It's election time for the new tribune and Stylax and Marcus sign up as paid campaigners for wig-wearing Victor of the Gracchi though Grumio is temped by his rival Julius Priscius, who offers free plums to voters. Much smitten by Victor's daughter Ambrosia Stylax advises him on how to disguise his wig whilst Marcus hopes to prevail on him to cap rents. A reluctant Stylax is ordered to marry Ambrosia, calling for drastic action but sinister events overtake the company and the rent is not capped.
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