It was thought necessary, that before the consuls and praetors went abroad, some prodigies should be expiated.

For the temples of Vulcan and Summanus,[1] at Rome, and a wall and a gate at Fregellae, had been struck by lightning.

At Frusino, light had shone forth during the night.

At Asculum, a lamb had been born with two heads and five feet.

At Formiae, two wolves entering the town had torn several persons who fell in their way; and, at Rome, a wolf had made its way, not only into the city, but into the Capitol.