1 LXV. Which was as weak as his body] “Ob morbos--parum valido.” Sallust had already expressed this a few lines above.
2 Merchants] “Negotiatores.” “"Every one knows that Romans of equestrian dignity were accustomed to trade in the provinces."” Burnouf.
3 With the most honorable demonstrations in his favor] “Honestissimâ suffragatione.” “"Suffragatio was the zealous recommendation of those who solicited the votes of their fellow-citizens in favor of some candidate. See Festus, s. v. Suffragatores, p. 266, Lindem."” Dietsch. It was honorable, in the case of Marius, as it was without bribery, and seemed to have the good of the republic in view.
4 The Mamilian law] See c. 40.
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