Adherbal was afterwards captured, savagely tortured, and finally killed.
The Senate, compelled by the popular indignation to make an investigation, moved so slowly that some of its members were accused of accepting bribes.

War was declared at last, but the campaign languished, and peace was soon made on such easy terms for the prince that it was evident his money had again been freely used.

The scandalous transaction was denounced at Rome by the Tribune MEMMIUS.

Jugurtha then repaired to the city in person, and bought up all the authorities except Memmius, whom he found incorruptible.

He had another cousin in the city, whom he caused to be murdered.