Welcome, my lords. Thee, Lateranus, first

Let me congratulate: thou’rt chosen consul

I hear.

Lat. That’s a month hence. I care not, Seneca,

If I shall live to sacrifice my ox.

Sen. Most ominous words!

Lat.Excuse my liberty.

Luc. Liberty! nay, if thou have any of that,

Thou mayst indeed despair to live a month.

Sen. What purpose brings you, sirs? Pray you be seated.