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88  To stay the providence of some high powers That govern us below.

Cas. Then, if we lose this battle, You are contented to be led in triumph Thorough the streets of Rome?

Bru. No, Cassius, no: think not, thou noble Roman, That ever Brutus will go bound to Rome; He bears too great a mind: but this same day Must end that work the ides of March begun; And whether we shall meet again I know not. Therefore our everlasting farewell take: For ever, and for ever, farewell, Cassius. If we do meet again, why, we shall smile; If not, why then this parting was well made.

Cas. For ever, and for ever, farewell, Brutus. If we do meet again, we'll smile indeed; If not, 'tis true this parting was well made.

Bru. Why, then, lead on. O, that a man might know The end of this day's business, ere it come! But it sufficeth that the day will end, And then the end is known. Come, ho! away!

Exeunt.

Bru. Ride, ride, Messala, ride, and give these bills Unto the legions on the other side. Let them set on at once, for I perceive But cold demeanour in Octavius' wing,  107 stay: await, submit to 111-115 Cf. n.  1 bills: written orders 2 side: wing, commanded by Cassius 4 cold demeanour: faint-heartedness