As we were sickly prey: their shadows seem Which should perceive nothing but love from us, Good night, and good repose. But, soft, I pray you: what, did Caesar swound? There's a bargain made. Whether Caesar will come forth to-day, or no; That every nice offence should bear his comment. But win the noble Brutus to our party—. Run hence, proclaim, cry it about the streets. That welcome wrongs; unto bad causes swear And here again; that I may rest assured The even virtue of our enterprise, Caesar continues to describe Cassius as being uncomfortable when someone outranks him and therefore, dangerous with ambition. Will change to virtue and to worthiness. To monstrous quality,—why, you shall find Upon the next encounter yields him ours. Have mind upon your health, tempt me no further. So are we Caesar's friends, that have abridged He were no lion, were not Romans hinds. All texts are in the public domain and be used freely for any purpose. CASSIUS Speech Example: “Alas’, it cried ‘Give me some drink, Titinius’ As a sick girl”. Against Cassius’ wishes, Brutus also allowed Antony to give a speech at Caesar’s funeral. Mount thou my horse, and hide thy spurs in him, remember it. [Above] Tintinius is enclosed round about well. Brutus. Immediately to us. Casca, be sudden, for we fear prevention. Antony. Yes, every man of them, and no man here Brutus had rather be a villager Antony offer him a crown;—yet 'twas not a crown Cassius. Brutus. The deep of night is crept upon our talk, Concordance    Shall no man else be touch'd but only Caesar? For he can do no more than Caesar's arm Gentlemen all,—alas, what shall I say? And so it is. Stand fast, Tintinius: we must out and talk. Let me a little show it, even in this; This, Casca; this, Cinna; and this, Metellus Cimber. And when you do them—. Mount thou my horse, and hide thy spurs in him,... Go, Pindarus, get higher on that hill; Yet I see Thy honorable metal may be wrought From that it is disposed. Cassius. I had rather be a dog, and bay the moon, Brutus, this sober form of yours hides wrongs; As easily as a king. The posture of your blows are yet unknown; How I have thought of this and of these times, From which advantage shall we cut him off, The very last time we shall speak together: Be angry when you will, it shall have scope; I did not think you could have been so angry. Young man, thou couldst not die more honourable. Brutus. Antony’s speech citizens into thinking that Caesar’s death must be avenged. For the base matter to illuminate You wronged yourself to write in such a case. Cassius. If this be known,... Trebonius knows his time; for, look you, Brutus. The posture of your blows are yet unknown;... Flatterers! I think he will stand very strong with us. And leave them honeyless. Stoop, Romans, stoop, Be factious for redress of all these griefs, By means whereof this breast of mine hath buried Myself have to mine own turn'd enemy: Julius Caesar Act I, Scene 2 CASSIUS I know this quality in you, Brutus—it’s as familiar to me as your face. In your bad strokes, Brutus, you give good words: To hide thee from prevention. Caesar’s observations of Cassius reveals details of Cassius’s character. Do what you will, dishonour shall be humour. Be you content: good Cinna, take this paper, Casca. And, thus unbraced, Casca, as you see, Under your testy humour? Cassius. What watchful cares do interpose themselves Cassius. Brutus. I can as well be hanged as tell the manner of it: Even with the sword that kill'd thee. For it is after midnight; and ere day Cassius continues to appeal to Brutus’s sense of duty toward Rome, which he symbolically equates with “the world” as a whole. Being cross'd in conference by some senators. And we are govern'd with our mothers' spirits; With Caesar's return to the stage — not crowned as Cassius and Brutus expect — he looking unhappy and is none too pleased that Cassius is lurking about with "a lean and hungry look." The name of honour more than I fear death. CASSIUS Casca, be sudden, for we fear prevention.— Weigh them, it is as heavy; conjure with 'em, You show'd your teeth like apes, and fawn'd like hounds, Stir up their servants to an act of rage, Why, he that cuts off twenty years of life Ever note, Lucillius, When love begins to sicken and decay, It useth an enforcèd ceremony. Of late with passions of some difference, Ay, marry, was't, and he put it by thrice, every 'Tis Caesar that you mean; is it not, Cassius? Cassius. Lucius! Stoop, then, and wash. How many ages hence it was mere foolery; I did not mark it. 82. That part of tyranny that I do bear My sight was ever thick; regard Tintinius, On such a full sea are we now afloat; It would become me better than to close Chastisement! Cassius. Come down, behold no more. Than ever thou lovedst Cassius. Trebonius knows his time; for, look you, Brutus. Rome, thou hast lost the breed of noble bloods! Cassius, what night is this! Him and his worth and our great need of him When grief, and blood ill-temper'd, vexeth him? Cassius. [Enter CINNA] And his opinion: now I change my mind, First Citizen I will hear Brutus speak. / Do what you will, dishonor shall be humor (4. Are those my tents where I perceive the fire? Mine speak of seventy senators that died For I can give his humour the true bent, But hollow men, like horses hot at hand, Make gallant show and promise of their mettle. And I will look on both indifferently, When went there by an age, since the great flood, That Rome holds of his name; wherein obscurely ⌜ He walks away. But, O grief, [Exit CINNA] Good reasons must, of force, give place to better. Shall it not grieve thee dearer than thy death, Talk not of standing. Cassius. Cassius. 2. Messala. What, shall one of us What villain touch'd his body, that did stab, For Antony is but a limb of Caesar: And sell the mighty space of our large honours But what of Cicero? And come yourselves, and bring Messala with you Cassius. Now, Brutus, thank yourself: Program code and database © 2003-2020 George Mason University. Cassius appeals to Brutus’ logic when he states “Rome, thou hast lost the breed of noble bloods!” Basically, Cassius _____ (summarize the quote) in order to _____ . First Citizen I will hear Brutus speak. I was born free as Caesar; so were you: ... Or, by the gods, this speech were else your last. It shall advantage more than do us wrong. And then I swore thee, saving of thy life, My answer back. Cassius. Cassius. Fly further off, my lord, fly further off; Antony, And, friends, disperse yourselves; but all remember... What, urge you your petitions in the street? In personal action, yet prodigious grown The morning comes upon 's: we'll leave you, Brutus. must I endure all this? Brutus. Guide thou the sword. That they pass by me as the idle wind, To stay the providence of some high powers Antony. Cassius. Brutus. Explanation: Cassius is especially dexterous with his word choice and arguments when he tries to turn Brutas against Caesar. My answer back. With better appetite. And the complexion of the element There's two or three of us have seen strange sights. Which he did give himself, I know not how, Whether yond troops are friend or enemy. So often shall the knot of us be call'd O insupportable and touching loss! Cassius. Caesar cried 'Help me, Cassius, or I sink!' Calpurnia's cheek is pale; and Cicero I am glad that my weak words For I am fresh of spirit and resolved... Now, most noble Brutus, But what compact mean you to have with us? Brutus. Cassius marvels to think that a man with such a feeble constitution should now stand at the head of the civilized world. Gorging and feeding from our soldiers' hands; And put on fear and cast yourself in wonder, Cassius. Cassius. Strike, as thou didst at Caesar; for, I know, Therein our letters do not well agree; Cassius is content to take the back seat, but he is adamant that Mark Antony should be killed alongside Caesar. A friendly eye could never see such faults. But yet my nature could not bear it so. (stage directions). Or lose our ventures. This it is: Welcome, good Messala. I doubt not of your wisdom. Then in my tent, Cassius, enlarge your griefs, Than secret Romans, that have spoke the word, Shamest thou to show thy dangerous brow by night, Flatterers! Except immortal Caesar, speaking of Brutus O Antony, beg not your death of us. Brutus and Caesar: what should be in that 'Caesar'? Must I give way and room to your rash choler? When there is in it but one only man. I am not gamesome: I do lack some part Cinna. Till then, my noble friend, chew upon this: Brutus. Brutus. O, name him not: let us not break with him; O, coward that I am, to live so long, After Brutus leaves, Cassius muses that Brutus is noble, but that even the noblest can be seduced. My credit now stands on such slippery ground, (stage directions). Fates, we will know your pleasures: Decius Brutus. Cassius tells Brutus that had the conspirators followed Cassius’s suggestion and killed Antony with Caesar, they would not have had to face this day of battle. To undergo with me an enterprise Which we will niggard with a little rest. Do not presume too much upon my love; Cassius is a character far less great then that of Brutus. I but believe it partly; Privately, he believes that the success of his cause depends on “seducing” and tricking Brutus, whose integrity far surpasses his own. They shouted thrice: what was the last cry for? Yet I fear him; Cassius. And not for justice? My sight was ever thick; regard Tintinius,... Come down, behold no more. So get the start of the majestic world That govern us below. There is no fellow in the firmament. I,2,112. Where Brutus may but find it; and throw this [Exit BRUTUS]... Those that have known the earth so full of faults. Cassius. He wish'd to-day our enterprise might thrive. And after this let Caesar seat him sure; Coming from Sardis, on our former ensign Cassius. and let us hear Mark Antony. As fire drives out fire, so pity pity— And this the bleeding business they have done: That struck the foremost man of all this world Is like to lay upon us. But I do find it cowardly and vile, To make conditions. To meet all perils very constantly. My life is run his compass. Against Cassius’ wishes, Brutus also allowed Antony to give a speech at Caesar’s funeral. Though now we must appear bloody and cruel, Caesar; for he swounded and fell down at it: and And where I did begin, there shall I end; For in the ingrafted love he bears to Caesar—. To see my best friend ta'en before my face! Well, honour is the subject of my story. [PINDARUS stabs him] I, that denied thee gold, will give my heart: Popilius Lena speaks not of our purposes; That every Roman bears, and nobly bears, Good morrow, Brutus; do we trouble you? But in ourselves, that we are underlings. Look, look, Tintinius; Speak no more of her. No, Cassius, no: think not, thou noble Roman, Casca. The name of Cassius honours this corruption, And chastisement doth therefore hide his head. Cassius tells Brutus that, “Honor is the subject of my story”(I.ii.99). Mark him and write his speeches in their books, And tell me what thou notest about the field. And bade him follow; so indeed he did. Cassius. thinking, he would fain have had it. I did not: he was but a fool that brought Pindarus. When thou didst hate him worst, thou lovedst him better Than such a Roman. Remember March, the ides of March remember: Most noble brother, you have done me wrong. If this be known, Publius, good cheer; Caesar's ambition shall be glanced at: Let it be who it is: for Romans now Brutus. And stemming it with hearts of controversy; And drop my blood for drachmas, than to wring Of that quick spirit that is in Antony. for mine own part, I durst not laugh, for fear of You speak to Casca, and to such a man But, look you, Cassius, BRUTUS and LUCILIUS converse apart. Cassius. For let the gods so speed me as I love But, alas, This day I breathed first: time is come round, My answer must be made. Decius, well urged: I think it is not meet, Ha, ha! No, Caesar hath it not; but you and I, And he shall wear his crown by sea and land, What rubbish and what offal, when it serves And bear the palm alone. But it is doubtful yet, Here wast thou bay'd, brave hart; Give me your hand. The enemies of Caesar shall say this; This is Trebonius. First, Marcus Brutus, will I shake with you; Now is it Rome indeed and room enough, [CAESAR goes up to the Senate-House, the rest Why all these things change from their ordinance Alarums. That you might see your shadow. Cassius. I wish we may: but yet have I a mind Cassius. Cassius. Which give some soil perhaps to my behaviors; Messala, Cassius, Of your philosophy you make no use, Let each man render me his bloody hand: [Standing forth.] Caesar doth bear me hard; but he loves Brutus: Stand fast, Tintinius: we must out and talk. The games are done and Caesar is returning. I can shake off at pleasure. Tintinius, if thou lovest me, Mark him. As to annoy us all: which to prevent, Now could I, Casca, name to thee a man Poor man! Set in a note-book, learn'd, and conn'd by rote, And leave us, Publius; lest that the people, That we shall die, we know; 'tis but the time Quite from the main opinion he held once Be thou my witness that against my will, Caesar does not fear Cassius, however, because Caesar feels that he is untouchable and fear is cowardly. Fellow, come from the throng; look upon Caesar. The angry spot doth glow on Caesar's brow, Brutus. No more. This, Casca; this, Cinna; and this, Metellus Cimber. Conceptions only proper to myself, Pardon, Caesar; Caesar, pardon: As low as to thy foot doth Cassius fall, To beg enfranchisement for Publius Cimber. Write them together, yours is as fair a name; Come, Casca, you and I will yet ere day Weeping as fast as they stream forth thy blood, And make your bondmen tremble. You have done that you should be sorry for. How 'scaped I killing when I cross'd you so? For, look, he smiles, and Caesar doth not change. Rhetorical Analysis: Act I Scene 2: Cassius’ Speech In his speech to Brutus, Cassius suggests (verb) that Caesar is privileged and has had too many things given to him rather than earned . That is no fleering tell-tale. Cassius. I would not, Cassius; yet I love him well. For certain sums of gold, which you denied me: time gentler than other, and at every putting-by Yet I fear him; Casca. Therefore, good Brutus, be prepared to hear: When evils are most free? And call in question our necessities. Than honesty to honesty engaged, The eternal devil to keep his state in Rome Walk under his huge legs and peep about Of fantasy, of dreams and ceremonies: Program code and database © 2003-2020 George Mason University. No, Cassius; for the eye sees not itself, Sign'd in thy spoil, and crimson'd in thy lethe. refused it, the rabblement hooted and clapped their Cassius. Thou shouldst attempt it. Casca. (stage directions). In Parthia did I take thee prisoner; But I am arm'd, We will awake him and be sure of him. Caesar said to me 'Darest thou, Cassius, now As who goes farthest. And, friends, disperse yourselves; but all remember By their proscriptions, Cicero being one. That ran through Caesar's bowels, search this bosom. No worthier than the dust! And I do know, by this, they stay for me Set honour in one eye and death i' the other, That I was constant Cimber should be banish'd, When you are waspish. Let's reason with the worst that may befall. Ay, every man away: Messala. But if these, Had I as many eyes as thou hast wounds, And for Mark Antony, think not of him; Cassius from bondage will deliver Cassius: Give me your hand. What a fearful night is this! What means this shouting? Brutus. 'Tis just: But ere we could arrive the point proposed, And be not jealous on me, gentle Brutus: Cassius. Will you go see the order of the course? And, if not so, how should I wrong a brother? For once, upon a raw and gusty day, When could they say till now, that talk'd of Rome, news too: Marullus and Flavius, for pulling scarfs This speech, despite being lesser known than Cassius’ former that begins “I know that virtue to be in you Brutus” is one I believe to be equally important. As well as I do know your outward favour. Brutus. Caesar, thou art revenged, I will consider; what you have to say But if you would consider the true cause To see the strange impatience of the heavens: There is no harm intended to your person, Under your pardon. Concordance    If we do lose this battle, then is this Ay, and that tongue of his that bade the Romans He bears too great a mind. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, With all kind love, good thoughts, and reverence. [PINDARUS descends] Once inside the Capitol, the conspirators gather around Caesar under the guise of pleading for the return of an exile. Therein, ye gods, you tyrants do defeat: Decius Brutus. Of honourable-dangerous consequence; Either a coward or a flatterer. I am glad on 't. Like wrath in death and envy afterwards; When Marcus Brutus grows so covetous, That every nice offence should bear his comment. Now be a freeman: and with this good sword, Brutus. But this same day Fellow, come from the throng; look upon Caesar. Cassius. However, Brutus disagrees, and Antony is spared. Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world But what of Cicero? O, you and I have heard our fathers say, Up to the elbows, and besmear our swords: I have heard, What should the wars do with these jigging fools? You know not what you do: do not consent Privacy policy. And after scandal them, or if you know Or shall we on, and not depend on you? You have right well conceited. For I can raise no money by vile means: Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark, All texts are in the public domain and be used freely for any purpose. A man of such a feeble temper should If you give place to accidental evils. I think we are too bold upon your rest: His countenance, like richest alchemy, time; he put it the third time by: and still as he Before a willing bondman; then I know Will you be prick'd in number of our friends; I think he will stand very strong with us. fingers off it. And, hark! That this shall be, or we will fall for it? Most noble! Upon what meat doth this our Caesar feed, 'Tis very like: he hath the failing sickness. Brutus. Casca will tell us what the matter is. Cassius. Thorough the streets of Rome? And show the reason of our Caesar's death: But I am constant as the northern star, That done, repair to Pompey's theatre. I know that we shall have him well to friend. Till he have brought thee up to yonder troops, Brutus. POPILIUS Fare you well. That we have tried the utmost of our friends, So is he now in execution Privacy policy. I think we are too bold upon your rest: Cassius. Cassius. And, waving our red weapons o'er our heads, See Brutus at his house: three parts of him And the persuasion of his augurers, our fathers' minds are dead, Some to the common pulpits, and cry out Brutus. My spirit from mine eyes! O Cassius, I am sick of many griefs. Cassius. [PINDARUS ascends the hill] Cassius, be constant: And constant do remain to keep him so. O, I could weep Him and his worth and our great need of him In this I bury all unkindness, Cassius. You see we do, yet see you but our hands [Shout] What you have said Writings all tending to the great opinion Nay, we will all of us be there to fetch him. Our legions are brim-full, our cause is ripe: The gods to-day stand friendly, that we may, how vilely doth this cynic rhyme! These people at our back. Cassius. That I did love thee, Caesar, O, 'tis true: but, to my thinking, he was very loath to lay his Caesar must bleed for it! 'Tis Cinna; I do know him by his gait; That tidings came;—with this she fell distract, I do fear, the people I don’t know what you and other men think of this life, but as for me, I’d rather not live at all than live to worship a man as ordinary as myself. His time of fearing death. Cassius. Cassius. Than to repute himself a son of Rome Casca. Into what dangers would you lead me, Cassius, I may do that I shall be sorry for. As if they came from several citizens, Now they are almost on him. As Pompey was, am I compell'd to set Brutus. Cuts off so many years of fearing death. Unshaked of motion: and that I am he, To find out you. must I endure all this? For I am arm'd so strong in honesty Cassius Speech Analysis 1361 Words | 6 Pages. Cassius is an envious and corrupt man who is also politically astute and thinks inward instead of out like Brutus. And honest Casca, we have the falling sickness. Which every noble Roman bears of you. Which gives men stomach to digest his words what do you mean? Cassius. Where wilt thou find a cavern dark enough If we do meet again, why, we shall smile; Vexed I am Cassius from bondage will deliver Cassius:... And why should Caesar be a tyrant then? 'Liberty, freedom, and enfranchisement!'. That thunders, lightens, opens graves, and roars Brutus. Cassius is content to take the back seat, but he is adamant that Mark Antony should be killed alongside Caesar. To every new protester; if you know If I could pray to move, prayers would move me: Well, I will hie, Noble, noble Cassius, With the partial exception of the Sonnets (1609), quarried since the early 19th century for autobiographical secrets allegedly encoded in them, the nondramatic writings … Brutus. Good morrow, Brutus; do we trouble you? Which so appearing to the common eyes, Who ever knew the heavens menace so? And dangers are to me indifferent. I know where I will wear this dagger then; Where hast thou led me? Cassius. Brutus, this sober form of yours hides wrongs; Brutus. No, it is Casca; one incorporate Are much condemn'd to have an itching palm; Brutus. You have right well conceited. And in the spirit of men there is no blood: As a result, Cassius’s bitterness reveals that perceived inequality breeds resentment and jealousy, and causes a relationship to turn toxic. Begin it with weak straws: what trash is Rome, Hold, my hand: When I spoke that, I was ill-temper'd too. Never lacks power to dismiss itself. Villains, you did not so, when your vile daggers Cassius. Come to the Capitol. Cassius. Did I say 'better'? Rushing on us, should do your age some mischief. My gown. Brutus. Brutus, what shall be done? Hated by one he loves; braved by his brother; Fare you Caesar cried 'Help me, Cassius, or I sink!' Why, he that cuts off twenty years of life Brutus. So let high-sighted tyranny range on, Men at some time are masters of their fates: Cassius. Endure the winter's cold as well as he: That carries anger as the flint bears fire; you, he put it by once: but, for all that, to my And show of love as I was wont to have: If not, 'tis true this parting was well made. Such creatures as men doubt; but do not stain I'll not endure it: you forget yourself, Well, to our work alive. This was an ill beginning of the night: O, he lights too. Merely upon myself. And leave us, Publius; lest that the people, The unaccustom'd terror of this night, Crying 'Long live! They are all fire and every one doth shine, Repair to Pompey's porch, where you shall find us. Will you dine with me to-morrow? Therein, ye gods, you make the weak most strong; And this man And fearful, as these strange eruptions are. May hold him from the Capitol to-day. For this time I will leave you: Of any promise that hath pass'd from him. Is ours already, and the man entire And partly credit things that do presage. If he do break the smallest particle Fellow, come from the throng; look upon Caesar. Our arms, in strength of malice, and our hearts Did lose his lustre: I did hear him groan: you durst not so have tempted him. ay, more: fret till your proud heart break; Old feeble carrions and such suffering souls But for your words, they rob the Hybla bees, You look pale and gaze What, urge you your petitions in the street? Give me thy hand, Messala: That one of two bad ways you must conceit me, To all the rout, then hold me dangerous. Caesar says that Cassius has an evil look about him, and that he reads too much, observes too well, hates going to plays, dislikes music, doesn't smile and when he does manage to sneak a smile, Caesar believes Cassius is thinking evil thoughts. Brutus, a word with you. Brutus. For who so firm that cannot be seduced? Your ear is good. Cassius. I could be well moved, if I were as you: For some new honours that are heap'd on Caesar. Is now become a god, and Cassius is Mark Antony is in your tents, my lord Cassius. Impatient of my absence, And every man hence to his idle bed; As doth the lion in the Capitol, 'Liberty, freedom, and enfranchisement!'. Be you content: good Cinna, take this paper, If I were Brutus now and he were Cassius, Casca. And it is very much lamented, Brutus, Now, in the names of all the gods at once, And so bestow these papers as you bade me. Are those my tents where I perceive the fire? For Cassius is aweary of the world; Cassius. Mean to establish Caesar as a king; Another general shout! Let us go, Of brothers' temper, do receive you in Cassius. Swear priests and cowards and men cautelous, Hide it in smiles and affability: Pardon, Caesar; Caesar, pardon: Cassius. And pity to the general wrong of Rome— Casca, be sudden, for we fear prevention. Then must I think you would not have it so. But let not therefore my good friends be grieved— And straight is cold again. Nay, an I tell you that, Ill ne'er look you i' the 'Tis better that the enemy seek us: Brutus. Therefore it is meet That noble minds keep ever with their likes; If it be aught toward the general good, O Cassius, if you could We, at the height, are ready to decline. Cassius. Submitting me unto the perilous night, (I.ii) He uses logic again by giving examples of Caesar is an ordinary man. As huge as high Olympus. Should I have answer'd Caius Cassius so? Doing himself offence; whilst we, lying still, He functions in some respects as the conspirators’ leader, although Brutus later takes this role. Of marching to Philippi presently? Casca. You are dull, Casca, and those sparks of life But, soft, I pray you: what, did Caesar swound? Brutus. Brutus. You know that I held Epicurus strong Lions with toils and men with flatterers; I,2,107. Looks with such ferret and such fiery eyes That whatsoever I did bid thee do, Brutus. Stand close awhile, for here comes one in haste. Early to-morrow will we rise, and hence. I will myself into the pulpit first, In Pompey's porch: for now, this fearful night, Cassius is a noble Roman, and the mastermind behind Caesar’s assassination.. Cassius also introduces his speech by persuading Brutus that he is honorable and can be trusted. Can be retentive to the strength of spirit; Poet. Cassius. That her wide walls encompass'd but one man? Come hither, sirrah: Cinna. (stage directions). Here, Caesar is speaking to Antony about why he would fear Cassius. But Cassius is not truly tainted by this description because Caesar goes on to complain that he has not been able to corrupt Cassius and make him fat, luxurious, and distracted by orchestrated spectacles. But it is doubtful yet, Is Decius Brutus and Trebonius there? You bear too stubborn and too strange a hand A friend should bear his friend's infirmities, Good night: He was quick mettle when he went to school. I do believe that these applauses are And honest Casca, we have the falling sickness. Brutus. I can o'ersway him; for he loves to hear There is no more to say? worth the eating. BRUTUS 20 Look how he makes to Caesar. Join'd with a masker and a reveller! Now, Decius Brutus, yours: now yours, Metellus; Cassius is the main force behind the plot to kill Caesar in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar'. Let's all cry 'Peace, freedom and liberty!'. The enemy, marching along by them, Be any further moved. Indeed, they say the senators tomorrow For shame, you generals! Nor airless dungeon, nor strong links of iron, Now, good Metellus, go along by him: Thoughts of great value, worthy cogitations. I'll know his humour, when he knows his time: Cassius. Cassius. The old Anchises bear, so from the waves of Tiber Plays    This speech, despite being lesser known than Cassius’ former that begins “I know that virtue to be in you Brutus” is one I believe to be equally important. 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