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Antony and Cleopatra, V. ii

Not what you have reserv'd, nor what acknowledg'd,

Put we i' the roll of conquest: still be 't yours,

Bestow it at your pleasure; and believe,

Cæsar's no merchant, to make prize with you

Of things that merchants sold. Therefore be cheer'd;

Make not your thoughts your prisons: no, dear queen;

For we intend so to dispose you as

Yourself shall give us counsel. Feed, and sleep:

Our care and pity is so much upon you,

That we remain your friend; and so, adieu.

Cleo. My master, and my lord!

Cæs. Not so. Adieu.

Flourish. Exeunt Cæsar and his Train.

Cleo. He words me, girls, he words me, that I should not

Be noble to myself: but, hark thee, Charmian.

[Whispers Charmian.]

Iras. Finish, good lady; the bright day is done,

And we are for the dark.

Cleo. Hie thee again:

I have spoke already, and it is provided;

Go, put it to the haste.

Char. Madam, I will.

Dol. Where is the queen?

Char. Behold, sir.

Cleo. Dolabella!

Dol. Madam, as thereto sworn by your command,

Which my love makes religion to obey,

I tell you this: Cæsar through Syria

Intends his journey; and within three days

 182 prize: appraisement

190 words: flatters; cf. n.

