Controversia I BC

Cic. - Inv. (Cic.Inv.2.87)

Text

Rhodii quosdam legarunt Athenas. Legatis quaestores sumptum, quem oportebat dari, non dederunt. Legati profecti non sunt. Accusantur.

Translation

The Rhodians appointed certain man as ambassadors to Athens. The treasury board did not give them the money for travelling expenses which should have been given. The ambassadors did not set out. They are accused.


Main Characters

Ambassadors, Rhodians

Characters

Treasury board

Issues

Remotio criminis

Accusations

Fulfillment of the ambassador's role

Narrative themes

Athens, Embassy, Rhodians

Legal references

Historical references