The best inference about Brutus’s character based on the passage is that he is trusting. Brutus expresses confidence that they will be able to convince Mark Antony to come to the place they are discussing and that Antony will depart without causing trouble, showing his trust in both Antony's character and the situation.
BRUTUS. Thy master is a wise and valiant Roman;
I never thought him worse.
Tell him, so please him come unto this place,
He shall be satisfied, and, by my honour,
Depart untouched.
SERVANT. I’ll fetch him presently.
BRUTUS. I know that we shall have him well to friend.
CASSIUS. Brutus, a word with you.
You know not what you do. Do not consent
That Antony speak in his funeral.
Know you how much the people may be moved
By that which he will utter?
–The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,
William Shakespeare
Based on the passage, what is the best inference about Brutus’s character?
He is wise.
He is dishonest.
He is sympathetic.
He is trusting.
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