Sylla was an exception; but his example of successful cruelty I have no disposition to imitate.

I will conquer after a new fashion, and fortify myself in the possession of the power I acquire by generosity and mercy." [Sidenote: Ingratitude of Domitius.] Domitius had the ingratitude, after this release, to take up arms again, and wage a new war against Caesar.

When Caesar heard of it, he said it was all right.

"I will act out the principles of my nature," said he, "and he may act out his." [Sidenote: Caesar's generosity.] Another instance of Caesar's generosity occurred, which is even more remarkable than this.

It seems that among the officers of his army there were some whom he had appointed at the recommendation of Pompey, at the time when he and Pompey were friends.