M. Tullius Cicero In Catilinam 4.6

sed , i.e. though you have in fact decided.

tamquam integrum , as if an open question (i.e. as if you had not already expressed your judgment).

judicetis refers to their judgment as a court with respect to the facts;

censeatis , to their view as a public council respecting the punishment.

illa . . . consulis , etc., I will say in advance what belongs to [me as] the consul: i.e. declare the need of instant action; what action, it is for the Senate to determine; for construction, see § 343 ,4 (214, c); G. 366; H. 439 (401); H.-B. 340.

nova . . . misceri , that a revolution subversive of the government was on foot ;

nova (subject of

misceri ) means innovations or unconstitutional measures ;

misceri refers to the disorder which these would produce.

concitari mala , that evil designs were set in motion.

videbam : for tense, see § 471 , b (277, b); B. 260, 4; G. 234; H. 535(469, 2); H.-B. 485.

opinione : § 406 ,a(247, b); B.217,4; G.398,N.1; H. 471,7 (417, 1, N.1); H.-B. 416, e.

provincias , especially Spain, with which Cn. Piso had had relations. It had not yet become fully reconciled since the overthrow of Sertorius, only eight years before.

sustentando , by forbearance ;

prolatando , by procrastination.

ratione : abl. of manner.

placet , sc. vindicare.