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CESARIO.

Then give him what ye owe him—liberty.

2nd citizen.

All Lucca will rise up!

1st citizen.

Before this, I have fought upon his side;

Up! let our watch-word be Castruccio's name.

CESARIO.

Let the high Heaven hear it; will ye stand

Meek, pitiful spectators of his death?

2nd citizen.

The nobles will not shed Castruccio's blood.

1st citizen.

When have they been so merciful to spare?

2nd citizen.

They will not spare from mercy, but from fear.

CESARIO.

Who should they fear?

2nd citizen.

The oppress'd and desperate.

CESARIO.

Not if oppression find relief in words.

1st citizen.

There's not a street in Lucca but should run

Red with our blood before Castruccio die!

CESARIO.

'Tis well, if ye dare act upon these words.

ALL.

We dare.

CESARIO.

Let each one to his neighbours instantly;