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BRUTUS
Cassius, be constant.
Popilius Lena speaks not of our purposes,
For look, he smiles, and Caesar doth not change.
CASSIUS
Trebonius knows his time; for look you, Brutus, [25]
He draws Mark Antony out of the way.
Exit Trebonius with Antony.
DECIUS
Where is Metellus Cimber? Let him go
And presently prefer his suit to Caesar.
BRUTUS
He is addressed. Press near and second him.
CINNA
Casca, you are the first that rears your hand. [30]
CAESAR
Are we all ready? What is now amiss
That Caesar and his Senate must redress?
METELLUS
Most high, most mighty, and most puissant Caesar,
Metellus Cimber throws before thy seat
An humble heart −
CAESAR
I must prevent thee, Cimber. [35]
These couchings and these lowly courtesies
Might fire the blood of ordinary men,
And turn pre-ordinance and first decree
Into the law of children. Be not fond
To think that Caesar bears such rebel blood [40]
That will be thawed from the true quality
