t. There’s nothing in her yet.
The fellow has good judgment.
CLEOPATRA
He’s very observant. I can tell. She doesn’t have anything going for her so far. This messenger is wise.
CHARMIAN
Excellent.
CHARMIAN
Very wise.
CLEOPATRA
(to MESSENGER ) Guess at her years, I prithee.
CLEOPATRA
(to MESSENGER ) How old do you think she is?
MESSENGER
Madam, she was a widow—
MESSENGER
She was a widow previously, madam.
CLEOPATRA
Widow? Charmian, hark.
CLEOPATRA
A widow? Do you hear that, Charmian?
MESSENGER
And I do think she’s thirty.
MESSENGER
And I think she’s at least thirty.
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Bear’st thou her face in mind? Is ’t long or round?
CLEOPATRA
Do you remember her face? Was it long or round?
MESSENGER
Round, even to faultiness.
MESSENGER
Round enough to be unattractive.
CLEOPATRA
For the most part, too, they are foolish that are so.
Her hair, what color?
CLEOPATRA
Usually that means a person is foolish. What color is her hair?
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Enter CLEOPATRA, CHARMIAN, IRAS, and ALEXAS
CLEOPATRA, CHARMIAN, IRAS, and ALEXAS enter.
CLEOPATRA
Where is the fellow?
CLEOPATRA
Where is that messenger?
ALEXAS
Half afeard to come.
ALEXAS
He’s afraid to come in.
CLEOPATRA
Go to, go to.—Come hither, sir.
CLEOPATRA
Oh, come on.—Come here, sir.
Enter the MESSENGER as before
The MESSENGER enters.
ALEXAS
Good majesty,
Herod of Jewry dare not look upon you
But when you are well pleased.
ALEXAS
Gracious Queen, even Herod of Judea wouldn’t dare look at you unless you were in a good mood.
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CLEOPATRA
That Herod’s head
I’ll have! But how? When Antony is gone,
Through whom I might command it? (to MESSENGER ) Come thou near.
CLEOPATRA
I’ll have Herod’s head chopped off! But now that Antony’s gone, who will do it for me? (to MESSENGER ) Come closer.
MESSENGER
Most gracious majesty!
MESSENGER
Most formidable Queen!
CLEOPATRA
Didst thou behold Octavia?
CLEOPATRA
Did you see Octavia?
MESSENGER
Ay, dread Queen.
MESSENGER
Yes, revered Queen.
CLEOPATRA
Where?
CLEOPATRA
Where?
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Madam, in Rome.
I looked her in the face, and saw her led
Between her brother and Mark Antony.
MESSENGER
In Rome, Madam. I saw her face as she walked with her brother and Mark Antony.
CLEOPATRA
Is she as tall as me?
CLEOPATRA
Is she as tall as I am?
MESSENGER
She is not, madam.
MESSENGER
She is not, madam.
CLEOPATRA
Didst hear her speak? Is she shrill-tongued or low?
CLEOPATRA
Did you hear her speak? Is her voice pitched high or low?
MESSENGER
Madam, I heard her speak. She is low-voiced.
MESSENGER
Madam, I heard her speak. She has a low-pitched voice.
CLEOPATRA
That’s not so good. He cannot like her long.
CLEOPATRA
That’s not in her favor. He can’t like her very long.
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Enter CLEOPATRA, CHARMIAN, IRAS, and ALEXAS
CLEOPATRA, CHARMIAN, IRAS, and ALEXAS enter.
CLEOPATRA
Where is the fellow?
CLEOPATRA
Where is that messenger?
ALEXAS
Half afeard to come.
ALEXAS
He’s afraid to come in.
CLEOPATRA
Go to, go to.—Come hither, sir.
CLEOPATRA
Oh, come on.—Come here, sir.
Enter the MESSENGER as before
The MESSENGER enters.
ALEXAS
Good majesty,
Herod of Jewry dare not look upon you
But when you are well pleased.
ALEXAS
Gracious Queen, even Herod of Judea wouldn’t dare look at you unless you were in a good mood.
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CLEOPATRA
That Herod’s head
I’ll have! But how? When Antony is gone,
Through whom I might command it? (to MESSENGER ) Come thou near.
CLEOPATRA
I’ll have Herod’s head chopped off! But now that Antony’s gone, who will do it for me? (to MESSENGER ) Come closer.
MESSENGER
Most gracious majesty!
MESSENGER
Most formidable Queen!
CLEOPATRA
Didst thou behold Octavia?
CLEOPATRA
Did you see Octavia?
MESSENGER
Ay, dread Queen.
MESSENGER
Yes, revered Queen.
CLEOPATRA
Where?
CLEOPATRA
Where?
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Madam, in Rome.
I looked her in the face, and saw her led
Between her brother and Mark Antony.
MESSENGER
In Rome, Madam. I saw her face as she walked with her brother and Mark Antony.
CLEOPATRA
Is she as tall as me?
CLEOPATRA
Is she as tall as I am?
MESSENGER
She is not, madam.
MESSENGER
She is not, madam.
CLEOPATRA
Didst hear her speak? Is she shrill-tongued or low?
CLEOPATRA
Did you hear her speak? Is her voice pitched high or low?
MESSENGER
Madam, I heard her speak. She is low-voiced.
MESSENGER
Madam, I heard her speak. She has a low-pitched voice.
CLEOPATRA
That’s not so good. He cannot like her long.
CLEOPATRA
That’s not in her favor. He can’t like her very long.
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60 ENOBARBUS
(aside to AGRIPPA ) That year indeed he was troubled with a rheum.
What willingly he did confound he wailed,
Believe ’t, till I wept too.
ENOBARBUS
(aside to AGRIPPA ) He certainly did have rheumy eyes that year. Whenever he had to kill, he cried—it’s true!—until I cried too.
CAESAR
(coming forward with OCTAVIA ) No, sweet Octavia,
You shall hear from me still. The time shall not
Outgo my thinking on you.
CAESAR
(returning with OCTAVIA ) Don’t worry, sweet Octavia, I’ll always write to you, and I’ll think about you all the time.
ANTONY
Come, sir, come,
I’ll wrestle with you in my strength of love.
Look, here I have you.
ANTONY
Come here, sir. I’ll wrestle with you out of love. See, now I have you.
Embraces him
They embrace.
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Thus I let you go
And give you to the gods.
And thus I let you go and give you to the gods.
CAESAR
Adieu. Be happy.
CAESAR
Good-bye. Be happy.
LEPIDUS
(to ANTONY ) Let all the number of the stars give light
To thy fair way.
LEPIDUS
(to ANTONY ) May every star light your path.
CAESAR
Farewell, farewell.
CAESAR
Farewell, farewell.
Kisses OCTAVIA
He kisses OCTAVIA.
ANTONY
Farewell.
ANTONY
Farewell.
Trumpets sound. Exeunt
Trumpets sound a fanfare as they exit.
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60 ENOBARBUS
(aside to AGRIPPA ) That year indeed he was troubled with a rheum.
What willingly he did confound he wailed,
Believe ’t, till I wept too.
ENOBARBUS
(aside to AGRIPPA ) He certainly did have rheumy eyes that year. Whenever he had to kill, he cried—it’s true!—until I cried too.
CAESAR
(coming forward with OCTAVIA ) No, sweet Octavia,
You shall hear from me still. The time shall not
Outgo my thinking on you.
CAESAR
(returning with OCTAVIA ) Don’t worry, sweet Octavia, I’ll always write to you, and I’ll think about you all the time.
ANTONY
Come, sir, come,
I’ll wrestle with you in my strength of love.
Look, here I have you.
ANTONY
Come here, sir. I’ll wrestle with you out of love. See, now I have you.
Embraces him
They embrace.
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Thus I let you go
And give you to the gods.
And thus I let you go and give you to the gods.
CAESAR
Adieu. Be happy.
CAESAR
Good-bye. Be happy.
LEPIDUS
(to ANTONY ) Let all the number of the stars give light
To thy fair way.
LEPIDUS
(to ANTONY ) May every star light your path.
CAESAR
Farewell, farewell.
CAESAR
Farewell, farewell.
Kisses OCTAVIA
He kisses OCTAVIA.
ANTONY
Farewell.
ANTONY
Farewell.
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CAESAR
Farewell, my dearest sister, fare thee well.
The elements be kind to thee and make
Thy spirits all of comfort! Fare thee well.
CAESAR
Good-bye, my dearest sister, good-bye. I hope you have good weather to set your mind at ease. Farewell.
OCTAVIA
My noble brother!
OCTAVIA
My noble brother!
She weeps
She begins to cry.
ANTONY
The April’s in her eyes; it is love’s spring,
And these the showers to bring it on. (to OCTAVIA ) Be cheerful.
ANTONY
Her eyes are like April: full of showers. But they’ll flower into love. (to OCTAVIA ) Be cheerful.
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(to CAESAR ) Sir, look well to my husband’s house, and—
OCTAVIA
(to CAESAR ) Take care of my former husband’s property, and—
CAESAR
What, Octavia?
CAESAR
What is it, Octavia?
OCTAVIA
I’ll tell you in your ear.
OCTAVIA
I’ll tell you privately.
She and CAESAR walk aside
She and CAESAR move apart from the group, and she whispers to him.
50 ANTONY
Her tongue will not obey her heart, nor can
Her heart inform her tongue—the swan’s-down feather
That stands upon the swell at the full of tide
And neither way inclines.
ANTONY
She won’t say what she’s feeling, and she can’t understand her feelings. She’s balanced uneasily, like a feather on the swell of a great wave—she won’t move, even though her situation is about to change.
ENOBARBUS
(aside to AGRIPPA ) Will Caesar weep?
ENOBARBUS
(aside to AGRIPPA ) Do you think Caesar will cry?
AGRIPPA
(aside to ENOBARBUS ) He has a cloud in ’s face.
AGRIPPA
(aside to ENOBARBUS ) He does look like it.
ENOBARBUS
(aside to AGRIPPA ) He were the worse for that, were he a horse;
So is he, being a man.
ENOBARBUS
(aside to AGRIPPA ) If he were a horse, watery eyes would lower his value. Men aren’t supposed to cry, either.
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AGRIPPA
(aside to ENOBARBUS ) Why, Enobarbus,
When Antony found Julius Caesar dead,
He cried almost to roaring, and he wept
When at Philippi he found Brutus slain.
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CAESAR
Farewell, my dearest sister, fare thee well.
The elements be kind to thee and make
Thy spirits all of comfort! Fare thee well.
CAESAR
Good-bye, my dearest sister, good-bye. I hope you have good weather to set your mind at ease. Farewell.
OCTAVIA
My noble brother!
OCTAVIA
My noble brother!
She weeps
She begins to cry.
ANTONY
The April’s in her eyes; it is love’s spring,
And these the showers to bring it on. (to OCTAVIA ) Be cheerful.
ANTONY
Her eyes are like April: full of showers. But they’ll flower into love. (to OCTAVIA ) Be cheerful.
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(to CAESAR ) Sir, look well to my husband’s house, and—
OCTAVIA
(to CAESAR ) Take care of my former husband’s property, and—
CAESAR
What, Octavia?
CAESAR
What is it, Octavia?
OCTAVIA
I’ll tell you in your ear.
OCTAVIA
I’ll tell you privately.
She and CAESAR walk aside
She and CAESAR move apart from the group, and she whispers to him.
50 ANTONY
Her tongue will not obey her heart, nor can
Her heart inform her tongue—the swan’s-down feather
That stands upon the swell at the full of tide
And neither way inclines.
ANTONY
She won’t say what she’s feeling, and she can’t understand her feelings. She’s balanced uneasily, like a feather on the swell of a great wave—she won’t move, even though her situation is about to change.
ENOBARBUS
(aside to AGRIPPA ) Will Caesar weep?
ENOBARBUS
(aside to AGRIPPA ) Do you think Caesar will cry?
AGRIPPA
(aside to ENOBARBUS ) He has a cloud in ’s face.
AGRIPPA
(aside to ENOBARBUS ) He does look like it.
ENOBARBUS
(aside to AGRIPPA ) He were the worse for that, were he a horse;
So is he, being a man.
ENOBARBUS
(aside to AGRIPPA ) If he were a horse, watery eyes would lower his value. Men aren’t supposed to cry, either.
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AGRIPPA
(aside to ENOBARBUS ) Why, Enobarbus,
When Antony found Julius Caesar dead,
He cried almost to roaring, and he wept
When at Philippi he found Brutus slain.
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Trumpets within
Trumpets sound.
So,
This is to horse. Adieu, noble Agrippa.
So, there’s the signal to ride. Good-bye, noble Agrippa.
AGRIPPA
Good fortune, worthy soldier, and farewell.
AGRIPPA
Good luck, worthy soldier, and good-bye.
Enter CAESAR, ANTONY, LEPIDUS, and OCTAVIA
CAESAR, ANTONY, LEPIDUS, and OCTAVIA enter.
ANTONY
No further, sir.
ANTONY
You can’t go any further with us, sir.
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CAESAR
You take from me a great part of myself;
Use me well in ’t.—Sister, prove such a wife
As my thoughts make thee, and as my farthest bond
Shall pass on thy approof.—Most noble Antony,
Let not the piece of virtue, which is set
Betwixt us as the cement of our love,
To keep it builded, be the ram to batter
The fortress of it. For better might we
Have loved without this mean, if on both parts
This be not cherished.
CAESAR
You take an important part of myself with you. Treat it well . . . . Sister, be the kind of wife I hope you will be, and that this great contract rests upon your being . . . Gracious Antony, don’t let my sister, this epitome of virtue that connects us, become the reason we separate.
If you and I don’t value her equally, it would be better for us to work out our differences without her.
ANTONY
Make me not offended
In your distrust.
ANTONY
Don’t insult me with your distrust.
CAESAR
I have said.
CAESAR
I mean what I say.
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ANTONY
You shall not find,
Though you be therein curious, the least cause
For what you seem to fear. So the gods keep you
And make the hearts of Romans serve your ends.
We will here part.
ANTONY
You won’t find any cause for anxiety, even if you look for one. So, may the gods protect you and change the hearts of the Romans so that they turn and give you their support. We’ll leave you here.
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Trumpets within
Trumpets sound.
So,
This is to horse. Adieu, noble Agrippa.
So, there’s the signal to ride. Good-bye, noble Agrippa.
AGRIPPA
Good fortune, worthy soldier, and farewell.
AGRIPPA
Good luck, worthy soldier, and good-bye.
Enter CAESAR, ANTONY, LEPIDUS, and OCTAVIA
CAESAR, ANTONY, LEPIDUS, and OCTAVIA enter.
ANTONY
No further, sir.
ANTONY
You can’t go any further with us, sir.
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CAESAR
You take from me a great part of myself;
Use me well in ’t.—Sister, prove such a wife
As my thoughts make thee, and as my farthest bond
Shall pass on thy approof.—Most noble Antony,
Let not the piece of virtue, which is set
Betwixt us as the cement of our love,
To keep it builded, be the ram to batter
The fortress of it. For better might we
Have loved without this mean, if on both parts
This be not cherished.
CAESAR
You take an important part of myself with you. Treat it well . . . . Sister, be the kind of wife I hope you will be, and that this great contract rests upon your being . . . Gracious Antony, don’t let my sister, this epitome of virtue that connects us, become the reason we separate.
If you and I don’t value her equally, it would be better for us to work out our differences without her.
ANTONY
Make me not offended
In your distrust.
ANTONY
Don’t insult me with your distrust.
CAESAR
I have said.
CAESAR
I mean what I say.
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ANTONY
You shall not find,
Though you be therein curious, the least cause
For what you seem to fear. So the gods keep you
And make the hearts of Romans serve your ends.
We will here part.
ANTONY
You won’t find any cause for anxiety, even if you look for one. So, may the gods protect you and change the hearts of the Romans so that they turn and give you their support. We’ll leave you here.
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Enter AGRIPPA at one door, ENOBARBUS at another
AGRIPPA enters through one door and ENOBARBUS enters through another.
AGRIPPA
What, are the brothers parted?
AGRIPPA
Did the brothers-in-law leave?
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ENOBARBUS
They have dispatched with Pompey; he is gone.
The other three are sealing. Octavia weeps
To part from Rome. Caesar is sad, and Lepidus,
Since Pompey’s feast, as Menas says, is troubled
With the greensickness.
ENOBARBUS
They finished their business with Pompey, and Pompey has left. Now the three triumvirs are putting their official seals on the treaty. Octavia weeps at the thought of leaving Rome. Caesar is in a sober mood. And Menas reports that Lepidus has been hungover since Pompey’s party.
AGRIPPA
’Tis a noble Lepidus.
AGRIPPA
That Lepidus is an elegant man.
ENOBARBUS
A very fine one. Oh, how he loves Caesar!
ENOBARBUS
He’s a stylish man. And how he loves Caesar!
AGRIPPA
Nay, but how dearly he adores Mark Antony!
AGRIPPA
Yes, but how he adores Mark Antony!
ENOBARBUS
Caesar? Why, he’s the Jupiter of men.
ENOBARBUS
Caesar? He’s a god of a man.
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What’s Antony? The god of Jupiter.
AGRIPPA
Then what’s Antony? A god of a god?
ENOBARBUS
Spake you of Caesar? How, the nonpareil!
ENOBARBUS
Are you talking about Caesar? He’s without equal!
AGRIPPA
O Antony, O thou Arabian bird!
AGRIPPA
Oh, Antony! Oh, you phoenix!
ENOBARBUS
Would you praise Caesar, say “Caesar.” Go no further.
ENOBARBUS
If you want to praise Caesar, just say his name—that’s all the praise that’s necessary.
AGRIPPA
Indeed, he plied them both with excellent praises.
AGRIPPA
He certainly flattered them both with extravagant compliments.
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ENOBARBUS
But he loves Caesar best; yet he loves Antony.
Hoo! Hearts, tongues, figures, scribes, bards, poets, cannot
Think, speak, cast, write, sing, number—hoo!—
His love to Antony. But as for Caesar,
Kneel down, kneel down, and wonder.
ENOBARBUS
He loves Caesar best, but he also loves Antony. Oh! No one can describe or fathom Lepidus’ love for Antony! Hearts cannot think it, tongues cannot speak it, meas-urements cannot calculate it, scribes cannot write it, bards cannot sing it, and poets cannot make verses about it. But when it comes to Caesar, Lepidus’ love approaches the awestruck wonder of a worshipper.
AGRIPPA
Both he loves.
AGRIPPA
He loves them both.
20 ENOBARBUS
They are his shards, and he their beetle.
ENOBARBUS
They are his dung, and he their beetle.
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Enter AGRIPPA at one door, ENOBARBUS at another
AGRIPPA enters through one door and ENOBARBUS enters through another.
AGRIPPA
What, are the brothers parted?
AGRIPPA
Did the brothers-in-law leave?
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ENOBARBUS
They have dispatched with Pompey; he is gone.
The other three are sealing. Octavia weeps
To part from Rome. Caesar is sad, and Lepidus,
Since Pompey’s feast, as Menas says, is troubled
With the greensickness.
ENOBARBUS
They finished their business with Pompey, and Pompey has left. Now the three triumvirs are putting their official seals on the treaty. Octavia weeps at the thought of leaving Rome. Caesar is in a sober mood. And Menas reports that Lepidus has been hungover since Pompey’s party.
AGRIPPA
’Tis a noble Lepidus.
AGRIPPA
That Lepidus is an elegant man.
ENOBARBUS
A very fine one. Oh, how he loves Caesar!
ENOBARBUS
He’s a stylish man. And how he loves Caesar!
AGRIPPA
Nay, but how dearly he adores Mark Antony!
AGRIPPA
Yes, but how he adores Mark Antony!
ENOBARBUS
Caesar? Why, he’s the Jupiter of men.
ENOBARBUS
Caesar? He’s a god of a man.
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What’s Antony? The god of Jupiter.
AGRIPPA
Then what’s Antony? A god of a god?
ENOBARBUS
Spake you of Caesar? How, the nonpareil!
ENOBARBUS
Are you talking about Caesar? He’s without equal!
AGRIPPA
O Antony, O thou Arabian bird!
AGRIPPA
Oh, Antony! Oh, you phoenix!
ENOBARBUS
Would you praise Caesar, say “Caesar.” Go no further.
ENOBARBUS
If you want to praise Caesar, just say his name—that’s all the praise that’s necessary.
AGRIPPA
Indeed, he plied them both with excellent praises.
AGRIPPA
He certainly flattered them both with extravagant compliments.
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ENOBARBUS
But he loves Caesar best; yet he loves Antony.
Hoo! Hearts, tongues, figures, scribes, bards, poets, cannot
Think, speak, cast, write, sing, number—hoo!—
His love to Antony. But as for Caesar,
Kneel down, kneel down, and wonder.
ENOBARBUS
He loves Caesar best, but he also loves Antony. Oh! No one can describe or fathom Lepidus’ love for Antony! Hearts cannot think it, tongues cannot speak it, meas-urements cannot calculate it, scribes cannot write it, bards cannot sing it, and poets cannot make verses about it. But when it comes to Caesar, Lepidus’ love approaches the awestruck wonder of a worshipper.
AGRIPPA
Both he loves.
AGRIPPA
He loves them both.
20 ENOBARBUS
They are his shards, and he their beetle.
ENOBARBUS
They are his dung, and he their beetle.
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30 SILIUS
Thou hast, Ventidius, that
Without the which a soldier and his sword
Grants scarce distinction. Thou wilt write to Antony?
SILIUS
A soldier is just a tool, like his sword, unless he has your qualities, Ventidius. Are you going to write Antony about this?
35 VENTIDIUS
I’ll humbly signify what in his name,
That magical word of war, we have effected:
How with his banners and his well-paid ranks
The ne’er-yet-beaten horse of Parthia
We have jaded out o’ th’ field.
VENTIDIUS
I’ll modestly tell him what I have done in his name—that’s the magical wording these days. I’ll write how, under his flag and with his well-paid troops, we have beaten the formerly unvanquished Parthia.
SILIUS
Where is he now?
SILIUS
Where’s Antony now?
VENTIDIUS
He purposeth to Athens, whither, with what haste
The weight we must convey with’s will permit,
We shall appear before him. (to the soliders) On, there. Pass along!
VENTIDIUS
He plans to go to Athens. We must arrive there before him, as quickly as our baggage train will allow us. (to the soldiers) Get a move on!
Exeunt
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30 SILIUS
Thou hast, Ventidius, that
Without the which a soldier and his sword
Grants scarce distinction. Thou wilt write to Antony?
SILIUS
A soldier is just a tool, like his sword, unless he has your qualities, Ventidius. Are you going to write Antony about this?
35 VENTIDIUS
I’ll humbly signify what in his name,
That magical word of war, we have effected:
How with his banners and his well-paid ranks
The ne’er-yet-beaten horse of Parthia
We have jaded out o’ th’ field.
VENTIDIUS
I’ll modestly tell him what I have done in his name—that’s the magical wording these days. I’ll write how, under his flag and with his well-paid troops, we have beaten the formerly unvanquished Parthia.
SILIUS
Where is he now?
SILIUS
Where’s Antony now?
VENTIDIUS
He purposeth to Athens, whither, with what haste
The weight we must convey with’s will permit,
We shall appear before him. (to the soliders) On, there. Pass along!
VENTIDIUS
He plans to go to Athens. We must arrive there before him, as quickly as our baggage train will allow us. (to the soldiers) Get a move on!
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Enter VENTIDIUS as it were in triumph, the dead body of Pacorus borne before him, with SILIUS, and other Romans, officers, and soldiers
The dead body of Pacorus is carried in, followed by the triumphant entrance of VENTIDIUS, with SILIUS and soldiers.
5 VENTIDIUS
Now, darting Parthia, art thou struck, and now
Pleased fortune does of Marcus Crassus’ death
Make me revenger. Bear the King’s son’s body
Before our army. Thy Pacorus, Orodes,
Pays this for Marcus Crassus.
VENTIDIUS
Now I’ve paid you back, Parthia, and gotten revenge for Marcus Crassus’ death. Carry King Orodes’ son at the front of our army, so all the Parthians will know—Orodes, Pacorus pays for Marcus Crassus!
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SILIUS
Noble Ventidius,
Whilst yet with Parthian blood thy sword is warm,
The fugitive Parthians follow. Spur through Media,
Mesopotamia, and the shelters whither
The routed fly. So thy grand captain, Antony,
Shall set thee on triumphant chariots and
Put garlands on thy head.
SILIUS
Noble Ventidius, while your sword is still warm with the blood of slain Parthians, why not finish the job? The Parthians retreat. Go after them. Chase them down if you have to track them through Media, Mesopotamia, or any other places they may go to hide. Then our great general, Antony, will commend you.
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VENTIDIUS
O Silius, Silius,
I have done enough. A lower place, note well,
May make too great an act. For learn this, Silius:
Better to leave undone than by our deed
Acquire too high a fame when him we serve’s away.
Caesar and Antony have ever won
More in their officer than person. Sossius,
One of my place in Syria, his lieutenant,
For quick accumulation of renown,
Which he achieved by th’ minute, lost his favor.
Who does i’ th’ wars more than his captain can
Becomes his captain’s captain; and ambition,
The soldier’s virtue, rather makes choice of loss
Than gain which darkens him.
I could do more to do Antonius good,
But ’twould offend him, and in his offense
Should my performance perish.
VENTIDIUS
Oh, Silius, Silius, I’ve done enough. A subordinate may exceed his authority. You must understand, Silius, that it’s better to leave something undone than achieve too much fame in your superior’s absence. Caesar and Antony have always achieved more by delegating authority to their officers than by leading their troops in person. Sossius, an officer that held the same position in Syria as I do here, achieved great distinction very quickly but lost Antony’s support as a result. A man who achieves more in war than his captain does becomes his captain’s rival. Ambition is a good quality in a soldier, but it proves detrimental rather than beneficial when used to surpass his superiors. I could do more to help Antony, but to do so would insult him. And by insulting him, I would lose credit for the good I have done him already. http://ping.fm/0Igbq
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Enter VENTIDIUS as it were in triumph, the dead body of Pacorus borne before him, with SILIUS, and other Romans, officers, and soldiers
The dead body of Pacorus is carried in, followed by the triumphant entrance of VENTIDIUS, with SILIUS and soldiers.
5 VENTIDIUS
Now, darting Parthia, art thou struck, and now
Pleased fortune does of Marcus Crassus’ death
Make me revenger. Bear the King’s son’s body
Before our army. Thy Pacorus, Orodes,
Pays this for Marcus Crassus.
VENTIDIUS
Now I’ve paid you back, Parthia, and gotten revenge for Marcus Crassus’ death. Carry King Orodes’ son at the front of our army, so all the Parthians will know—Orodes, Pacorus pays for Marcus Crassus!
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SILIUS
Noble Ventidius,
Whilst yet with Parthian blood thy sword is warm,
The fugitive Parthians follow. Spur through Media,
Mesopotamia, and the shelters whither
The routed fly. So thy grand captain, Antony,
Shall set thee on triumphant chariots and
Put garlands on thy head.
SILIUS
Noble Ventidius, while your sword is still warm with the blood of slain Parthians, why not finish the job? The Parthians retreat. Go after them. Chase them down if you have to track them through Media, Mesopotamia, or any other places they may go to hide. Then our great general, Antony, will commend you.
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VENTIDIUS
O Silius, Silius,
I have done enough. A lower place, note well,
May make too great an act. For learn this, Silius:
Better to leave undone than by our deed
Acquire too high a fame when him we serve’s away.
Caesar and Antony have ever won
More in their officer than person. Sossius,
One of my place in Syria, his lieutenant,
For quick accumulation of renown,
Which he achieved by th’ minute, lost his favor.
Who does i’ th’ wars more than his captain can
Becomes his captain’s captain; and ambition,
The soldier’s virtue, rather makes choice of loss
Than gain which darkens him.
I could do more to do Antonius good,
But ’twould offend him, and in his offense
Should my performance perish.
VENTIDIUS
Oh, Silius, Silius, I’ve done enough. A subordinate may exceed his authority. You must understand, Silius, that it’s better to leave something undone than achieve too much fame in your superior’s absence. Caesar and Antony have always achieved more by delegating authority to their officers than by leading their troops in person. Sossius, an officer that held the same position in Syria as I do here, achieved great distinction very quickly but lost Antony’s support as a result. A man who achieves more in war than his captain does becomes his captain’s rival. Ambition is a good quality in a soldier, but it proves detrimental rather than beneficial when used to surpass his superiors. I could do more to help Antony, but to do so would insult him. And by insulting him, I would lose credit for the good I have done him already. http://ping.fm/0Igbq
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Act 2, Scene 7, Page 7
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POMPEY
I’ll try you on the shore.
POMPEY
We’ll have a rematch at your feast on shore.
ANTONY
And shall, sir. Give ’s your hand.
ANTONY
Yes, we will. Let’s shake on it.
POMPEY
O Antony, You have my father’s house.
But what? We are friends. Come, down into the boat.
POMPEY
Oh, Antony, even if you’ve taken my father’s house, what is that to me? We’re friends! Come, this way to the rowboat.
125 ENOBARBUS
Take heed you fall not.
ENOBARBUS
Be careful not to fall in.
Exeunt all but MENAS and ENOBARBUS
Everyone exits except MENAS and ENOBARBUS.
Menas, I’ll not on shore.
Menas, I’m not going back on shore.
MENAS
No, to my cabin. These drums, these trumpets, flutes! What!
Let Neptune hear we bid a loud farewell
To these great fellows. Sound and be hanged, sound out!
MENAS
No, come to my cabin. We’ll have the musicians play drums, trumpets, flutes. What do you say? We’ll make Neptune hear us bid a loud good night to these great men. Play and be damned. Play loud!
Sound a flourish, with drums
Trumpets and drums play a fanfare.
ENOBARBUS
Hoo! says ’a. There’s my cap.
ENOBARBUS
Hooray, I say. There’s my hat!
He flings it in the air
He throws his hat in the air.
130 MENAS
Hoo! Noble captain, come.
MENAS
Hooray! Come on, noble captain.
Exeunt
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Modern Text
POMPEY
I’ll try you on the shore.
POMPEY
We’ll have a rematch at your feast on shore.
ANTONY
And shall, sir. Give ’s your hand.
ANTONY
Yes, we will. Let’s shake on it.
POMPEY
O Antony, You have my father’s house.
But what? We are friends. Come, down into the boat.
POMPEY
Oh, Antony, even if you’ve taken my father’s house, what is that to me? We’re friends! Come, this way to the rowboat.
125 ENOBARBUS
Take heed you fall not.
ENOBARBUS
Be careful not to fall in.
Exeunt all but MENAS and ENOBARBUS
Everyone exits except MENAS and ENOBARBUS.
Menas, I’ll not on shore.
Menas, I’m not going back on shore.
MENAS
No, to my cabin. These drums, these trumpets, flutes! What!
Let Neptune hear we bid a loud farewell
To these great fellows. Sound and be hanged, sound out!
MENAS
No, come to my cabin. We’ll have the musicians play drums, trumpets, flutes. What do you say? We’ll make Neptune hear us bid a loud good night to these great men. Play and be damned. Play loud!
Sound a flourish, with drums
Trumpets and drums play a fanfare.
ENOBARBUS
Hoo! says ’a. There’s my cap.
ENOBARBUS
Hooray, I say. There’s my hat!
He flings it in the air
He throws his hat in the air.
130 MENAS
Hoo! Noble captain, come.
MENAS
Hooray! Come on, noble captain.
Exeunt
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