In the tragedy of Julius Caesar, Brutus wants to hide the assassination plot from his wife, Portia. Portia is doubtful because of her husband's behavior. She wants to know what gives her husband such a trouble that he is distracted - he is not sleeping and he is looks like there is something in his mind. In order to learn about the problems of her husband, Portia tells Brutus that if he is not going to tell what is the problem, then she is not his wife, but some cheap mistress. After telling that, she even goes further and stabs herself in the leg. Brutus promises to tell her later what is going on, however they never see each other again.
