That Publius Scipio should still have the forty ships of war which he before had, or if he wished that Cneius Octavius should command it, as he had commanded a fleet there before, that Octavius should be continued in command for a year as propraetor; but if he appointed Laelius to the command of it, Octavius should retire to Rome, and bring with him the ships which the consul did not want.

To Marcus Fabius also ten men of war were assigned for Sardinia.

The consuls were directed to enlist two city legions, so that the operations of the state might be carried on this year with fourteen legions, and one hundred men of war.
42.

Then the business relating to the ambassadors of Philip and the Carthaginians was considered.

It was resolved that the Macedonians should be brought before the senate first.