Although, O Romans, it is not my custom at the beginning of a speech to give any reason why
I am defending each particular defendant, because I have always considered that the mere fact
of the danger of any citizen was quite sufficient reason for my considering myself connected
with him, still, in this instance, when I come forward to defend the life, and character, and
all the fortunes of Caius Rabirius, I think I ought to give a reason for my undertaking this
duty; because the very same reason which has appeared to me a most adequate one to prompt me
to undertake his defence, ought also to appear to you sufficient to induce you to acquit him.
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