22O DRAMATIC SCENES. 



Let us not weaken still the weaker side 

 By our divisons. 



SEM. CATO, my resentments 



Are sacrific'd to ROME I stand reprov'd. 



CATO. FATHERS, 'tis time you come to a resolve. 



Luc. CATO, we all go into your opinion, 

 CAESAR'S behaviour has convinc'd the senate 

 We ought to hold it out till terms arrive. 



SEM. We ought to hold it out TILL DEATH : but, CATO, 

 My private voice is drown'd amidst the senate's. 



CATO. Then let us rise, my friends, and strive to fill 

 This little interval, this pause of life 

 (While yet our liberty and fates are doubtful) 

 With resolution, friendship, ROMAN bravery, 

 And all the virtues we can crowd into it : 

 That Heavn may say it ought to be prolong'd. 

 FATHERS, FAREWELL. 



ADDISON. 



