I will not have it--I will not endure it.

If I were to suffer you to be killed, your followers in the conspiracy would remain here; but if you go out, as I desire you, this cesspool of filth will drain itself off from out the city.

Do you hesitate to do at my command that which you would fain do yourself?
The Consul requires an enemy to depart from the city.

Do you ask me whether you are to go into exile?
I do not order it; but if you ask my counsel, I advise it." Exile was the severest punishment known by the Roman law, as applicable to a citizen, and such a punishment it was in the power of no Consul or other officer of state to inflict.

Though he had taken upon himself the duty of protecting the Republic, still he could not condemn a citizen.