Quodsi, etc. Cicero's fears were realized by the motion for his banishment (for having put Roman citizens to death without trial) carried by Clodius, 58 b.c.

vitae fructum, 'the results of life.'

honore vestro, 'the honours you can bestow'; gloria virtutis, 'renown won by merit.'

[§29].

Illud, explained by 'ut . . . tuear,' etc.

ORATION IV.

[§1].

depulsum sit. Subj. because he is putting their thoughts into words.