“Ay; the blame of that deed rests with the Senate.”
“That is hard to believe,” she said with a sigh.
Abruptly dropping this embarrassing subject, Sejanus exclaimed, “Thy son Nero will rejoice when Tiberius leaves the city.”
“Has he told thee so?” she asked quickly.
“Nay; but he will be more free.”
“Thinkest thou so?”
“Ay. Nero is a promising son of the noble Germanicus. He is beloved by the Senate.”
“He deserves their affection.”
“And Drusus is also beloved, but by the legions. He prefers the life of a soldier.”
“Ay; but that will be denied him.”