[680] Appian, Civil Wars, I. 27.
[681] Sallust, Jugurtha, 31.
[682] Sallust, Jugurtha, 5.
[683] “Marius had only made his temper more unyielding.” (Plutarch, Sylla, 39.)—“Talent, probity, simplicity, profound knowledge of the art of war, Marius joined to the same degree the contempt of riches and pleasures with the love of glory.” (Sallust, Jugurtha, 63.)—Marius was born on the territory of Arpinum, at Cereatæ, now Casamari (the house of Marius).
[684] “Obtained the esteem of both parties.” (Plutarch, Marius, 4.)
[685] Sallust, Jugurtha, 85.
[686] Plutarch, Marius, 10.
[687] Plutarch, Marius, 19.
[688] Plutarch, Marius, 11.
[689] Plutarch, Marius, 28.