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Cassius is wary of Antony
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Act 3,
Scene 1
Lines 174-184a

A discussion of Cassius’ feelings toward Antony in Act 3, Scene 1 of myShakespeare’s Julius Caesar.

Brutus

To you our swords have leaden points, Mark Antony.
Our arms no strength of malice, and our hearts
Of brothers' temper, do receive you in
With all kind love, good thoughts, and reverence.

Cassius

Your voice shall be as strong as any man's
In the disposing of new dignities.

Brutus

Only be patient till we have appeased
The multitude, beside themselves with fear,
And then we will deliver you the cause
Why I, that did love Caesar when I struck him,
Have thus proceeded.

Cassius, believing Antony to be more ambitious than Brutus does, entices him to support their new government by suggesting that he'll have power and a voice in their rule.