These are
the kings of Rome, to whom I shall join such other
kings as have attained great age, and after them
others arranged according to their various walks of life.
In conclusion I shall record for you the other Romans .
who have attained the greatest age, adding also those
who have lived longest in the rest of Italy. The
list will be a competent refutation of those who
attempt to malign our climate here; and so we may
have better hopes for the fulfilment of our prayers
that the lord of every land and sea may reach a great
and peaceful age, sufficing unto the demands of his
world even in advanced years.