The provinces were assigned in this manner: to one of the consuls Sicily and thirty ships of war, which Caius Servilius had commanded the former year; he was also permitted to cross over into Africa if he conceived it to be for the advantage of the state.

To the other consul Bruttium and the war with Hannibal were assigned; with either that army which Lucius Veturius or that which Quintus Caecilius commanded.

The two latter were to draw lots, and settle between themselves which should act in Bruttium with the two legions which the consul gave up; and he to whose lot that province fell, was to be continued in command for a year.

The other persons also, besides the consuls and praetors, who were to take the command of armies and provinces, were continued in command.

It fell to the lot of Quintus Caecilius to carry on the war against Hannibal in Bruttium, together with the consul.