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The Tragedy of Julius Cæsar
His life was gentle, and the elements
So mix'd in him that Nature might stand up
And say to all world, 'This was a man!'
Oct. According to his virtue let us use him,76
With all respect and rites of burial.
Within my tent his bones to-night shall lie,
Most like a soldier, order'd honourably.
So, call the field to rest; and let's away80
To part the glories of this happy day.
Exeunt omnes.
73 gentle: that of a true gentleman
elements: as microcosm, man was believed to be composed of earth, air, fire, and water, mingled in due proportions
76 use: treat
79 Most like: as best befits
order'd: arrayed
80 field: troops in the field
81 part: share
FINIS.
