The only way of conducting the war against Hannibal is that which I adopted: nor does the event only, that instructor of fools, demonstrate it, but that same reasoning which has continued hitherto, and will continue unchangeable so long as circumstances shall remain the same.

We are carrying on war in Italy, in our own country, and our own soil.

All around us are countrymen and allies in abundance.

With arms, men, horses, and provisions, they do and will assist us.

Such proofs of their fidelity have they given in our adversity.