On those topics he dwelt with propriety, and commanded attention. The taste of Claudius for the liberal arts, and the undisturbed tranquillity that prevailed throughout his reign, afforded ample room for panegyric, and the orator was heard with pleasure. But when the judgment and political wisdom of Claudius were mentioned with praise and decorations of language, the ridicule was too strong, and none could refrain from laughter.
haren leinuaren antzinatasuna eta haren arbasoen kontsulgoak eta garaipenak gogoratu bitartean, bera eta denak serio egon ziren, eta haren ikaskuntzaren eta agintaldiko hondamenik ezaren aipuak gogo onez entzun ziren.