at he would die with both legs covered. He was stabbed 23 times. Caesar did not make a single noise after Cascas stab had made him groan, though it is said that when he saw Marcus Brutus about to deliver the second stab, he said to him in Greek with: You too, my child? (Suet. Pg. 51) Shakespeares version of this begins with a citizen, Artemidorus, reading a note warning Caesar of the conspirators. Here he tries to deliver it. Art. Hail, Caesar! Read this schedule. Dec. Trebonius doth desire you to ore-read, At your best leisure, this his humble suit. Art. O Caesar! Read mine first; for mines a suit That touches Caesar nearer. Read it, great Caesar. Caes. What touches us ourself shall be last served. (III: i) The way Shakespeare kills Caesar is also kind of different from the history. First, Cinna begins to ask a question of Caesar. Then the Senators rush in, and stab him. Caesar says his famous line, Et tu, Brute! Then fall, Caesar! (III: i)...
