We can imagine how willingly would Crassus and Caesar have let their men go, had they dared.

But Cicero was in the ascendant.

Caesar, whom we can imagine to have understood that the hour had not yet come for putting an end to the effete Republic, and to have perceived also that Catiline was no fit helpmate for him in such a work, must bide his time, and for the moment obey.

That he was inclined to favor the conspirators there is no doubt; but at present he could befriend them only in accordance with the law.

The Allobroges were rewarded.