Brutus ' defensive position was still secure , holding the high ground with a safe line of communication with the sea .
Brutus still wanted to keep the original plan of avoiding an open engagement while waiting for Brutus ' naval superiority to wear out the enemy .
Brutus ' defensive position was still secure , holding the high ground with a safe line of communication with the sea and he still wanted to keep the original plan of avoiding an open engagement while waiting for his naval superiority to wear out the enemy .