Today, on the Feast of Lupercalia, a triumphant Caesar has returned after spilling the blood of noble Pompey’s sons in Munda. The common folk celebrate, walking through the streets and decorating the city to celebrate his return. Those fools! Rather than putting in a day of good, hard work, they instead cheer for that tyrant. Only a few years ago did they fall at Pompey's feet in his worship, the fickle creatures. I, Cassius, had proudly fought on Pompey’s side, for he was a true leader. He understood Rome’s need for the original order to be restored; not for an oppressive ruler to be born. Instead, Caesar had silenced this voice for freedom, and the crowd celebrates this. The Senate too now speaks of putting a crown on Caesar’s head, to make
