Shakespeare, Slightly Abridged: Titus Andronicus
Andre Luc Martinez for Saturninus
Saturninus is the eldest born son of the last Emperor. By the old laws he should rightfully inherit the title, but the old ways are dying and the people have a say in the matter now, and they want Titus. Saturnine, as he is referred to at times, is haughty, and quick to temper, he is not beloved of the people and would much rather rule by fear than graciousness.
(You are trying to convince the people that you are the rightful heir to the throne.)
"Noble Patricians, Patrons of my right...
Defend the justice of my cause with arms!
Plead my successive title with your swords!I am his first born son, that was the lastThat wore the Imperial Diadem of Rome!"(You are seeing Tamora for the first time, and she is stunning, even though at this moment she is looking at you in disgust. You want to win her over to your bed.)
"A goodly Lady, trust me of the hueThat I would choose, were I to choose anew.Clear up fair Queen that cloudy countenance,Though chance of war hath wrought this change of cheer,Thou com'st not to be made a scorn in Rome."(You have been told that two of Titus's sons have killed your brother. You are distraught and livid.)"Thou shalt not bail them, see thou follow me.Some bring the murdered body, some the murderers,Drag them from the pit unto the prison,There let them bide until we have devisedSome never heard-of torturing pain for them."
