I trust in the prudence of Tiberius and I have no doubt that Piso will be condemned and the death of Germanicus will be avenged in one way or another. But to attain this satisfaction, use your tears and pleas. Let the name of Germanicus ring out everywhere. Do not constrain your grief to Octavian’s tomb with these pitiful relics that we bring there.
       Follow me, Romans. Let's go to the Senate to demand justice for Germanicus. Remind them it would be shameful not to avenge the death of a man for whom triumphal arches have been erected, who was seen entering Rome in a triumphal chariot and went among all nations, even among the barbarians, as the most prestigious being. Let us not use spells or enchantments to overcome our enemies, as they used to try to overcome Germanicus. Let’s not avenge his death with the same weapons that caused it. Let's trust in the justice of the gods, the prudence of Tiberius, and the authority of the Senate. They would not dare to deny us the justice we demand. Soldiers who followed him, demand Piso’s blood to avenge the loss of your captain. Tell the Senate of the dangers you accompanied him through. Show the wounds you endured in battles he participated in. Tell the truth of what you witnessed and finally demand that the death of the father of the legions and of your general be avenged. You, citizens listening to me, boldly demand the vengeance of Germanicus’s loss.
       Remember who he was: his will, his modesty, his kindness, his courage, his generosity, and his wisdom. Say he was the model upon which you hoped to guide the life and values of your children to prevent them from following the bad examples they see daily. Declare you have lost your support and at least demand compensation for the individual stolen from you through the death of the traitor, Piso. Finally, whoever hears my voice, use yours to demand this fair revenge. Spread the names of Julius Caesar, Antony, Marcellus and Octavian everywhere to attain what you demand. Speak of tombs, urns, and ashes to arouse compassion, even in the cruelest hearts. Add threats to your pleas if they are ineffective, and leave nothing undone that could ruin Piso, comfort Agrippina, and avenge Germanicus. 

                                                           Effect of the speech
This speech had a beneficial impact: the Senate and the Roman people were deeply moved. Tears were shed, lamentations were expressed, and grief seized everyone. It seemed as if all of Rome's glory was to rest in the tomb next to Germanicus’s ashes. Everyone greeted Agrippina as the honor of the homeland, the last link with Octavian’s lineage, the ultimate example of ancient Roman valor. Prayers rose, asking the gods to preserve her lineage and let it reign, even after the total downfall of the guilty.

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