Kitap 14
10.4
Therefore Rufinus, who was at that time praetorian prefect,That is, praetorian prefect in Gaul. was exposed to extreme danger; for he was forced to go in person before the troops, who were aroused both by the scarcity and by their natural savage temper, and besides were naturally inclined to be harsh and bitter towards men in civil positions, Praefectus praetorio at this time was a civil, not a military, official. in order to pacify them and explain why the convoy of provisions was interrupted.
10.5
This was a shrewd plan, cunningly devised with set purpose, in order that by a plot of that kind the uncle of GallusIn charge of the imperial household. At this time a very important official; see Introd. pp. xxxv f. might perish, for fear that so very powerful a man might whet the boldness of his nephew and encourage his dangerous designs. But great precautions were taken, and when the design was postponed, Eusebius, the grand chamberlain,Rufinus was his mother’s brother. was sent to Châlon taking gold with him; when this had been secretly distributed among the turbulent inciters of rebellion, the rage of the soldiers abated and the safety of the prefect was assured. Then an abundant supply of food arrived and the camp was moved on the appointed day.
