that feeds On objects, arts, and imitations, Which, out of use and stal’d by other men, Begin his fashion. Do not talk of him But as a property. And now, Octavius, Listen great things. Brutus and Cassius Are levying powers; we must straight make head. Therefore let our alliance be combin’d, Our best friends made, our means stretch’d; And let us presently go sit in council, How covert matters may be best disclos’d, And open perils surest answered. 

OCTAVIUS. Let us do so: for we are at the stake, And bay’d about with many enemies; And some that smile have in their hearts, I fear, Millions of mischiefs. 

 [Exeunt.]

 SCENE II. Before Brutus’ tent, in the camp near Sardis.

 Drum. Enter Brutus, Lucilius, Titinius and Soldiers; Pindarus meeting them; Lucius at some distance.

Brutus, Lucilius, Titinius

Soldiers; Pindarus

Lucius

BRUTUS. Stand, ho! 

LUCILIUS. Give the word, ho! and stand. 

BRUTUS. What now, Lucilius! is Cassius near? 

LUCILIUS. He is at hand, and Pindarus is come To do you salutation from his master. 

 [Pindarus gives a letter to Brutus.]

Pindarus

Brutus

BRUTUS. He greets me well. Your master, Pindarus, In his own change, or by ill officers, Hath given me some worthy cause to wish Things done, undone: but, if he be at hand, I shall be satisfied. 

PINDARUS. I do not doubt But that my noble master will appear Such as he is, full of regard and honour. 

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