The dictator applauded the resolution of his officer,
and commanded the conspirator's goods to be sold, his house to be
demolished, and his stores to be distributed among the people.[5]
26. The tribunes of the people were much enraged at the death of
Mae'lius. In order, therefore, to punish the senate at the next
election, instead of consuls, they insisted upon restoring the
military tribunes, and the senate were obliged to comply.
[Sidenote: U.C. 315.]
The next year, however, the government returned to its ancient
channel, and consuls were chosen.
_Questions for Examination._
1. What was the consequence of those intestine tumults related in the
preceding section?
2. Was it their courage only that was impaired by them?
3. How did the tribunes conduct themselves?
4. How were these proposals received?
5. Did it answer the desired end?
6. What expedient was resorted to?
7. How was it received?
8. What happened on assembling the senate?
9. Did they avail themselves of this permission, and what farther
passed on this occasion?
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