55. They alleged the example of Scipio and Cato (Tacit.
Annal. iii. 66). Marcellus Epirus and Crispus Vibius had
acquired two millions and a half under Nero. Their wealth,
which aggravated their crimes, protected them under
Vespasian. Tacit. Hist. iv. 43. Dialog. de Orator. c. 8. For
one accusation, Regulus, the just object of Pliny's satire,
received from the senate the consular ornaments, and a
present of sixty thousand pounds.