To protect Brutus.
If the soldiers killed him, Brutus would be safe.
Brutus's army has lost. Lucilius offers to take Brutus's place when the conquering armies arrive.
Lucilius is treated fairly well by Anthony. Lucilius was captured and claimed to be Brutus. WHen Anthony determined that he was not Brutus, he spared Lucilius' life because of his bravery.
Lucilius ..
because he is potentially valuable as an ally
When Antony learned of Lucilius' impersonation of Brutus, he embraced Lucilius, and at that time delivered him to one of his friends in custody; and Lucilius ever after served him faithfully, even to his death
He pretends to be Brutus.
Brutus's army has lost. Lucilius offers to take Brutus's place when the conquering armies arrive.
He pretends to be Brutus because Antony and Octavius told their soldiers to go look for them.
Lucilius is treated fairly well by Anthony. Lucilius was captured and claimed to be Brutus. WHen Anthony determined that he was not Brutus, he spared Lucilius' life because of his bravery.
Lucilius
Lucilius is taken by a soldier he thinks is Brutus.
Lucilius is taken by a soldier he thinks is Brutus.
Lucilius ..
because he is potentially valuable as an ally
When Antony learned of Lucilius' impersonation of Brutus, he embraced Lucilius, and at that time delivered him to one of his friends in custody; and Lucilius ever after served him faithfully, even to his death
Mark Antony's soldiers believed Lucilius was Brutus, so they captured him. Antony was impressed by his loyalty to Brutus and treated him well, hoping to win his loyalty for himself.
You'll always find it resorts to strained politeness