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And, therefore, do not you doubt to entrust everything to him alone, when he
has been found to be the only man for many years whom the allies are glad to see come to their
cities with an army. And if you think that our side of the argument, O Romans, should be
confirmed by authorities, you have the authority of Publius Servilius, a man of the greatest
skill in all wars, and in affairs of the greatest importance, who has performed such mighty
achievements by land and sea, that, when you are deliberating about war, no one's authority
ought to have more weight with you. You have the authority of Caius Curio, a man who has
received great kindnesses from you, who has performed great exploits, who is endued with the
highest abilities and wisdom; and of Cnaeus Lentulus, in whom all of you know there is (as,
indeed, there ought to be from the ample honours which you have heaped upon him) the most
eminent wisdom, and the greatest dignity of character; and of Caius Cassius, a man of
extraordinary integrity, and valour, and virtue. Consider, therefore, whether we do not seem
by the authority of these men to give a sufficient answer to the speeches of those men who
differ from us.
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