Chapter 20 first act

first roman The tomb of the Andronicus family is far away.The tribunes and senators lined up above; Saturninus and his party entered from one door, Basianus and his party from the other door, each leading with flags and drums. Gentlemen of Saturninus, Defenders of my rights, Defend with arms my lawful claims; my fellow-citizens, my dear courtiers, claim with your swords my inheritance: I am the eldest son of the former emperor of Rome, let my father's honor continue on my body, and don't let this era suffer from indecent insults. Basianus Romans, friends, comrades, champions of my rights, if Basianus, son of Caesar, ever beckoned in the eyes of venerable Rome, guard this road to St. Don't let shame stain the dignity of the throne; this place where destiny gathers should be occupied by those who uphold justice and are indifferent and noble.Let merit and virtue radiate its brilliance in the selfless election; Romans, whether your freedom can be preserved or not, in one fell swoop, recognize your goal and fight.

Max Andronicus holds the crown from above. The two princes of Max, you each have your own party members, and you are ambitious to fight for the throne and the throne. Now, on behalf of the people, we tell you that the people of Rome have unanimously elected Andronicus, who is known for his loyalty, as the ruler. The king of Rome, because he once made many great achievements for Rome, in today's state city, there is no nobler man or braver warrior than him.At the summons of the senate he returned from his arduous campaign against the savage Goths; and by the power of their father and son to break the nerve of the enemy, he had subdued a mighty and warlike nation.Ten years have passed since he set out for the glory of Rome, To smite the pride of our enemies with arms; Come Rome; and now good Andronicus, Titus the venerable, laden at last with glorious spoils, and triumphant.In the name of His Majesty the First Emperor, whom you wish to overcome, and with the power of the parliament you ostensibly respect, let us ask you to step down, dismiss your entourage, and in a peaceful and humble manner, according to your Your own talents and virtues, put forward your legitimate demands.

Well said Saturninus, the tribune, he calms my heart! Anasmax Andronicus of Brazil, I trust in your justice; I adore you, and I adore your noble brother Titus and his valiant sons, and above all I adore all of my heart Dear and gentle Lavinia, precious jewel of Rome; I would here dismiss my dear friends, and commit my just claim to fate and the will of the people. (Brazil Annas under the wing.) Friends of Saturninus, thank you for your efforts for my rights, now you all step back; I trust my own interests, the survival of justice, to the general will of the motherland. (Party of Saturninus) Rome, as I believe in you, treat me with justice and love.Open the door and let me in.

Tribunes of Basianas, let in my humble competitor. (Trumpets play coloratura; Saturninus and Basilianus are promoted to the Council.) Enter a general. General Romans, get out of the way!Good Andronicus, protector of justice, best warrior of Rome, had vanquished Rome's enemies with his sword, and returned victorious with glory and good fortune. Drums and horns sound; Marcius and Mutius go forward, and they carry the coffin, which is covered with a black cloth, followed by Lucius and Quintus.Titus Andronicus led the team, leading Tamora, Arabus, Chiron, Demetrius, Alan and other Gothic captives, followed by soldiers and people.The pallbearers lowered the coffin, and Titus spoke.

Blessed Titus, Rome, in thy mourning the glory of victory!look!Like a great ship laden with treasures returning to the port from which it first anchored, Andronicus, crowned with laurels, saluted his country with tears, tears of true joy for having survived Rome. .O great Defender of this temple, be merciful to the ceremony we are about to perform!Romans, I had twenty-five valiant sons, half of Priam's sons, see how many are left, living and dead!These living, let Rome reward them with grace; These newly dead, I'll bury them in the graves of their ancestors; the Goths have allowed me to sheath my sword.Titus, you unloving father, why did you not bury your sons, And let them wander by the dreadful river Styx?Let them rest beside their brothers. (Open the tomb) Meet your relatives in silence, sleep peacefully, you sacrificed your life for the motherland!Ah, treasury of my loved ones, sweet nest of justice and valor, how many sons of mine you have housed, and you will never give them back to me again!

Lucius gives us the proudest captive among the Goths, let us cut off his limbs, and burn him before our brother's grave, as a gift for the dead; , so as not to cause trouble in the world. Titus I deliver to you the noblest of the enemies of existence, the eldest son of the queen of pain. Tamora wait, brothers of Rome!Merciful conqueror, victorious Titus, have mercy on my tears, tears that a mother weeps for her son!If you ever loved your son, ah!Please consider that my son is equally dear to me.We have become thy captives, yielded to the power of Rome, brought captive to Rome, and boasted of thy glorious triumph; and is it not enough, that my sons must be slaughtered in the streets, for they were Does their own country contribute?what!If in your country it is a duty to fight for the king and country, it is the same in ours.Andronicus, don't stain your grave with blood.Do you want to imitate the gods?You should imitate their mercy; mercy is the true mark of a noble personality.Noble Titus, pardon my firstborn!

Titus Be patient, madam, forgive me.These dead are their brothers, you Goths have seen how they died; now they sincerely demand a sacrifice for their dead brothers, your son has been chosen, he must die to comfort those angry ghost. Lucius take him down!Light a fire at once; and over a pile of wood, let us dismember his body with our swords, till the fire burns him to a heap of charred coals. (Lucius, Quintus, Marcius, and Mutius lead Arabus to exit.) O Tamora, cruel and inhumane deed! Were the natives of Circencythia half as barbaric as they were? Demetrius Don't compare Scythia with ambitious Rome.Arabus went to rest, and we surviving prisoners trembled under Titus' hideous gaze.Therefore, mother, we firmly hope that the gods who helped queen Troy to avenge the tyrant of Thracia will also take care of Tamora, queen of the Goths, and avenge blood on her enemies.

Lucius, Quintas, Marcius, and Mucius re-enter each holding blood swords. Lucius Behold, father, we have performed our Roman rites.Arabus's limbs were cut off by us, and his entrails were thrown into the sacrificial flames, and the smoke filled the sky like burning spices.Now we only have to send our brothers to the ground and welcome them back to Rome with the sound of trumpets. Well Titus, let Andronicus bid their souls this last farewell. (Trumpets blow, coffin lowered.) Rest in peace and glory, my children; bravest warriors of Rome, where you are free from worldly harm and accidental injury, rest in peace!Here is no conspiracy that stalks, nor jealousy that grows in secret, nor poison that kills, nor disturbance nor tumult, but silence and eternal sleep; rest in peace and glory, my children!

Enter Lavinia. Lavinia May General Titus live in peace and glory for many years; my noble father, may you live to be admired by the world!look!Before this grave I salute my brothers with tears of mourning; I will kneel at your feet and sprinkle the earth with tears of joy, for you have come back safe and sound.what!Bless me with your victorious hand! Merciful Rome of Titus, thank you for your tender shelter, which has preserved for me the comfort of this old age!Live, Lavinia; may you outlive your father, and live forever your virtuous name! Re-enter Max Andronicus with the Tribunes, Saturninas, Basilianus, and others.

General Max Titus, my dear brother, merciful victor in the eyes of Rome, live long! Titus Thank you, good tribune, brother Max. Welcome to Max, nephews, you living heroes who have returned victorious and fallen heroes who have died forever!You have sacrificed your life for the country, and the country will definitely give you the same grand reward; but this solemn funeral is a more certain triumph. They have reached the ultimate bliss, overcome the impermanence of fate, and enjoy the reputation of immortality forever.Titus Andronicus, you have always been a just friend of the Roman people, who now propose me, their trusted tribune, to give you this robe of immaculate white, and offer Your name is listed with the two sons of the former emperors as candidates for the Roman throne.So please promise to run for election, put on this white robe, and help destitute Rome get a head of state.

The glorious body of Titus Rome should not rest an old and feeble head.Why do I have to wear this robe to implicate you?Maybe I am promoted today, but I will pass away tomorrow. Wouldn't that make you work harder?Rome, I have been your soldier for forty years, led your armies in all battles, and have never been defeated; valiant son.Give me a cane of honour, and let me live my old age; give me not a scepter to rule the world, which shall last, my lords, be a wise and upright prince. Max Titus, you may claim the throne, and your claim will be granted. Are you sure, proud and ambitious tribune of Saturninus? Titus be not troubled, Prince Saturninus. Saturninus Roman, give me legal rights.Nobles, draw your swords till Saturninus sits on the throne of Rome, and sheath them again.Andronicus, I would send you to hell, if you try to win the people's confidence in me! Lucius, proud Saturninus, you do not know how fair and honest Titus intends to take care of you, so speak so wildly. Titus Be at ease, prince; I will make the people forsake their old opinions, and restore you to their love. I don't flatter you, Basiannas Andronicus, I just respect you, and I will respect you until I die.If you will lead your friends to strengthen my side, I will be very grateful to you; and to a noble heart, gratitude is the highest reward. People of Titus Rome, and tribunes present here, I ask for your assent and patronage: will you accept Andronicus' proposal? The tribunes, in order to satisfy good Andronicus, and to celebrate his safe return to Rome, the people were willing to accept his sponsor. Tribunes of Titus, I thank you; I make this request to you, to put your lord Saturninus, the eldest son of your former emperor, on the throne; I hope his virtue will shine in Rome, as As the sun shines on the earth, the fruit of justice is formed on this land.If you will follow my advice, please put the crown on his head and shout "Long live my emperor!" With the unanimous support and support of the people of the whole country, regardless of high or low, we declare His Royal Highness Saturninus the great emperor of Rome; Long live the Emperor Saturninus! (Trumpets play long coloratura.) Saturninus Titus Andronicus, for your contribution today, I not only thank you verbally, but also repay your kindness with practical actions.I'll honor your honor and your family's fame, Titus, and first I'll make Lavinia my queen, majestic mistress of Rome, my favourite; Wed her in the holy pantheon.Tell me, Andronicus, does this proposal satisfy you? Titus Yes, my lord; and it is a great honor for your majesty to marry me.Before the people of Rome, I dedicate my sword, my chariot, and my captives, gifts fit to present the throne of Rome, to Saturninus, king and captain of our people, who reigns Emperor of this vast world.Please Your Majesty appreciate my sincerity and accept my humble contribution. Saturninus Thank you, noble Titus, father of my life!The history of Rome shall record How glad I was to have you and your gifts; and when I shall forget the smallest part of these unspeakable great deeds, then, Romans, forget you Be faithful to me. Titus (to Tamora) Now, madam, you are a captive of an emperor; and he shall give you and your servants all due respect according to your rank. Saturninus is a fair lady; if I had to choose again, this is the mate I would choose.Fair queen, clear your face of sorrow; though a moment's victory and defeat change your situation, You will not be insulted in Rome, You will be favored in every way.Take my word for it, and let not troubles dampen all your hopes; madame, that who can give you more splendor than the queen of the Goths comforts you.Lavinia, won't you be offended to hear me say that? Lavinia No, my lord; for your true noble character assures me that these words are but noble humility. Saturninus Thank you, dear Lavinia.Let us go, Romans; let these captives go together, without their ransom.Gentlemen, blow the trumpets and beat the drums to announce our grand ceremony today. (Trumpets play coloratura. Saturninus gestures to Tamora.) General Annastatus of Brazil, with all due respect, this lady is mine. (Takes Lavinia.) What about Titus, my lord!Are you kidding me? BASANAS No, noble Titus; I have made up my mind to assert my right. Max has his own owner, and the prince was not doing anything illegal and excessive to win back his own lover. Lucius As long as Lucius lives in the world, no one can stop him. Titus is such a gang of rebels, get the hell out of here!What about the emperor's guard?On the contrary, Your Majesty!Lavinia has been snatched away. Saturninus snatched it!Who dares to snatch her away? Basiannas had taken her from a man who had the power to take his betrothed away from the world. (Exit Max and Basiannas with Lavinia on their arms.) Brothers Mutius, help them to escort her from this place, this door is for me to guard with the sword. (Exeunt Lucius, Quintus, and Marcius.) Titus come with me, my lord, and I will take her back at once. Father Mutius, you cannot pass here. Titus what!Rebellious son, won't you let me pass in Rome? (Museus.) Mutius, help, Lucius, help! (die.) Lucius re-enters. Father Lucius, you are too cruel; you should not have killed your son in an unreasonable quarrel. Titus Neither you nor he are my sons; My sons would never give me such a disgrace.Rebel, return Lavinia to the Emperor. Lucius You can make her die, but you can't make her give up her original marriage and marry someone else. (Down.) Saturninus No, Titus, no; the emperor has no need of her; neither she, nor you, nor your family, nor I.I would rather trust a man who once mocked me than trust you, or your rebellious and arrogant sons, who have deliberately conspired to humiliate me.Is there no one else in Rome but one Saturninus who can be played with?Andronicus, such an act would be done in front of me, why you should boast that I took my throne from you. Titus Ouch!Where did this accusation come from! Go Saturninus; go and give that fickle thing to the one who wields the sword for her.Congratulations on having a brave son-in-law, your lawless sons may have a rival to fight and disturb the peace within the borders of Rome. These words of Titus pierced my wounded heart like a bayonet. Saturninus So, sweet Tamora, queen of the Goths, you outshine the most beautiful woman of Rome, like the majestic Phaedro among the goddesses around her, if you are not rude, Behold, I choose you, Tamora, to be my bride, and I will make you Empress of Rome.Say, Queen of the Goths, do you approve of my choice?Here I swear by all the gods of Rome, for priests and holy water need not seek far, and candles are so brightly lit, that everything is ready for the door of promise; Walk hand in hand through the streets of Rome and step through the gates of my palace. Tamora, by heaven, hear me swear to Rome, that if Saturninus favors the Queen of the Goths, she will be a slave to his will, a gentle nurse, a nurse of his youth. loving mother. Fair queen of Saturninus, go to the Pantheon.My lords, enter with your emperor and his lovely bride; she was sent by heaven to Prince Saturninus, whose wisdom has conquered her fate.We are in the temple, about to consummate our wedding. (Exit all but Titus.) Titus He did not call me to wait on this bride.When in your life, Titus, have you been so disgraced by desertion? Re-enter Max, Lucius, Quintus and Marcius. Max!Titus, look!what!See what you have done; you have slain a virtuous son in an unreasonable quarrel. Titus No, foolish tribune, no; he's not my son, you're not my brother, I don't know any of you; you conspired to do such a disgrace to the family; shameless Brother, unworthy son! Lucius Let us bury him as he is; Bury Mutius with our brethren. Titus traitors, go away!He cannot rest in this tomb.This majestic hill has gone through 500 years, and I have built it grandly several times. Those who rest here are all soldiers and loyal servants of Rome, and none of them are despicable in quarrels killed.Bury him wherever you please; he has no place here. Brother Max, you are too heartless.The conduct of my nephew Mutius justifies himself; he must be buried with his brothers. Quintas Marcius He must be buried with them, or we will die with him. Titus he must!What bastard dares to say that? If Quintus is not in front of you, the person who said this sentence must use actions to ensure the realization of this sentence. Titus what!Do you dare to bury him against my will? Max No, noble Titus; we beseech you to forgive Mutius, and let us bury him. Titusmax, you have so blatantly contradicted me, and united with these boys to hurt my honor; I regard every one of you as my enemy; leave me alone, give me get out! Marcius He's gone mad; let us go. Quintus I will not go till Mutius's body is buried. (Max and the sons of Titus kneel.) Brother Max, let the brotherly love touch your heart—— Father Quintus, may you honor the love between father and son—— Titus forget it, don't go on. Max's famous Titus, where the subject of my soul resides— Lucius dear papa, master of mind and body of all of us-- Max Let your brother Max bury his valiant nephew among these faithful men, for he died honorably for Lavinia's sake.You are a Roman, don't be like a savage; when Ajax killed himself, Odysseus the wise asked him to be buried with solemnity, and the Greeks considered it and buried him with respect.Mutius was once your beloved child, let him enter this gate of the tomb. Titus get up, Max, get up.Today is the unluckiest day of my life, humiliated by my sons in Rome!Well, bury him, and bury me later. (The body of Mutius is placed in the tomb.) Lucius Here lay your bones, dear Mutius, with your loved ones; wait till we adorn your grave with spoils. All (kneeling) No one weeps for the valiant Mutius; he died for justice, and lived in honor. Max puts these sad things aside, brother, how did the cunning queen of the Goths suddenly get such favors in Rome? Titus I don't know, Max; I only know there's such a thing, God knows if there's some trick in it.Shouldn't she be grateful to the person who made her so lucky? Max Yes, she will pay him well. Trumpets play coloratura.Saturninus led his attendants, and Tamora, Demetrius, Chiron, Allen, etc. entered from one side; Basilianus, Lavinia, and others re-entered from the other side. Well Saturninas, Basiannas, you have won your title; congratulations on a beautiful bride! Brazil Anas I also congratulate you, Your Majesty!I have nothing else to say, May you be happy; goodbye. Saturninus traitor, if Rome had laws, and I had power, you and your party would one day regret this rape. His Majesty Brazil Annas, I took back my lover whom I had a marriage contract with, and now she has become my wife, yet you say this is adultery?But let the law of Rome rule; what I have is my own. Saturninas is very good, you dare to be so presumptuous in front of me, one day I will let you know how powerful I am. Your Majesty Brazil Annas, what I do must be done by myself, and I will never shirk my responsibility.This is the only thing I want you to understand: this noble knight, General Titus, is misunderstood by you, and his reputation has been wronged; The generous promise was accidentally thwarted, and in a moment of rage, in the struggle for Lavinia, has slain his youngest son with his own hand; he has proved by all his deeds that he is a man to you and to Rome. Father and a friend, Saturninus, don't blame him. Prince Titus Basianus, do not justify my conduct; it is you and the company that have brought me to this humiliation.Rome and just heaven can testify to me how much I love Saturninus! Tamora, my lord, if Tamora has ever been dishonored and loved in your honorable eyes, hear me say a fair word; my dear, heed my entreaty, and forget what is past. Saturninus what, wife!Being insulted openly, but cowardly without retaliation, just bear it like this? Tamora did not say so, my lord; the gods of Rome would not forgive me if I made you dishonorable!But on my honor I vouch that the good General Titus is innocent in all respects, whose sincere rage speaks of the grief of his heart.Therefore, heed my entreaty, and look upon him with kindness; Lose not so noble a friend to idle surmises, nor prick his good heart with irritated countenance. (Aside to Saturninus) Listen to me, my lord, be not obstinate, and veil for a moment all your resentments; and now that you are not long on the throne, do not drive the people and the nobles to the side of Titus, and make them feel You are deposed for being ungrateful, because ingratitude was a great sin in the eyes of the Romans.Listen to me, it's all on me; I'll kill them all one day, and cut off their party and clan; that cruel father and his rebellious sons, I'll make them pay me The life of their beloved son, so that they know what retribution will be for a queen to kneel in the street, begging them to bow down and be indifferent. (Loudly) Come, come, good emperor; come, Andronicus; lift up the good old man, and soothe his heart that is dying in your wrath. Saturninus Arise, Titus, arise; my queen has persuaded me. Titus Thank you Your Majesty and Your Majesty for your kindness.These kind words and gentle colors breathed new life into my body. Tamora Titus, I am one with Rome, and now I am a Roman, and I must, for the emperor's good, give him faithful advice.From this day, Andronicus, all disputes are extinguished.My good lord, it may be my great honor to have reconciled you and your friends.As for you, Prince Annas of Brazil, I have already assured the emperor that you will be a docile and law-abiding person in the future.Don't worry, gentlemen, and you, Lavinia, listen to me, kneel down and ask His Majesty for forgiveness. Lucius is, we swear to God and Your Majesty that what we have just done is what we have to do for the honor of our sisters and ourselves. We have restrained ourselves as much as possible and have not overstepped the track . Max I swear on my honor. Go Saturninus, and be silent; blaspheme us less. Tamora No, no, good emperor, we shall all be good friends.The tribune and his nephews are kneeling to you for mercy; you must obey me; good man, turn your face. For your sake, and for your brother's sake, I pardon these young men for their felony, Saturninas Maxus, since my sweet Tamora begs me to do so; stand up.Lavinia, though you cast me down like a peasant, I have found someone who loves me, and I can swear sure I will not remain a single man when I leave the priesthood.Come, if two brides can be feasted in the emperor's court, you, Lavinia, and your friends are my guests.Today is going to be a day of reconciliation, Tamora. Titus To-morrow, if your majesty pleases, I'll go hunting with you, and shoot leopards and bucks; We'll say good morning to you with horn and barking of hounds. Saturninus is fine, Titus, thank you. (Trumpet sound; same below.)