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Cleopatra has been taken prisoner in her own monument. She is wary of Caesar’s intentions and has already decided to take her own life. Keen to avoid this, Proculeius assured her that Caesar would treat her kindly and honorably. However, she is now guarded by Dolabella, who wishes to do right by the Queen. He confirms her worst suspicions: Caesar will degrade her by leading Cleopatra through the streets of Rome as his prisoner.
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DOLABELLA: Most noble Empress, you have heard of me?
CLEOPATRA, QUEEN OF EGYPT: I cannot tell.
DOLABELLA: Assuredly you know me.
CLEOPATRA, QUEEN OF EGYPT: No matter, sir, what I have heard or known.
You laugh when boys or women tell their dreams;
Is’t not your trick?
DOLABELLA: I understand not, madam.
CLEOPATRA, QUEEN OF EGYPT: I dreamt there was
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