But unto Rome and to her chosen Cæsar.

Agr. Nay, Seneca, I think, will scarce say thus.

Sen. Burrus is right; and were he wrong, your scheme

But complicates the mischief.

Agr.Then ye desert me?

Sen. Nay, nay, in other ways I may do much.

I may win Nero back.

Agr.The thought is folly;

We fight against him.

Sen.Oh! ’tis open treason.