This was refused, but a truce for two years was granted to them.

The dictator returned into the city in triumph.

I have seen it asserted, that tranquillity was restored in Etruria by the dictator, without any memorable battle, only by composing the dissensions of the Arretians, and effecting a reconciliation between the Cilnian family and the commons.

Marcus Valerius was elected consul, before the expiration of his dictatorship, many have believed, without his soliciting the office, and even while he was absent; and that the election was held by an interrex.

In one point all agree, that he held the consulship with Quintus Appulcius Pansa.
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