Journal Entry 2:
Id. Mart. (The Ides of March)
Cassius and his band of conspirators have just departed from a meeting in which we discussed treason in fine details. Perhaps I should recount the whole of last night. I'm so conflicted between believing in them or in Caesar that my words have not been coherent thus far.
At dusk, I received a mysterious letter which through interpretation, suggested that Caesar would soon be put in a position where his power threatened Rome. It implied quite perceptibly that something should be done about this situation. I am loyal to both Rome and Caesar, and thus far, Caesar has shown no signs of being corrupt. He has refused the crown when it was offered to him and he is held in great esteem in the eyes of the population. Ah, but I am diverting.
After receiving said missive, Cassius visited with a band of gentlemen, all off whom were dressed in conspicuous clothing covered with hoods. I know not what to think of this behavior. But I treated them as friends and listened, and gave my opinion. Oh, I was horrified when they suggested not only to murder Caesar, but to then do away with Antony as well. To hack off the head, and then the arms of Rome. I objected to this idea vehemently.
I'm beginning to suspect that some of these so called conspirators are merely vying for power and not considering the consequences these actions would bring; especially Cassius, who has been showering me with attractive false words ever since Lupercalia and obeying like a mindless sycophant, giving no objections to all my reasoning. Such actions do not reflect character I know as Cassius. The group concluded their plan of action for the meeting of the Senate later today. It involved the public murder of one I and all of Rome holds dear.
I will not condone such rash action. Caesar has shown no inclination towards dictatorship, and neither have the citizens shown discontent towards Caesar's rule. Writing all the happenings thus far has made it clear what my opinions are on this matter. Now, I depart to report my deductions of the past few weeks to Caesar. Caesar is stubborn, but I hope he will listen to a dear friend's warning.
Brutus