Page 2494 - Shakespeare - Vol. 3

Fly? not we.

ANTONY
I have fled myself, and have instructed cowards
To run, and show their shoulders. Friends, be gone,
I have myself resolv’d upon a course,
Which has no need of you. Be gone, [10]

My treasure’s in the harbour. Take it: O,
I follow’d that I blush to look upon:
My very hairs do mutiny; for the white

Reprove the brown for rashness, and they them
For fear, and doting. Friends, be gone, you shall [15]
Have letters from me to some friends, that will
Sweep your way for you. Pray you, look not sad,
Nor make replies of loathness; take the hint

Which my despair proclaims. Let that be left
Which leaves itself: to the sea-side straightway; [20]
I will possess you of that ship and treasure.

Leave me, I pray, a little: pray you now,
Nay, do so: for indeed I have lost command,
Therefore I pray you: I’ll see you by and by.
(Sits down.)

Enter Cleopatra led by Charmian and Eros (Iras following).

EROS

Nay, gentle madam, to him, comfort him. [25]

IRAS

Do, most dear queen.

CHARMIAN
Do, why, what else?

CLEOPATRA
Let me sit down. O Juno!

ANTONY