qui cuperet, being one who wished. in provincia pacatissima: Africa was one of the earliest and most thoroughly conquered of the provinces. ita se gessit, etc.: in contrast to others who welcomed a state of war to escape or hide the Consequences of their acts of violence or oppression. pacem esse, subject of expediret. profectio, his going there.
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