“[in the Senate where all the senators are gathered] Gracchus: But the Senate is the people, Sire, chosen from among the people, to speak for the people. Commodus: I doubt if many of the people eat so well as you do, Gracchus, or have such splendid mistresses Gaius. I think I understand my own…”Tagged: senate, caesar, Plague, interruptions
“[The senators stand at the steps of the Senate, waiting, Lucius at their side, as the new Caesar and Lucilla enter on chariot surrounded by Praetorian] Gracchus: He enters Rome like a conquering hero. What has he conquered? Falco: Give him time. He’s young. I think he could do very well. Gracchus:…”Tagged: Rome, Hero