# Scene IV explained — Antony and Cleopatra

> Chapter companion for Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare.

## What happens

Lepidus, Mecaenas, and Agrippa discuss the impending departure of Mark Antony, who will briefly visit Octavia before joining the military campaign. They coordinate their travel plans, with Lepidus taking a longer route.

## Character check-ins

### Lepidus

Coordinates travel plans and bids farewell to Mecaenas and Agrippa.

### Mecaenas

Discusses the journey and anticipates arriving at the Mount before Lepidus.

### Agrippa

Mentions that Mark Antony will only briefly kiss Octavia before following.

## Key lines

> Sir, Mark Antony Will e’en but kiss Octavia, and we’ll follow.

Agrippa says that Mark Antony will only briefly greet Octavia before they proceed.

_Highlights Antony's brief domestic pause before military duty._

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