Julius Caesar

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Alarum. Alarum JC V.ii.1.1
Enter Brutus and Messala.Enter Brutus and Messala JC V.ii.1.2
Bru. BRUTUS  
Ride, ride Messala, ride and giue these BillesRide, ride, Messala, ride, and give these billsbill (n.)
dispatch, written order
JC V.ii.1
Vnto the Legions, on the other side.Unto the legions on the other side. JC V.ii.2
Lowd Alarum.Loud alarum JC V.ii.2.1
Let them set on at once: for I perceiueLet them set on at once; for I perceiveset on (v.)
go forward, advance, proceed
JC V.ii.3
But cold demeanor in Octauio's wing:But cold demeanour in Octavius' wing,cold (adj.)
hopeless, apathetic, miserable
JC V.ii.4
And sodaine push giues them the ouerthrow:And sudden push gives them the overthrow.push (n.)
attack, assault, thrust
JC V.ii.5
Ride, ride Messala, let them all come downe. Ride, ride, Messala; let them all come down. JC V.ii.6
ExeuntExeunt JC V.ii.6.1
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