These weighty considerations engaged Theodosius to dissemble his resentment, and to accept the alliance of the tyrant.

But he stipulated, that Maximus should content himself with the possession of the countries beyond the Alps.

The brother of Gratian was confirmed and secured in the sovereignty of Italy, Africa, and the Western Illyricum; and some honorable conditions were inserted in the treaty, to protect the memory, and the laws, of the deceased emperor.

According to the custom of the age, the images of the three Imperial colleagues were exhibited to the veneration of the people; nor should it be lightly supposed, that, in the moment of a solemn reconciliation, Theodosius secretly cherished the intention of perfidy and revenge.
The contempt of Gratian for the Roman soldiers had exposed him to the fatal effects of their resentment.

His profound veneration for the Christian clergy was rewarded by the applause and gratitude of a powerful order, which has claimed, in every age, the privilege of dispensing honors, both on earth and in heaven.