Scene II

A public place.

Stand you directly in Antonius’ way, When he doth run his course. Antonius!

Forget not, in your speed, Antonius, To touch Calpurnia; for our elders say, The barren, touched in this holy chase, Shake off their sterile curse.

I shall remember: When Caesar says “do this,” it is perform’d.

Who is it in the press that calls on me? I hear a tongue, shriller than all the music, Cry “Caesar!” Speak; Caesar is turn’d to hear.

I am not gamesome: I do lack some part Of that quick spirit that is in Antony. Let me not hinder, Cassius, your desires; I’ll leave you.

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