Julius Caesar | Act V, Scene II


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Scene II

[The field of battle.]

Alarum. Enter Brutus and Messala.

BRUTUS:
Ride, ride, Messala, ride, and give these bills
Unto the legions on the other side.

Loud alarum.

Let them set on at once, for I perceive
But cold demeanor in Octavius' wing,
And sudden push gives them the overthrow.(5)
Ride, ride, Messala. Let them all come down.
BRUTUS:
Ride, ride, Messala, ride, and give these bills
To the legions on the other side.
Let them start the battle immediately because I see
Only cold appearances in Octavius' part of the army,
And a sudden push will overthrow them.
Ride, ride, Messala. Let all the soldiers come down.

Exeunt.

  • written commands
  • sluggish spirit
  • a quick attack will defeat them