I never plagued myself with such things since Sylla's and Marius's days; and then I never could see much difference between the parties.

All that I am sure of is, that those who meddle with such affairs are generally stabbed or strangled.

And, though I like Greek wine and handsome women, I do not wish to risk my neck for them.

Now, tell me as a friend, Caius--is there no danger ?" "Danger!" repeated Caesar, with a short, fierce, disdainful laugh: "what danger do you apprehend ?" "That you should best know," said Flaminius; "you are far more intimate with Catiline than I.But I advise you to be cautious.

The leading men entertain strong suspicions." Caesar drew up his figure from its ordinary state of graceful relaxation into an attitude of commanding dignity, and replied in a voice of which the deep and impassioned melody formed a strange contrast to the humorous and affected tone of his ordinary conversation.