Cas. Then, if we lose this battle,[3569]
You are contented to be led in triumph
Thorough the streets of Rome?[3570]
Bru. No, Cassius, no: think not, thou noble Roman,[3571] 110
That ever Brutus will go bound to Rome;
He bears too great a mind. But this same day
Must end that work the ides of March begun;[3572]
And whether we shall meet again I know not.
Therefore our everlasting farewell take. 115
For ever, and for ever, farewell, Cassius!
If we do meet again, why, we shall smile;
If not, why then this parting was well made.
Cas. For ever and for ever farewell, Brutus!
If we do meet again, we'll smile indeed; 120
If not, 'tis true this parting was well made.
Bru. Why then, lead on. O, that a man might know
The end of this day's business ere it come!
But it sufficeth that the day will end,
And then the end is known. Come, ho! away! [Exeunt.125
Scene II. The field of battle.[3573]
Alarum. Enter Brutus and Messala.[3574]
Bru. Ride, ride, Messala, ride, and give these bills
Unto the legions on the other side: [Loud alarum.[3575]
Let them set on at once; for I perceive
But cold demeanour in Octavius' wing,[3576]
And sudden push gives them the overthrow.[3577] 5
Ride, ride, Messala: let them all come down. [Exeunt.
Scene III. Another part of the field.[3578]
Alarums. Enter Cassius and Titinius.[3579]
Cas. O, look, Titinius, look, the villains fly!
Myself have to mine own turn'd enemy:
This ensign here of mine was turning back;
I slew the coward, and did take it from him.