Caesar has been reported dead before...” Margo shook her head. “The body has already been removed to his house by his slaves. There are mobs in the streets, no one knows what the outcome will be...” Julia’s first thought was of Marcus. “Was anyone with Caesar when it happened?” she asked quickly. “No, no, he was alone, like he was tempting fate! He dismissed the Spanish guard the Senate voted for him, not even the Consul Marcus Antonius or that centurion Demeter were by his side.” Julia sighed soundlessly with relief. “Oh, this is a calamity!” Margo moaned. “What will become of us?” “My grandfather was one of the assassins?” Julia said with a sinking heart. Where had Casca’s jealousy led him? Margo closed her eyes and nodded. “Along with Marcus Brutus and Gaius Cassius, and others, some ten or twelve in all.” “Who told you this?” Julia asked, wondering how long Marcus would be safe. If the conspirators came out on top of this conflict his life would surely be in danger.
