Act 5,
Scene 2
Brutus tells Messala to take part of the army to attack Octavius’ forces, sensing weakness on the enemy side.
Modern English:
[Trumpet call. Enter Brutus and Messala]
Brutus
Ride Messala, and give these instructions to the legions on the other side of our formation.
[Loud trumpet call]
Let them begin the battle at once, for I can see that Octavius' troops are in low spirits, and with a sudden push we can defeat them. Ride on, Messala! Let them advance.
[Exit]
