d determined to consign their authority into the
hands of Camillus; and that they did not consider, that any concession
they should make to the dignity of that man, derogated in any way from
their own. The tribunes having been highly commended by the senate,
Camillus himself also, covered with confusion, returned thanks. He then
said that "a heavy burden was laid on him by the Roman people, by their
having now nominated him dictator for the fourth time; a great one by
the senate, by reason of such flattering judgments of that house
concerning him; the greatest of all, however, by the condescension of
such distinguished colleagues. Where if any addition could be made to
his diligence and vigilance, that, vying with himself, he would strive
to render the opinion of the state, [expressed] with such unanimity
regarding him, as permanent as it was most honourable." In reference to
the war and to the people of Antium, that there was more of threats
there than of danger; that he, however, would advise that, as they
should fear nothing, so should they despise nothing. That the city of
Rome was beset by the ill-will and hatred of its neighbours: therefore
that the commonwealth should be maintained by a plurality, both of
generals and of armies. "It is my wish," said he, "that you, Publius
Valerius, as my associate in command and counsel, should lead the troops
with me against the enemy at Antium; that you, Quintus Servilius, after
raising and equipping another army, shall encamp in the city, ready to
act, whether Etruria, as lately, or these new causes of anxiety, the
Latins and Hernicians, should bestir themselves. I deem it as certain
that you will conduct matters, as is worthy of your father and
grandfather, and of yourself and six tribuneships. Let a third army be
raised by Lucius Quinctius, out of those excused from service and the
seniors, [those past the military age,] who may protect the city and the
walls. Let Lucius Horatius provide arms, weapons, corn, and whatever the
other exigencies of the war shall demand. You, Servius Cornelius, we
your colleagues appoint the president of this council of the state, the
guardian of religion, of the assemblies, of the laws, and of all matters
pertaining to the city." All cheerfully promising their utmost
endeavours in the discharge of their apportioned offices, Valerius,
chosen as his associate in command, added, "that Marcus Furius should be
considered by him as dictator, and that h