To have done this thing had tried me; to have attempted it
And failed is ruin.
Sen. (aside from Nero). What is this?
Bur. (to Sen.)’Tis clear
Cæsar knows what: and her escape not being
His pleasure tells us that ’twas not his purpose.
Sen. (aloud). Alas, alas!
Ner.What friend there cries Alas?
Who now stands by me? who will aid me now?
Tig. If Cæsar make his will but known ...