Act 4, Scene 10

Original Text

*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.

Modern English

*Open ground between the two armies. Antony and Scarus enter with their forces.* ANTONY. They're planning a naval attack today; we haven't been able to draw them into a land battle. SCARUS. We'll fight them on both fronts, my lord.

Original Text

ANTONY. I would they'd fight i' th' fire or i' th' air; We'd fight there too. But this it is: our foot Upon the hills adjoining to the city Shall stay with us—order for sea is given; They have put forth the haven— Where their appointment we may best discover And look on their endeavour. *[Exeunt.]*

Modern English

ANTONY. I'd fight them in fire or in midair if I could; we'd meet them there too. But here's the plan: our infantry will hold position on the hills above the city while we stay with them — the fleet's already been ordered out; they've sailed out of the harbor — so we can get the best view of where they're headed and watch how the engagement plays out. *[They exit.]*

Antony and Cleopatra

Act 4, Scene 10

Act 4, Scene 10