But never was the empire better governed;
Nor is there more extortion now, I think,
Than ever was.
Ner.And were there no extortion?
Sen. Nay, while you farm the taxes there will be
Extortion still.
Ner.You all think that, my lords?
Sen. Ay, ay.
Ner.And so say I. You have my grounds.
Now hear my scheme, by which for once and all