Caesar has been assassinated and the news spread quickly throughout the city. Marc Antony escapes his attackers, going directly to Atia's house. Antony suggests a general amnesty to Caesar's killers in order to keep the peace. He also urges them to leave the city for their own safety. Caesar's last will and testament is read and Octavian is named as his sole heir. Vorenus is grieving at the death of Niobe but Pullo comes to his aid.