[4] I have celebrated
minor triumphs
twice, conducted three
official triumphal
processions, and been pronounced imperator
twenty-one times.
The Senate proclaimed more
triumphal honors for
me, all of which I relinquished. I deposited
the laurel wreath that adorned the fasces
on the Capitoline Hill, after I fulfilled the vows which I had declared publicly
in each war. On account of the military affairs administered successfully
on land and on sea by me or through my legates under my authority, the Senate
decreed that they must thank the immortal gods fifty-five times. Moreover
the days through which they gave thanks according to the Senate's decree numbered
890. During my triumphal processions nine kings or children of kings
were conducted before my chariot. I have been consul thirteen times
as I write these deeds and I am holding tribunician power for the thirty-seventh
year.
The Auctores would like to extend special thanks to Peter
White, Professor of Classical Languages and Literatures, University of Chicago,
for reviewing the Latin translation and for offering valuable suggestions.
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