_Alcib._ Hard fate! he might have died in war. My lords, if not for any parts in him-- 75 Though his right arm might purchase his own time And be in debt to none--yet, more to move you, Take my deserts to his and join 'em both: And, for I know your reverend ages love[2255] Security, I'll pawn my victories, all[2255][2256] 80 My honours to you, upon his good returns.[2255][2257] If by this crime he owes the law his life, Why, let the war receive 't in valiant gore;[2258] For law is strict, and war is nothing more. _First Sen._ We are for law: he dies; urge it no more, 85 On height of our displeasure: friend or brother, He forfeits his own blood that spills another. _Alcib._ Must it be so? it must not be. My lords,[2259] I do beseech you, know me.[2259] _Sec. Sen._ How! 90 _Alcib._ Call me to your remembrances.[2260] _Third Sen._ What![2261] _Alcib._ I cannot think but your age has forgot me;[2262] 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 Sen._ Do you dare our anger?[2263] 'Tis in few words, but spacious in effect; We banish thee for ever. _Alcib._ Banish me! Banish your dotage; banish usury, That makes the senate ugly. 100 _First Sen._ If, after two days' shine, Athens contain thee,[2264] Attend our weightier judgement. And, not to swell our spirit,[2265][2266][2267] He shall be executed presently.[2266][2268] [_Exeunt Senators._ _Alcib._ Now the gods keep you old enough, that you may live[2269] Only in bone, that none may look on you![2270] 105 I'm worse than mad: I have kept back their foes, While they have told their money and let out Their coin upon large interest, I myself Rich only in large hurts. All those for this? Is this the balsam that the usuring senate 110 Pours into captains' wounds? Banishment![2271] It comes not ill; I hate not to be banish'd; It is a cause worthy my spleen and fury, That I may strike at Athens. I'll cheer up My discontented troops, and lay for hearts.[2272] 115 'Tis honour with most lands to be at odds;[2273] Soldiers should brook as little wrongs as gods.[2274] [_Exit._ SCENE VI. _A banqueting-room in Timon's house._[2275] _Music. Tables set out_: Servants _attending. Enter divers_ Lords, Senators _and others, at several doors_.[2276] _First Lord._ The good time of day to you, sir.[2277] _Sec. Lord._ I also wish it to you. I think this honourable[2278] lord did but try us this other day.