Proculeius

Antony, we were reminded, had told her which she should trust customarily Proculeius, nonetheless he in actuality betrays her.

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In fact I think the original script may have mixed up Proculeius and Dolatella at the end, unless Anthony is misinformed about Cæsar's team, or just being mean to Cleopatra for tricking him into suicide.

March Books 18) Antony and Cleopatra, by William Shakespeare nwhyte 2009

Antony, we were reminded, had told her which she should trust customarily Proculeius, nonetheless he in actuality betrays her.

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This is her way of putting her words on some kind of permanent record—she knows Proculeius is a scholar, a writer of events.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

In the waning torchlight he saw Cleopatra and her two companions clustered around the speaking tube, the Queen gesturing passionately as she talked, all her attention focused on Proculeius.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

Antonius told me on his deathbed that I could trust Proculeius.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

But apparently she could tell the difference between voices, for when Octavian, having let her have speech with Proculeius, tried to take over the bizarre conversation, she recognized him and would not communicate.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

“At the moment, Caesar, your main trouble is I,” Proculeius said.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

“Proculeius, Thyrsus, go in through the opening at the top of that scaffolding.”

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007

Octavian was clearly unaffected, but Proculeius went pale, excused himself, and left.

Antony and Cleopatra Colleen McCullough 2007