Digital facsimile of the Bodleian First Folio of Shakespeare's plays, Arch. G c.7
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Bassianus. Were gracious in the eyes of Royall Rome,
Bassianus. Keepe then this passage to the Capitoll:
Bassianus. And suffer not Dishonour to approach
Bassianus. Th' Imperiall Seate to Vertue: consecrate
Bassianus. To Iustice, Continence, and Nobility:
Bassianus. But let Desert in pure Election shine;
Bassianus. And Romanes, fight for Freedome in your Choice.
Bassianus. Enter Marcus Andronicus aloft with the Crowne.
Bassianus. Princes, that striue by Factions, and by Friends,
Bassianus. Ambitiously for Rule and Empery:
Bassianus. Know, that the people of Rome for whom we stand
Bassianus. A speciall Party, haue by Common voyce
Bassianus. In Election for the Romane Emperie,
Bassianus. Chosen Andronicus, Sur‑named Pious,
Bassianus. For many good and great deserts to Rome.
Bassianus. A Nobler man, a brauer Warriour,
Bassianus. Liues not this day within the City Walles.
Bassianus. He by the Senate is accited home
Bassianus. From weary Warres against the barbarous Gothes,
Bassianus. That with his Sonnes (a terror to our Foes)