The name of the Island is given to the plains that lie between them.

The Allobroges dwell near, a nation even in those days inferior to none in Gaul in power and fame.

They were at that time at variance.

Two brothers were contending for the sovereignty.

The elder, named Brancus, who had before been king, was driven out by his younger brother and a party of the younger men, who, inferior in right, had more of power.