As he that beats a consul surely is.
Spart. Say two—two consuls; and to that e’en add
A proconsul, three prætors, and some generals.
Jov. Why, this is no more than true. Are you a Thracian?
Spart. Ay.
Jov. There is something in the air of Thrace
Breeds valor up as rank as grass. ’Tis pity.
You are a barbarian.
Spart. Wherefore?
Jov. Had you been born