Now next appeard on stage the Romayne stoute,
Which made vs tribute first to Rome to pay,
The monarch Iulius Cæsar, halfe in doubte
In th’english tongue what he were best to say:
At length me thought, not making more delay,
His life, warres, death, to shewe he did commence,
Which first with hostage bare the conquest hence.
How Caivs Ivlivs Cæsar which first made this Realme tributary to the Romaynes, was slayne in the Senate house, about the yeare before Christ, 42.
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Although by Bocas I haue whilom told my mind,