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Far from this country Pindarus shall run,
Where never Roman shall take note of him. [50]
Exit.

Enter Titinius and Messala.

MESSALA
It is but change, Titinius; for Octavius

Is overthrown by noble Brutus’ power,
As Cassius’ legions are by Antony.

TITINIUS
These tidings will well comfort Cassius.

MESSALA
Where did you leave him?

TITINIUS
All disconsolate, [55]
With Pindarus his bondman, on this hill.

MESSALA
Is not that he that lies upon the ground?

TITINIUS
He lies not like the living. O my heart!

MESSALA
Is not that he?

TITINIUS
No, this was he, Messala,
But Cassius is no more. O setting sun, [60]

As in thy red rays thou dost sink to night,
So in his red blood Cassius’ day is set.
The sun of Rome is set. Our day is gone;
Clouds, dews, and dangers come; our deeds are done.