LEPIDUS.
That is already done.
ARRUNTIUS.
It is a note
Of upstart greatness, to observe and watch
For these poor trifles, which the noble mind
Neglects and scorns.
LEPIDUS.
Ay, and they think themselves
Deeply dishonour’d where they are omitted,
As if they were necessities that help’d
To the perfection of their dignities;
And hate the men that but refrain them.
ARRUNTIUS.
O!
There is a farther cause of hate. Their breasts
Are guilty, that we know their obscure springs,
And base beginnings; thence the anger grows.
On. Follow.
SCENE IX.—Another part of the same.
Enter Macro and Laco.
MACRO.
When all are enter’d, shut the temple doors;
And bring your guards up to the gate.
LACO.
I will.
MACRO.
If you shall hear commotion in the senate,
Present yourself: and charge on any man
Shall offer to come forth.
LACO.
I am instructed.