He taught me perfectly, that is to hate him.

Pop. Thy hate and love go by half measures, Nero.

Tig. ’Twere pretty, Cæsar, wert thou a private person,

To play the philosopher upon the man

Who led thee astray—albeit to sacrifice

Thy wife and friend,—if he who saved thy life

May style himself thy friend . . .

Ner.Yes, friend; thou savedst

My life to-day.

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