Par. Pardon me, Cæsar. Did this plot concern

Less than thy life ....

Ner.My life! by all the gods,

Speak but his name who dares.

Par.Will Cæsar’s ear

Grant me indulgence?

Ner.Speak, fool, or thou diest.

Par. The matter is disclosed by certain freedmen

Engaged by the empress.

Ner.Ah!