The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra: Act 3, Scene 9 Translation

A side-by-side translation of Act 3, Scene 9 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 Enobarbus. ANTONY Set we our squadrons on yond side o’ th’ hill In eye of Caesar’s battle, from which place We may the number of the ships behold And so proceed accordingly. They exit.	Antony speaks to Enobarbus—the plan is to set up on one side of the hill, so they can observe how strong Caesar’s fleet is, and then plan accordingly.

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Enter Antony and Enobarbus.

ANTONY
Set we our squadrons on yond side o’ th’ hill
In eye of Caesar’s battle, from which place
We may the number of the ships behold
And so proceed accordingly.

They exit.

Antony speaks to Enobarbus—the plan is to set up on one side of the hill, so they can observe how strong Caesar’s fleet is, and then plan accordingly.

The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra: Act 3, Scene 9 Translation

A side-by-side translation of Act 3, Scene 9 of The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra from the original Shakespeare into modern English.

Original Text

Translated Text

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