Ambassadors from Ariarathes
At this time came ambassadors from Ariarathes, bringing
a complimentary present of ten thousand gold
pieces, and announcing the king's faithful attachment to Rome; and of this they appealed to
Tiberius and his colleagues as witnesses. Tiberius and his
colleagues confirmed their statements: whereupon the Senate
accepted the present with warm thanks, and sent back
in return presents, which with them are the most honourable they can give—a sceptre and ivory chair. These
ambassadors were dismissed at once by the Senate before the
winter. note But after them arrived Attalus when the
new Consuls had already entered on their office;
as well as the Gauls who had accusations against
him, and whom Prusias had sent, with as many
more from Asia. After giving all a hearing,
the Senate not only acquitted Attalus of all
blame, but dismissed him with additional marks of their favour
and kindness: for their friendship for and active support of
Attalus was in the same proportion as their hostility and
opposition to king Eumenes. . . .
