Otho.
Soldiers.
[After Otho had been partially defeated by Vitellius, his soldiers clamoured to be led again to battle. Otho refused in the manner shown here in brief.]
Soldiers.Once more to battle, Otho!
Otho. Soldiers.Once more to battle, Otho!No, not for Rome’s sake.
Soldiers.Cæsar, once more!
Otho. Soldiers.Cæsar, once more!Is Rome forgotten then?
Soldiers.To battle, Cæsar!
Big Soldier. Soldiers.To battle, Cæsar!Hear us, little Cæsar!
Bearded Soldier.Are we, then, dogs that Cæsar will not lead us?