Upon this the emperor granted pardon to Caractacus, to his wife,
and to his brothers. Released from their bonds, they did homage also to
Agrippina who sat near, conspicuous on another throne, in the same language
of praise and gratitude. It was indeed a novelty, quite alien to ancient
manners, for a woman to sit in front of Roman standards. In fact, Agrippina
boasted that she was herself a partner in the empire which her ancestors
had won.
The Senate was then assembled, and |