Question

read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of julius caesar. octavius. now, antony, our hopes are answered. you said the enemy would not come down, but keep the hills and upper regions. it proves not so; their battles are at hand. they mean to warn us at philippi here, answering before we do demand of them. antony. tut, i am in their bosoms, and i know wherefore they do it: they could be content to visit other places; and come down with fearful bravery, thinking by this face to fasten in our thoughts that they have courage; but tis not so. which describes antonys tone when speaking to octavius? confused discouraged weary confident

Explanation:

Antony claims to be 'in their bosoms' and know the enemy's motives. His words suggest he is sure - footed in his understanding of the enemy's actions, showing confidence rather than confusion, discouragement, or weariness.

Answer:

confident