Warm gore from Sylla's sword, art yet athirst:

Jaws flesh[ed] with blood continue murderous.

Speak, when shall this thy long-usurped power end?

What end of mischief? Sylla teaching thee,

At last learn, wretch, to leave thy monarchy!

What, now Sicilian[609] pirates are suppress'd,

And jaded[610] king of Pontus poison'd slain,

Must Pompey as his last foe plume on me,

Because at his command I wound not up

My conquering eagles? say I merit naught,[611]340