When the doors of the temple closed after Flaccus and his supporters, Verres knew the time had come. Alarmed, he turned quickly towards his mob and shouted:

"There! You see, this is how they intend to keep us away from our office. If we bend now then for all time afterward, I promise you, there will be no plebian voice in the government, and they will take advantage of you as in the day of Kings. FOLLOW ME now as I take the actions my office promises. Its time to reclaim our rights NOW. OPEN THE TEMPLE! OPEN THE TEMPLE!" His throng pushed ahead, a great many of which soon revealed their clubs and knives, and they quickly came into contact with those who blocked the temple's gates. They are under orders not to attack if this group makes way and allows Tribune Verres to perform the function of his office. Otherwise....



Censor Terentius, I am sending you an email about this urban combat action. Please give rulings based on that knowledge.