Praetor Gaius Marius Aquila had awaited this day for a long time. Finally Rome would move on from the killing of a tribune and look forward to more important matters.
He stood before the people. Gerus stood nearby, under the watchful eyes of Aquila's lictors.
"For the murder of Marcus Livius Drusus, tribune of the plebs, Herenius Gets stands accused of treason and sacrilege! He has confessed his crimes to me, and now I bring him to trial, where he may face Roman justice. Gerus, before the gods and the people of Rome, do you admit to your crimes?"