Was stretched unto the fields of hinds unknown.

Again, this people could not brook calm peace;

Them freedom without war might not suffice:

Quarrels were rife; greedy desire, still poor,

Did vild deeds; then 'twas worth the price of blood,

And deem'd renown, to spoil their native town;

Force mastered right, the strongest govern'd all;

Hence came it that th' edicts were over-rul'd,

That laws were broke, tribunes with consuls strove,

Sale made of offices, and people's voices180