"I had a press of clients at my own levee this morning and reached the Palace just in time to hear what you had to say to Vedius and Satronius.

I tried to catch your eye as you passed out, but you did not notice me at all." "I had rather see you here than in the throne-room," Commodus said.

"I am told that you have let your tongue run entirely too wild in talking of me lately.

If I had not been also told that you had had too much wine I should animadvert on your effrontery officially.

As it is I prefer to prove you wrong before these experts and gentlemen." "Of what have I been accused ?" Capito queried, steadily.
"There has been no accusation," Commodus disclaimed.