There was profound excitement among those present, and they even
tried to soothe her agitation, but she insisted on an interview with her
son. Then, instead of pleading her innocence, as though she lacked confidence,
or her claims on him by way of reproach, she obtained vengeance on her
accusers and rewards for her friends.
The superintendence of the corn supply was given to Faenius Rufus,
the direction of the games which the emperor was preparing, to Arruntius
Stella, and the |