Literature/William Shakespeare/Antony and Cleopatra

Antony and Cleopatra

William Shakespeare, c. 1606

Act IVScene X

Ground between the two Camps

Enter Antony and Scarus with their army.

Antony

Their preparation is today by sea;We please them not by land.

Scarus

For both, my lord.

Antony

I would they’d fight i’ th’ fire or i’ th’ air;We’d fight there too. But this it is: our footUpon the hills adjoining to the cityShall stay with us—order for sea is given;They have put forth the haven—Where their appointment we may best discoverAnd look on their endeavour.

Exeunt.