It is probable, however, that it was renewed in the reign of Tullius.] 43.

Of those who had an estate of a hundred thousand asses or more, he made eighty centuries, forty of seniors and forty of juniors.

All these were called the first class, the seniors were to be in readiness to guard the city, the juniors to carry on war abroad.

The arms enjoined them were a helmet, a round shield, greaves, and a coat of mail, all of brass; these were for the defence of their body; their weapons of offence were a spear and a sword.

To this class were added two centuries of mechanics, who were to serve without arms; the duty imposed upon them was to carry the military engines.