The Tragedy of Julius Caesar: Act II

SCENE I. Rome. Brutus’ orchard.

Enter Brutus.

BRUTUS. What, Lucius, ho! I cannot, by the progress of the stars, Give guess how near to day.—Lucius, I say! I would it were my fault to sleep so soundly. When, Lucius, when? Awake, I say! What, Lucius!

Enter Lucius.

LUCIUS. Call’d you, my lord?

BRUTUS. Get me a taper in my study, Lucius: When it is lighted, come and call me here.

LUCIUS. I will, my lord.

[Exit.]

BRUTUS. It must be by his death: and for my part, I know no personal cause to spurn at him, But for the general....

---