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FIRST SENATOR

We are for law; he dies: urge it no more,
On height of our displeasure. Friend or brother,
He forfeits his own blood that spills another.

ALCIBIADES
Must it be so? It must not be. [90]

My lords, I do beseech you know me.

SECOND SENATOR
How?

ALCIBIADES
Call me to your remembrances.

THIRD SENATOR
What!

ALCIBIADES
I cannot think but your age has forgot me;
It could not else be I should prove so base,

To sue and be denied such common grace. [95]
My wounds ache at you.

FIRST SENATOR
Do you dare our anger?
’Tis in few words, but spacious in effect:

We banish thee for ever.

ALCIBIADES

Banish me?
Banish your dotage, banish usury,
That makes the Senate ugly! [100]

FIRST SENATOR
If after two days’ shine Athens contain thee,
Attend our weightier judgment.