XLIX. A decree of the senate, which had no higher object than to authorize the people of Syracuse to exceed, in their public spectacles, the number of gladiators limited by law, would be matter too trite and unworthy of notice, if the opposition, made by Peetus Thrasea, had not excited against that excellent man a number of enemies. They seized the opportunity to traduce his character.
49. Sirakusako hiriari gladiadore-jokoetarako finkaturiko kopurua gainditzea baimentzen zuen senatu dekretu hutsal baten berri ez nuke emango, Peto Traseak aurka hitz egin ez balu, maiseatzaileei haren interbentzioa inkulpatzeko bidea emanez.