"When I heard you speak treason I cut off the end of your girdle.

But you left by some unguarded way and escaped the fate of your fellows.

You have not seen them since, and shall not.
When you see them die in the arena think what you escaped, although deserving it more than they.

Vile serpent! you brought the king, and hoped to send me also to Hades.

You are a traitor, and that I know.
Traitor to friend and country! Dare to provoke me further and I shall slay you!" "What would you, son of Varro ?" said the other, sullenly.
"Wretch! If you would save your life, hide as becomes the asp.