# Scene II explained — Julius Caesar

> Chapter companion for Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare.

## What happens

Brutus, observing the battle, sends Messala with orders to the legions on the other side, urging a swift attack on Octavius's wing, which appears weak.

## Character check-ins

### Marcus Brutus

Commands Messala to deliver battle orders, showing his strategic role in the conflict.

### Messala

Sent by Brutus to deliver urgent orders to the legions.

## Key lines

> Ride, ride, Messala, ride, and give these bills Unto the legions on the other side.

Hurry, Messala, and deliver these written orders to the troops on the opposite flank.

_Brutus urgently dispatches Messala with tactical instructions._

> Let them set on at once; for I perceive But cold demeanour in Octavius’ wing, And sudden push gives them the overthrow.

Order them to attack immediately, because I notice Octavius's forces are hesitant, and a quick assault will defeat them.

_Brutus explains his strategy based on observing enemy weakness._

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