Decius Brutus was one of the conspirators and was sent to Caesar with a definite mission. Decius took it upon himself the responsibility of bringing Caesar to the Capitol. The other conspirators were in ambush there. Decius knew Caesar’s temperament and his weaknesses. First of all, he gave a flattering interpretation of Calpurnia’s dream. He told that her dream was fair and auspicious. Caesar’s blood would give a new life, vigour and vitality to Rome. The Romans would worship Caesar as a hero, martyr and saint. He called it fair and auspicious. Then, he touched the inflated ego of Caesar. He asked Caesar not to become a stock of laughter for other senators by yielding to his wife’s unfounded fears. In the end he threw a bait. He gave the news that the Senate was going to offer him the crown that day. If he didn’t go, they might change their decision. Decius’s strategy clicked. Caesar chided himself for yielding to Calpurnia’s foolish fears. He was ready to go to the Capitol.
