[439] Since Tiberius there had been only nine, and Vespasian restored that number.

[440] See i. [6].

[441] Probably September 24. He was 54.

[442] Cp. i. [37], [49].

[443] About nine million pounds. Not to be taken too literally.

[444] Valens.

[445] Governor of Moesia (see chap. [85]).

[446] See chap. [67].

[447] He had been left to guard the Rhine.

[448] See chap. [57]. The revolt of Civilis was soon to break out.