Here to the palace, all the citizens.

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Chor. b. I think it best to rush at once on them,

And take them in the act with sword yet wet.

Chor. c. And I too give like counsel, and I vote

For deed of some kind. 'Tis no time to pause.

Chor. d. Who will see, may.—They but the prelude work

Of tyranny usurped o'er all the State.

Chor. e. Yes, we are slow, but they who trample down

The thought of hesitation slumber not.