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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act III Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act III The Crisis: Something will happen which will cause our participants to make choices which cannot be undone. The Turning Point: brought about by the crisis, after this point things are not going to end well. The tragedy is sealed. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
ACT III Scene i : Rome. Before the Capitol; the Senate sitting above. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original Text Modern version A crowd of people; among them ARTEMIDORUS and the Soothsayer. Flourish. Enter CAESAR, BRUTUS, CASSIUS, CASCA, DECIUS BRUTUS, METELLUS CIMBER, TREBONIUS, CINNA, ANTONY, LEPIDUS, POPILIUS, PUBLIUS, and others CAESAR [To the Soothsayer] The ides of March are come. Soothsayer Ay, Caesar; but not gone. A crowd of people; among them ARTEMIDORUS and the Soothsayer. Trumpets blow! Enter CAESAR, BRUTUS, CASSIUS, CASCA, DECIUS BRUTUS, METELLUS CIMBER, TREBONIUS, CINNA, ANTONY, LEPIDUS, POPILIUS, PUBLIUS, and others CAESAR [To the Soothsayer] Today is the Ides of March. You said to beware! Soothsayer Yes, Caesar; but the day is not done. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern translation ARTEMIDORUS Hail, Caesar! read this schedule. DECIUS BRUTUS Trebonius doth desire you to o'erread, At your best leisure, this his humble suit. ARTEMIDORUS O Caesar, read mine first; for mine's a suit That touches Caesar nearer: read it, great Caesar. ARTEMIDORUS Hail, Caesar! read this schedule. DECIUS BRUTUS Trebonius desires that you read, At your leisure, this his humble request. ARTEMIDORUS Oh! Caesar!, read mine first; for mine is a request that concerns you directly: read it please, great Caesar. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern translation CAESAR What concerns me shall wait till last. The concerns of the Roman people come before mine own. ARTEMIDORUS Do not delay, Caesar; read it now. CAESAR What, is the fellow mad? You argue with Caesar? PUBLIUS Please move Sir. CAESAR What touches us ourself shall be last served. ARTEMIDORUS Delay not, Caesar; read it instantly. CAESAR What, is the fellow mad? PUBLIUS Sirrah, give place. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern translation CASSIUS What, urge you your petitions in the street? Come to the Capitol. CAESAR goes up to the Senate-House, the rest following POPILIUS I wish your enterprise to-day may thrive. CASSIUS What enterprise, Popilius? CASSIUS Why are you presenting your petitions (requests) in the street? Come to the Capitol where this should be done. CAESAR goes up to the Senate-House, the rest following POPILIUS I wish that your enterprise (plans) today may thrive (succeed). CASSIUS What enterprise, Popilius? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern translation POPILIUS Fare you well. Advances to CAESAR BRUTUS What said Popilius Lena? CASSIUS He wish'd to-day our enterprise might thrive. I fear our purpose is discovered. BRUTUS Look, how he makes to Caesar; mark him. POPILIUS Good Luck. Advances to CAESAR BRUTUS What didPopilius Lena say to you? CASSIUS He wished us luck today with our enterprise. I am afraid that our plot is discovered. BRUTUS Look, how he moves toward Caesar; watch him. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern translation CASSIUS Casca, be sudden, for we fear prevention. Brutus, what shall be done? If this be known, Cassius or Caesar never shall turn back, For I will slay myself. BRUTUS Cassius, be constant: Popilius Lena speaks not of our purposes; For, look, he smiles, and Caesar doth not change. CASSIUS Trebonius knows his time; for, look you, Brutus. He draws Mark Antony out of the way. CASSIUS Casca, be ready, for we may be discovered. Brutus, what shall be done? If this plot is known, I will never shall submit; I would rather kill myself. BRUTUS Cassius, be calm: Popilius Lena has not told on us.; Look, he smiles, and Caesar does not change. CASSIUS Trebonius is following the plan on time; for, look you, Brutus. He is moving Mark Antony out of the way. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern translation Exeunt ANTONY and TREBONIUS DECIUS BRUTUS Where is Metellus Cimber? Let him go, And presently prefer his suit to Caesar. BRUTUS He is address'd: press near and second him. CINNA Casca, you are the first that rears your hand. Exeunt ANTONY and TREBONIUS DECIUS BRUTUS Where is Metellus Cimber? It is time for him , to present his petition (request) to Caesar. BRUTUS He is talking to Caesar now: push near to Caesar and second Metullus Cimber’s request. CINNA Casca, you will strike first. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern translation CAESAR Are we all ready? What is now wrong that I and this senate must make right? METELLUS CIMBER Most high, most mighty, and most puissant Caesar, Metellus Cimber throws before thy seat An humble heart,-- Kneeling CAESAR Are we all ready? What are the wrongs that I and this senate must make right? METELLUS CIMBER Most high, most mighty, and most powerful Caesar, Metellus Cimber comes to your position as Dictator with a humble heart. Kneeling Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern translation CAESAR I must prevent thee, Cimber. These couchings and these lowly courtesies Might fire the blood of ordinary men, And turn pre-ordinance and CAESAR I must stop thee, Cimber. This humbling of yourself and your begging might impress ordinary men and flatter them, and persuade them …. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern text first decree Into the law of children. Be not fond, To think that Caesar bears such rebel blood That will be thaw'd from the to change laws and sentences of the court which have already been decided and thus turn the court into a law for children; but you would be wrong to think that I have the blood of rebelliousness and anarchy To think that Caesar bears such rebel blood that will be changed from its true nature Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version true quality With that which melteth fools; I mean, sweet words, Low-crooked court'sies and base spaniel-fawning. Thy brother by decree is banished: by sweet words and crooked courtesies and nuzzling up to me like some lap dog or a beggar is insulting. Your brother’s exile will not be lifted or lightened. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version If thou dost bend and pray and fawn for him, I spurn thee like a cur out of my way. Know, Caesar doth not wrong, nor without cause Will he be satisfied. If you bow and pray and beg for him, I will kick you like a dirty dog out of my way. You should know that Caesar does not judge wrongly and passes judgement only when there is undeniable evidence of wrong doing. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version METELLUS CIMBER Is there no voice more worthy than my own To sound more sweetly in great Caesar's ear For the repealing of my banish'd brother? BRUTUS I kiss thy hand, but not in flattery, Caesar; Desiring thee that Publius Cimber may Have an immediate freedom of repeal. METELLUS CIMBER Is there not anyone who is Caesar’s friend to speak for freeing my brother? BRUTUS I kiss thy hand, and beg that Publius Cimber may Have immediate freedom from his sentence of exile. CAESAR What, you too Brutus! Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version CAESAR What, Brutus! CASSIUS Pardon, Caesar; Caesar, pardon: As low as to thy foot doth Cassius fall, To beg enfranchisement for Publius Cimber. CAESAR What, you too Brutus! CASSIUS I beg that you pardon him Caesar; I lower myself lower than you foot to beg that Publius Cimber be allowed to come home. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version CAESAR I could be well moved, if I were as you: If I could pray to move, prayers would move me: But I am constant as the northern star, Of whose true-fix'd and resting quality There is no fellow in the firmament. CAESAR My emotions would change my mind if I were like you. And if prayers worked, prayers would move me. But I am unchangable as the North Pole Star, Which is true and fixed and does not change. It is the only star which is true! Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version The skies are painted with unnumber'd sparks, They are all fire and every one doth shine, But there's but one in all doth hold his place: So in the world; 'tis furnish'd well with men, And men are flesh and blood, and apprehensive; The skies are filled with fiery stars , and they call shine, but only one does not move; so it is in the world of men. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Yet in the number I do know but one That unassailable holds on his rank, Unshaked of motion: and that I am he, The only man I know whom does not change and can always be counted on is I, Caesar. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Let me a little show it, even in this; That I was constant Cimber should be banish'd, And constant do remain to keep him so. Let me prove it to you even in this: I passed sentence on Cimber and exiled him; And exiled he will remain. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version CINNA O Caesar,-- CAESAR Hence! wilt thou lift up Olympus? DECIUS BRUTUS Great Caesar,-- CAESAR Doth not Brutus bootless kneel? CINNA O Caesar,-- CAESAR After this what will you do? Will you lift up the mountain Olympus? DECIUS BRUTUS Great Caesar,-- CAESAR Does not Brutus barefoot kneel? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version CASCA Speak, hands for me! CASCA first, then the other Conspirators and BRUTUS stab CAESAR CAESAR Et tu, Brute! Then fall, Caesar. Dies (There are some who say that Brutus was Caesar’s illegitimate son; this would explain his love of Brutus) CASCA Let my dagger do my talking! CASCA first, then the other Conspirators and BRUTUS stab CAESAR CAESAR You also, Brutus! Then fall, Caesar. Dies Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version CINNA Liberty! Freedom! Tyranny is dead! Run hence, proclaim, cry it about the streets. CASSIUS Some to the common pulpits, and cry out 'Liberty, freedom, and enfranchisement!' BRUTUS People and senators, be not affrighted; Fly not; stand stiff: ambition's debt is paid. CINNA Liberty and freedom at last! Tyranny is dead! Run now and proclaim it about the streets. CASSIUS Some of you go to the common pulpits, and cry out 'Liberty, freedom, and voting rights!' BRUTUS People and senators, be not afraid; Do not run away; stand stiff: ambition's debt is paid. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version CASCA Go to the pulpit, Brutus. DECIUS BRUTUS And Cassius too. BRUTUS Where's Publius? CINNA Here, quite confounded with this mutiny. CASCA Go to the pulpit, Brutus. DECIUS BRUTUS And Cassius too. BRUTUS Where's Publius? CINNA Here, quite confounded with this mutiny. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version METELLUS CIMBER Stand fast together, lest some friend of Caesar's Should chance-- BRUTUS Talk not of standing. Publius, good cheer; There is no harm intended to your person, Nor to no Roman else: so tell them, Publius. METELLUS CIMBER We must stick together, in case some friend of Caesar's Should happen-- BRUTUS Talk not of confrontation Publius, be happy; no one is going to harm you, or anyone else: tell them all, Publius. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version CASSIUS And leave us, Publius; lest that the people, Rushing on us, should do your age some mischief. BRUTUS Do so: and let no man abide this deed, But we the doers. CASSIUS Leave us, Publius; otherwise the people, rushing at us, might hurt you. You are old my friend and fragile. BRUTUS Yes, please leave Publius; and remember, we are the only ones responsible for this action against Caesar. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Re-enter TREBONIUS CASSIUS Where is Antony? TREBONIUS Fled to his house amazed: Men, wives and children stare, cry out and run As it were doomsday. Re-enter TREBONIUS CASSIUS Where is Antony? TREBONIUS He has fled to his house amazed: Men, wives and children stare, cry out and run As if it were doomsday. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version BRUTUS Fates, we will know your pleasures: That we shall die, we know; 'tis but the time And drawing days out, that men stand upon. CASSIUS Why, he that cuts off twenty years of life Cuts off so many years of fearing death. BRUTUS All men are subject to Fate in this world. All men will die; it is only the timings of our deaths that concern men. CASSIUS He that is cut off from life, and dies twenty years earlier than others, also cuts off twenty years of fearing death. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version BRUTUS Grant that, and then is death a benefit: So are we Caesar's friends, that have abridged His time of fearing death. Stoop, Romans, stoop, And let us bathe our hands in Caesar's blood BRUTUS If you look at it that way death is a blessing, and we are Caesar’s friends for having shortened his time of fearing death. Bend down my friends, and let us bathe our hands in Caesar's blood. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Up to the elbows, and besmear our swords: Then walk we forth, even to the market-place, And, waving our red weapons o'er our heads, Let's all cry 'Peace, freedom and liberty!' Up to our elbows, and let us smear our swords also: Then when we walk forth, even to the market-place, And, waving our bloody weapons o'er our heads, We will all shout, 'Peace, freedom and liberty!' Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version CASSIUS Stoop, then, and wash. How many ages hence Shall this our lofty scene be acted over In states unborn and accents yet unknown! BRUTUS How many times shall Caesar bleed in sport, That now on Pompey's basis lies along No worthier than the dust! CASSIUS Bend down, then, and wash. How many times in the future years will this scene be remembered and acted out in states not yet born whose languages and accents are not even yet known! BRUTUS In future times how often shall Caesar bleed for other’s pleasure? Caesar and Pompey are equal now: each is dust. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version CASSIUS So oft as that shall be, So often shall the knot of us be call'd The men that gave their country liberty. DECIUS BRUTUS What, shall we forth? CASSIUS And every time that men restage Caesar’s death we will be called, “The men that gave their country liberty.” DECIUS BRUTUS Shall we go now? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version CASSIUS Ay, every man away: Brutus shall lead; and we will grace his heels With the most boldest and best hearts of Rome. Enter a Servant BRUTUS Soft! who comes here? A friend of Antony's. CASSIUS Yes, let all of us go: Brutus shall lead; and we will follow him With confidence and boldness. Enter a Servant BRUTUS Who is there? Are you a friend of Antony's? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Servant Thus, Brutus, did my master bid me kneel: Thus did Mark Antony bid me fall down; And, being prostrate, thus he bade me say: Servant My master, Antony, told me to kneel before you like this and being down, he told me to say: Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Brutus is noble, wise, valiant, and honest; Caesar was mighty, bold, royal, and loving: Say I love Brutus, and I honour him; Say I fear'd Caesar, honour'd him and loved him. that you are noble, wise, valiant, and honest; and that Caesar was mighty, bold, royal, and loving: He told me to tell you that he loves and honors you; and that he fear'd Caesar, honored him and loved him. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version If Brutus will vouchsafe that Antony May safely come to him, and be resolved How Caesar hath deserved to lie in death, Mark Antony shall not love Caesar dead If Brutus will promise that Antony may safely come to him, and if you can explain why Caesar deserved to die, then Mark Antony shall not love Caesar more than… Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version So well as Brutus living; but will follow The fortunes and affairs of noble Brutus Thorough the hazards of this untrod state With all true faith. So says my master Antony. Brutus whom is living; and he will be a friend to the noble Brutus and help him with the dangers of these new circumstances. Antony offers you this in good and true faith. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version BRUTUS Thy master is a wise and valiant Roman; I never thought him worse. Tell him, so please him come unto this place, He shall be satisfied; and, by my honour, Depart untouch'd. BRUTUS Your master is a wise and brave Roman; I never thought him less. Tell him, to please come to this place, He shall be satisfied; and, by my honor, he will leave unharmed. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Servant I'll fetch him presently. Exit BRUTUS I know that we shall have him well to friend. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version CASSIUS I wish we may: but yet have I a mind That fears him much; and my misgiving still Falls shrewdly to the purpose. BRUTUS But here comes Antony. Re-enter ANTONY Welcome, Mark Antony. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY O mighty Caesar! dost thou lie so low? Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils, Shrunk to this little measure? Fare thee well. I know not, gentlemen, what you intend, Who else must be let blood, who else is rank: Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version If I myself, there is no hour so fit As Caesar's death hour, nor no instrument Of half that worth as those your swords, made rich With the most noble blood of all this world. I do beseech ye, if you bear me hard, Now, whilst your purpled hands do reek and smoke, Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Fulfil your pleasure. Live a thousand years, I shall not find myself so apt to die: No place will please me so, no mean of death, As here by Caesar, and by you cut off, The choice and master spirits of this age. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version BRUTUS O Antony, beg not your death of us. Though now we must appear bloody and cruel, As, by our hands and this our present act, You see we do, yet see you but our hands And this the bleeding business they have done: Our hearts you see not; they are pitiful; Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version And pity to the general wrong of Rome-- As fire drives out fire, so pity pity-- Hath done this deed on Caesar. For your part, To you our swords have leaden points, Mark Antony: Our arms, in strength of malice, and our hearts Of brothers' temper, do receive you in With all kind love, good thoughts, and reverence. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version 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 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. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY I doubt not of your wisdom. Let each man render me his bloody hand: First, Marcus Brutus, will I shake with you; Next, Caius Cassius, do I take your hand; ANTONY I doubt not of your wisdom. Let each man render me his bloody hand: First, Marcus Brutus, will I shake with you; Next, Caius Cassius, do I take your hand; Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Now, Decius Brutus, yours: now yours, Metellus; Yours, Cinna; and, my valiant Casca, yours; Though last, not last in love, yours, good Trebonius. Gentlemen all,--alas, what shall I say? My credit now stands on such slippery ground, Now, Decius Brutus, yours: now yours, Metellus; Yours, Cinna; and, my valiant Casca, yours; Though last, not last in love, yours, good Trebonius. Gentlemen all,--alas, what shall I say? My credit now stands on such slippery ground, Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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That one of two bad ways you must conceit me, Either a coward or a flatterer. That I did love thee, Caesar, O, 'tis true: If then thy spirit look upon us now, That one of two bad ways you must conceit me, Either a coward or a flatterer. That I did love thee, Caesar, O, 'tis true: If then thy spirit look upon us now, Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Shall it not grieve thee dearer than thy death, To see thy thy Anthony making his peace, Shaking the bloody fingers of thy foes, Most noble! in the presence of thy corse? This must make your heart sicker than your dying, To see your friend Anthony making his peace, Shaking the bloody fingers of your enemies, Most noble! (verbal irony) in the presence of your corpse? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Had I as many eyes as thou hast wounds, Weeping as fast as they stream forth thy blood, It would become me better than to close In terms of friendship with thine enemies. Pardon me, Julius! Here wast thou bay'd, brave hart; Here didst thou fall; and here thy hunters stand, If I had as many eyes as you have stab wounds, and if those eyes were weeping as fast as the blood is streaming out of your wounds, it would feel better than this friendship I am making with these your killers. Forgive me, Julius! Here is the place you were brought to bay by a pack of human dogs, my brave deer; here is where you fell; and here your hunters stand, Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Sign'd in thy spoil, and crimson'd in thy lethe. O world, thou wast the forest to this hart; And this, indeed, O world, the heart of thee. How like a deer, strucken by many princes, Dost thou here lie! With your blood as a sign of their work on their hands, and red with your forgetfulness.. O world, you were the forest to this deer; And this deer, indeed, O world, was the heart of thee. How like a deer, strucken by many princes, Do you now here lie! Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version CASSIUS Mark Antony,-- ANTONY Pardon me, Caius Cassius: The enemies of Caesar shall say this; Then, in a friend, it is cold modesty. CASSIUS Mark Antony,-- ANTONY Pardon me, Caius Cassius: Even the enemies of Caesar will say at least this much; As a friend, it is the least I could say. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version CASSIUS I blame you not for praising Caesar so; But what compact mean you to have with us? Will you be prick'd in number of our friends; Or shall we on, and not depend on you? CASSIUS I do not blame you for praising Caesar ; But what agreement do you intend to have with us? Can we count you as a friend or not? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY Therefore I took your hands, but was, indeed, Sway'd from the point, by looking down on Caesar. Friends am I with you all and love you all, Upon this hope, that you shall give me reasons Why and wherein Caesar was dangerous. ANTONY I shook your hands, but was, saddened by looking down on Caesar. Friends am I with you all and love you all, But I do hope that you shall give me the reasons Why and how Caesar was dangerous. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version BRUTUS Or else were this a savage spectacle: Our reasons are so full of good regard That were you, Antony, the son of Caesar, You should be satisfied. BRUTUS If we did not have good reasons this would be nothing but barbaric savagery. Our reasons are so just that if you were the son of Caesar you would agree. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY That's all I seek: And am moreover suitor that I may Produce his body to the market-place; And in the pulpit, as becomes a friend, Speak in the order of his funeral. ANTONY That's all I want: And that I may take his body to the market-place; and in the pulpit, as a friend should, I should like to speak at his funeral. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version BRUTUS You shall, Mark Antony. CASSIUS Brutus, a word with you. Aside to BRUTUS You know not what you do: do not consent That Antony speak in his funeral: Know you how much the people may be moved By that which he will utter? BRUTUS You shall be allowed to speak, Mark Antony. CASSIUS Brutus, we need to talk. You do not know what you are doing. Do not allow Antony to speak at the funeral. We cannot know what he will say or its effect on the mob. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version BRUTUS By your pardon; I will myself into the pulpit first, And show the reason of our Caesar's death: What Antony shall speak, I will protest He speaks by leave and by permission, BRUTUS With your approval; I will speak first, and explain the reason we took Caesar's life: Whatever Antony shall speak, I will explain that He speaks by our permission, Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version And that we are contented Caesar shall Have all true rites and lawful ceremonies. It shall advantage more than do us wrong. CASSIUS I know not what may fall; I like it not. And that we are making sure that Caesar shall Have a proper and respectful funeral. It is more to our advantage than our disadvantage.. CASSIUS It leaves things beyond our control; I do not like it. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version BRUTUS Mark Antony, here, take you Caesar's body. You shall not in your funeral speech blame us, But speak all good you can devise of Caesar, BRUTUS Mark Antony, you take Caesar's body. You will not blame us in your funeral speech, But only speak well of Caesar. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version And say you do't by our permission; Else shall you not have any hand at all About his funeral: and you shall speak In the same pulpit whereto I am going, After my speech is ended. And remember to say that you are able to do so only with our permission; or else you will not have any part at all in the funeral. You will speak in the same place as I after my speech is ended. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY Be it so. I do desire no more. BRUTUS Prepare the body then, and follow us. Exeunt all but ANTONY ANTONY That will be fine.. I do desire nothing more. BRUTUS Prepare the body then, and follow us. Exeunt all but ANTONY Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth, That I am meek and gentle with these butchers! Thou art the ruins of the noblest man That ever lived in the tide of times. Woe to the hand that shed this costly blood! Over thy wounds now do I prophesy,-- ANTONY Forgive me Caesar because I must be meek and gentle with your butchers! You are the ruins of the noblest man that ever lived. Sorrow to the hand that shed this costly blood! Over your wounds I do now predict,-- Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Which, like dumb mouths, do ope their ruby lips, To beg the voice and utterance of my tongue-- A curse shall light upon the limbs of men; Domestic fury and fierce civil strife Shall cumber all the parts of Italy; Blood and destruction shall be so in use Your wounds like mouths that cannot speak, open their red lips too beg the voice and utterance of my tongue-- A curse will be upon the limbs of men; domestic fury and fierce civil war will be suffered in all the parts of Italy; there will be much blood and destruction and Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version And dreadful objects so familiar That mothers shall but smile when they behold Their infants quarter'd with the hands of war; All pity choked with custom of fell deeds: And Caesar's spirit, ranging for revenge, With Ate by his side come hot from hell, dreadful and terrible things will be so common place that mothers will but smile when they behold their infants torn limb from body by the hands of war; And there will not even be pity so awful will the days And Caesar's spirit, will roam for revenge, with the dogs of hell by his side Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Shall in these confines with a monarch's voice Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war; That this foul deed shall smell above the earth With carrion men, groaning for burial. With a king’s voice will cry “Destruction!” and let loose the dogs of war. And the dead men killed by this will stink to the Heaven’s above and cry out for burial. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Enter a Servant You serve Octavius Caesar, do you not? Servant I do, Mark Antony. ANTONY Caesar did write for him to come to Rome. Enter a Servant You serve Octavius Caesar, do you not? Servant I do, Mark Antony. ANTONY Caesar wrote for him to come to Rome. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Servant He did receive his letters, and is coming; And bid me say to you by word of mouth-- O Caesar!-- Seeing the body Servant He received Caesar’s letters, and he is coming; And Octavius instructed me to say to you by word of mouth— He sees Caesar’s body. Oh my God-- Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY Thy heart is big, get thee apart and weep. Passion, I see, is catching; for mine eyes, Seeing those beads of sorrow stand in thine, Began to water. Is thy master coming? ANTONY You have a good heart. Leave here and find a place to weep. Grief is catching; for my eyes seeing tears of sorrow in your eyes, Began to cry also. Is Octavius coming? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Servant He lies to-night within seven leagues of Rome. ANTONY Post back with speed, and tell him what hath chanced: Here is a mourning Rome, a dangerous Rome, No Rome of safety for Octavius yet; Hie hence, and tell him so. Yet, stay awhile; Servant He rests tonight within 21 miles of Rome. ANTONY Post back with speed, and tell him what has happened: Rome is mourning and dangerous. Rome is not safe for Octavius yet; Go and tell him so. Yet, stay awhile; Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Thou shalt not back till I have borne this corse Into the market-place: there shall I try In my oration, how the people take The cruel issue of these bloody men; You will not head back until I have carried Caesar’s corpse into the marketplace. There I will speak of these cruel and bloody men and see how the crowd responds. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version According to the which, thou shalt discourse To young Octavius of the state of things. Lend me your hand. Exeunt with CAESAR's body According to the which, thou shalt discourse To young Octavius of the state of things. Lend me your hand. Exeunt with CAESAR's body Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Enter BRUTUS and CASSIUS, and a throng of Citizens Citizens We will be satisfied; let us be satisfied. Enter BRUTUS and CASSIUS, and a throng of Citizens Citizens You will explain to us what you have done and why. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version BRUTUS Then follow me, and give me audience, friends. Cassius, go you into the other street, And part the numbers. Those that will hear me speak, let 'em stay here; Those that will follow Cassius, go with him; And public reasons shall be rendered Of Caesar's death. BRUTUS Then follow me, and listen friends. Cassius, go to the other street, and take part of the crowd with you. Those that will hear me speak, let them stay here; those that will follow Cassius, go with him; and we will explain the reasons for Caesar’s death.. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version First Citizen I will hear Brutus speak. Second Citizen I will hear Cassius; and compare their reasons, When severally we hear them rendered. Exit CASSIUS, with some of the Citizens. BRUTUS goes into the pulpit Third Citizen The noble Brutus is ascended: silence! First Citizen I want to hear Brutus speak. Second Citizen I will hear Cassius; and compare their reasons, When we hear them given. Exit CASSIUS, with some of the Citizens. BRUTUS goes into the pulpit Third Citizen Brutus is ready to speak: silence! Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version BRUTUS Be patient till the last. Romans, countrymen, and lovers! hear me for my cause, and be silent, that you may hear: believe me for mine honour, and have respect to mine honour, that you may believe: censure me in your wisdom, and awake your senses, that you may the better judge. BRUTUS Be patient and listen to all that we have to say Romans, countrymen, and lovers! hear our reasons, and be silent, so that you can hear: You know that I am a man of honor, and you respect me; you know that you can believe me. I am a truthful man. But judge me in your wisdom, and pay attention so that you may be a good better judge. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version If there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of Caesar's, to him I say, that Brutus' love to Caesar was no less than his. If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: --Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved If there is anyone in this crowd who is a dear friend of Caesar's, to him I say, that my love for Caesar was no less than his. If then that man demands why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: I killed Caesar not because I did not love him, but because I loved Rome more. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Rome more. Had you rather Caesar were living and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live all free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him; as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he was valiant, I honour him: but, as he was ambitious, I slew him. There is tears for his love; joy for his Would you rather Caesar were alive and yourselves to live and die as slaves, or would you rather have Caesar dead and live and die as free men? It is true that Caesar loved me, and I weep for him; and he was lucky and fortunate and I celebrated that, and he was brave and I honored him, but he was also ambitious and because he was too ambitious, I killed him. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version fortune; honour for his valour; and death for his ambition. Who is here so base that would be a bondman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? For his love there are tears For his fortune there is joy. For his courage there is honor. For his ambition there is death. Who is here so low that he would choose to be a slave? If any of you would…speak…that man I have wronged by killing Caesar. Is any man here not a good Roman? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak; for him have I offended. I pause for a reply. All None, Brutus, none. If there is, speak; for that man I have offended. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any is, speak; for him have I offended. I stop for the offended to speak. The entire crowd says together None of us, Brutus, not one. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version BRUTUS Then none have I offended. I have done no more to Caesar than you shall do to Brutus. The question of his death is enrolled in the Capitol; his glory not extenuated, wherein he was worthy, nor his offences enforced, for which he suffered death. BRUTUS Then I offended no one. I have done no more to Caesar than you shall do to Brutus. The question of his death is to be debated in the Capitol; his glorious actions and conquests will not be forgotten. His wrongs will be forgotten, they are paid for by his death. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Enter ANTONY and others, with CAESAR's body Here comes his body, mourned by Mark Antony: who, though he had no hand in his death, shall receive the benefit of his dying, a place in the commonwealth; as which of you shall not? Enter ANTONY and others, with CAESAR's body Here comes his body, mourned by Mark Antony: who, though he had no hand in his death, will receive as the benefit of Caesar’s death, money and entitlements as will each of you. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version With this I depart,--that, as I slew my best lover for the good of Rome, I have the same dagger for myself, when it shall please my country to need my death. There is no more to be said. I leave with the dagger that for the good of my country, I killed my best friend with. If my country needs my dagger to take my life, it is ready to do that work also. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version All Live, Brutus! live, live! First Citizen Bring him with triumph home unto his house. Second Citizen Give him a statue with his ancestors. Third Citizen Let him be Caesar. Everyone in the crowd cries Live, Brutus! live, live! First Citizen We should praise Brutus all the way to his home. Second Citizen We should make a statue of him. Third Citizen Let him be Dictator. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Fourth Citizen Caesar's better parts Shall be crown'd in Brutus. First Citizen We'll bring him to his house With shouts and clamours. . Fourth Citizen Brutus has the best parts of Caesar without the bad ones. First Citizen We'll bring him to his house With shouts and praise. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version BRUTUS My countrymen,-- Second Citizen Peace, silence! Brutus speaks First Citizen Peace, ho! BRUTUS My countrymen,-- Second Citizen Peace, silence! Brutus speaks First Citizen Be Quiet! Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version BRUTUS Good countrymen, let me depart alone, And, for my sake, stay here with Antony: Do grace to Caesar's corpse, and grace his speech Tending to Caesar's glories; which Mark Antony, By our permission, is allow'd to make. I do entreat you, not a man depart, Save I alone, till Antony have spoke. Exit BRUTUS Good countrymen, allow me to leave alone, and, for my sake, stay here with Antony: give honor to Caesar's service, and listen to Antony’s speech regarding Caesar's glories; which he, by our permission, is allowed to make. I do beg you, no one should leave except for me till after Antony has spoken. Exit Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version First Citizen Stay, ho! and let us hear Mark Antony. Third Citizen Let him go up into the public chair; We'll hear him. Noble Antony, go up. ANTONY For Brutus' sake, I am beholding to you. Goes into the pulpit First Citizen Stay and let us hear Mark Antony speak. Third Citizen Let him go up into the public chair. We'll hear him. Noble Antony, go up. ANTONY Brutus has allowed me to speak to you. Goes into the pulpit Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Fourth Citizen What does he say of Brutus? Third Citizen He says, for Brutus' sake, He finds himself beholding to us all. Fourth Citizen 'Twere best he speak no harm of Brutus here. First Citizen This Caesar was a tyrant. Fourth Citizen What does he say about Brutus? Third Citizen He says, for Brutus' sake, He finds himself beholding to us all. Fourth Citizen It would be best for him if he speaks nothing bad about Brutus here. First Citizen Caesar was a tyrant. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Third Citizen Nay, that's certain: We are blest that Rome is rid of him. Second Citizen Peace! let us hear what Antony can say. ANTONY You gentle Romans,-- Third Citizen That is for sure: We are blessed that Rome is rid of him. Second Citizen Quiet! Let us hear what Antony has to say. ANTONY You gentle Romans,-- Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Citizens Peace, ho! let us hear him. ANTONY Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. The evil that men do lives after them; The good is oft interred with their bones; Citizens Quiet, hey! Let us hear him. ANTONY Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. The evil that men do in life stays with the living. The good often gets buried with their bones; Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version So let it be with Caesar. The noble Brutus Hath told you Caesar was ambitious: If it were so, it was a grievous fault, And grievously hath Caesar answer'd it. Here, under leave of Brutus and the rest-- For Brutus is an honourable man; So let it be with Caesar. Brutus says that Caesar was ambitious: If it were true, it was a terrible fault, And terribly has Caesar answered for it. Here I am, with the permission of Brutus and the rest-- Because Brutus is a good man; Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version So are they all, all honourable men-- Come I to speak in Caesar's funeral. He was my friend, faithful and just to me: But Brutus says he was ambitious; So are they all, all good men-- I have come to speak at Caesar's funeral. He was my friend, he was faithful and just to me: But Brutus says he was ambitious; Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version And Brutus is an honourable man. He hath brought many captives home to Rome Whose ransoms did the general coffers fill: Did this in Caesar seem ambitious? And Brutus is a good man. Caesar brought many captured princes home to Rome whose ransoms did the general coffers fill: Was this in Caesar ambitious? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version When that the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept: Ambition should be made of sterner stuff: Yet Brutus says he was ambitious; And Brutus is an honourable man. When that the poor have cried, Caesar has wept: Ambition should be made of stronger stuff: Yet Brutus says he was ambitious; And Brutus is a good man. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version You all did see that on the Lupercal I thrice presented him a kingly crown, Which he did thrice refuse: was this ambition? Yet Brutus says he was ambitious; And, sure, he is an honourable man. You all saw that on the Lupercal Holiday I three times presented him a kingly crown, Which he did three times refuse: was this ambition? Yet Brutus says he was ambitious; And, for sure, he is good man. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version I speak not to disprove what Brutus spoke, But here I am to speak what I do know. You all did love him once, not without cause: What cause withholds you then, to mourn for him? I speak not to make Brutus a liar; I am only saying what I do know. You loved Caesar once, and not without cause: What cause keeps you from mourning him? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version O judgment! thou art fled to brutish beasts, And men have lost their reason. Bear with me; My heart is in the coffin there with Caesar, And I must pause till it come back to me. Oh where is your judgment! Is it fled to brutish beasts, Have men have lost their reason? Bear with me; My heart is in the coffin there with Caesar, and I must pause till it comes back to me. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version First Citizen Methinks there is much reason in his sayings. Second Citizen If thou consider rightly of the matter, Caesar has had great wrong. First Citizen I think that there is much reason in what Antony has to say. Second Citizen If you look at the right and the wrong of this; Caesar has been greatly wronged. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Third Citizen Has he, masters? I fear there will a worse come in his place. Fourth Citizen Mark'd ye his words? He would not take the crown; Therefore 'tis certain he was not ambitious. Third Citizen I am afraid that this will get much worse, and worse tyrants are coming. Fourth Citizen Did you pay attention to his words? Caesar would not take the crown; how is it possible that he was ambitious? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version First Citizen If it be found so, some will dear abide it. Second Citizen Poor soul! his eyes are red as fire with weeping. First Citizen If Caesar was not ambitious there will be those whom will pay dearly. Second Citizen Poor soul! his eyes are red as fire with his weeping. He loved Caesar. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Third Citizen There's not a nobler man in Rome than Antony. Fourth Citizen Now mark him, he begins again to speak. Third Citizen There's not a better man in Rome than Antony. Fourth Citizen Now watch him, he begins again to speak. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY But yesterday the word of Caesar might Have stood against the world; now lies he there. And none so poor to do him reverence. ANTONY It was only yesterday when the word of Caesar might have stood against the entire world; and now he lies there. Is there is no one who feels any loss? No one to even remember what a great man he was? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version O masters, if I were disposed to stir Your hearts and minds to mutiny and rage, I should do Brutus wrong, and Cassius wrong, Who, you all know, are honourable men: Romans, if I intended to stir up your hearts and minds to mutiny and rage, I should do Brutus wrong, and Cassius wrong, Who, you all know, are good men: Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version I will not do them wrong; I rather choose To wrong the dead, to wrong myself and you, Than I will wrong such honourable men. But here's a parchment with the seal of Caesar; I will not do them wrong; I would rather wrong the dead, or wrong myself or even to wrong you, rather than to wrong such good and decent men. Of course there is the problem of this: this document with the wax seal of Caesar on it; Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version I found it in his closet, 'tis his will: Let but the commons hear this testament-- Which, pardon me, I do not mean to read-- And they would go and kiss dead Caesar's wounds And dip their napkins in his sacred blood, I found it in his closet, it is his will: If I let even the common public hear this will—which, forgive me, I do not mean to read to you; and even they would cry and kiss dear Caesar’s bloody wounds. They would dip their napkins in his sacred blood, Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Yea, beg a hair of him for memory, And, dying, mention it within their wills, Bequeathing it as a rich legacy Unto their issue. They would take a snip of his hair for a remembrance of him, and it would be their most prized possession: they would mention it within their wills, passing it on as a rich inheritance to their children. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Fourth Citizen We'll hear the will: read it, Mark Antony. All The will, the will! we will hear Caesar's will. Fourth Citizen We'll hear the will: read it, Mark Antony. All The will, the will! we will hear Caesar's will. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY Have patience, gentle friends, I must not read it; It is not meet you know how Caesar loved you. You are not wood, you are not stones, but men; And, being men, bearing the will of Caesar, ANTONY Have patience, gentle friends, I must not read it; It is not good that you know how much Caesar loved you. You are not wood, you are not stones, but men; And, being men, hearing the will of Caesar, Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version It will inflame you, it will make you mad: 'Tis good you know not that you are his heirs; For, if you should, O, what would come of it! Fourth Citizen Read the will; we'll hear it, Antony; You shall read us the will, Caesar's will. It will anger you, it will make you mad: It is good that you do not know that you are his heirs; For, if you should, O, what would come of it! Fourth Citizen Read the will; we'll hear it, Antony; You shall read us the will, Caesar's will. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY Will you be patient? will you stay awhile? I have o'ershot myself to tell you of it: I fear I wrong the honourable men Whose daggers have stabb'd Caesar; I do fear it. ANTONY Will you be patient? will you stay awhile? I have broken my promise to tell you of it: I am afraid that I wrong those good men Whose daggers have stabbed our Caesar; I do fear it. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Fourth Citizen They were traitors: honourable men! All The will! the testament! Second Citizen They were villains, murderers: the will! read the will. Fourth Citizen They were traitors: good men! Hah! All The will! the testament! Second Citizen They were villains, murderers: the will! read the will. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY You will compel me, then, to read the will? Then make a ring about the corpse of Caesar, And let me show you him that made the will. Shall I descend? and will you give me leave? ANTONY You insist that I read the will? Then make a circle about the corpse of Caesar, And let me show you him that made the will. Shall I come down? and will you give me permission? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Several Citizens Come down. Second Citizen Descend. Third Citizen You shall have leave. ANTONY comes down Several Citizens Come down. Second Citizen Descend. Third Citizen You shall have leave. ANTONY comes down Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Fourth Citizen A ring; stand round. First Citizen Stand from the hearse, stand from the body. Second Citizen Room for Antony, most noble Antony. Fourth Citizen Make a circle around the body. First Citizen Stand around Caesar. Second Citizen Make room for Antony, most noble Antony. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY Nay, press not so upon me; stand far off. Several Citizens Stand back; room; bear back. ANTONY Do not stand so close to me. Back off. Several Citizens Stand back; make room; get back. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY If you have tears, prepare to shed them now. You all do know this mantle: I remember The first time ever Caesar put it on; 'Twas on a summer's evening, in his tent, That day he overcame the Nervii: ANTONY If you have tears, prepare to shed them now. You all do know this mantle: I remember The first time ever Caesar put it on; 'Twas on a summer's evening, in his tent, That day he overcame the Nervii: Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Look, in this place ran Cassius' dagger through: See what a rent the envious Casca made: Through this the well-beloved Brutus stabb'd; And as he pluck'd his cursed steel away, Look, in this place ran Cassius' dagger through: See what a rent the envious Casca made: Through this the well-beloved Brutus stabb'd; And as he pluck'd his cursed steel away, Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Mark how the blood of Caesar follow'd it, As rushing out of doors, to be resolved If Brutus so unkindly knock'd, or no; For Brutus, as you know, was Caesar's angel: Look how Caesar’s blood followed Brutus’ knife blade as it was withdrawn from the wound as if his blood was rushing to greet his friend knocking at the door, but the knocking (knife stabbing) was not nice. Everyone knows that Caesar loved Brutus. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Judge, O you gods, how dearly Caesar loved him! This was the most unkindest cut of all; For when the noble Caesar saw him stab, Ingratitude, more strong than traitors' arms, Only the gods know how dearly Caesar loved Brutus! This was “the most unkindest” cut of all; For when the noble Caesar saw him stab, and the ingratitude of Brutus was stronger than the traitors' arms, A double superlative. Not grammatically correct but sounds cool! Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Quite vanquish'd him: then burst his mighty heart; And, in his mantle muffling up his face, Even at the base of Pompey's statua, Which all the while ran blood, great Caesar fell. and that ingratitude crushed him and burst his mighty and generous heart; And, in his toga Caesar fell at the base of Pompey’s statue running blood. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version O, what a fall was there, my countrymen! Then I, and you, and all of us fell down, Whilst bloody treason flourish'd over us. O, now you weep; and, I perceive, you feel Oh! What fell when Caesar fell there my countrymen. Then you and I fell down. Then Rme fell down. Then the world fell down; While bloody treason grew large over us. Oh! Now you begin to cry. Now you begin to understand. Now you begin to feel the awful weight of it. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version The dint of pity: these are gracious drops. Kind souls, what, weep you when you but behold Our Caesar's vesture wounded? Look you here, Here is himself, marr'd, as you see, with traitors. Do you feel the full force of pity now? These are gracious tears. Kind souls, if you are crying uncontrollably now looking only on Caesar ‘s bloody clothing, how much more will you weep when you see his naked butchered body? (Antony uncovers Caesar’s corpse) Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version First Citizen O piteous spectacle! Second Citizen O noble Caesar! Third Citizen O woful day! First Citizen Oh! Pitiful sight! Second Citizen Oh! Noble Caesar! Third Citizen Oh! What a sad, sad day! Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Fourth Citizen O traitors, villains! First Citizen O most bloody sight! Second Citizen We will be revenged. All Revenge! About! Seek! Burn! Fire! Kill! Slay! Let not a traitor live! Fourth Citizen Othey are traitors all! First Citizen What a terrible and bloody sight! Second Citizen We will be revenged. All Revenge! Seek them out! Seek! Burn their everything! Fire! Kill! Slay! Let not a traitor live! Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY Stay, countrymen. First Citizen Peace there! hear the noble Antony. Second Citizen We'll hear him, we'll follow him, we'll die with him. ANTONY Do not leave countrymen. First Citizen Quiet down there! Listen to the noble Antony. Second Citizen We'll hear him, we'll follow him, we'll die with him. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY Good friends, sweet friends, let me not stir you up To such a sudden flood of mutiny. They that have done this deed are honourable: What private griefs they have, alas, I know not, That made them do it: they are wise and honourable, ANTONY Good friends, sweet friends, I do not want to stir you up to a sudden revolt. Those whom have done this deed are good men: at least they say they say that they are. What private complaints they had with Caesar…. I do not know…and I do not know what made them do this terrible thing…. but they say they are wise and good. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version And will, no doubt, with reasons answer you. I come not, friends, to steal away your hearts: I am no orator, as Brutus is; But, as you know me all, a plain blunt man, That love my friend; and that they know full well And I have no doubt that they have practiced their answers to you questions. I come not to change your feelings. I am not a great speaker like Brutus. You all know me. I am plain spoken and a simple man who loves my killed friend. They know Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version That gave me public leave to speak of him: For I have neither wit, nor words, nor worth, Action, nor utterance, nor the power of speech, To stir men's blood: I only speak right on; I tell you that which you yourselves do know; that I am no great speaker. I am not clever, and I do not have the skill and words to touch men’s emotions. I can only say what is obvious. And when I speak I only can tell you that which each of you already knows….. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Show you sweet Caesar's wounds, poor poor dumb mouths, And bid them speak for me: but were I Brutus, And Brutus Antony, I can show you my friend’s wounds with their silent mouths, and ask that they speak for me, but if I had Brutus’ skill with words, indeed if I were Brutus and he me…… Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version there were an Antony Would ruffle up your spirits and put a tongue In every wound of Caesar that should move The stones of Rome to rise and mutiny. Then you would listen to an Antony who would rile your emotions and put a wailing tongue in each of Caesar’s wounds. And those voices would cause even the dead and dumb stones of Rome to rise up and strike down these terrible traitors. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version All We'll mutiny. First Citizen We'll burn the house of Brutus. Third Citizen Away, then! come, seek the conspirators. All We will strike them down. First Citizen We'll burn the house of Brutus. Third Citizen Let us go and find the conspirators. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY Yet hear me, countrymen; yet hear me speak. All Peace, ho! Hear Antony. Most noble Antony! ANTONY Yet hear me, countrymen; yet hear me speak. All Quiet Now!! Listen to Antony. Most noble Antony! Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY Why, friends, you go to do you know not what: Wherein hath Caesar thus deserved your loves? Alas, you know not: I must tell you then: You have forgot the will I told you of. ANTONY Friends, where are you going? To do what? Do you know why Caesar deserves your love? I must tell you; You have forgot the will I told you of. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version All Most true. The will! Let's stay and hear the will. ANTONY Here is the will, and under Caesar's seal. To every Roman citizen he gives, To every several man, seventy-five drachmas. All That is true. The will! Let's stay and hear the will. ANTONY Here is the will, and under Caesar's seal. To every Roman citizen he gives $200. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Second Citizen Most noble Caesar! We'll revenge his death. Third Citizen O royal Caesar! ANTONY Hear me with patience. All Peace, ho! Second Citizen Most noble Caesar! We'll revenge his death. Third Citizen Oh what a royal Caesar! ANTONY Listen. All Quiet! Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY Moreover, he hath left you all his walks, His private arbours and new-planted orchards, On this side Tiber; he hath left them you, ANTONY Moreover, he has left you all his property, his private gardens and new-planted orchards, that are on this side of the Tiber River; he leaves them to you, Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version And to your heirs for ever, common pleasures, To walk abroad, and recreate yourselves. Here was a Caesar! when comes such another? and to your children and their children for ever, so that you might be able to enjoy the simple and common common pleasures: To walk among gardens, and recreate yourselves. Here was a Leader! when comes such another? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version First Citizen Never, never. Come, away, away! We'll burn his body in the holy place, And with the brands fire the traitors' houses. Take up the body. First Citizen Never, never. Come, away, away! We'll burn his body in the holy place, and with the torches from that fire we will burn the traitors' houses. Pick up his body. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Second Citizen Go fetch fire. Third Citizen Pluck down benches. Fourth Citizen Pluck down forms, windows, any thing. Exeunt Citizens with the body Second Citizen Go fetch fire. Third Citizen Put down benches for a fire. Fourth Citizen Put down forms, windows, any thing that will burn. Exeunt Citizens with the body Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY Now let it work. Mischief, thou art afoot, Take thou what course thou wilt! Enter a Servant How now, fellow! ANTONY The mob is like a recipe which I have prepared and is cooking now. Lawlessness is unleashed; let it go where it will. Enter a Servant What now, boy? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Servant Sir, Octavius is already come to Rome. ANTONY Where is he? Servant He and Lepidus are at Caesar's house. Servant Sir, Octavius is here in Rome. ANTONY Where is he? Servant He and Lepidus are at Caesar's house. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY And thither will I straight to visit him: He comes upon a wish. Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing. Fortune or Luck is personified ANTONY: I am going there now. He has come as I asked.. Good Luck is happy for us. And in this mood Good Luck is likely to give us any thing we ask for. Fortune or Luck is personified Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Servant I heard him say, Brutus and Cassius Are rid like madmen through the gates of Rome. Servant I heard him say, Brutus and Cassius rode their horses like madmen out of the gates of Rome. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version ANTONY Belike they had some notice of the people, How I had moved them. Bring me to Octavius Exeunt ANTONY It is likely they had some warning of the people’s anger, and how I had set the mob against them. Bring me to Octavius Exeunt Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Enter CINNA the poet CINNA THE POET I dreamt to-night that I did feast with Caesar, And things unlucky charge my fantasy: I have no will to wander forth of doors, Yet something leads me forth. (There is the idea of Fate intervening in the affairs of men expressed here) Enter CINNA the poet CINNA THE POET I dreamt last night that I dined with Caesar, And things unlucky and scary trouble my thoughts: I have no desire to wander the city or the streets, Yet something leads me outside. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version (Enter Citizens) First Citizen What is your name? Second Citizen Whither are you going? (Enter Citizens) First Citizen What is your name? Second Citizen Where are you going? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Third Citizen Where do you dwell? Fourth Citizen Are you a married man or a bachelor? Third Citizen Where do you live? Fourth Citizen Are you a married man or a bachelor? Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Second Citizen Answer every man directly. First Citizen Ay, and briefly. Second Citizen Answer him. First Citizen Yes, and briefly. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Fourth Citizen Ay, and wisely. Third Citizen Ay, and truly, you were best. Fourth Citizen Yes, and carefully. Third Citizen Yes, that would be best for you. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version CINNA THE POET What is my name? Whither am I going? Where do I dwell? Am I a married man or a bachelor? Then, to answer every man directly and briefly, wisely and truly: wisely I say, I am a bachelor. CINNA THE POET What is my name? Where am I going? Where do I live? Am I married or a bachelor? The shortest answer is a bachelor! Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Second Citizen That's as much as to say, they are fools that marry: you'll bear me a bang for that, I fear. Proceed; directly. CINNA THE POET Directly, I am going to Caesar's funeral. Second Citizen That's the same as saying they are fools that marry: you'll bear me a bang for that, I fear. Go on. CINNA THE POET I continue going to Caesar's funeral. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version First Citizen As a friend or an enemy? CINNA THE POET As a friend. Second Citizen That matter is answered directly. First Citizen Are you a friend or an enemy of Caesar? CINNA THE POET A friend. Second Citizen That will be determined first. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Fourth Citizen For your dwelling,--briefly. CINNA THE POET Briefly, I dwell by the Capitol. Third Citizen Your name, sir, truly. Fourth Citizen For your dwelling,--briefly. CINNA THE POET Briefly, I live near the Capitol. Third Citizen Your true name, sir. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version CINNA THE POET Truly, my name is Cinna. First Citizen Tear him to pieces; he's a conspirator. CINNA THE POET I am Cinna the poet, I am Cinna the poet. CINNA THE POET In truth my name is Cinna. First Citizen Tear him to pieces; he's a conspirator. CINNA THE POET I am Cinna the poet, I am Cinna the poet not Cinna the conspirator. You have the wrong man. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Fourth Citizen Tear him for his bad verses, tear him for his bad verses. CINNA THE POET I am not Cinna the conspirator. Fourth Citizen It is no matter, his name's Cinna; pluck but his name out of his heart, and turn him going. Fourth Citizen Tear him for his bad rhymes, tear him for his bad lines. CINNA THE POET I am not Cinna the conspirator. Fourth Citizen It doesn’t matter, your name's Cinna; pull but his heart out, and let him go. Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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Original text Modern version Third Citizen Tear him, tear him! Come, brands ho! fire-brands: to Brutus', to Cassius'; burn all: some to Decius' house, and some to Casca's; some to Ligarius': away, go! Exeunt (The mob kills Cinna the Poet an innocent man) Third Citizen Cut him to pieces. Kill him! Bring the red hot irons. Go some of you to Brutus’ and Cassius‘ houses and burn them down; some of you go to Decius’ house, and some to Casca's; some to Ligarius': away, go! Exeunt Copyright 2010 Louis Mark dePaulo Jr. 4/19/2017
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