Man. I do command you, go.

I do command you, go.

Lic. And I forbid it.

Man. Clear the way, my friends. How dares Licinius thus oppose the Consul?

 Clear the way, my friends.

Lic. How dar'st thou, Manlius, thus oppose the Tribune?

Man. I'll show thee what I dare, imprudent boy!— Lictors, force through the passage.

Lic. Romans, guard it.

Romans, guard it.

Man. Gods! is my power resisted then with arms? Thou dost affront the Majesty of Rome.

Lic. The Majesty of Rome is in the people; Thou dost insult it by opposing them.

People. Let noble Regulus remain in Rome.

Man. My friends, let me explain this treacherous scheme.

People. We will not hear thee——Regulus shall stay.

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Man. What! none obey me?

People. Regulus shall stay.

Regulus shall stay.

Man. Romans, attend.——

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