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They might have attacked the area there for fertile land, source of food (fish), and a trade route..
Severe was appropriate because it described their behavior. They were strict, cruel, ruthless, and severe to the slaves. If the slaves were tired or couldn't work or were perceived as problematic in any way, they would get flogged or severely beaten or even killed without any regard for them or for others in general.
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By using figurative language, Shakespeare creates a visual image of Octavius' army overtaking them like inescapable death. Cassius' words foreshadow later events in Act 5.