Ruf. Tell us, sir, who these wondrous patriots were,
Who set thy private safety above Cæsar’s.
Luc. If Cæsar bids me speak, I may hide nothing.
I will confess it was my mother, Atilia,
Who warned me against these men. Punish not her
For not betraying her son.
Ner.Nay, sir, but thee
Who in this bungle of prevarication
Betrayest thine own mother. Judge!
Ruf.Arrest him.