Act III, Scene i
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Caeser: Your brother is banished according to the law: If you beg and pray, I'll turn you away scronfully, like a dog. Know this Caeser does not wrong, and he will not be influenced except for a reason.
Metellus: Is there no one here more worthy and acceptable to Caeser than I, to ask for the return of my brother?
Brutus: I kiss your hand, but not in flattery, Caeser-asking of you that Publius Cimbers' sentance may be immediateley repealed.
Caeser: What, Brutus?
Cassius: Your pardon, Caeser; Caeser grant your aprdon. Cassius falls to your feet to beg for Publius Cimbers' reprieve.
Caeser: I could easily concede if I were made like you. If I could get my way by asking favors, I to would be moved by prayers. But I am as unchanging as the North Star, that has no equal in the firmament for permanaceand constancy. The sky is spotted with many stars, They are all fiery, and each one sparkles. But only one amonst them is immovable. it's the same on earth. it is well provided with men. And men are flesh and blood, and reasonings beings. Yet of them all, i know only one who inflexibly sticks to his position, quite impertebable, and that one is me. Let me demonstrate it a little on this issue. I was firm that Cimber shoudl be banished, and I'm firm now that he should remain so.
Cinna: Oh, Caeser
Caeser: Away! You might as well move Mt. Olympus!
Decius: Great Caeser-
Caeser: Why waste time kneeling, Brutus?
Casca: Deeds, not words, for me!
Caeser: What, you too, Brutus? Then fall, Caeser?
(He dies)
Cinna: Liberty! Freedom! Tyranny Is dead! run from here! Proclaim it! Cry it in the streets!
Cassius: Some of you go to the speakers' platforms and cry, "Liberty, Freedom, And Democracy!"
brutus: Peoples and Senators, do not be afraid! Don't leave; stand still; ambitions are over.
Casca: Go to the pulpit Brutus.
Decius: And you too Cassius.
Brutus: Where's Publius?
Cinna: Here, quite overwhelmed by this uproar.
Mettellus: Stand close together, in case some friend of Caesar's should happen-
Brutus: Don't talk about standing, Publius, good cheer; There's no harm to us or any Roman, tell them so Publius.
Cassius: And leave us, Publius, and if the people get mada at us, be sure to get out of there because you are older.
Brutus: Do so, and don't let anyone bear the consequences of it, only us, the doers.
Cassius: Where's Antony?
Trebonius: He fled to his house confused, men, women, and children stare, cry out and run, as if it were doomsday.
Brutus: We know our fates, we shall die, we know this; but it is prolonged life that men are concerned about.
Casca: He that wastes twenty years of his life, wastes many years, fearing death.
Brutus: Death then is a benefit. So, are we Caesar's friends who have taken his time from fearing death? Stoop, Romans, Stoop, and let us bathe our hands in Caesar's blood up to the elbows, and wipe it on our swords. Then let us walk to the market place, and wave our bloody weapons above our heads and yell "Peace, Freedom, and Liberty!"
Cassius: Get down and wash then. How many times will this be acted out, in places we haven't seen, and never known of.
Brutus: How many times shall Caesar blled for entertainment? Now at the base of Pompey's statue lies Caesar, no worthier than dust.
Cassius: As often as that shall be, so often, shall we, be called men of liberty.
Decius: What shall we do?
Cassius: Ay, everyone leave, Brutus shall lead, and we shall honor him, with the most boldest, and best honors of Rome.
Brutus: Wait a moment, who come? A friend of Antony's?
Servant: Brutus made me kneel, Antony didn't let me fall, Brutus is noble, wise, honorable, Caesar was mighty, bold, generous, and loving. I love Brutus and I honor him. I feared Caesar, honored him, and loved him. Brutus shall come to tell us why the reason of Caesars death. With everything that happens with all my true faith. So says my master Antony.
Brutus: The master of Rome is wise and valiant. If he shall want to come into this place, he shall be satisfied and, by my honor, leave unharmed
Servant: I'll go get him immediately
Exit Servent
Brutus: I know that he shall be a good friend
Cassius: I wish we may. But my mind fears him much.
Antony: O mighty Caesar! Why do you lie so low? Of all the great things you have done why are you letting them shrink to this measure? I know not, gentlemen, what you intend, who else must be let blood, who else is too powerful. With the death of Caesar thereis nohour so fit, if you hold a grudge against me, i understand. now, with your royal souls, fulfill your life. I shall not find myself prepared todie. No place will please me so, no manner of death, as here by Caesar, and by you cutt off, the choice and master spirits of this age.
Cassius: Marc Anthony -
Antony: Correct me if I'm wrong, Cassius, but if Caesar's enemies say this, then coming from a friend it,s moderation.
Cassius: Look Antony I don't blame you for liking Caesar, but don't you have an agreement with us? Will you continue on with us or shall we proceed without you?
Antony: I did agree to this, but I drifted away from you by thinking that maybe this was wrong. You are all my friends and I love you. ] hope you will give me good reason as to why Caesar is danergous.
Brutus: Or is this a stupid idea after all? Are our reasons convincingly worthy?
Antony: All I am asking for is just cause. And to speak at his funeral.
Brutus: You will.
Cassius: By speaking at his funeral you will make an impression on the people. It will look good.
Brutus: Caesar's death will benefit us. He will with all due respect, get proper burial rites and ceremonies out of our respect for him.
Cassius: I am still doubting this whole idea. I am not sure what will come of this.
Brutus: At the ceremonues speak only good of Caesar. We will not be able to stand by you if all the corect procedures are not followed.
Antony: This is what will be -
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