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Cornelius Tacitus, The Life of Cnæus Julius Agricola (ed. Alfred John Church, William Jackson Brodribb), chapter 7 (search)
The following year inflicted a
terrible blow on his affections and his fortunes. Otho's fleet, while
cruising idly about, cruelly ravaged Intemelii, a
district of Liguria; his mother, who was living here
on her own estate, was murdered. The estate itself and a large part of her
patrimony were plundered. This was indeed the occasion of the crime.
Agricola, who instantly set out to discharge the duties of affection, was
overtaken by the tidings that Vespasian was aiming at the throne. He at once
joined his party. Vespasian's early policy, and the government of Rome were directed by Mucianus, for Domitian was a mere
youth, and from his father's elevation sought only the opportunities of
indulgence.
MARRIAGE, OFFICES,
ADVANCEMENT
Agricola, having been sent by Mucianus to conduct a
levy of troops, and having done his work with integrity and energy, was
appointed to command the 20th Legion, which had been slow to take the new
oath of allegiance, and the retiring officer of whi
Cornelius Tacitus, The Life of Cnæus Julius Agricola (ed. Alfred John Church, William Jackson Brodribb), chapter 46 (search)