Antony and Cleopatra — Act 4, Scene 11: Another part of the same.

Octavius Caesar enters with his army and confirms his plan to stay on land while Antony commits his best force to the galleys. He judges that Antony’s fleet has gone out, so Caesar should take the higher ground and move into the valleys, where his own troops can keep the advantage. The scene shows Caesar calmly directing the next phase of the battle, relying on his understanding of Antony’s movement and choosing a strong position rather than rushing into a fight at sea. After giving this order, Caesar and his army leave.