Serv. I do, Mark Antony.
Ant. Cæsar did write for him to come to Rome.[3267]
Serv. He did receive his letters, and is coming; 280
And bid me say to you by word of mouth—
O Cæsar! [Seeing the body.[3268]
Ant. Thy heart is big; get thee apart and weep.
Passion, I see, is catching, for mine eyes,[3269]
Seeing those beads of sorrow stand in thine,[3270] 285
Began to water. Is thy master coming?[3271]
Serv. He lies to-night within seven leagues of Rome.
Ant. Post back with speed, and tell him what hath chanced:[3272]
Here is a mourning Rome, a dangerous Rome,
No Rome of safety for Octavius yet;[3273] 290
Hie hence, and tell him so. Yet stay awhile;
Thou shalt not back till I have borne this corse[3274]
Into the market-place: there shall I try,
In my oration, how the people take
The cruel issue of these bloody men; 295
According to the which, thou shalt discourse
To young Octavius of the state of things.
Lend me your hand. [Exeunt with Cæsar's body.[3275]
Scene II. The Forum.[3276]
Enter Brutus and Cassius, and a throng of Citizens.[3277]
Citizens. We will be satisfied; let us be satisfied.[3278]
Bru. Then follow me, and give me audience, friends.
Cassius, go you into the other street,
And part the numbers.
Those that will hear me speak, let 'em stay here;[3279] 5
Those that will follow Cassius, go with him;
And public reasons shall be rendered[3280]
Of Cæsar's death.