These were the earliest of his senatorial associates and the only such recorded for a long time. Hirtius was accessible to the sinister influence of Balbus --no good prospect for the Republicans, but a gain for Octavianus. Less is known about Pansa. Yet Pansa was no declared enemy of Antonius; and he had married the daughter of the Antonian consular Q. Fufius Calenus, an able politician. 1 Pansa, however, encouraged Octavianus at a quite early date. Along with Pansa in this context certain other names are mentioned, P. Servilius, L. Piso and Cicero: they are described as neutrals, their policy dishonest. No word here of the consulars Philippus and Marcellus.Another source, though likewise not of the best,
alleges that the pair made a secret compact with Cicero, Cicero to provide political support for Octavianus while enjoying the protection of his financial resources and his army. Even if stirred by the example of his father's actions on behalf of the young Pompeius,he was reluctant to break with Antonius.Nor was the devious Marcellus wholly to be neglected--he had family connexions that could be brought into play, for the Caesarian cause or for the Republic.
Which of the principes were ready to give their sanction?
Three men had spoken against Antonius, and therefore might be said to have encouraged the designs of Octavianus. That was all they had -in character, career the three consulars were discordant.
どの族長が彼らを罰する準備が出来ていただろうか。
3人の長はAntoniusに対する反対論を述べていたため、 Octavianusの計画を後押ししたと言われてきたのかもしれない。
性格においても経歴においても3人の執政官は全く一致するところはなかった。
