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SCENE IV.
CATULUS, OFELLA, BALBUS.Archelaus, Ambassador of Mithridates. Gordius, Ariobarzanes, Kings of Cappadocia. Ambassadors of the Parthians. Consuls. Senators. Courtiers.
The Gates are thrown open, and Metellus addressing Balbus, leaves the Palace.
METELLUS.
The palace gates are open, the Dictator
Himself approaches; be it thine t'announce
His presence to his clients.
[Balbus, advancing towards the background, and addressing the crowd of Clients.
BALBUS.
Kings, warriors, citizens, proconsuls, senators;
You first, ambassadors of untamed Parthia,
Here in this hallowed circle, brilliant with
His own fair statues, Sylla deigns t'accept
Your wishes and your homage.
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