Issue my edicts to the simple-hearted,

To whom all rule shall come: Yes, it shall come

If God’s will count for aught.

Pr.My lord, consider.

This is the hour to set you right for ever.

’Twas of your doing Nero came to power:

Now with one word you may blot out the past.

Sen. Priscus, if thou didst think I was to blame

For all the wrongs and crimes, which by thy speech

Thou wouldst impute, wouldst thou be here to-day