xlii.: "Primum improbantur ii quaestus, qui in odia hominum incurrunt: ut portitorum ut f[oe]neratorum." The Portitores were inferior collectors of certain dues, stationed at seaports, who are supposed to have been extremely vexatious in their dealings with the public.
[81] Philipp., 11-16.
[82] Let any who doubt this statement refer to the fate of the inhabitants of Alesia and Uxellodunum.

Caesar did not slay or torture for the sake of cruelty, but was never deterred by humanity when expediency seemed to him to require victims.

Men and women, old and young, many or few, they were sacrificed without remorse if his purpose required it.
[83] Pro Pub.

Quintio, ca.

xxv.
[84] See Appendix B, Brutus, ca.xcii., xciii.
[85] Brutus, ca.