“What was said of an earlier tribune was more true of Antony: “He was a spendthrift of money and chastity – his own and other people’s.” The brilliant cavalry officer had all of Caesar’s charm and none of his self-control. In 44 the conspirators had deemed him too inconsistent to be dangerous. After the Ides Mark Antony was in his glory, entirely the man of the hour – at least until Octavian arrived. Cleopatra.”

“What was said of an earlier tribune was more true of Antony: “He was a spendthrift of money and chastity – his own and other people’s.” The brilliant cavalry officer had all of Caesar’s charm and none of his self-control. In 44 the conspirators had deemed him too inconsistent to be dangerous. After the Ides Mark Antony was in his glory, entirely the man of the hour – at least until Octavian arrived. Cleopatra.”

— Stacy Schiff