How now, fellow!
Serv. Sir, Octavius is already come to Rome.
Ant. Where is he?268
Serv. He and Lepidus are at Cæsar's house.
Ant. And thither will I straight to visit him.
He comes upon a wish. Fortune is merry,
And in this mood will give us anything.272
Serv. I heard him say Brutus and Cassius
Are rid like madmen through the gates of Rome.
Ant. Belike they had some notice of the people,275
How I had mov'd them. Bring me to Octavius.
Scene Three
[A Street]
Enter Cinna, the Poet, and after him the Plebeians.
Cin. I dreamt to-night that I did feast with Cæsar,
And things unluckily charge my fantasy:
I have no will to wander forth of doors,
Yet something leads me forth.4
First Ple. What is your name?
Sec. Ple. Whither are you going?
Third Ple. Where do you dwell?
Fourth Ple. Are you a married man, or a bachelor?9
Sec. Ple. Answer every man directly.
First Ple. Ay, and briefly.
Fourth Ple. Ay, and wisely.12
Third Ple. Ay, and truly, you were best.
Cin. What is my name? Whither am I
271 upon a wish: as if at my wish
2 unluckily . . . fantasy: weigh upon my fancy ominously
13 you were best: it would be best for you
