Rome. A public Place.
 Enter TWO SENATORS and TRIBUNES.

1st Senator	This is the tenor of the emperor's writ:
	That since the common men are now in action
	'Gainst the Pannonians and Dalmatians,
	And that the legions now in Gallia are
	Full weak to undertake our wars against
	The fall'n-off Britons, that we do incite
	The gentry to this business. He creates
	Lucius proconsul; and to you, the tribunes,
	For this immediate levy, he commends
	His absolute commission. Long live Caesar!

1st Tribune	Is Lucius general of the forces?

2nd Senator											Ay.

1st Tribune	Remaining now in Gallia?

1st Senator									With those legions
	Which I have spoke of, whereunto your levy
	Must be suppliant. The words of your commission
	Will tie you to the numbers and the time
	Of their dispatch.

1st Tribune							We will discharge our duty.
													[Exeunt.
