Por. I prithee, boy, run to the senate-house;
Stay not to answer me, but get thee gone.
Why dost thou stay?
Luc. To know my errand, madam.
Por. I would have had thee there, and here again,
Ere I can tell thee what thou shouldst do there. 5
O constancy, be strong upon my side![3155]
Set a huge mountain 'tween my heart and tongue![3155]
I have a man's mind, but a woman's might.[3155][3156]
How hard it is for women to keep counsel![3155]
Art thou here yet?[3155]
Luc. Madam, what should I do? 10
Run to the Capitol, and nothing else?
And so return to you, and nothing else?
Por. Yes, bring me word, boy, if thy lord look well,[3157]
For he went sickly forth: and take good note
What Cæsar doth, what suitors press to him. 15
Hark, boy! what noise is that?
Luc. I hear none, madam.
Por. Prithee, listen well:
I heard a bustling rumour like a fray,[3158]
And the wind brings it from the Capitol.
Luc. Sooth, madam, I hear nothing.
Enter the Soothsayer.
Por. Come hither, fellow:[3159][3160]20
Which way hast thou been?[3160][3161]