If you want something done about the conspirators, do it yourself.

But for the rest of you senators debating what to do about the actions of the conspirators, follow their example. They did not ask for permission to kill Julius Caesar. They did what they did and they claim it to be justified as being, in their minds, in the best interests of the Republic. As long as anyone acknowledges that as a valid justification, USE IT! The longer you allow them to audaciously parade their crimes in front of you, the more right their action seems. If you truly loved Julius Caesar, and if you truly are a man, or at least as manly as them, KILL THEM! They privately killed Caesar, so privately kill them. They have only justified their actions for themselves, not for the Republic. Do not bother about justifying your actions to anyone else. If you are sick of their words, silence their tongues forever. If you are incensed by their actions, stay their hands forever. If you want them dead, KILL THEM! I thought we Romans were experts in bloodwork.

Oh! How very different is the situation I see now than the one I saw at Pharsalus, where these cowardly traitors ran from our forces and later begged for their lives. Now they parade their courage and initiative in your faces and only I seem to care enough to do something about it. If you are truly Romans, rise to bloody and just action. If, however, you want to play the Greek, then sit around and discuss the rights and wrongs of this action, philosophize, and fornicate with little boys, go ahead; you will get no sympathy from me. You will see my opinions through my actions.

One last word to you all: you have seen how M. Antonius treats his allies and supporters. Do not trust him in anything he says or does, or you too will feel a sharp pain in your back!