Summary Act IV
This scene is set in a house. Lepidus, Antony, and Octavius (The triumvirate that now rules Rome) are discussing names of those they will execute. Lepidus is sent on an errand by Antony. While Lepidus is gone, Antony complains that Lepidus is not fit to share power with him and Octavius. Antony says that he is listening to Lepidus' recommendations of who they should kill only to use him as a scapegoat to protect Ocatavius and himself from slander. Octavius suggests he may be useful because he is an experienced soldier. Antony compares Lepidus to his horse, who is also an experienced soldier, but who is easier to control. He notes that they need to train Lepidus to make him easier to control. The scene ends with Antony and Octavius determining that they need to take action and gain suppo
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