Calpurnia saw a horrible dream the previous night. She saw Caesar’s statue with a hundred spouts or openings. These spouts were gushing out blood like a fountain. Lusty and smiling Romans were bathing their hands in Caesar’s blood. Calpurnia interpreted that her dream signalled imminent danger and death. So she tried to prevent Caesar from going to the Capitol. No, Calpurnia didn’t succeed in her mission. Decius Brutus who was a part of the conspiracy, deliberately gave a flattering interpretation of the dream. He told that Calpurnia’s 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. They would run to receive Caesar’s belongings as relics, memorials and mementos. Caesar’s ego and ambition were touched. Decius told Caesar that the Senate would present him a crown that day. They might change their decision. Caesar was provoked and decided to go to the Capitol.
