On this occasion Vipstanus Messala gained a great reputation, 42 both for dutiful affection and for eloquence, by venturing to intercede for his brother Aquilius Regulus, although he had not attained the senatorial age.
42. Vipstano Mesalak pietate eta etorrian entzute handia lortu zuen egun hartan, oraindik senatari adingabe, Akilo Regulo anaiaren alde erregutzen ausartuz.