^{page 194 note 1} This is proved by Livy xxxi. 49 and 50; cf. xxxiii. 42.

^{page 194 note 2} Golden Bough, vol. i. ch. 2, section 1.

^{page 194 note 3} Livy v. 52, 13. Even after Augustus' revival, the restriction was almost as severe; Tac. Ann. iii. 71.

^{page 194 note 4} Caesar's predecessor in the priesthood, Merula, had been also consul; see Drumann, iii. 130.

^{page 195 note 1} Livy xxxi. 50.

^{page 195 note 2} See also the Lex incerta reperta Bantiae, lines 16, 17.

^{page 195 note 3} Livy xxxix. 39; a chapter worth attentive study for other reasons. The identity of the C. Valerius Flaccus here mentioned seems to be established; Livy expressly says that he was Flamen Dialis.

^{page 195 note 4} Val. Max. vi. 9, 2.

^{page 195 note 5} For full details, see Marquardt, , Staatsverualtung (ed. Wissowa, ), iii. 328, 336 foll.Google Scholar

^{page 195 note 6} Cf. Plutarch, , Quaest. Rom. 113.Google Scholar

^{page 195 note 7} Livy xl. 42; on this occasion the tribes decided in favour of the Pontifex Maximus. A mutilated passage in Festus (p. 343) seems to show that the appeal might be successful. See Mommsen, Slaatsrecht, i. 2², 30 note.