This scene occurs in the orchard of Brutus' home in Rome, the same night as the last scene. Brutus is alone on stage, he is having trouble sleeping; it is nighttime but he is unsure of the hour. His servant Lucius enters and Brutus sends him to fetch a light from his study. Alone again, Brutus delivers a soliloquy where he reveals that he is determined that Caesar must die for the sake of the Roman people, and not for any personal reason. Brutus worries that power will corrupt Caesar, and he is determined to do what the Roman people desire. Lucius returns with the light and a letter he found at Brutus' window. Brutus sends Lucius to confirm that it is the night of the 14th of March. He reads the letters which contain pleas for Brutus to act against Caesar. Lucius returns and confirms the d
