Antony, Octavius and Lepidus make a list of those who will die for Caesar's murder. The three men have formed a triumvirate. Lepidus will rule Spain, Antony Gaul, and Octavius will have Africa, Sardinia and Sicily. Antony sends Lepidus to get Caesar's will. He hopes to be able to alter it so that they can reduce the money paid out to Caesar's beneficiaries. When Lepidus leaves and Antony reveals his dislike for the man, and his reluctance to share power with him. Octavius believes Lepidus is a good man and a seasoned soldier, but says that Antony is free to do as he wishes. Antony compares Lepidus to his horse, and implies that he may remove Lepidus at some point. Their attention at this point, however, must be focussed on Brutus.....
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