A third competitor also for power appeared in Lep'idus, a man of some authority and great riches.28.At first, the ambition of these three seemed to threaten fatal consequences to each other; but, uniting in the common cause, they resolved to revenge the death of Caesar, and dividing their power, they formed what is called the Second Triumvirate.
_Questions for Examination._ 1.

What design was Caesar supposed to entertain?
2.

Was this rumour well founded?
3.

When hints of danger were given him, what was his conduct?
4.

What was the consequence of this imprudence?
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