A few only hesitated, looking round them and asking "Where was Britannicus ?" Since, however, he was not to be seen, and no one stirred in his favour, they followed the multitude.

Nero was carried in triumph to the camp, made the soldiers a short speech, and promised to each man of them a splendid donative.

He was at once saluted Emperor.

The Senate followed the choice of the soldiers, and the provinces made no demur.

Divine honors were decreed to the murdered man, and preparations made for a funeral which was to rival in its splendour the one which Livia had ordered for Augustus.