Drusus followed Antonius over to the farther side of the house, where on a long, low bench[137] the other tribunes of the plebs were seated.

Quintus Cassius was already there.

The other tribunes darted angry glances at their newly arrived colleague.

Drusus remained standing behind Antonius, ready to act as a body-guard, as much as to serve in mere official capacity.

Even as they entered he had noticed a buzz and rustle pass along the tiers of seats, and whisper pass on whisper, "There come the Caesarians!" "What treason is in that letter!" "We must have an end of their impudence!" And Drusus ran his eye over the whole company, and sought for one friendly look; but he met with only stony glances or dark frowns.