 Complete the following phrase:  An Oscan-speaking people, the Samnites probably originated as an offshoot of the Sabines. The Samnites formed a confederation, consisting of four tribes: the Hirpini, Caudini, Caraceni, and Pentri. They allied with Rome against the Gauls in 354 BC, but later became enemies of the Romans and were soon involved in a series of three wars 343341 BC, 327304 BC, and 298290 BC against the Romans. Despite an overwhelming victory over the Romans at the 