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Iulius Cæsars death.

I Long that ruled Rome at will,
in middest of Rome am spilde:
And in the Senate house amongst
the Senators I am kilde.
Who Countries, Kingdomes, Castles strong,
who Europe all did quell:
To Brutus hande, and Cassius snares,
vnwares I Cæsar fell.
With Bodkins, Daggers, Swordes and Staues.
I Cæsar there was slaine:
Of fostered foes which friendeshippe fainde,
as Abel was of Cain.