The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra: Act 4, Scene 10 Translation

A side-by-side translation of Act 4, Scene 10 of The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra from the original Shakespeare into modern English.

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Source: Folger Shakespeare Library
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 foot 5 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 endeavor. 10 They exit.	Antony discusses with Scarus that Caesar has prepared to meet them at sea. He would be willing to fight them in fire or the air, if they wanted, because he’s so confident. They’ll go to the hills to survey the fleet at water and be ready for them.

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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 foot 5
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 endeavor. 10

They exit.

Antony discusses with Scarus that Caesar has prepared to meet them at sea. He would be willing to fight them in fire or the air, if they wanted, because he’s so confident. They’ll go to the hills to survey the fleet at water and be ready for them.

The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra: Act 4, Scene 10 Translation

A side-by-side translation of Act 4, Scene 10 of The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra from the original Shakespeare into modern English.

Original Text

Translated Text

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