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Enter two Soldiers to their guardFirst Soldier
Brother, good night: to-morrow is the day.Second Soldier
It will determine one way: fare you well.First Soldier
Heard you of nothing strange about the streets?
Nothing. What news?Second Soldier
Belike 'tis but a rumour. Good night to you.First Soldier
Well, sir, good night.Second Soldier
Enter two other Soldiers
Soldiers, have careful watch.Third Soldier
And you. Good night, good night.Fourth Soldier
They place themselves in every corner of the stage
Here we: and if to-morrowThird Soldier
Our navy thrive, I have an absolute hope
Our landmen will stand up.
'Tis a brave army,Fourth Soldier
And full of purpose.
Music of the hautboys as under the stage
Peace! what noise?First Soldier
List, list!Second Soldier
Hark!First Soldier
Music i' the air.Third Soldier
Under the earth.Fourth Soldier
It signs well, does it not?Third Soldier
No.First Soldier
Peace, I say!Second Soldier
What should this mean?
'Tis the god Hercules, whom Antony loved,First Soldier
Now leaves him.
Walk; let's see if other watchmenSecond Soldier
Do hear what we do?
They advance to another post
How now, masters!All
[Speaking together] How now!First Soldier
How now! do you hear this?
Ay; is't not strange?Third Soldier
Do you hear, masters? do you hear?First Soldier
Follow the noise so far as we have quarter;All
Let's see how it will give off.
Content. 'Tis strange.
Exeunt
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