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Lewis Theobald [1733], The works of Shakespeare: in seven volumes. Collated with the Oldest Copies, and Corrected; With notes, Explanatory and Critical; By Mr. Theobald (Printed for A. Bettesworth and C. Hitch [and] J. Tonson [etc.], London) [word count] [S11201].

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Scene 5 SCENE changes to Rome. Enter two Roman Senators, and Tribunes.

1 Sen.
This is the tenor of the Emperor's Writ;
That since the common men are now in action
'Gainst the Pannonians and Dalmatians,
And that the Legions now in Gallia are
Full weak to undertake our war against
The fall'n off Britains; that we do incite
The Gentry to this business. He creates
Lucius Pro-consul; (39) ^note

and to you, the Tribunes
For this immediate Levy, he commends
His absolute Commission. Long live Cæsar!

Tri.
Is Lucius Gen'ral of the Forces?

2 Sen.
Ay.

Tri.
Remaining now in Gallia?

1 Sen.
With those Legions
Which I have spoke of, whereunto your Levy
Must be suppliant: The words of your Commission
Will tie you to the numbers and the time

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Of their dispatch.

Tri.
(40) ^noteWe will discharge our duty. [Exeunt.
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