"Do not, Senators, think only of Sejanus's last day, but of his
sixteen years of power. We actually adored a Satrius
and a Pomponius. To
be known even to his freedmen and hall-porters was
thought something very
grand. What then is my meaning? Is this apology meant
to be offered for
all without difference and discrimination? No; it is
to be restricted within
proper limits. Let plots against the State, murderous
designs against the
emperor be punished. As for friendship and |