Speeches (Lines) for Messenger
in "Timon of Athens"
Total: 6

1

I,1,120

Timon. Imprison'd is he, say you?

Messenger. Ay, my good lord: five talents is his debt,
His means most short, his creditors most strait:
Your honourable letter he desires
To those have shut him up; which failing,
Periods his comfort.

2

I,1,131

Timon. Noble Ventidius! Well;
I am not of that feather to shake off
My friend when he must need me. I do know him
A gentleman that well deserves a help:
Which he shall have: I'll pay the debt,
and free him.

Messenger. Your lordship ever binds him.

3

I,1,136

Timon. Commend me to him: I will send his ransom;
And being enfranchised, bid him come to me.
'Tis not enough to help the feeble up,
But to support him after. Fare you well.

Messenger. All happiness to your honour!

4

I,1,280

Timon. What trumpet's that?

Messenger. 'Tis Alcibiades, and some twenty horse,
All of companionship.

5

V,2,2524

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

Messenger. have spoke the least:
Besides, his expedition promises
Present approach.

6

V,2,2528

Second Senator. We stand much hazard, if they bring not Timon.

Messenger. I met a courier, one mine ancient friend;
Whom, though in general part we were opposed,
Yet our old love made a particular force,
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 moved.