Plut. Brut. 18.6

Life of Brutus 18.6

Author
Plutarch
Translator
Bernadotte Perrin

Life of Brutus

18.6

Plutarch

translated by Bernadotte Perrin

6At sight of him the multitude, although it was a mixed rabble and prepared to raise a disturbance, was struck with awe, and awaited the issue in decorous silence. Also when he came forward to speak, all paid quiet attention to his words; but that all were not pleased with what had been done was made manifest when Cinna began to speak and to denounce Caesar. The multitude broke into a rage and reviled Cinna so bitterly that the conspirators withdrew again to the Capitol.