A side-by-side translation of Act 3, Scene 8 of The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra from the original Shakespeare into modern English.
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| Source: Folger Shakespeare Library | |
Enter Caesar with his army, and Taurus, marching. CAESAR Taurus! TAURUS My lord? CAESAR They exit. | At Actium, Caesar gives instruction to his lieutenant, Taurus. They’re not to engage Antony’s side on land until the sea battle is over. He’s convinced all their fortunes rest on this one decision. |