Bas. Marcus Andronicus, so I do affy
In thy uprightness and integrity,
And so I love and honour thee and thine,
Thy noble Titus and his sons, 50
And her to whom my thoughts are humbled all,[3938]
Gracious Lavinia, Rome's rich ornament,
That I will here dismiss my loving friends,
And to my fortunes and the people's favour[3939]
Commit my cause in balance to be weigh'd.
[Exeunt the Followers of Bassianus.[3940] 55
Sat. Friends, that have been thus forward in my right,[3941]
I thank you all, and here dismiss you all,
And to the love and favour of my country
Commit myself, my person and the cause.
[Exeunt the Followers of Saturninus.[3942]
Rome, be as just and gracious unto me 60
As I am confident and kind to thee.
Open the gates, and let me in.[3943]
Bas. Tribunes, and me, a poor competitor.
[Flourish. Saturninus and Bassianus go up into the Capitol.[3944]
Enter a Captain.
Cap. Romans, make way: the good Andronicus,[3945]
Patron of virtue, Rome's best champion, 65
Successful in the battles that he fights,
With honour and with fortune is return'd
From where he circumscribed with his sword,[3946]
And brought to yoke, the enemies of Rome.