Enter LUCAN, FLAVUS and ASPER (L.). They stand talking under cover of Judge’s seat. Guards and most of audience are assembled.

LUCAN.

Rufus will do his best: trust we to Rufus

To minimize the matter; ’tis his interest.

FLAVUS.

If Cæsar come unguarded, I will kill him.

ASPER.

I will stand by thee. Is Lateranus here?

Luc. He said he should not come. I pray you both

Wait: let us first see who is betrayed.