ACT V
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]




 TIMON OF ATHENS


ACT V