because he is potentially valuable as an ally
Antony reconized Lucilius and knew that he was not Brutus. He wanted his men to go find the real Brutus to see if he was still alive.
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
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.
He is taken prisoner
Brutus's army has lost. Lucilius offers to take Brutus's place when the conquering armies arrive.
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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.
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.
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He pretends to be Brutus because Antony and Octavius told their soldiers to go look for them.
Lucilius has written: 'Satires'
He orders, "Keep this man safe; give him all kindness. I had rather have such men my friends than enemies." Act V Scene 4
Mercy is a noun so it doesn't have a comparative or superlative form. Merciful is the adjective. Comparative is more merciful. Superlative is most merciful
He is taken prisoner
He pretends to be Brutus.
Brutus's army has lost. Lucilius offers to take Brutus's place when the conquering armies arrive.