OTHERS. —and means enough to live A gay and carefree life!
MANY VOICES. That is our aim!
COEPARIUS. Is it for others' happiness and freedom We stake our lives upon a throw of dice?
THE WHOLE GROUP. We want the spoils of victory!
CATILINE. Paltry race! Are you the offspring of those ancient fathers? To heap dishonor on your country's name,— In such a way you would preserve its lustre!
LENTULUS. And you dare taunt us,—you who long since were A terrifying token—
CATILINE. True, I was; I was a terror to the good; and yet, So paltry as you are was never I.
LENTULUS. Restrain your tongue; we brook no ridicule.
MANY. No, no,—we will not—
CATILINE. [Calmly.] So? You timid brood,— You dare to think of doing something,—you?