Chapter 24 act five

Field of Philippi Enter Octavius ​​and Antony with an army. Octavius ​​Now, Antony, our hopes are answered with facts.You say that the enemy will hold fast to the highlands and will not come down; but this is not the case. Their army is already approaching us, and it seems that they intend to give us a warning here at Philippi by pre-emptive means. Anthony Hey!I am familiar with their psychology and know why they do it.Their purpose is nothing more than to get ahead of others, let us see their aggressiveness, and think that their morale is very strong; in fact, it is not the case at all. Enter an envoy.

Messenger, two generals, please get ready quickly, the enemy is coming in mighty force; they have already raised the banner of challenge, we must immediately deploy a defensive strategy. Antonio Octavius, you lead one of your troops slowly toward the left flank of the field. Octavius ​​I'll meet the right flank; you strike the left. Anthony, why are you quarreling with me in such an emergency? Octavius ​​I will not quarrel with you; but I will. (The army marches.) Drums: Enter Brutus and Cassius with an army; Enter Lucilius, Titinius, Messala, and others. Brutus They stand still and want to negotiate with us.

Cassius stand still, Titinius; we must go out and talk to them. Octavius ​​Mac Antony, shall we issue the call to war? Antony No, Caesar, we shall fight when they attack us.Go up; the generals want to have a few words. Octavius ​​remained still, waiting for orders. Brutus first salutes, does not he, fellow countrymen? Octavius ​​We are not so fond of empty words as you are. Brutus Octavius, a good word is better than a bad thrust. Antoninus Brutus, with your clumsy stabs you speak your good words: look at the wounds you stabbed in Caesar's heart, they cry, "Long live Caesar!"

Antony, Cassius, we have not yet learned your sword; but we know that your tongue is coated with honey, and you have stolen all the honey from the hive. Anthony: I didn't steal the bee's sting, did I? Yes, O Brutus, you stole their voices too; for you have learned to terrify with your buzzing before you stab. Anthony villain!You draw your wicked knives by Caesar's side in silence; baring your teeth like monkeys, begging like dogs, groveling like slaves, kissing Caesar's feet; but damned Casca hides behind like a vicious dog, swinging his murder weapon at Caesar's neck.Ah, you sycophants!

Cassius Flatterer!Thank yourself, Brutus.I have obeyed Cassius's words, and I will not let him insult us so casually today. Octavius ​​Needless to say; debate makes us sweat, but we have blood to judge the right and wrong of both sides.Behold, I draw this sword to fight the traitors; and this sword shall never be withdrawn until the hatred of thirty-three wounds on Caesar's body is fully avenged, or another Caesar dies by the swords of the traitors to go. Brutus Caesar, you will not die at the hands of traitors, unless those traitors are at your own side. Octavius ​​I hope so too, I was not born to die by the sword of Brutus.

O Brutus!My child, even if you were the noblest of your family, it would be a great honor to die by the sword of Brutus. CASSIUS A naughty schoolboy like him, With a dancing and drinking prodigal, Worth not fouling our swords. Antony is still the old Cassius! Octavius ​​Come, Antony, let us go!Traitors, we challenge you now to your face; meet us on the battlefield today, if you dare, or wait until you have the courage. (Octaevis and Antony lead the troops.) Well, Cassius, now the wind is blowing, and the sea is surging, and the ship is only tossed and tossed by the storm!Everything must be trusted to an unknown fate.

Hello Brutus!Lucilius!I have something to say to you. What's the matter with Lucilius, my lord? (Brutus and Lucilius are talking aside.) Cassius Messala! What orders does Lord Mesala have? Cassius Messala, today is my birthday; on this day Cassius was born into the world.Give me your hand, Messala.Be my witness, just as Pompeii was before, I have put our liberties all at stake in this battle because of necessity.You know I've always believed in Epicurus; but now my mind has changed, and I'm a little bit of a believer in omens.When we set out from Sardis, two eagles flew down from the sky and perched on the shoulders of our former standard-bearer; they used to eat the food in the hands of our soldiers, and they were with us all the way Come here Philippi.This morning they flew away and disappeared, replaced by a flock of crows and kites, circling above us as if they were dying prey; Watching our doomsday approaching army.

Messala don't believe such things. Cassius I do not quite believe, for my spirits are high, and I have resolved to resist all dangers with a firm will. BRUTUS So be it, Lucilius. Brutus, most noble of Cassius, may the gods bless us this day, that we may be close friends in times of peace, till our twilight years!But since human affairs are so impermanent, let us also take into account the event of misfortune.If we are defeated this time, then this will be the last time we meet to talk heart to heart; may I ask what you plan to do under such circumstances? When Brutus Ketu killed himself, I resented him for such an act; I don't know why, but I always felt that it was a cowardly and base act to end one's life in fear of possible evil; Still based on this concept, I am determined to wait for my fate given to me by the nature that dominates the world with a tenacious attitude.

CASSIUS Then, if we fail, will you be dragged about the streets of Rome by triumphant foes? Brutus No, Cassius, no.Noble Roman, do not think that Brutus will one day be bound and returned to Rome; he has a heart too proud.But today is the day to end the work started on March 15th; I don't know if we will have the chance to meet again, so let's say goodbye forever.Farewell, farewell, Cassius!If we can still see each other, we can look at each other and smile at that time; otherwise, today is the day we say goodbye to life and death. Cassius Farewell, farewell, Brutus!If we can still meet each other, then we must look at each other and smile; otherwise today is really the day we parted from each other.

Well, Brutus, go on, then.well!If a man can know in advance the result of a day's work--but a day is easily passed, the result will always be known.come!let's go! (same below.) The second game is the same as before.battlefield The trumpet; enter Brutus and Messala. Go forth, Brutus Messala, and send word to the army on the other side, (blowing the horn) that they should charge at once, for I see that the army led by Octavius ​​is fighting weakly, A quick attack can take them down in one fell swoop.Ride quickly, Messala; send them all to attack the enemy. (same below.) another part of the third battleground

The trumpet sounds; enter Cassius and Titinius. O Cassius!Look, Titinius, look how fast those bad things get away.I myself have become my own enemy; here is my standard-bearer, and I see him turn and flee, kill the coward, and take the standard. Titinius, O Cassius!Brutus gave his command too soon; he thought he had a slight advantage over Octavius; while his army was busy looting, we were all surrounded by Antony. Enter Pindarus. Pindarus farther, master, farther; Marc Antony has entered your camp, master.Flee, noble Cassius, far away. The hill of Cassius is far enough away.Look, look, Titinius; where the fire is, isn't it my tent? Titinius Yes, my lord. Cassius Titinius, if you love me, ride my horse, whip hard, and see where the troops are yonder, and fly back and report to me, and let me know what they are Allies or enemies. Titinius Yes, I'll come as soon as I go. (Down.) Cassius Pindarus, mount me on that hill; my eyes cannot see well; keep watch on Titinius, and tell me what you have seen of the field. (Mount Pindarus) For the first time today I come through a breath; time runs in circles, and where I began, I shall end; my life has completed its course.Hey, do you see anything? Pindarus (on) O master! What news from Cassius? Pindarus Tetinius was surrounded by many horsemen, and they all rode towards him; but still he galloped on, and now they were on the point of overtaking him; hasten, Tetinius, now Someone dismounted; ouch!He's dismounted too; he's taken by them; (inner cheers) Listen!They are cheering. Come down, Cassius, and look no further.Oh, what a coward I am, to see my best friend taken before my face, while I live in this world myself! Pindarus descends. Cassius come, boy.You were my captive at Bardia, and I spared your life, and made you swear to me that you would do whatever I commanded you.Come now, and fulfill your oath; I make thee a free man; Take this good sword that pierced Caesar's heart, and pierce it into my breast.Answer not my words; come, take the hilt in your hand; and when I hide my face, do you.Well, Caesar, I have avenged you with the sword that killed you. (die.) PINDARUS Now I am free; but that was not my will.Cassius, Pindarus is going far from this country, where no Roman will see him. (Down.) Re-enter Titinius and Messala. Messala Tetines, the victories of the two sides have just balanced each other; for on the one hand Octavius ​​was defeated by the army of Brutus, and on the other hand the army of Cassius was defeated by Antony. Titinius These tidings were very comforting to Cassius. Mesala Where did you leave him? Titinius was on this hill, dejected, with his slave Pindarus. Isn't it he who Mesala is lying on the ground? Titinius he lay as if dead.Ah, my heart! Messala isn't he? Titinius No, Messala, that was he, and now Cassius is dead.Ah, the setting sun!As you are sunk tonight in your red light, so Cassius' day is sunk in his red blood; the sun of Rome is sunk.Our day is past; clouds, dew, and danger are coming; our cause is ashes.He did this because he didn't believe that I could live up to my mission. Mesala did this because he didn't believe that we could win.O hateful error, child of thy sorrow!Why do you create perverted illusions in the sensitive minds of men?As soon as you got into people's hearts, you had dire results for them. Titinius Hi, Pindarus!Where are you, Pindarus? Messala Tetines, go to him, let me go to Brutus, and tell him the terrible news; Brutus will hear it, more than a sharp blade, or a poisoned arrow. It's even sadder in his ears. Titinius Go, Messala; I'll find Pindarus here first. (Exit Messala) Brave Cassius, why do you call me?Didn't I meet your friend?Didn't they put this crown of victory on my brow, and tell me to come back and present it to you?Did you not hear their cheers?well!You have misunderstood everything.But take this garland, and let me wear it for you; your Brutus bids me give it to you, and I must obey his order.Come, Brutus, and see how I do my duty to Caius Cassius.Allow me, O God; this is a Roman's vocation: come, sword of Cassius, enter the heart of Titinius. (suicide.) Trumpets sound; re-enter Messala with Brutus, Cato the Younger, Steleto, Volones, and Lucilius. Brutus Messala, Messala, where is his body? Messala, yonder; Titinius is weeping beside him. The face of Brutus Tetinius is upward. Little Kaitu also died. O Brutus, Julius Caesar!You will still be capable until you die!Your heroic spirit is immortal, piercing our own hearts with our own swords. (The horn blows low.) Little Cato, brave Titinius!See him crown the dead Cassius! Brutus Are there two other Romans like them?Farewell, the last Roman athletes!Rome will never again produce a character to rival you.My friends, I owe untold tears to this dead man. --Slowly, Cassius, I'll find my time. -- Come, send his body to Tassus; his funeral shall not be held in our camp, for fear of disturbing the morale of the army.Lucilius, come; come, little Cato; let us go to the field.Rapio, Flavius, send our troops forward.It's only three o'clock; Romans, before sundown we'll test our fortunes in a second war. (same below.) Another part of the fourth battleground Blowing of the horn; two armies at war, enter Brutus, Cato the Younger, Lucilius, and others. Fellow Brutus, ah!Raise your spirits! Which bitch, Little Kaitu, dares to back down?Who wants to come with me?I will proclaim my name everywhere on the battlefield: I am the son of Max Ketu!I am the enemy of the tyrant and the friend of the motherland; I am the son of Max Ketu! Brutus I am Brutus, Max? Brutus is me; Brutus, friend of the motherland; please identify me as Brutus! (Exit after chasing the enemy; Xiao Kaitu was besieged by the enemy and fell to the ground.) Lucilius, young and noble little Cato, are you down?Ah, now you have died bravely like Titinius, son of Caetus. Soldier A will die if he does not surrender. Lucilius I am willing to surrender, but for the sake of the money, please kill me immediately. (With money to give to the soldiers) You have done a great service by killing Brutus. First Soldier We cannot kill you.A noble captive! Second Soldier Hey, get out of the way!Tell Antony that Brutus has been captured. First Soldier I will bring the news.The Lord is coming. Enter Anthony. First Soldier, Lord General, Brutus has seized him. Anthony where is he? Lucilius Antony, Brutus is safe and sound.I dare say to thee, No foe can take Brutus alive; and the gods save him from such disgrace!When you find him, dead or alive, he will keep his dignified honor. My friend Antony, this man is not Brutus, yet he is not an idle man either.Don't hurt him, treat him well.I wish I had people like this as my friends, not my enemies.Go, and see if Brutus is dead; and report to us in Octavius' tent. (Exit each.) Another part of the fifth battleground Enter BRUTUS, DATANES, CLETES, STLETO, and VLORONES. Come, Brutus, the few remaining friends, rest on this rock. Cletus We saw the torch of Statilius, but he did not return; either captured or dead. Sit down, Brutus, Cleitus.He must be dead; many people have died.Listen, Cletus. (Whispers to Cletes.) Cletes what, me, master?No, that is absolutely impossible. Brutus So be it!Don't talk too much. Cletus I would rather kill myself. Listen, Brutus, Darthenes. (Whispers to Darthenes.) Darthenes Must I do such a thing? O Cletes, Datenses! Darthenes, Cletes! Cretus Brutus asks you to do something bad? Darthenes he wants me to kill him, Cretus.See, he's lost in thought. Cleitus His noble heart was filled with sorrow, and it was even in his eyes. Brutus Come, good Voronnes, hear me. What orders does Lord Voronnes have? So is Brutus, Volones.Caesar's ghost has appeared to me twice in the night; once in Sardis, and once just last night, here in Philippi's field.I know my end has come. Nothing that will happen to Volones, my lord. BRUTUS No, I am sure my end is at hand, Volones.See how the tide has changed; our enemies have driven us to the bottom of the mountain, and it is better to jump into the pit than to wait for them to come and push us into it.Good Vronnes, we used to study together, and because of our old friendship, please take my sword hilt, and let me fall on the sword to die. Admiral Volones, that's not something to ask a friend to do. (The trumpets continue.) Cletes run, run, master!You can't stay here for long. Farewell, Brutus, you, you, and you, Volones.Strato, you have been dozing off for most of the day. Goodbye, Strato.I am glad, my fellow citizens, that he alone has remained true to me in all my life.I am defeated today, but I shall enjoy greater glory than Octavius ​​and Marc Antony in this vile victory.Farewell, all; Brutus' tongue has nearly finished his life's history; Twilight hangs over my eyes, and my bones yearn for its long-toiled rest. (horn sound; inner cry, "Flee, flee, flee!") Cletus Flee, master, flee. Go Brutus!I will come. (Exeunt Cletus, Dartenes, and Voronnes) Strato, please don't go, stay with your master.You are a kind-hearted person, and you still have a bit of loyalty; take my sword, turn your face away, and let me aim at the sword's edge.Will you do it, Strato? Strelto Let me shake your hand first; Farewell, master. Farewell Brutus, good Stratos. (Throwing on the sword) Caesar, you can rest in peace now; when I killed you, I was not half as determined as I am now. (die.) Sound of the trumpet; blowing the bugle; enter Octavius, Antony, Messala, Lucilius, and the army. Octavius ​​Who is that? Messala my lord's servant.Strato, where is your master? Steleto He is freed forever from the captivity that was upon you, Messala; on him the victor can only hold a fire, for only Brutus can overcome himself , and no one can take credit for his death. This should be the result of Lucilius Brutus.Thank you, Brutus, for proving that Lucilius was right. OCTAVIUS All who follow Brutus, I will keep them.Friend, would you like to follow me? Well, Strato, if Messar will recommend me to you. Octavius ​​Suggest him to me, good Messala. Messarstrato, how did our Lord die? Strato I took the sword, and he jumped on it. Messala Octavius, who has done his last duty for my master, keep him. Antony was among them, the noblest of Romans; but he alone all the traitors murdered in envy of Caesar; he alone was inspired by the thought of justice, interests, and to join their front.He has been kind all his life, and the various virtues intertwined in him can make the creation stand up in awe and declare to the world, "This is a man!" Octavius ​​let us give him the respect he deserved, and give him a proper burial, according to his virtue.His bones will be in my tent tonight, and he must enjoy the full glory of a soldier.Now let the army rest in peace; let us distribute the glory of this day's victory. (same below.) Notes: Lupercal (Lupercal), February 15th, Rome is the festival of Lupercal, the god of animal husbandry. Ati (Ate), the goddess of revenge in Greek and Roman mythology. Drachma (Drachma), the name of the ancient Greek currency. Epicurus (Epicurus, 341-270 BC), a Greek hedonist philosopher who advocated atheism.