Julius Caesar 4.2 Performance: Brutus, Lines 18b-27

The transcript discusses the decline of love, which resorts to ceremony as it weakens. It contrasts genuine faith with the superficiality of hollow men, who appear strong but falter under pressure. The text highlights the failure of those who cannot withstand challenges, likening them to deceitful horses that fail in trials.

What is implied by the phrase 'when they should endure the bloody spur'?

What does the text suggest about the outcome of deceitful individuals during trials?