ACTISCENEI。Rome。BeforetheCapitol。TheTomboftheANDRONICIappearing；theTribunesandSenatorsaloft。Enter，below，fromoneside，SATURNINUSandhisFollowers；and，fromtheotherside，BASSIANUSandhisFollowers；withdrumandcoloursSATURNINUSNoblepatricians，patronsofmyright，Defendthejusticeofmycausewitharms，And，countrymen，mylovingfollowers，Pleadmysuccessivetitlewithyourswords：
Iamhisfirst-bornson，thatwasthelastThatworetheimperialdiademofRome；
Thenletmyfather’shonoursliveinme，Norwrongmineagewiththisindignity。BASSIANUSRomans，friends，followers，favorersofmyright，IfeverBassianus，Caesar’sson，WeregraciousintheeyesofroyalRome，KeepthenthispassagetotheCapitolAndsuffernotdishonourtoapproachTheimperialseat，tovirtueconsecrate，Tojustice，continenceandnobility；
Butletdesertinpureelectionshine，And，Romans，fightforfreedominyourchoice。
EnterMARCUSANDRONICUS，aloft，withthecrownMARCUSANDRONICUSPrinces，thatstrivebyfactionsandbyfriendsAmbitiouslyforruleandempery，KnowthatthepeopleofRome，forwhomwestandAspecialparty，have，bycommonvoice，InelectionfortheRomanempery，ChosenAndronicus，surnamedPiusFormanygoodandgreatdesertstoRome：
Anoblerman，abraverwarrior，Livesnotthisdaywithinthecitywalls：
Hebythesenateisaccit’dhomeFromwearywarsagainstthebarbarousGoths；
That，withhissons，aterrortoourfoes，Hathyokedanationstrong，train’dupinarms。
TenyearsarespentsincefirstheundertookThiscauseofRomeandchastisedwitharmsOurenemies’pride：fivetimeshehathreturn’dBleedingtoRome，bearinghisvaliantsonsIncoffinsfromthefield；
Andnowatlast，ladenwithhorror’sspoils，ReturnsthegoodAndronicustoRome，RenownedTitus，flourishinginarms。
Letusentreat，byhonourofhisname，Whomworthilyyouwouldhavenowsucceed。
AndintheCapitolandsenate’sright，Whomyoupretendtohonourandadore，Thatyouwithdrawyouandabateyourstrength；
Dismissyourfollowersand，assuitorsshould，Pleadyourdesertsinpeaceandhumbleness。SATURNINUSHowfairthetribunespeakstocalmmythoughts！BASSIANUSMarcusAndronicus，soIdoallyInthyuprightnessandintegrity，AndsoIloveandhonourtheeandthine，ThynoblebrotherTitusandhissons，Andhertowhommythoughtsarehumbledall，GraciousLavinia，Rome’srichornament，ThatIwillheredismissmylovingfriends，Andtomyfortunesandthepeople’sfavorCommitmycauseinbalancetobeweigh’d。
ExeuntthefollowersofBASSIANUSSATURNINUSFriends，thathavebeenthusforwardinmyright，Ithankyouallandheredismissyouall，AndtotheloveandfavorofmycountryCommitmyself，mypersonandthecause。
ExeuntthefollowersofSATURNINUS
Rome，beasjustandgraciousuntomeAsIamconfidentandkindtothee。
Openthegates，andletmein。BASSIANUSTribunes，andme，apoorcompetitor。
Flourish。SATURNINUSandBASSIANUSgoupintotheCapitolEnteraCaptainCaptainRomans，makeway：thegoodAndronicus。
Patronofvirtue，Rome’sbestchampion，Successfulinthebattlesthathefights，Withhonourandwithfortuneisreturn’dFromwherehecircumscribedwithhissword，Andbroughttoyoke，theenemiesofRome。
Drumsandtrumpetssounded。EnterMARTIUSandMUTIUS；Afterthem，twoMenbearingacoffincoveredwithblack；thenLUCIUSandQUINTUS。Afterthem，TITUSANDRONICUS；andthenTAMORA，withALARBUS，DEMETRIUS，CHIRON，AARON，andotherGoths，prisoners；Soldiersandpeoplefollowing。TheBearerssetdownthecoffin，andTITUSspeaksTITUSANDRONICUSHail，Rome，victoriousinthymourningweeds！
Lo，asthebark，thathathdischargedherfraught，ReturnswithpreciousjadingtothebayFromwhenceatfirstsheweigh’dheranchorage，ComethAndronicus，boundwithlaurelboughs，Tore-salutehiscountrywithhistears，TearsoftruejoyforhisreturntoRome。
ThougreatdefenderofthisCapitol，Standgracioustotheritesthatweintend！
Romans，offiveandtwentyvaliantsons，HalfofthenumberthatKingPriamhad，Beholdthepoorremains，aliveanddead！
ThesethatsurviveletRomerewardwithlove；
ThesethatIbringuntotheirlatesthome，Withburialamongsttheirancestors：
HereGothshavegivenmeleavetosheathemysword。
Titus，unkindandcarelessofthineown，Whysuffer’stthouthysons，unburiedyet，TohoveronthedreadfulshoreofStyx？
Makewaytolaythembytheirbrethren。
ThetombisopenedTheregreetinsilence，asthedeadarewont，Andsleepinpeace，slaininyourcountry’swars！
Osacredreceptacleofmyjoys，Sweetcellofvirtueandnobility，Howmanysonsofminehastthouinstore，Thatthouwiltneverrendertomemore！LUCIUSGiveustheproudestprisoneroftheGoths，Thatwemayhewhislimbs，andonapileAdmanesfratrumsacrificehisflesh，Beforethisearthyprisonoftheirbones；
Thatsotheshadowsbenotunappeased，Norwedisturb’dwithprodigiesonearth。TITUSANDRONICUSIgivehimyou，thenoblestthatsurvives，Theeldestsonofthisdistressedqueen。TAMORAStay，Romanbrethren！Graciousconqueror，VictoriousTitus，ruethetearsIshed，Amother’stearsinpassionforherson：
Andifthysonswereeverdeartothee，O，thinkmysontobeasdeartome！
SufficethnotthatwearebroughttoRome，Tobeautifythytriumphsandreturn，CaptivetotheeandtothyRomanyoke，Butmustmysonsbeslaughter’dinthestreets，Forvaliantdoingsintheircountry’scause？
O，iftofightforkingandcommonwealWerepietyinthine，itisinthese。
Andronicus，stainnotthytombwithblood：
Wiltthoudrawnearthenatureofthegods？
Drawnearthemtheninbeingmerciful：
Sweetmercyisnobility’struebadge：
ThricenobleTitus，sparemyfirst-bornson。TITUSANDRONICUSPatientyourself，madam，andpardonme。
Thesearetheirbrethren，whomyouGothsbeheldAliveanddead，andfortheirbrethrenslainReligiouslytheyaskasacrifice：
Tothisyoursonismark’d，anddiehemust，Toappeasetheirgroaningshadowsthataregone。LUCIUSAwaywithhim！andmakeafirestraight；
Andwithourswords，uponapileofwood，Let’shewhislimbstilltheybecleanconsumed。
ExeuntLUCIUS，QUINTUS，MARTIUS，andMUTIUS，withALARBUSTAMORAOcruel，irreligiouspiety！CHIRONWaseverScythiahalfsobarbarous？DEMETRIUSOpposenotScythiatoambitiousRome。
Alarbusgoestorest；andwesurviveTotrembleunderTitus’threateninglooks。
Then，madam，standresolved，buthopewithalTheself-samegodsthatarm’dtheQueenofTroyWithopportunityofsharprevengeUpontheThraciantyrantinhistent，MayfavorTamora，theQueenofGoths——
WhenGothswereGothsandTamorawasqueen——
Toquitthebloodywrongsuponherfoes。
Re-enterLUCIUS，QUINTUS，MARTIUSandMUTIUS，withtheirswordsbloodyLUCIUSSee，lordandfather，howwehaveperform’dOurRomanrites：Alarbus’limbsarelopp’d，Andentrailsfeedthesacrificingfire，Whosesmoke，likeincense，dothperfumethesky。
Remainethnought，buttointerourbrethren，Andwithloud’larumswelcomethemtoRome。TITUSANDRONICUSLetitbeso；andletAndronicusMakethishislatestfarewelltotheirsouls。
Trumpetssounded，andthecoffinlaidinthetombInpeaceandhonourrestyouhere，mysons；
Rome’sreadiestchampions，reposeyouhereinrest，Securefromworldlychancesandmishaps！
Herelurksnotreason，herenoenvyswells，Heregrownodamnedgrudges；herearenostorms，Nonoise，butsilenceandeternalsleep：
Inpeaceandhonourrestyouhere，mysons！
EnterLAVINIALAVINIAInpeaceandhonourliveLordTituslong；
Mynoblelordandfather，liveinfame！
Lo，atthistombmytributarytearsIrender，formybrethren’sobsequies；
AndatthyfeetIkneel，withtearsofjoy，Shedontheearth，forthyreturntoRome：
O，blessmeherewiththyvictorioushand，WhosefortunesRome’sbestcitizensapplaud！TITUSANDRONICUSKindRome，thathastthuslovinglyreservedThecordialofmineagetogladmyheart！
Lavinia，live；outlivethyfather’sdays，Andfame’seternaldate，forvirtue’spraise！
Enter，below，MARCUSANDRONICUSandTribunes；re-enterSATURNINUS
andBASSIANUS，attendedMARCUSANDRONICUSLongliveLordTitus，mybelovedbrother，GracioustriumpherintheeyesofRome！TITUSANDRONICUSThanks，gentletribune，noblebrotherMarcus。MARCUSANDRONICUSAndwelcome，nephews，fromsuccessfulwars，Youthatsurvive，andyouthatsleepinfame！
Fairlords，yourfortunesarealikeinall，Thatinyourcountry’sservicedrewyourswords：
Butsafertriumphisthisfuneralpomp，ThathathaspiredtoSolon’shappinessAndtriumphsoverchanceinhonour’sbed。
TitusAndronicus，thepeopleofRome，Whosefriendinjusticethouhasteverbeen，Sendtheebyme，theirtribuneandtheirtrust，Thispalliamentofwhiteandspotlesshue；
Andnametheeinelectionfortheempire，Withtheseourlate-deceasedemperor’ssons：
Becandidatusthen，andputiton，AndhelptosetaheadonheadlessRome。TITUSANDRONICUSAbetterheadhergloriousbodyfitsThanhisthatshakesforageandfeebleness：
WhatshouldIdonthisrobe，andtroubleyou？
Bechosenwithproclamationsto-day，To-morrowyielduprule，resignmylife，Andsetabroadnewbusinessforyouall？
Rome，Ihavebeenthysoldierfortyyears，Andledmycountry’sstrengthsuccessfully，Andburiedoneandtwentyvaliantsons，Knightedinfield，slainmanfullyinarms，InrightandserviceoftheirnoblecountryGivemeastaffofhonourformineage，Butnotasceptretocontroltheworld：
Uprightheheldit，lords，thathelditlast。MARCUSANDRONICUSTitus，thoushaltobtainandasktheempery。SATURNINUSProudandambitioustribune，canstthoutell？TITUSANDRONICUSPatience，PrinceSaturninus。SATURNINUSRomans，domeright：
Patricians，drawyourswords：andsheathethemnotTillSaturninusbeRome’semperor。
Andronicus，wouldthouwertshipp’dtohell，Ratherthanrobmeofthepeople’shearts！LUCIUSProudSaturnine，interrupterofthegoodThatnoble-mindedTitusmeanstothee！TITUSANDRONICUSContentthee，prince；IwillrestoretotheeThepeople’shearts，andweanthemfromthemselves。BASSIANUSAndronicus，Idonotflatterthee，Buthonourthee，andwilldotillIdie：
Myfactionifthoustrengthenwiththyfriends，Iwillmostthankfulbe；andthankstomenOfnoblemindsishonourablemeed。TITUSANDRONICUSPeopleofRome，andpeople’stribuneshere，Iaskyourvoicesandyoursuffrages：
WillyoubestowthemfriendlyonAndronicus？TribunesTogratifythegoodAndronicus，AndgratulatehissafereturntoRome，Thepeoplewillacceptwhomheadmits。TITUSANDRONICUSTribunes，Ithankyou：andthissuitImake，Thatyoucreateyouremperor’seldestson，LordSaturnine；whosevirtueswill，Ihope，ReflectonRomeasTitan’sraysonearth，Andripenjusticeinthiscommonweal：
Then，ifyouwillelectbymyadvice，Crownhimandsay’Longliveouremperor！’MARCUSANDRONICUSWithvoicesandapplauseofeverysort，Patriciansandplebeians，wecreateLordSaturninusRome’sgreatemperor，Andsay’LongliveourEmperorSaturnine！’
AlongflourishtilltheycomedownSATURNINUSTitusAndronicus，forthyfavorsdoneTousinourelectionthisday，Igivetheethanksinpartofthydeserts，Andwillwithdeedsrequitethygentleness：
And，foranonset，Titus，toadvanceThynameandhonourablefamily，LaviniawillImakemyempress，Rome’sroyalmistress，mistressofmyheart，AndinthesacredPantheonherespouse：
Tellme，Andronicus，doththismotionpleasethee？TITUSANDRONICUSItdoth，myworthylord；andinthismatchIholdmehighlyhonour’dofyourgrace：
AndhereinsightofRometoSaturnine，Kingandcommanderofourcommonweal，Thewideworld’semperor，doIconsecrateMysword，mychariotandmyprisoners；
PresentswellworthyRome’simperiallord：
Receivethemthen，thetributethatIowe，Minehonour’sensignshumbledatthyfeet。SATURNINUSThanks，nobleTitus，fatherofmylife！
HowproudIamoftheeandofthygiftsRomeshallrecord，andwhenIdoforgetTheleastoftheseunspeakabledeserts，Romans，forgetyourfealtytome。TITUSANDRONICUS[ToTAMORA]Now，madam，areyouprisonertoanemperor；
Tohimthat，foryourhonourandyourstate，Willuseyounoblyandyourfollowers。SATURNINUSAgoodlylady，trustme；ofthehueThatIwouldchoose，wereItochooseanew。
Clearup，fairqueen，thatcloudycountenance：
Thoughchanceofwarhathwroughtthischangeofcheer，ThoucomestnottobemadeascorninRome：
Princelyshallbethyusageeveryway。
Restonmyword，andletnotdiscontentDauntallyourhopes：madam，hecomfortsyouCanmakeyougreaterthantheQueenofGoths。
Lavinia，youarenotdispleasedwiththis？LAVINIANotI，mylord；sithtruenobilityWarrantsthesewordsinprincelycourtesy。SATURNINUSThanks，sweetLavinia。Romans，letusgo；
Ransomlessherewesetourprisonersfree：
Proclaimourhonours，lords，withtrumpanddrum。
Flourish。SATURNINUScourtsTAMORAindumbshowBASSIANUSLordTitus，byyourleave，thismaidismine。
SeizingLAVINIATITUSANDRONICUSHow，sir！areyouinearnestthen，mylord？BASSIANUSAy，nobleTitus；andresolvedwithalTodomyselfthisreasonandthisright。MARCUSANDRONICUS’Suumcuique’isourRomanjustice：
Thisprinceinjusticeseizethbuthisown。LUCIUSAndthathewill，andshall，ifLuciuslive。TITUSANDRONICUSTraitors，avaunt！Whereistheemperor’sguard？
Treason，mylord！Laviniaissurprised！SATURNINUSSurprised！bywhom？BASSIANUSByhimthatjustlymayBearhisbetroth’dfromalltheworldaway。
ExeuntBASSIANUSandMARCUSwithLAVINIAMUTIUSBrothers，helptoconveyherhenceaway，AndwithmyswordI’llkeepthisdoorsafe。
ExeuntLUCIUS，QUINTUS，andMARTIUSTITUSANDRONICUSFollow，mylord，andI’llsoonbringherback。MUTIUSMylord，youpassnothere。TITUSANDRONICUSWhat，villainboy！
Barr’stmemywayinRome？
StabbingMUTIUSMUTIUSHelp，Lucius，help！
DiesDuringthefray，SATURNINUS，TAMORA，DEMETRIUS，CHIRONandAARON
gooutandre-enter，aboveRe-enterLUCIUSLUCIUSMylord，youareunjust，and，morethanso，Inwrongfulquarrelyouhaveslainyourson。TITUSANDRONICUSNorthou，norhe，areanysonsofmine；
Mysonswouldneversodishonourme：
Traitor，restoreLaviniatotheemperor。LUCIUSDead，ifyouwill；butnottobehiswife，Thatisanother’slawfulpromisedlove。
ExitSATURNINUSNo，Titus，no；theemperorneedshernot，Norher，northee，noranyofthystock：
I’lltrust，byleisure，himthatmocksmeonce；
Theenever，northytraitoroushaughtysons，Confederatesallthustodishonourme。
WastherenoneelseinRometomakeastale，ButSaturnine？Fullwell，Andronicus，Agreethesedeedswiththatproudbragofthine，Thatsaid’stIbegg’dtheempireatthyhands。TITUSANDRONICUSOmonstrous！whatreproachfulwordsarethese？SATURNINUSButgothyways；go，givethatchangingpieceTohimthatflourish’dforherwithhisswordAvaliantson-in-lawthoushaltenjoy；
Onefittobandywiththylawlesssons，ToruffleinthecommonwealthofRome。TITUSANDRONICUSThesewordsarerazorstomywoundedheart。SATURNINUSAndtherefore，lovelyTamora，queenofGoths，ThatlikethestatelyPhoebe’mongsthernymphsDostovershinethegallant’stdamesofRome，Ifthoubepleasedwiththismysuddenchoice，Behold，Ichoosethee，Tamora，formybride，AndwillcreatetheeempressofRome，Speak，QueenofGoths，dostthouapplaudmychoice？
AndhereIswearbyalltheRomangods，SithpriestandholywateraresonearAndtapersburnsobrightandeverythingInreadinessforHymenaeusstand，Iwillnotre-salutethestreetsofRome，Orclimbmypalace，tillfromforththisplaceIleadespousedmybridealongwithme。TAMORAAndhere，insightofheaven，toRomeIswear，IfSaturnineadvancetheQueenofGoths，Shewillahandmaidbetohisdesires，Alovingnurse，amothertohisyouth。SATURNINUSAscend，fairqueen，Pantheon。Lords，accompanyYournobleemperorandhislovelybride，SentbytheheavensforPrinceSaturnine，Whosewisdomhathherfortuneconquered：
Thereshallweconsummateourspousalrites。
ExeuntallbutTITUSTITUSANDRONICUSIamnotbidtowaituponthisbride。
Titus，whenwertthouwonttowalkalone，Dishonour’dthus，andchallengedofwrongs？
Re-enterMARCUS，LUCIUS，QUINTUS，andMARTIUSMARCUSANDRONICUSOTitus，see，O，seewhatthouhastdone！
Inabadquarrelslainavirtuousson。TITUSANDRONICUSNo，foolishtribune，no；nosonofmine，Northou，northese，confederatesinthedeedThathathdishonour’dallourfamily；
Unworthybrother，andunworthysons！LUCIUSButletusgivehimburial，asbecomes；
GiveMutiusburialwithourbrethren。TITUSANDRONICUSTraitors，away！herestsnotinthistomb：
Thismonumentfivehundredyearshathstood，WhichIhavesumptuouslyre-edified：
HerenonebutsoldiersandRome’sservitorsReposeinfame；nonebaselyslaininbrawls：
Buryhimwhereyoucan；hecomesnothere。MARCUSANDRONICUSMylord，thisisimpietyinyou：
MynephewMutius’deedsdopleadforhimHemustbeburiedwithhisbrethren。QUINTUSMARTIUSAndshall，orhimwewillaccompany。TITUSANDRONICUS’Andshall！’whatvillainwasitthatspakethatword？QUINTUSHethatwouldvouchitinanyplacebuthere。TITUSANDRONICUSWhat，wouldyouburyhiminmydespite？MARCUSANDRONICUSNo，nobleTitus，butentreatoftheeTopardonMutiusandtoburyhim。TITUSANDRONICUSMarcus，eventhouhaststruckuponmycrest，And，withtheseboys，minehonourthouhastwounded：
MyfoesIdoreputeyoueveryone；
So，troublemenomore，butgetyougone。MARTIUSHeisnotwithhimself；letuswithdraw。QUINTUSNotI，tillMutius’bonesbeburied。
MARCUSandtheSonsofTITUSkneelMARCUSANDRONICUSBrother，forinthatnamedothnatureplead，——QUINTUSFather，andinthatnamedothnaturespeak，——TITUSANDRONICUSSpeakthounomore，ifalltherestwillspeed。MARCUSANDRONICUSRenownedTitus，morethanhalfmysoul，——LUCIUSDearfather，soulandsubstanceofusall，——MARCUSANDRONICUSSufferthybrotherMarcustointerHisnoblenephewhereinvirtue’snest，ThatdiedinhonourandLavinia’scause。
ThouartaRoman；benotbarbarous：
TheGreeksuponadvicedidburyAjaxThatslewhimself；andwiseLaertes’sonDidgraciouslypleadforhisfunerals：
LetnotyoungMutius，then，thatwasthyjoyBebarr’dhisentrancehere。TITUSANDRONICUSRise，Marcus，rise。
Thedismall’stdayisthisthate’erIsaw，Tobedishonour’dbymysonsinRome！
Well，buryhim，andburymethenext。
MUTIUSisputintothetombLUCIUSThereliethybones，sweetMutius，withthyfriends，Tillwewithtrophiesdoadornthytomb。All[Kneeling]NomanshedtearsfornobleMutius；
Helivesinfamethatdiedinvirtue’scause。MARCUSANDRONICUSMylord，tostepoutofthesedrearydumps，HowcomesitthatthesubtleQueenofGothsIsofasuddenthusadvancedinRome？TITUSANDRONICUSIknownot，Marcus；butIknowitis，Whetherbydeviceorno，theheavenscantell：
IsshenotthenbeholdingtothemanThatbroughtherforthishighgoodturnsofar？
Yes，andwillnoblyhimremunerate。
Flourish。Re-enter，fromoneside，SATURNINUSattended，TAMORA，DEMETRIUS，CHIRONandAARON；fromtheother，BASSIANUS，LAVINIA，andothersSATURNINUSSo，Bassianus，youhaveplay’dyourprize：
Godgiveyoujoy，sir，ofyourgallantbride！BASSIANUSAndyouofyours，mylord！Isaynomore，Norwishnoless；andso，Itakemyleave。SATURNINUSTraitor，ifRomehavelaworwehavepower，Thouandthyfactionshallrepentthisrape。BASSIANUSRape，callyouit，mylord，toseizemyown，Mytruth-betrothedloveandnowmywife？
ButletthelawsofRomedetermineall；
MeanwhileIampossess’dofthatismine。SATURNINUS’Tisgood，sir：youareveryshortwithus；
But，ifwelive，we’llbeassharpwithyou。BASSIANUSMylord，whatIhavedone，asbestI
may，AnswerImustandshalldowithmylife。
OnlythusmuchIgiveyourgracetoknow：
ByallthedutiesthatIowetoRome，Thisnoblegentleman，LordTitushere，Isinopinionandinhonourwrong’d；
ThatintherescueofLaviniaWithhisownhanddidslayhisyoungestson，InzealtoyouandhighlymovedtowrathTobecontroll’dinthathefranklygave：
Receivehim，then，tofavor，Saturnine，Thathathexpress’dhimselfinallhisdeedsAfatherandafriendtotheeandRome。TITUSANDRONICUSPrinceBassianus，leavetopleadmydeeds：
’Tisthouandthosethathavedishonour’dme。
Romeandtherighteousheavensbemyjudge，HowIhavelovedandhonour’dSaturnine！TAMORAMyworthylord，ifeverTamoraWeregraciousinthoseprincelyeyesofthine，Thenhearmespeakinindifferentlyforall；
Andatmysuit，sweet，pardonwhatispast。SATURNINUSWhat，madam！bedishonour’dopenly，Andbaselyputitupwithoutrevenge？TAMORANotso，mylord；thegodsofRomeforfendIshouldbeauthortodishonouryou！
ButonminehonourdareIundertakeForgoodLordTitus’innocenceinall；
Whosefurynotdissembledspeakshisgriefs：
Then，atmysuit，lookgraciouslyonhim；
Losenotsonobleafriendonvainsuppose，Norwithsourlooksafflicthisgentleheart。
AsidetoSATURNINUS
bewonatlast；
Dissembleallyourgriefsanddiscontents：
Youarebutnewlyplantedinyourthrone；
Lest，then，thepeople，andpatricianstoo，Uponajustsurvey，takeTitus’part，Andsosupplantyouforingratitude，WhichRomereputestobeaheinoussin，Yieldatentreats；andthenletmealone：
I’llfindadaytomassacrethemallAndrazetheirfactionandtheirfamily，Thecruelfatherandhistraitoroussons，TowhomIsuedformydearson’slife，Andmakethemknowwhat’tistoletaqueenKneelinthestreetsandbegforgraceinvain。
AloudCome，come，sweetemperor；come，Andronicus；
Takeupthisgoodoldman，andcheertheheartThatdiesintempestofthyangryfrown。SATURNINUSRise，Titus，rise；myempresshathprevail’d。TITUSANDRONICUSIthankyourmajesty，andher，mylord：
Thesewords，theselooks，infusenewlifeinme。TAMORATitus，IamincorporateinRome，ARomannowadoptedhappily，Andmustadvisetheemperorforhisgood。
Thisdayallquarrelsdie，Andronicus；
Andletitbeminehonour，goodmylord，ThatIhavereconciledyourfriendsandyou。
Foryou，PrinceBassianus，Ihavepass’dMywordandpromisetotheemperor，Thatyouwillbemoremildandtractable。
Andfearnotlords，andyou，Lavinia；
Bymyadvice，allhumbledonyourknees，Youshallaskpardonofhismajesty。LUCIUSWedo，andvowtoheavenandtohishighness，Thatwhatwedidwasmildlyaswemight，Tenderingoursister’shonourandourown。MARCUSANDRONICUSThat，onminehonour，hereIdoprotest。SATURNINUSAway，andtalknot；troubleusnomore。TAMORANay，nay，sweetemperor，wemustallbefriends：
Thetribuneandhisnephewskneelforgrace；
Iwillnotbedenied：sweetheart，lookback。SATURNINUSMarcus，forthysakeandthybrother’shere，AndatmylovelyTamora’sentreats，Idoremittheseyoungmen’sheinousfaults：
Standup。
Lavinia，thoughyouleftmelikeachurl，Ifoundafriend，andsureasdeathIsworeIwouldnotpartabachelorfromthepriest。
Come，iftheemperor’scourtcanfeasttwobrides，Youaremyguest，Lavinia，andyourfriends。
Thisdayshallbealove-day，Tamora。TITUSANDRONICUSTo-morrow，anitpleaseyourmajestyTohuntthepantherandthehartwithme，Withhornandhoundwe’llgiveyourgracebonjour。SATURNINUSBeitso，Titus，andgramercytoo。
Flourish。ExeuntACTIISCENEI。Rome。BeforethePalace。EnterAARONAARONNowclimbethTamoraOlympus’top，Safeoutoffortune’sshot；andsitsaloft，Secureofthunder’scrackorlightningflash；
Advancedabovepaleenvy’sthreateningreach。
Aswhenthegoldensunsalutesthemorn，And，havinggilttheoceanwithhisbeams，Gallopsthezodiacinhisglisteringcoach，Andoverlooksthehighest-peeringhills；
SoTamora：
Uponherwitdothearthlyhonourwait，Andvirtuestoopsandtremblesatherfrown。
Then，Aaron，armthyheart，andfitthythoughts，Tomountaloftwiththyimperialmistress，Andmountherpitch，whomthouintriumphlongHastprisonerheld，fetter’dinamorouschainsAndfasterboundtoAaron’scharmingeyesThanisPrometheustiedtoCaucasus。
Awaywithslavishweedsandservilethoughts！
Iwillbebright，andshineinpearlandgold，Towaituponthisnew-madeempress。
Towait，saidI？towantonwiththisqueen，Thisgoddess，thisSemiramis，thisnymph，Thissiren，thatwillcharmRome’sSaturnine，Andseehisshipwreckandhiscommonweal’s。
Holloa！whatstormisthis？
EnterDEMETRIUSandCHIRON，bravingDEMETRIUSChiron，thyyearswantwit，thywitwantsedge，Andmanners，tointrudewhereIamgraced；
Andmay，foraughtthouknow’st，affectedbe。CHIRONDemetrius，thoudostover-weeninall；
Andsointhis，tobearmedownwithbraves。
’TisnotthedifferenceofayearortwoMakesmelessgraciousortheemorefortunate：
IamasableandasfitasthouToserve，andtodeservemymistress’grace；
Andthatmyswordupontheeshallapprove，AndpleadmypassionsforLavinia’slove。AARON[Aside]Clubs，clubs！theseloverswillnotkeepthepeace。DEMETRIUSWhy，boy，althoughourmother，unadvised，Gaveyouadancing-rapierbyyourside，Areyousodesperategrown，tothreatyourfriends？
Goto；haveyourlathgluedwithinyoursheathTillyouknowbetterhowtohandleit。CHIRONMeanwhile，sir，withthelittleskillIhave，FullwellshaltthouperceivehowmuchIdare。DEMETRIUSAy，boy，growyesobrave？
TheydrawAARON[Comingforward]Why，hownow，lords！
Soneartheemperor’spalacedareyoudraw，Andmaintainsuchaquarrelopenly？
FullwellIwotthegroundofallthisgrudge：
IwouldnotforamillionofgoldThecausewereknowntothemitmostconcerns；
NorwouldyournoblemotherformuchmoreBesodishonour’dinthecourtofRome。
Forshame，putup。DEMETRIUSNotI，tillIhavesheathedMyrapierinhisbosomandwithalThrustthesereproachfulspeechesdownhisthroatThathehathbreathedinmydishonourhere。CHIRONForthatIampreparedandfullresolved。
Foul-spokencoward，thatthunder’stwiththytongue，Andwiththyweaponnothingdarestperform！AARONAway，Isay！
Now，bythegodsthatwarlikeGothsadore，Thispettybrabblewillundousall。
Why，lords，andthinkyounothowdangerousItistojetuponaprince’sright？
What，isLaviniathenbecomesoloose，OrBassianussodegenerate，Thatforherlovesuchquarrelsmaybebroach’dWithoutcontrolment，justice，orrevenge？
Younglords，beware！andshouldtheempressknowThisdiscord’sground，themusicwouldnotplease。CHIRONIcarenot，I，knewsheandalltheworld：
IloveLaviniamorethanalltheworld。DEMETRIUSYoungling，learnthoutomakesomemeanerchoice：
Laviniaisthineelderbrother’shope。AARONWhy，areyemad？orknowyenot，inRomeHowfuriousandimpatienttheybe，Andcannotbrookcompetitorsinlove？
Itellyou，lords，youdobutplotyourdeathsBythisdevice。CHIRONAaron，athousanddeathsWouldIproposetoachieveherwhomIlove。AARONToachieveher！how？DEMETRIUSWhymakestthouitsostrange？
Sheisawoman，thereforemaybewoo’d；
Sheisawoman，thereforemaybewon；
SheisLavinia，thereforemustbeloved。
What，man！morewaterglidethbythemillThanwotsthemillerof；andeasyitisOfacutloaftostealashive，weknow：
ThoughBassianusbetheemperor’sbrother。
BetterthanhehavewornVulcan’sbadge。AARON[Aside]Ay，andasgoodasSaturninusmay。DEMETRIUSThenwhyshouldhedespairthatknowstocourtitWithwords，fairlooksandliberality？
What，hastnotthoufulloftenstruckadoe，Andbornehercleanlybythekeeper’snose？AARONWhy，then，itseems，somecertainsnatchorsoWouldserveyourturns。CHIRONAy，sotheturnwereserved。DEMETRIUSAaron，thouhasthitit。AARONWouldyouhadhitittoo！
Thenshouldnotwebetiredwiththisado。
Why，harkye，harkye！andareyousuchfoolsTosquareforthis？woulditoffendyou，thenThatbothshouldspeed？CHIRONFaith，notme。DEMETRIUSNorme，soIwereone。AARONForshame，befriends，andjoinforthatyoujar：
’TispolicyandstratagemmustdoThatyouaffect；andsomustyouresolve，Thatwhatyoucannotasyouwouldachieve，Youmustperforceaccomplishasyoumay。
Takethisofme：LucrecewasnotmorechasteThanthisLavinia，Bassianus’love。
AspeediercoursethanlingeringlanguishmentMustwepursue，andIhavefoundthepath。
Mylords，asolemnhuntingisinhand；
TherewillthelovelyRomanladiestroop：
Theforestwalksarewideandspacious；
AndmanyunfrequentedplotsthereareFittedbykindforrapeandvillany：
Singleyouthitherthenthisdaintydoe，Andstrikeherhomebyforce，ifnotbywords：
Thisway，ornotatall，standyouinhope。
Come，come，ourempress，withhersacredwitTovillanyandvengeanceconsecrate，Willweacquaintwithallthatweintend；
Andsheshallfileourengineswithadvice，Thatwillnotsufferyoutosquareyourselves，Buttoyourwishes’heightadvanceyouboth。
Theemperor’scourtislikethehouseofFame，Thepalacefulloftongues，ofeyes，andears：
Thewoodsareruthless，dreadful，deaf，anddull；
Therespeak，andstrike，braveboys，andtakeyourturns；
Thereserveyourlusts，shadow’dfromheaven’seye，AndrevelinLavinia’streasury。CHIRONThycounsel，lad，smellsofnocowardice，DEMETRIUSSitfasautnefas，tillIfindthestreamTocoolthisheat，acharmtocalmthesefits。
PerStyga，permanesvehor。
ExeuntSCENEII。AforestnearRome。Hornsandcryofhoundsheard。EnterTITUSANDRONICUS，withHunters，&；c。，MARCUS，LUCIUS，QUINTUS，andMARTIUSTITUSANDRONICUSThehuntisup，themornisbrightandgrey，Thefieldsarefragrantandthewoodsaregreen：
UncouplehereandletusmakeabayAndwaketheemperorandhislovelybrideAndrousetheprinceandringahunter’speal，Thatallthecourtmayechowiththenoise。
Sons，letitbeyourcharge，asitisours，Toattendtheemperor’spersoncarefully：
Ihavebeentroubledinmysleepthisnight，Butdawningdaynewcomforthathinspired。
Acryofhoundsandhorns，windedinapeal。EnterSATURNINUS，TAMORA，BASSIANUS，LAVINIA，DEMETRIUS，CHIRON，andAttendantsManygoodmorrowstoyourmajesty；
Madam，toyouasmanyandasgood：
Ipromisedyourgraceahunter’speal。SATURNINUSAndyouhaverungitlustily，mylord；
Somewhattooearlyfornew-marriedladies。BASSIANUSLavinia，howsayyou？LAVINIAIsay，no；
Ihavebeenbroadawaketwohoursandmore。SATURNINUSComeon，then；horseandchariotsletushave，Andtooursport。
ToTAMORA
Madam，nowshallyeseeOurRomanhunting。MARCUSANDRONICUSIhavedogs，mylord，Willrousetheproudestpantherinthechase，Andclimbthehighestpromontorytop。TITUSANDRONICUSAndIhavehorsewillfollowwherethegameMakesway，andrunlikeswallowso’ertheplain。DEMETRIUSChiron，wehuntnot，we，withhorsenorhound，Buthopetopluckadaintydoetoground。
ExeuntSCENEIII。Alonelypartoftheforest。EnterAARON，withabagofgoldAARONHethathadwitwouldthinkthatIhadnone，Toburysomuchgoldunderatree，Andneveraftertoinheritit。
LethimthatthinksofmesoabjectlyKnowthatthisgoldmustcoinastratagem，Which，cunninglyeffected，willbegetAveryexcellentpieceofvillany：
Andsorepose，sweetgold，fortheirunrestHidesthegoldThathavetheiralmsoutoftheempress’chest。
EnterTAMORATAMORAMylovelyAaron，whereforelook’stthousad，Wheneverythingdothmakeagleefulboast？
Thebirdschantmelodyoneverybush，Thesnakeliesrolledinthecheerfulsun，ThegreenleavesquiverwiththecoolingwindAndmakeachequer’dshadowontheground：
Undertheirsweetshade，Aaron，letussit，And，whilstthebabblingechomocksthehounds，Replyingshrillytothewell-tunedhorns，Asifadoublehuntwereheardatonce，Letussitdownandmarktheiryelpingnoise；
And，afterconflictsuchaswassupposedThewanderingprinceandDidoonceenjoy’d，WhenwithahappystormtheyweresurprisedAndcurtain’dwithacounsel-keepingcave，Wemay，eachwreathedintheother’sarms，Ourpastimesdone，possessagoldenslumber；
WhileshoundsandhornsandsweetmelodiousbirdsBeuntousasisanurse’ssongOflullabytobringherbabeasleep。AARONMadam，thoughVenusgovernyourdesires，Saturnisdominatorovermine：
Whatsignifiesmydeadly-standingeye，Mysilenceandmycloudymelancholy，MyfleeceofwoollyhairthatnowuncurlsEvenasanadderwhenshedothunrollTodosomefatalexecution？
No，madam，thesearenovenerealsigns：
Vengeanceisinmyheart，deathinmyhand，Bloodandrevengearehammeringinmyhead。
HarkTamora，theempressofmysoul，Whichneverhopesmoreheaventhanrestsinthee，ThisisthedayofdoomforBassianus：
HisPhilomelmustlosehertongueto-day，ThysonsmakepillageofherchastityAndwashtheirhandsinBassianus’blood。
Seestthouthisletter？takeitup，Ipraythee，Andgivethekingthisfatalplottedscroll。
Nowquestionmenomore；weareespied；
Herecomesaparcelofourhopefulbooty，Whichdreadsnotyettheirlives’destruction。TAMORAAh，mysweetMoor，sweetertomethanlife！AARONNomore，greatempress；Bassianuscomes：
Becrosswithhim；andI’llgofetchthysonsTobackthyquarrels，whatsoe’ertheybe。
ExitEnterBASSIANUSandLAVINIABASSIANUSWhohavewehere？Rome’sroyalempress，Unfurnish’dofherwell-beseemingtroop？
OrisitDian，habitedlikeher，WhohathabandonedherholygrovesToseethegeneralhuntinginthisforest？TAMORASaucycontrollerofourprivatesteps！
HadIthepowerthatsomesayDianhad，ThytemplesshouldbeplantedpresentlyWithhorns，aswasActaeon’s；andthehoundsShoulddriveuponthynew-transformedlimbs，Unmannerlyintruderasthouart！LAVINIAUnderyourpatience，gentleempress，’Tisthoughtyouhaveagoodlygiftinhorning；
AndtobedoubtedthatyourMoorandyouAresingledforthtotryexperiments：
Joveshieldyourhusbandfromhishoundsto-day！
’Tispitytheyshouldtakehimforastag。BASSIANUSBelieveme，queen，yourswarthCimmerianDothmakeyourhonourofhisbody’shue，Spotted，detested，andabominable。
Whyareyousequester’dfromallyourtrain，Dismountedfromyoursnow-whitegoodlysteed。
Andwander’dhithertoanobscureplot，AccompaniedbutwithabarbarousMoor，Iffouldesirehadnotconductedyou？LAVINIAAnd，beinginterceptedinyoursport，GreatreasonthatmynoblelordberatedForsauciness。Iprayyou，letushence，Andletherjoyherraven-colour’dlove；
Thisvalleyfitsthepurposepassingwell。BASSIANUSThekingmybrothershallhavenoteofthis。LAVINIAAy，fortheseslipshavemadehimnotedlong：
Goodking，tobesomightilyabused！TAMORAWhyhaveIpatiencetoendureallthis？
EnterDEMETRIUSandCHIRONDEMETRIUSHownow，dearsovereign，andourgraciousmother！
Whydothyourhighnesslooksopaleandwan？TAMORAHaveInotreason，thinkyou，tolookpale？
Thesetwohave’ticedmehithertothisplace：
Abarrendetestedvale，youseeitis；
Thetrees，thoughsummer，yetforlornandlean，O’ercomewithmossandbalefulmistletoe：
Herenevershinesthesun；herenothingbreeds，Unlessthenightlyowlorfatalraven：
Andwhentheyshow’dmethisabhorredpit，Theytoldme，here，atdeadtimeofthenight，Athousandfiends，athousandhissingsnakes，Tenthousandswellingtoads，asmanyurchins，WouldmakesuchfearfulandconfusedcriesAsanymortalbodyhearingitShouldstraightfallmad，orelsediesuddenly。
Nosoonerhadtheytoldthishellishtale，ButstraighttheytoldmetheywouldbindmehereUntothebodyofadismalyew，Andleavemetothismiserabledeath：
Andthentheycall’dmefouladulteress，LasciviousGoth，andallthebitteresttermsThatevereardidheartosucheffect：
And，hadyounotbywondrousfortunecome，Thisvengeanceonmehadtheyexecuted。
Revengeit，asyouloveyourmother’slife，Orbeyenothenceforthcall’dmychildren。DEMETRIUSThisisawitnessthatIamthyson。
StabsBASSIANUSCHIRONAndthisforme，struckhometoshowmystrength。
AlsostabsBASSIANUS，whodiesLAVINIAAy，come，Semiramis，nay，barbarousTamora，Fornonamefitsthynaturebutthyown！TAMORAGivemethyponiard；youshallknow，myboysYourmother’shandshallrightyourmother’swrong。DEMETRIUSStay，madam；hereismorebelongstoher；
Firstthrashthecorn，thenafterburnthestraw：
Thisminionstooduponherchastity，Uponhernuptialvow，herloyalty，Andwiththatpaintedhopebravesyourmightiness：
Andshallshecarrythisuntohergrave？CHIRONAnifshedo，IwouldIwereaneunuch。
Draghenceherhusbandtosomesecrethole，Andmakehisdeadtrunkpillowtoourlust。TAMORAButwhenyehavethehoneyyedesire，Letnotthiswaspoutlive，usbothtosting。CHIRONIwarrantyou，madam，wewillmakethatsure。
Come，mistress，nowperforcewewillenjoyThatnice-preservedhonestyofyours。LAVINIAOTamora！thoubear’stawoman’sface，——TAMORAIwillnothearherspeak；awaywithher！LAVINIASweetlords，entreatherhearmebutaword。DEMETRIUSListen，fairmadam：letitbeyourgloryToseehertears；butbeyourhearttothemAsunrelentingflinttodropsofrain。LAVINIAWhendidthetiger’syoungonesteachthedam？
O，donotlearnherwrath；shetaughtitthee；
Themilkthousuck’dstfromherdidturntomarble；
Evenatthyteatthouhadstthytyranny。
Yeteverymotherbreedsnotsonsalike：
ToCHIRON
Dothouentreathershowawomanpity。CHIRONWhat，wouldstthouhavemeprovemyselfabastard？LAVINIA’Tistrue；theravendothnothatchalark：
YethaveIheard，——O，couldIfinditnow！——
ThelionmovedwithpitydidendureTohavehisprincelypawsparedallaway：
Somesaythatravensfosterforlornchildren，Thewhilsttheirownbirdsfamishintheirnests：
O，betome，thoughthyhardheartsayno，Nothingsokind，butsomethingpitiful！TAMORAIknownotwhatitmeans；awaywithher！LAVINIAO，letmeteachthee！formyfather’ssake，Thatgavetheelife，whenwellhemighthaveslainthee，Benotobdurate，openthydeafears。TAMORAHadstthouinpersonne’eroffendedme，EvenforhissakeamIpitiless。
Remember，boys，Ipour’dforthtearsinvain，Tosaveyourbrotherfromthesacrifice；
ButfierceAndronicuswouldnotrelent；
Therefore，awaywithher，anduseherasyouwill，Theworsetoher，thebetterlovedofme。LAVINIAOTamora，becall’dagentlequeen，Andwiththineownhandskillmeinthisplace！
For’tisnotlifethatIhavebegg’dsolong；
PoorIwasslainwhenBassianusdied。TAMORAWhatbegg’stthou，then？fondwoman，letmego。LAVINIA’TispresentdeathIbeg；andonethingmoreThatwomanhooddeniesmytonguetotell：
O，keepmefromtheirworsethankillinglust，Andtumblemeintosomeloathsomepit，Whereneverman’seyemaybeholdmybody：
Dothis，andbeacharitablemurderer。TAMORASoshouldIrobmysweetsonsoftheirfee：
No，letthemsatisfytheirlustonthee。DEMETRIUSAway！forthouhaststay’dusheretoolong。LAVINIANograce？nowomanhood？Ah，beastlycreature！
Theblotandenemytoourgeneralname！
Confusionfall——CHIRONNay，thenI’llstopyourmouth。Bringthouherhusband：
ThisistheholewhereAaronbidushidehim。
DEMETRIUSthrowsthebodyofBASSIANUSintothepit；thenexeuntDEMETRIUSandCHIRON，draggingoffLAVINIATAMORAFarewell，mysons：seethatyoumakehersure。
Ne’erletmyheartknowmerrycheerindeed，TillalltheAndronicibemadeaway。
NowwillIhencetoseekmylovelyMoor，Andletmyspleenfulsonsthistrulldeflow’r。
ExitRe-enterAARON，withQUINTUSandMARTIUSAARONComeon，mylords，thebetterfootbefore：
StraightwillIbringyoutotheloathsomepitWhereIespiedthepantherfastasleep。QUINTUSMysightisverydull，whate’eritbodes。MARTIUSAndmine，Ipromiseyou；were’tnotforshame，WellcouldIleaveoursporttosleepawhile。
FallsintothepitQUINTUSWhatartthoufall’n？Whatsubtleholeisthis，Whosemouthiscover’dwithrude-growingbriers，Uponwhoseleavesaredropsofnew-shedbloodAsfreshasmorningdewdistill’donflowers？
Averyfatalplaceitseemstome。
Speak，brother，hastthouhurttheewiththefall？MARTIUSObrother，withthedismall’stobjecthurtThatevereyewithsightmadeheartlament！AARON[Aside]NowwillIfetchthekingtofindthemhere，ThathetherebymaygivealikelyguessHowtheseweretheythatmadeawayhisbrother。
ExitMARTIUSWhydostnotcomfortme，andhelpmeoutFromthisunhallowedandblood-stainedhole？QUINTUSIamsurprisedwithanuncouthfear；
Achillingsweato’er-runsmytremblingjoints：
Myheartsuspectsmorethanmineeyecansee。MARTIUSToprovethouhastatrue-diviningheart，Aaronandthoulookdownintothisden，Andseeafearfulsightofbloodanddeath。QUINTUSAaronisgone；andmycompassionateheartWillnotpermitmineeyesoncetobeholdThethingwhereatittremblesbysurmise；
O，tellmehowitis；forne’ertillnowWasIachildtofearIknownotwhat。MARTIUSLordBassianusliesembrewedhere，Allonaheap，liketoaslaughter’dlamb，Inthisdetested，dark，blood-drinkingpit。QUINTUSIfitbedark，howdostthouknow’tishe？MARTIUSUponhisbloodyfingerhedothwearApreciousring，thatlightensallthehole，Which，likeataperinsomemonument，Dothshineuponthedeadman’searthycheeks，Andshowstheraggedentrailsofthepit：
SopaledidshinethemoononPyramusWhenhebynightlaybathedinmaidenblood。
Obrother，helpmewiththyfaintinghand——
Iffearhathmadetheefaint，asmeithath——
Outofthisfelldevouringreceptacle，AshatefulasCocytus’mistymouth。QUINTUSReachmethyhand，thatImayhelptheeout；
Or，wantingstrengthtodotheesomuchgood，Imaybepluck’dintotheswallowingwombOfthisdeeppit，poorBassianus’grave。
Ihavenostrengthtoplucktheetothebrink。MARTIUSNorInostrengthtoclimbwithoutthyhelp。QUINTUSThyhandoncemore；Iwillnotlooseagain，Tillthouartherealoft，orIbelow：
Thoucanstnotcometome：Icometothee。