40.8
In my present fortunes, however, I am become of a different mind; and if God does not decide the present issue in our favour, do not ask once more to put fresh hopes and preparations to the test, but I will go hence with words of praise for Fortune; on the Ides of March I gave my own life to my country, and since their, for her sake, I have lived another life of liberty and glory.
40.9
At these words Cassius smiled, and after embracing Brutus, said: Thus minded, let us go against the enemy; for either we shall be victorious, or we shall not fear the victors.
40.10
After this, they conferred together about the order of battle in the presence of their friends. And Brutus asked Cassius that he might have command of the right wing himself, although his years and experience made this post seem more appropriate for Cassius.
40.11
However, Cassius not only granted him this favour, but also ordered Messala with the most warlike of the legions to take position on the right.
40.12
Brutus at once led out his horsemen magnificently equipped, and with no less promptness put his infantry also in array.
41.1
The soldiers of Antony were engaged in running trenches from the marshes, at which they were encamped, into the plain, thus cutting off Cassius from access to the sea.
41.2
Octavius was quietly watching the course of events,—not being present in person, owing to sickness, but his forces for him; they had no expectation at all that their enemies would give battle, but thought they would merely sally out against the works and with light missiles and clamorous cries try to disturb the workers in the trenches.
41.3
So paying no attention to their opponents, they were amazed at the loud and confused outcries which came to them from the trenches.
