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J. Payne Collier [1842–1844], The works of William Shakespeare. The text formed from an entirely new collation of the old editions: with the various readings, notes, a life of the poet, and a history of the Early English stage. By J. Payne Collier, Esq. F.S.A. In eight volumes (Whittaker & Co. [etc.], London) [word count] [S10101].

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SCENE III. The Walls of Athens. Enter two Senators, and a Messenger.

1 Sen.
Thou hast painfully discover'd: are his files
As full as thy report?

Mess.
I have spoke the least;
Besides, his expedition promises
Present approach.

2 Sen.
We stand much hazard, if they bring not Timon.

Mess.
I met a courier, one mine ancient friend,
Whom, though in general part we were oppos'd,
Yet our old love made a particular force,

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And made us speak like friends:—this man was riding
From Alcibiades to Timon's cave,
With letters of entreaty, which imported
His fellowship i' the cause against your city,
In part for his sake mov'd. Enter Senators from Timon.

1 Sen.
Here come our brothers.

3 Sen.
No talk of Timon; nothing of him expect.—
The enemies' drum is heard, and fearful scouring
Doth choke the air with dust. In, and prepare:
Ours is the fall, I fear, our foes the snare. [Exeunt.
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