Clodius’ ashes rose above The Curia in flames. His supporters filled the streets crying out his name. In a city ruled by violence, One wracked by rival mobs, The rule of law grew as silent as the altars of her gods. Pompey the great, sole consul, His ally, Milo, would betray... The eloquent grew fearful of themselves becoming prey.
Cicero-" In Times of war, the laws grow silent." It is 52 BC. Clodius is dead, Milo is being put on trial and Rome inches closer to the inevitable Civil War.