Act 3 Scene 3 SICINIUS For that he has, 1 As much as in him lies, from time to time Envied against the people, seeking means To pluck away their power, as now at last Given hostile strokes, and that not in the presence Of dreaded justice, but on the ministers 5 That do distribute it; in the name o' the people And in the power of us the tribunes, we, Even from this instant, banish him our city, In peril of precipitation From off the rock Tarpeian never more 10 To enter our Rome gates: i' the people's name, I say it shall be so. Citizens It shall be so, it shall be so; let him away: He's banish'd, and it shall be so. COMINIUS Hear me, my masters, and my common friends,-- 15 SICINIUS He's sentenced; no more hearing. COMINIUS Let me speak: I have been consul, and can show for Rome Her enemies' marks upon me. I do love My country