The insolence of the armies inspired Augustus with fears of a still more alarming nature.

The despair of the citizens could only attempt, what the power of the soldiers was, at any time, able to execute.

How precarious was his own authority over men whom he had taught to violate every social duty! He had heard their seditious clamors; he dreaded their calmer moments of reflection.

One revolution had been purchased by immense rewards; but a second revolution might double those rewards.

The troops professed the fondest attachment to the house of Caesar; but the attachments of the multitude are capricious and inconstant.