1. Germanicus’ Illness and Suspicion of Poison | Discovery of sinister objects, accusations against Piso, belief in dark magic and curses. 2. Mourning for Germanicus | Widespread grief from Romans and foreign nations, comparison to Alexander the Great, recognition of his virtues. 3. Agrippina’s Dignified Suffering vs. Piso’s Arrogance | Sympathy for Agrippina carrying Germanicus′ ashes, Piso’s disrespectful celebrations, Plancina’s shameless shift from mourning to joy. 4. Piso’s Weak Defense and Public Outrage | Struggles to refute most charges, poisoning allegations hardest to disprove, growing anger among the Roman people. 5. Piso’s Downfall and Suicide | Realization of his fate, staged preparations for defense, mysterious death by self-inflicted wound. 6. Regulus’ Manipulative Visit | Fake concern for a dying woman, hypocritical flattery, deception through false prophecies.