[*] 448. The Imperative is used in Commands and Entreaties:—
- “ cōnsulite vōbīs, prōspicite patriae, cōnservāte vōs ” (Cat. 4.3) , have a care for yourselves, guard the country, preserve yourselves.
- dīc , Mārce Tullī, sententiam, Marcus Tullius, state your opinion.
- “tē ipsum concute ” (Hor. S. 1.3.35) , examine yourself.
- vīve, valēque (id. 2.5.110), farewell, bless you (live and be well)!
- “ miserēre animī nōn dīgna ferentis ” (Aen. 2.144) , pity a soul bearing undeserved misfortune.
- “ollīs salūs populī suprēma lēx estō ” (Legg. 3.8) , the safety of the people shall be their first law.
- iūsta imperia suntō, eīsque cīvēs modestē pārentō (id. 3.6), let there be lawful authorities, and let the citizens strictly obey them.
[*] Note.--In prose the Hortatory Subjunctive is commonly used instead (§ 439).