Cymbeline, King of Britain
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Act III, Scene 7
Rome. A public place.
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[Enter two Senators and Tribunes]
- First Senator. This is the tenor of the emperor's writ:
That since the common men are now in action
'Gainst the Pannonians and Dalmatians,
And that the legions now in Gallia are
Full weak to undertake our wars against
2270 The fall'n-off Britons, that we do incite
The gentry to this business. He creates
Lucius preconsul: and to you the tribunes,
For this immediate levy, he commends
His absolute commission. Long live Caesar!
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- First Tribune. Is Lucius general of the forces?
- First Tribune. Remaining now in Gallia?
- First Senator. With those legions
Which I have spoke of, whereunto your levy
2280 Must be supplyant: the words of your commission
Will tie you to the numbers and the time
Of their dispatch.
- First Tribune. We will discharge our duty.
[Exeunt]
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