Metellus threatened to impeach him, and excitement in the city was at fever heat.

The Tribune moved before the Assembly that Pompey be recalled.

The Senate feared his coming.

Caesar, who was now Praetor (judge), favored it, and earnestly seconded the proposal of Metellus.

Cato, who was also Tribune, ordered Metellus to stop speaking, and snatched his manuscript from his hand.