[29] Consul. After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
[30] the River-Gate. The gate facing the Janiculum hill.
[31] bridge. The Sublician bridge, which connected Rome with Janiculum.
[32] twelve fair cities. The Etruscan confederacy was composed of twelve cities.
[33] Umbrian. Umbria was a division of Italy.
[34] the Gaul. The Gauls were beginning to invade Italy from the north.
[35] port and vest. Bearing and dress.
[36] Lucumo. Etruscan chief.
[37] roan. A roan horse is of a reddish colour, with white hairs thickly interspersed.
[38] fourfold. With four thicknesses of leather.