“GO, LICTOR. BIND THE HANDS,” which delights you, merciful benefactor of the people, does not belong to the liberty and civilization of today, not even to Romulus or Numa Pompilius. These are the formulas of Tarquin, a most arrogant and savage king. M. Tullius Cicero. Speech before Roman Citizens on Behalf of Gaius Rabirius, Defendant Against the Charge of Treason. Section 13.
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