THE ORATION OF SILAS (3)

'What then you suppose we should do, my fellow colleague? Shall we, who are the consuls, tolerate Caitlin, openly desirous to destroy the whole world with fire and slaughter? There was- 'And he paused for dramatic effect before continuing 'there was once such virtue in this state, that brave men would repress mischievous citizens with severer chastisement than the bitterest enemy. For we have a resolution of the senate, a formidable and authoritative decree against you, sanctioned by the very power of the King, to pass judgment upon our kind.'

And the Consul quieted. Some can be seen nodding, agreeing with Silas word. Some of the Consuls in her pocket is unconformable in their seats

'O Caitlin; the wisdom of the King is not at fault, nor the dignity of this senatorial body. We, we alone—I say it openly,—we, the consuls, are wanting in our duty'

And he sighed before continuing almost immediately.