Timon of Athens

Act 5, Scene 2

SCENE II. Before the walls of Athens.

    Enter two Senators and a Messenger

First Senator

    Thou hast painfully discover'd: are his files
    As full as thy report?

Messenger

    have spoke the least:
    Besides, his expedition promises
    Present approach.

Second Senator

    We stand much hazard, if they bring not Timon.

Messenger

    I met a courier, one mine ancient friend;
    Whom, though in general part we were opposed,
    Yet our old love made a particular force,
    And made us speak like friends: this man was riding
    From Alcibiades to Timon's cave,
    With letters of entreaty, which imported
    His fellowship i' the cause against your city,
    In part for his sake moved.

First Senator

    Here come our brothers.

    Enter the Senators from TIMON

Third Senator

    No talk of Timon, nothing of him expect.
    The enemies' drum is heard, and fearful scouring
    Doth choke the air with dust: in, and prepare:
    Ours is the fall, I fear; our foes the snare.

    Exeunt