Marcus Manlius; A Tragedy (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1837 Excerpt: ... ACT THE FOURTH. SCENE I. An open place in Rome. Maeco, paulo, and several Citizens Enter, in mourning. MARCO. Shout for Manlius I Shout for Capitolinus PAULO. Shame to our land: is't come to this? Manlius in prison. 1st Citizen. See, on every side, Rome mourns for him. 2nd Citizen. What's his crime? MARCO. None. 2-D Citizen. His accuser? MARCO. No one. 2nd CITIZEN. And yet detained in custody? How's this? MARCO. Listen Manlius spoke for us in the senate, complained that it had betrayed his country, and forsooth he was ordered to be taken into custody; but now, through very dread of the people, the Senate delays to bring forth any charge, and he remains a prisoner. 2nd Citizen. Deep shame to Rome 1st Citizen. See, who comes hither? MARCO. Stand back: let them pass. They are enemies to Manlius--they wear not the dress of woe. 'Tis thus his friends prove themselves. His foes cannot punish us for the colour of our garb. Stand back. Titus and other Romans, Enter. TITUS. Dost see? The citizens collect in groups, and Rome is ripe for tumult MARCO. Do ye not mourn for Manlius? Do ye not mourn for the people's friend? TITUS. Away MARCO. Shout for Manlius TITUS. Begone 1st CITIZEN. Down with the foes of Rome Down with the enemies of Manlius PAULO. Freedom for Manlius Freedom The Citizens commence an attack on Titus, when Claudius Enters. CLAUDIUS. What means this noisy tumult? Home, my friends; This is no time for brawling, but for peace. What do ye seek? what wrong's to be redressed, To which Camillus turns a listless ear? What means this? CITIZENS. Freedom for Manlius. Instant freedom CLAUDIUS. Manlius is free. Hast thou not heard the news? MARCO. Manlius free? CLAUDIUS. The Senate hath but now discharged him. (Aside to Titus.) They feared the peo...