45. That his soldiers were levied, not bought (Tacitus, Histories, I.5).

46. If I live, the Roman empire will have no further need of soldiers (from Vopiscus, Probus, 20).

47. Delicate.

48. Dull.

49. There is customarily.

50. And such was the state of feeling that this execrable deed was attempted by a few, desired by more, and tolerated by all (Histories, I.28).

51. Trustworthy.

52. Out to curry favour with the people.