He shall but bear them as the ass bears gold, And graze in commons. Oct. You may do your will; But he's a tried and valiant soldier. Ant. So is my horse, Octavius; and, for that, I do appoint him store of provender. His corporal motion govern'd by my spirit. He must be taught, and train'd, and bid go forth: On objects, arts, and imitations," Which, out of use, and stal'd by other men, And open perils surest answer'd. Oct. Let us do so: for we are at the stake, And bay'd about with many enemies ; And some that smile have in their hearts, I fear, [Exeunt. Lepidus is called barren, because, a mere follower of others, he feeds "On objects, arts, and imitations, Which, out of use, and stal'd by other men, SCENE II.-Before Brutus' Tent, in the Camp near Drum. Sardis. Enter BRUTUS, LUCILIUS, LUCIus, and Soldiers: TITINIUS and PINDARUS meeting them. Bru. Stand, ho! Luc. Give the word, ho! and stand. Bru. What now, Lucilius! is Cassius near? To do you salutation from his master. [PINDARUS gives a letter to BRUTUS. Bru. He greets me well.-Your master, Pindarus, In his own change, or by ill officers, Hath given me some worthy cause to wish But that noble master will appear my Such as he is, full of regard and honour. Bru. He is not doubted.-A word, Lucilius; How he receiv'd you, let me be resolv'd. Luc. With courtesy, and with respect enough; Nor with such free and friendly conference, Bru. Thou hast describ'd A hot friend cooling: Ever note, Lucilius, There are no tricks in plain and simple faith: Make gallant show and promise of their mettle: Luc. They mean this night in Sardis to be quarter'd The greater part, the horse in general, Bru. [March within. Hark, he is arriv'd: March gently on to meet him. Enter CASSIUS and Soldiers. Cas. Stand, ho! Bru. Stand, ho! Speak the word along. Within. Stand. Within. Stand. Within. Stand. Cas. Most noble brother, you have done me wrong. Bru. Judge me, you gods! Wrong I mine enemies? And, if not so, how should I wrong a brother? Cas. Brutus, this sober form of yours hides wrongs; And when you do them— Bru. Which should perceive nothing but love from us, Cas. Pindarus, Bid our commanders lead their charges off A little from this ground. Bru. Lucilius, do you the like; and let no man Come to our tent, till we have done our conference. Let Lucius and Titinius guard our door. [Exeunt. SCENE III.-Within the Tent of Brutus. Cas. That you have wrong'd me doth appear in this: You have condemn'd and noted Lucius Pella, For taking bribes here of the Sardians a Griefs-grievances. ; Wherein my letters, praying on his side, Bru. You wrong'd yourself to write in such a case. Cas. In such a time as this it is not meet That every nice offence should bear his comment. Bru. Let me tell you, Cassius, you yourself Are much condemn'd to have an itching palm; To sell and mart your offices for gold To undeservers. Cas. I an itching palm? You know that you are Brutus that speak this, Cas. Chastisement! Bru. Remember March, the ides of March remember! Did not great Julius bleed for justice' sake? Cas. Bru. Cas. I am. Go to; you are not, Cassius. Bru. I say you are not. Cas. Urge me no more, I shall forget myself; Have mind upon your health, tempt me no further. Bru. Away, slight man! Cas. Is 't possible? Bru. Cas. O ye gods! ye gods! Must I endure all this? Bru All this? ay, more: Fret, till your proud heart break; Go, show your slaves how choleric you are, And make your bondmen tremble. Must I budge? Cas. Is it come to this? Bru. You say, you are a better soldier : Let it appear so; make your vaunting true, And it shall please me well: For mine own part, I shall be glad to learn of noble men. Cas. You wrong me every way; you wrong me, Brutus; I said an elder soldier, not a better: Did I say better? Bru. If you did, I care not. Cas. When Cæsar liv'd he durst not thus have mov'd me. Bru. Peace, peace! you durst not so have tempted him. Cas. I durst not? Bru. No. Cas. What? durst not tempt him? Bru. For your life you durst not. Cas. Do not presume too much upon my love; I may do that I shall be sorry for. Bru. You have done that you should be sorry for. There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats; |