Ch. 675: SCENE III. Before the walls of Athens

SCENE III. Before the walls of Athens****

Enter two other Senators, with a Messenger.

FIRST SENATOR.

Thou hast painfully discovered. Are his files

As full as thy report?

MESSENGER.

I have spoke the least.

Besides, his expedition promises

Present approach.

SECOND SENATOR.

We stand much hazard if they bring not Timon.

MESSENGER.

I met a courier, one mine ancient friend,

Whom, though in general part we were opposed,

Yet our old love made a particular force

And made us speak like friends. This man was riding

From Alcibiades to Timon’s cave

With letters of entreaty, which imported

His fellowship i’ th’ cause against your city,

In part for his sake moved.

Enter the other Senators from Timon.

THIRD SENATOR.

Here come our brothers.

FIRST SENATOR.

No talk of Timon, nothing of him expect.

The enemy’s drum is heard, and fearful scouring

Doth choke the air with dust. In, and prepare.

Ours is the fall, I fear, our foe’s the snare.

[_Exeunt. _]