Note 19 — Chapter XXXV · GALBA, OTHO, VITELLIUS, AND THE THREE FLAVIANS (68-96 A.D.)
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Dion relates this incident with a little variation. According to him, the German soldier said, “I will give you the best assistance in my power;” and thereupon he stabbed Vitellius, and despatched himself. Dio, lib. LXV.