Titus Flamininus

These men Titus would not take away from their owners, although he was distressed at their condition, but the Achaeans ransomed them all at five minas[*](The mina was one sixtieth part of a talent, or one hundred drachmas.) the man, collected them together, and made a present of them to Titus just as he was about to embark, so that he sailed for home with a glad heart; his noble deeds had brought him a noble recompense, and one befitting a great man who loved his fellow citizens.

This appears to have furnished his triumph with its most glorious feature. For these men shaved their heads and wore felt caps, as it is customary for slaves to do when they are set free, and in this habit followed the triumphal car of Titus.