The Life of Cicero Volume I Chapter 6 - Verres Part 2

In which we observe the shameless plundering of Sicily by Verres, a Roman magistrate who brazenly abuses his power through extortion, pilfering of art treasures, and cruel persecution of his enemies, all while maintaining a veneer of legality. Cicero emerges as a scrupulous and impassioned advocate for justice, boldly opposing the corruption of his contemporaries and appealing to the dignity owed to Roman citizens and the provinces alike.