Caius afterwards inquires what part his brother-in-law, Scipio Emilianus, is likely to adopt in their enterprises.
His high renown—
The glorious deeds, whereby was earn’d his name
Of second Africanus; and the blind,
Deep reverence paid him by the people’s hearts,
Who, knowing him their foe, respect him still—
All this disturbs me: hardly will be won
Our day of victory, if by him withstood.
Ful. Yet won it shall be. If but this thou fear’st,
Then be at peace.