Note 83 — LIFE OF CRASSUS.
George Long translation
Cassius escaped to Syria, which he successfully defended against the invading Parthians, who lost their commander, Osakes. (Dion Cassius. 40. c. 28, 29; Cicero, Ad Attic. v. 20; Orosius, vi. 13.)
Cicero was proconsul of Cilicia during the Parthian invasion of Syria B.C. 51.