That some of them were slain in the field, others were carried off by disease.

That a countryman of theirs who was enlisted by the Romans was more lost to them than one who was taken prisoner by the Carthaginians; for the latter was sent back to his country by the enemy without ransom, while the former was sent beyond the limits of Italy, into exile rather than military service.

That the troops which fought at Cannae were growing old there, for eight years, and would die there before the enemy, who was now more than ever flourishing and vigorous would depart from Italy.

If the old soldiers did not return to their country, and fresh ones were enlisted, that in a short time there would be no one left.
That, therefore, they must refuse to the Roman people, before they came to utter desolation and want, what shortly their very condition would refuse.

If the Romans saw their allies unanimous on this point that they would then certainly think of making peace with the Carthaginians; otherwise, Italy would never be without war while Hannibal was alive." Thus they discoursed in their meetings.