Page 3194 - Shakespeare - Vol. 3

THIRD SENATOR

Thou hast painfully discover’d; are his files
As full as thy report?

MESSENGER
I have spoke the least;
Besides, his expedition promises

Present approach.

FOURTH SENATOR
We stand much hazard if they bring not Timon. [5]

MESSENGER
I met a courier, one mine ancient friend,
Whom, though in general part we were oppos’d,
Yet our old love made a particular force,

And made us speak like friends. This man was riding
From Alcibiades to Timon’s cave, [10]
With letters of entreaty, which imported
His fellowship i’th’ cause against your city,

In part for his sake mov’d.

Enter the two other Senators.

THIRD SENATOR
Here come our brothers.

FIRST SENATOR
No talk of Timon, nothing of him expect.
The enemy’s drum is heard, and fearful scouring [15]

Doth choke the air with dust. In, and prepare.
Ours is the fall, I fear; our foes’ the snare.
[Exeunt]

Scene III IT

Enter a Soldier in the Woods seeking Timon.