We see the anger gathering on the brow of Hortensius, followed by a look of acknowledged defeat.

We see the startled attention of the judges as they began to feel that in this case they must depart from their intended purpose.

We can understand how Caecilius cowered, and found consolation in being relieved from his task.

We can fancy how Verres suffered--Verres whom no shame could have touched--when all his bribes were becoming inefficient under the hands of the orator.
Cicero was chosen for the task, and then the real work began.

The work as he did it was certainly beyond the strength of any ordinary advocate.
It was necessary that he should proceed to Sicily to obtain the evidence which was to be collected over the whole island.