There are rumours of conspiracy.

The order of things established by Lucius Sylla has excited the disgust of the people, and of a large party of the nobles.

Some violent convulsion is expected." "What is that to me?
I suppose that they will hardly proscribe the vintners and gladiators, or pass a law compelling every citizen to take a wife." "You do not understand.

Catiline is supposed to be the author of the revolutionary schemes.

You must have heard bold opinions at his table repeatedly." "I never listen to any opinions upon such subjects, bold or timid." "Look to it.