qui, quamvis pro commodis plebis excubabant inque imperiis compescendis occupati erant, instrui tamen ea argenteis vasis et anulis aureis publice praebitis patiebantur, quo talium rerum usu auctoritas magistratuum esset ornatior.
Although they kept watch for the interests of the common people and were busy in holding down magisterial powers, they allowed them to be furnished with silver vessels and golden rings publicly provided, so that respect for magistrates be enhanced by such accessories.
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