Britannus

It is no use talking to him, Britannus: you may save your breath to cool your porridge.

Caesar and Cleopatra George Bernard Shaw 1903

Caesar arrives in state with Rufio: Britannus following.

Caesar and Cleopatra George Bernard Shaw 1903

Britannus comes from the lighthouse and helps them to uncord the carpet.

Caesar and Cleopatra George Bernard Shaw 1903

His serious air and sense of the importance of the business in hand is in marked contrast to the kindly interest of Caesar, who looks at the scene, which is new to him, with the frank curiosity of a child, and then turns to the King's chair: Britannus and Rufio posting themselves near the steps at the other side.

Caesar and Cleopatra George Bernard Shaw 1903

Cleopatra, runs in through the loggia with Caesar's helmet and sword, snatched from Britannus, who follows her with a cuirass and greaves.

Caesar and Cleopatra George Bernard Shaw 1903

Caesar remains unruffled; but Rufio grows fiercer and doggeder, and Britannus haughtily indignant.

Caesar and Cleopatra George Bernard Shaw 1903

He runs up the steps between Caesar and Britannus to the coping of the parapet; springs into the air; and plunges head foremost into the sea.

Caesar and Cleopatra George Bernard Shaw 1903

Take refuge up there by the beacon; and pile the fuel on the trap door, Britannus.

Caesar and Cleopatra George Bernard Shaw 1903

(Calling to Britannus) How far off is the nearest galley?

Caesar and Cleopatra George Bernard Shaw 1903

No. CAESAR (sitting down again, and setting out his leg for Britannus, who kneels to put on his greaves).

Caesar and Cleopatra George Bernard Shaw 1903