Chapter: SCENE II.

The same. The field of battle.

[Alarum. Enter Brutus and Messala.]

BRUTUS.
Ride, ride, Messala, ride, and give these bills
Unto the legions on the other side:
Let them set on at once; for I perceive
But cold demeanor in Octavius' wing,
And sudden push gives them the overthrow.
Ride, ride, Messala: let them all come down.

[Exeunt.]

 Brutus is doing well in his fight against Octavius and he sends an urgent message to Cassius for assistance in order to press home the advantage. Octavius' forces seem to be poorly led and are not inspired to fight.

