By such a course Verres collected, it is said, property to the value of $4,000,000.

Two thirds of this he expected to spend in silencing accusations.

The rest he hoped to enjoy in peace, but Cicero's eloquence forced him to abandon his defence and retire into exile.
It was about this time that Caesar finished his rhetorical studies abroad, and returned home.

He was elected Military Tribune as a reward for what he had accomplished in Caria.

Two years later, in 68, he was elected Quaestor, thereby acquiring a seat in the Senate.