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SCENE X.

Brutus, Valerius.
VALERIUS.
The Senators, with Sympathizing Sorrow,
Condole with Brutus on this great Affliction.


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BRUTUS.
I stand indebted to their Love—But now
The threat'ning Dangers that surround the Romans,
Claim all our Thoughts, and chace domestic Woes.
Our Enemies prepare a fresh Attack;
Then let us boldly meet them in the Field,
Resigning to the Gods our righteous Cause.
I look on all Rome's Citizens as Sons:
It is their Duty now, with double Ardour,
To emulate that Heroe's shining Virtues,
Who, to preserve their Rights, was doom'd to die,
While green in Youth, and deck'd with blooming Honours!
O! may my Blood be spilt in their Defence,
As poor deluded Titus shou'd have fall'n!