Marcellus staggered to his feet.

He was cowed, and evidently felt himself in personal danger.
"Conscript Fathers," he stammered, "I--I withdraw my motion to delay action for considering the recall of Caesar." "You have done well!" shouted Lentulus, triumphing savagely.

Scipio ostentatiously settled back on his seat, while Cato called with warning, yet exultation:-- "Take care what you do.

Caesar is the only sober man among all those engaged in the plot to overturn the government.

Remember with whom you must deal, and act!" Then Scipio arose once more.