Avienus, si quid poterat, in filiis generis fratribus provehendis moliebatur; cumque semper domesticis candidatis distringeretur, erga expediendas forinsecus ambientum necessitates minus valenter efficax erat.
Avienus, so far as his influence extended, exerted himself in promoting his sons, sons-in-law, and cousins; and as he was always busy with candidates from his own family, he was less helpful in meeting the wants of place-seekers outside his circle.
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