Coll at in us wept

and even the stern Valerius sat silent. But Brutus arose firmly, and, after the crime had been proved beyond a doubt, ordered the lictors to execute the law. Neither the entreaties of the people nor.of his sons could alter his resolution. He witne ed the horrible spectacle without emotion, and did not leave the a embly till after the execution. He was called back, however, when Coll at in us wished to’ save his guilty nephews. The people condemned them all, and chose Valerius consul in place of Coll at in us. In the meantime, Tarquin, supported by Porsenna, collected an army and marched against Rome. The consuls advanced to meet him.