Act III, Scene 7

Rome. A public place.

[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! 2275

• First Tribune. Is Lucius general of the forces?

• Second Senator. Ay.

• 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]