But when, or where?—This world was made for Cæsar.

I’m weary of conjectures—this must end ’em.

Thus am I doubly armed—My death and life,

My bane and antidote are both before me.

This in a moment brings me to an end;

But this informs me I shall never die.

The soul, secur’d in her existence, smiles

At the drawn dagger, and defies its point:

The stars shall fade away, the sun himself

Grow dim with age, and Nature sink in years;