'Tis thought. [Aside.]
Is Macro in the palace? see:
If not, go seek him, to come to us.--- [Exit Offi.]
He must be the organ we must work by now;
Though none less apt for trust: need doth allow
What choice would not. I have heard that aconite,
Being timely taken, hath a healing might
Against the scorpion's stroke: the proof we'll give:
That, while two poisons wrestle, we may live.
He hath a spirit too working to be used
But to the encounter of his like; excused
Are wiser sov'reigns then, that raise one ill
Against another, and both safely kill:
The prince that feeds great natures, they will slay him;
Who nourisheth a lion must obey him.---
Be-enter Officer, with MACRO.
Macro, we sent for you.
Mac. I heard so, Caesar.
Tib.
Leave us awhile.--- [Exit Officer.]
When you shall know. good Macro,
The causes of our sending, and the ends,
You will then hearken nearer; and be pleas'd
You stand so high both in our choice and trust.
Mac.
The humblest place in Caesar's choice or trust,
May make glad Macro proud; without ambition.
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