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Could the people of Gades have ratified this act of Pompeius more decidedly,
(since I have taken a great fancy to the expression,)—if what is
meant by ratifying is, to approve of our decrees and commands by its
decision,—than when it enters into connections of hospitality for
the express purpose of admitting, by so doing, that Balbus had changed his
city, and of showing that it considered him entirely worthy of the honour of
this city? Was it possible for it to exhibit its own opinion and inclination
more undeniably, than when it imposed a fine and a penalty on my client's
prosecutor? Was it possible for it to give its decision on the subject more
plainly, than when it sent its most honourable citizens as deputies to this
trial which is now taking place before you, to be the witnesses of Balbus's
rights, and the panegyrists of his conduct through life, and his saviours
from danger by their prayers?
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