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.
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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.
Marc Antony and Octavian routed the forces of Cassius and Brutus at the battles of Philippi.
He does not want to tire out his soldiers.
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Philippi
Titinius and Messala
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.
Antony is dangerous. Cassius foresaw that Antony, if allowed to live, would thwart the conspirators' plans and make himself a dictator.
Titinius and Messala