Antony and Cleopatra: Act 4, Scene 5

    tragedy

    Alexandria. MARK ANTONY's camp.

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    Antony learns that Enobarbus has deserted and gone to Caesar. He is not angry — he sends Enobarbus's money and valuables after him with kind wishes.

    Trumpets sound. Enter MARK ANTONY and EROS; a Soldier meeting them
    Soldier
    The gods make this a happy day to Antony!
    MARK ANTONY
    Would thou and those thy scars had once prevail'd
    To make me fight at land!
    Soldier
    Hadst thou done so,
    The kings that have revolted, and the soldier
    That has this morning left thee, would have still
    Follow'd thy heels.
    MARK ANTONY
    Who's gone this morning?
    Soldier
    Who!
    One ever near thee: call for Enobarbus,
    He shall not hear thee; or from Caesar's camp
    Say 'I am none of thine.'
    MARK ANTONY
    What say'st thou?
    Soldier
    Sir,
    He is with Caesar.
    EROS
    Sir, his chests and treasure
    He has not with him.
    MARK ANTONY
    Is he gone?
    Soldier
    Most certain.
    MARK ANTONY
    Go, Eros, send his treasure after; do it;
    Detain no jot, I charge thee: write to him--
    I will subscribe--gentle adieus and greetings;
    Say that I wish he never find more cause
    To change a master. O, my fortunes have
    Corrupted honest men! Dispatch.--Enobarbus!
    Exeunt