And, since you know you cannot see yourself
So well as by reflection, I, your glass, 68
Will modestly discover to yourself
That of yourself which you yet know not of.
And be not jealous on me, gentle Brutus:
Were I a common laugher, or did use 72
To stale with ordinary oaths my love
To every new protester; if you know
That I do fawn on men and hug them hard.
And after scandal them; or if you know 76
That I profess myself in banqueting
To all the rout, then hold me dangerous.
Bru. What means this shouting? I do fear the people
Choose Cæsar for their king.
Cas. Ay, do you fear it? 80
Then must I think you would not have it so.
Bru. I would not, Cassius; yet I love him well.
But wherefore do you hold me here so long?
What is it that you would impart to me? 84
If it be aught toward the general good.
Set honour in one eye and death i' the other.
And I will look on both indifferently;
For let the gods so speed me as I love 88
The name of honour more than I fear death.
Cas. I know that virtue to be in you, Brutus,
As well as I do know your outward favour.
Well, honour is the subject of my story. 92
I cannot tell what you and other men
71 jealous on: suspicious of
73 stale: make cheap
ordinary: customary
74 protester: loud-mouthed pretender
76 scandal: defame
77 profess myself: make protestations
78 S. d. Flourish: trumpet call
87 indifferently: impartially
88 speed: favor, prosper
91 favour: appearance
