Note 43 — Chapter XV · 39 On Treaties and on Engagements made by Delegates, Exceeding their Power.

When the Roman army had passed under the yoke at Caudium, upon their return, when the matter was referred to the senate, it was said that as the convention was made without the consent of the senate or people, the Roman people were not bound by it, and a proposal was made that those who had signed the treaty should again be given up to the enemy, thus the people would be released from the engagement. This proposal was agreed to, and a decree to that purpose passed.