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Mark Antony is nearing the end of his battle with Caesar. He is sorrowful that he did not listen to his soldiers and fight on land, instead of choosing to wage war by sea. His soldiers, Scarus and Eros, inform Antony that his most trusted comrade, Enobarbus, has deflected to Caesar’s side. Antony is much aggrieved, but understands why Enobarbus chose to leave. He informs them men to make sure that Enobarbus’ belongings are safely conveyed to him.
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Trumpets sound. Enter Antony and Eros, Scarus meeting them.
SCARUS: The gods make this a happy day to Antony!
MARK ANTONY: Would thou and those thy scars had once prevail’d
To make me fight at land!
SCARUS: Hadst thou done so,
The kings that have revolted, and the soldier
That has this morning left thee, would have still
Followed thy heels.
MARK ANTONY: Who’s gone this morning?
SCARUS: Who?
One ever near thee. Call for Enobarbus,
He shall not hear thee, or from Caesar’s camp
Say “I am none of thine.”
MARK ANTONY: What sayest thou?
SCARUS: Sir,
He is with Caesar.
EROS: Sir, his chests and treasure
He has not with him.
MARK ANTONY: Is he gone?
SCARUS: Most certain.
MARK ANTONY: Go, Eros, send his treasure after; do it,
Detain no jot, I charge thee. Write to him
(I will subscribe) gentle adieus and greetings;
Say that I wish he never find more cause
To change a master. O, my fortunes have
Corrupted honest men! Dispatch. Enobarbus!
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