Catiline's Defiance and Departure from Rome

The chapter delves into Catiline's confrontation with Cicero and his dramatic departure from Rome after denying accusations and claiming to champion the oppressed. It discusses Catiline's actions and motives as he leaves the Senate, challenges accusations, and heads towards Etruria with armed guards to establish his version of state power. The narrative examines the political dynamics and tensions between Catiline, Cicero, and Manlius, highlighting the motivations for rebellion and responses to grievances within the Roman system.