Act V, Scene 2

Before the walls of Athens.

[Enter two Senators and a Messenger]

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

• Messenger. have spoke the least:
  Besides, his expedition promises 2525
  Present approach.

• 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, 2530
  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. 2535

• First Senator. Here come our brothers.

[Enter the Senators from TIMON]

• Third Senator. 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: 2540
  Ours is the fall, I fear; our foes the snare.

[Exeunt]