In an attempt to prevent Drusus from passing his laws, Philippus interrupted him. This caused Drusus to order his clients to drag Philippus to prison. The order was executed with such violence that the blood started from the nostrils of the consul, as he was dragged away by the throat.
Drusus sought to implement his laws but Philippus thwarted him. As a consequence, Drusus instructed his supporters to forcibly remove Philippus and take him into custody. The enforcement of this order was so brutal that blood flowed from the consul's nostrils as he was dragged by the neck.