De imperio Cn. Pompei - supporter of the law

Quod si auctoritatibus hanc causam, Quirites, confirmandam putatis, est vobis auctor vir bellorum omnium maximarumque rerum peritissimus, P. Servilius, cuius tantae res gestae terra marique exstiterunt, ut cum de bello deliberetis, auctor vobis gravior nemo esse debeat; est C. Curio, summis vestris beneficiis maximisque rebus gestis, summo ingenio et prudentia praeditus; est Cn. Lentulus, in quo omnes pro amplissimis vestris honoribus summum consilium, summam gravitatem esse cognovistis; est C. Cassius, integritate, virtute, constantia singulari. Que re videte ut horum auctoritatibus illorum orationi qui dissentiunt, respondere posse videamur.

Arguments for Ciceros political appearance | the political situation | disposition

I The nature of the war
the honor has to be defended | the socii have to be defended | the taxes are in danger | the property of Roman citizens is in danger

II how big the war is
the initial success of Lucullus | Mythridates' and Trigranes' flight | the mutiny of the Roman army

III the imperator
only Pompeius is qualified | his expirience | his successes | his unselfisht | his moderate behavior | his authority | his luck | summary

IV refutation of the enemies of the law
refutation of Hortensius | refutation of Catulus | appeal to the people | the mistakes of the other imperatores | supporter of the law

V end