37. TO FAUSTUS. Largesse to citizens of Spoleto 190
38. " " Immunity from taxation 191
39. " ALOISIUS. Hot springs of Aponum 191
40. " BOETIUS. Harper for King of the Franks 193
41. " LUDUIN [CLOVIS]. Victories over the Alamanni 194


BOOK III.

CONTAINING FIFTY-THREE LETTERS WRITTEN BY CASSIODORUS IN THE NAME OF
THEODORIC.

1. TO ALARIC. Dissuades from war with the Franks 196
2. " GUNDIBAD. Dissuades from war 197
3. " THE KINGS OF THE HERULI, WARNI (GUARNI), AND THURINGIANS.
Attempt to form a Teutonic coalition 198
4. " LUDUIN (LUDWIG, or CLOVIS). To desist from war on Alaric. 198
5. " IMPORTUNUS. Promotion to the Patriciate 199
6. " SENATE. Same subject 200
7. " JANUARIUS. Reproof for alleged extortion 201
8. " VENANTIUS. Remissness in collection of public revenue 201
9. " POSSESSORES, DEFENSORES, AND CURIALES OF AESTUNAE.
Marbles for Ravenna 202
10. " FESTUS. Same subject 202
11. " ARGOLICUS. Appointment to Praefecture of the City 203
12. " SENATE. Same subject 203
13. " SUNHIVAD. Appointment as Governor of Samnium 204
14. " BISHOP AURIGENES. Accusations against servants of a Bishop 204
15. " THEODAHAD. Disposal of contumacious person 205
16. " GEMELLUS. Appointment as Governor of Gaulish Provinces 205