Antony: "The first time I saw you, I knew a man would give up a kingdom for such a woman. There is nothing I have learned since that would change my mind." Xena: "Nothing?" Antony: "Nothing."

[Thankfully, a few soldiers break up Antony and "Cleopatra's" make out session.]

Antony: "One of Brutus'?"
Xena: "No, wait, Antony. He could be useful to us … [to the wounded soldier] … Tell Brutus he missed. Tell him Antony and Cleopatra are alive, well and together."

Octavius: "Do you think I tried to kill Cleopatra?" Gabrielle: "I don't know." Octavius: [wipes a few tears from his face] ... "Tears are for boys." Gabrielle: "I know some men who could use a good cry."

Octavius: "I need to put them behind me and think of my people."
Gabrielle: "The people of Rome?"
Octavius: "And all who are under its protection. My uncle exploited the people's of the world for his ambition. I want to correct that, to bring them Roman peace. Pax Romana. Do you think I'm foolish?"
Gabrielle: "No, I don't."

Gabrielle: "Xena?" Xena: "You were right, Gabrielle - I do have a soft spot for bad boys. Even worse is a bad boy who loves like a fool."

Gabrielle: "What happened?"
Xena: "He wouldn't take Cleopatra's navy. He says he wants my love instead. I think he means it."
Gabrielle: "Maybe you can enlist him as an ally."
Xena: "What about when he finds out that I'm not Cleopatra, that I've duped him all this time?"
Gabrielle: "What are you going to do?"
Xena: "I can't let him get control of the empire. There's plenty of blood on those hands of his. He's not afraid to shed it, I know that. And what about Octavius?"
Gabrielle: "He's idealistic. His heart's in the right place, Xena."
Xena: "I wonder if he and Antony can work together."

Xena: "Making travel plans?"
Antony: "I'm trying to outguess Brutus."
Xena: "And if you defeat him, what will you do?"
Antony: "I will execute him and all his men."
Xena: "All of them?"
Antony: "There must be consequences for opposing Marc Antony. Death, executions - it is the Roman way … and I am Roman."
Xena: "Yes, I see."

Xena: "And what about Octavius? I hear he is a good man."
Antony: "He may be a good boy, but I cannot let him live to be a good man."

Xena: "Antony … take my navy. No, I insist. This gesture of yours is very sweet, but I get the point. I know that you love me. I've had reports that Brutus' fleet is approaching the Nile. Draw him into battle there. At the appropriate time, I will reinforce you. Brutus will be crushed." Antony: "Rome is eternally grateful."

Brutus: "Queen Cleopatra." Xena: "Approach, Roman … Boo!" Brutus: "Xena?" Xena: "That's right, I've been playing the part of Cleopatra … because you killed her."

Brutus: "You have to understand. I needed that navy and knew that I could never compete with Antony for the affections of a beautiful woman. I thought if she were gone, I would have a chance to negotiate with her admirals."
Gabrielle: "That's your justification for murder?"
Brutus: "When I killed Caesar, I crossed the Rubicon of blood."

Brutus: "Why have you called me here?"
Xena: "It seems we have a common enemy … Marc Antony."
Brutus: "You see what a dangerous man he is."
Xena: "Oh, yes, I do. His fleet is moving toward the mouth of the Nile. You meet him there and I'll reinforce. Together, we'll chop him into little pieces."
Brutus: "Why should I trust you?"
Gabrielle: "I'll go with you."
Brutus: "I can't ask for a better guarantee that that. You won't regret this."

Xena: "I won't regret this."
Gabrielle: "The trap's been set. Perhaps you won't have to …"
Xena: "… kill Antony?"