Scene 6 starts with a meeting of the generals before the battle. Antony points out to Pompey that his land forces are no match for his, Lepidus's, or Caesar's. The generals eventually come to an amicable agreement that should prevent the upcoming battle. Enobarbus and Menas are left alone to discuss why they think the pact is a bad idea. Enobarbus also predicts that Antony's marriage to Octavia will inevitably cause a rift between Antony and Caesar.

Scene 7 takes place on Pompey's ship, where the generals are carousing and enjoying their new peace. Lepidus is particularly drunk and speaks with Antony about the exotic animals of Egypt. Menas suggests to Pompey that they murder Antony, Lepidus, and Caesar. Pompey thinks this would have been a good plan if Menas had not discussed it with him first. Now that he knows about it, it would be dishonorable to go through with murders. Menas is outraged at this response.