But the nimble Greek was already out of sight, and heroism became a necessity.

Drusus resolutely turned his steps toward the senate-house.

Not having been able to forecast the immediate moves of the enemy, he had not arranged for hurried flight; it was to be regretted, although he had known that on that day the end of the crisis would come.

He soon met Antonius, and imparted to him what he had just learned from Agias, and the precautions taken.
Antonius shook his head, and remarked:-- "You ought not to go with me.

Little enough can we who are tribunes do; you have neither voice nor vote, and Lentulus is your personal foe.