Caesar's Divorce From Pompey

Cicero rejected the mutual support pact, preferring to remain an independent, moderate voice. Publius Clodius Paltcher will feature prominently in the coming breakdown of civility between Caesar and Cicero. The agreement between Caesar, Crassus and Pompey was made official when they swore a solemn oath,. administered by Caesar and his role as Pontifex Maximus.