ACT 3
[Enter CINNA the poet]
CINNA THE POET
I dreamt to-night that I did feast with Caesar,
I dreamt last night that I did feast with Caesar
And things unlucky charge my fantasy:
And all my dreams were filled with misfortune.
I have no will to wander forth of doors,
I have no reason I should leave my house
Yet something leads me forth.
But something draws me on.
[Enter Citizens]
FIRST CITIZEN
What is your name?
What is your name?
SECOND CITIZEN
Whither are you going?
To what place are you going?
THIRD CITIZEN
Where do you dwell?
Where do you live?
FOURTH CITIZEN
Are you a married man or a bachelor?
Are you a married man or bachelor?
SECOND CITIZEN
Answer every man directly.
Answer every man directly.
FIRST CITIZEN
Ay, and briefly.
And keep it brief.
FOURTH CITIZEN
Ay, and wisely.
And answer wisely.
THIRD CITIZEN
Ay, and truly, you were best.
And tell the truth, if you know what is best.
CINNA THE POET
What is my name? Whither am I going? Where do I
What is my name? Where am I going? Where
dwell? Am I a married man or a bachelor? Then, to
do I live? Am I married or a bachelor?
answer every man directly and briefly, wisely and
Well, answering you all, both short and sweet,
truly: wisely I say, I am a bachelor.
wisely and truthfully, I am a bachelor.
SECOND CITIZEN
That's as much as to say, they are fools that marry:
That’s just like saying married men are fools.
you'll bear me a bang for that, I fear.
I’ll punch you in the face for saying that.
Proceed; directly.
Get on with it.
CINNA THE POET
Directly, I am going to Caesar's funeral.
I’m on my way to Caesar’s funeral.
FIRST CITIZEN
As a friend or an enemy?
Are you a friend or enemy of Caesar?
CINNA THE POET
As a friend.
A friend.
SECOND CITIZEN
That matter is answered directly.
He’s given us a direct answer.
FOURTH CITIZEN
For your dwelling,--briefly.
And, quickly, where do you live?
CINNA THE POET
Briefly, I dwell by the Capitol.
Quickly, I live beside the Capitol.
THIRD CITIZEN
Your name, sir, truly.
Your name, sir. Tell the truth.
CINNA THE POET
Truly, my name is Cinna.
In truth, my name is Cinna.
FIRST CITIZEN
Tear him to pieces; he's a conspirator.
Tear him to pieces! He’s one of the traitors!
CINNA THE POET
I am Cinna the poet, I am Cinna the poet.
I am Cinna the poet, I am Cinna the poet!
FOURTH CITIZEN
Tear him for his bad verses, tear him for his bad verses.
Chop him up for his dreadful poetry!
CINNA THE POET
I am not Cinna the conspirator.
I am not Cinna the traitor!
FOURTH CITIZEN
It is no matter, his name's Cinna; pluck but his
It doesn’t matter, for his name is Cinna.
name out of his heart, and turn him going.
Pluck his name from his heart and send him packing.
THIRD CITIZEN
Tear him, tear him! Come, brands ho! Fire-brands:
Tear him, cut him! Let’s burn him with our torches!
to Brutus', to Cassius'; burn all: some to Decius'
For Brutus, Cassius, we’ll burn them all!
house, and some to Casca's; some to Ligarius':
Some go to Decius’ house, and some to Casca’s,
away, go!
and some, Ligarius. Come on, let’s go!
[Exeunt]
