It now remains to be considered, since they annoy us by their repeated rebellions, how we may keep them in quiet submission and in the observance of perpetual peace.

The immortal gods have put the determination of this matter so completely in your power, that they have placed it at your option whether Latium is to exist henceforward or not.

Ye can therefore insure to yourselves perpetual peace, as far as regards the Latins, either by adopting severe or lenient measures.

Do ye choose to adopt cruel conduct towards people who have surrendered and have been conquered?
Ye may destroy all Latium, make a vast desert of a place whence, in many and serious wars, ye have often made use of an excellent army of allies.

Do you wish, according to the example of your ancestors, to augment the Roman state by admitting the vanquished among your citizens?
Materials for extending your power by the highest glory are at hand.