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That indeed I will take care of; O Romans, as a private man to uphold and embellish the
exploits which I have performed in my consulship: so that if there has been any unpopularity
incurred in preserving the republic, it may injure those who envy me, and may tend to my
glory. Lastly, I will so behave myself in the republic as always to remember what I have
done, and to take care that they shall appear to have been done through virtue, and not by
chance. Do you, O Romans, since it is now night ,worship that Jupiter, the guardian of this
city and of yourselves, and depart to your homes; and defend those homes, though the danger
is now removed, with guard and watch as you did last night, That you shall not have to do so
long, and that you shall enjoy perpetual tranquillity, shall, O Romans, be my care.
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