These weighty considerations engaged Theodosius to dissemble his resentment, and to accept the alliance of the tyrant.

But he stipulated, that Maximus should content himself with the possession of the countries beyond the Alps.

The brother of Gratian was confirmed and secured in the sovereignty of Italy, Africa, and the Western Illyricum; and some honorable conditions were inserted in the treaty, to protect the memory, and the laws, of the deceased emperor.

[17] According to the custom of the age, the images of the three Imperial colleagues were exhibited to the veneration of the people; nor should it be lightly supposed, that, in the moment of a solemn reconciliation, Theodosius secretly cherished the intention of perfidy and revenge.

[18] [Footnote 17: Ambrose mentions the laws of Gratian, quas non abrogavit hostia (tom.