a messenger
Because it is obvious if Octavius and Cassius lost, then Brutus and Antony must have won.
He does not want to tire out his soldiers.
the treacherous plan he will carry out against Cassius at Philippi
Antony and Octavius set up camp in Philippi.
They know that if Antony and Octavius' army marches to them, they'll be able to get more men for their army. They know that people will want to join Antony and Octavius if they get the chance to. They know that they are already at their peak and must fight as soon as possible.
Because it is obvious if Octavius and Cassius lost, then Brutus and Antony must have won.
He does not want to tire out his soldiers.
Philippi
Titinius and Messala
Marc Antony and Octavian routed the forces of Cassius and Brutus at the battles of Philippi.
the treacherous plan he will carry out against Cassius at Philippi
the treacherous plan he will carry out against Cassius at Philippi
Antony and Octavius set up camp in Philippi.
They know that if Antony and Octavius' army marches to them, they'll be able to get more men for their army. They know that people will want to join Antony and Octavius if they get the chance to. They know that they are already at their peak and must fight as soon as possible.
They do not. Cassius wishes to wait for Antony and Octvius to attack them at Sardis, which is well defended. However, Brutus overrules him and insists they march against their enemies at Phillipi instead.
Titinius and Messala
The Triumvirs (Octavius, Mark Antony and Lepidus) decide which of the conspirators shall live and which shall die. Mark Antony assures Octavius that Lepidus does not and will not ever have any serious power... The two men start planning their attack on Brutus' and Cassius' forces. Brutus learns that Cassius has finally arrived. Brutus is angry with Cassius, Cassius saying he has done his friend no wrong. Brutus wanting privacy from his troops, tells Cassius to step into his tent where he will discuss the issue further... Brutus angrily attacks Cassius first for contradicting his order to remove Lucius Pella for taking bribes and then Cassius himself for his own dishonesty. Cassius is upset by this but eventually Brutus chooses to forgive his friend. We learn that Portia, Brutus' wife has died, over one hundred senators have been put to death by the Triumvirs and that a large army led by Mark Antony and Octavius is approaching their position... Brutus is greeted by Caesar's Ghost which tells Brutus he will see Caesar again at Philippi.