To Mark Antony
The worst death you contrived
Was Cicero's harsh end.
The man of treasured words
To silence you did send.
Your purchased agent with his sword
That honorable head assailed,
Triumphing over eloquence
Where even Cataline had failed.
This is the just reward
For your transgression grim:
Since you tore out his tongue,
All tongues will speak of him.
The above quatrains by Martial are translated by Garry Wills in his selection.