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Rome. A public Place.
Enter TWO SENATORS and TRIBUNES.
1st Senator 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 wars against
The fall'n-off Britons, that we do incite
The gentry to this business. He creates
Lucius proconsul; and to you, the tribunes,
For this immediate levy, he commends
His absolute commission. Long live Caesar!
1st Tribune Is Lucius general of the forces?
2nd Senator Ay.
1st Tribune Remaining now in Gallia?
1st Senator 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
Of their dispatch.
1st Tribune We will discharge our duty.
[Exeunt.