Since last the Great Twin Brethren Of mortal eyes were seen, Have years gone by an hundred And fourscore and thirteen. That summer a Virginius Was Consul first in place； The second was stout Aulus, Of the Posthumian race. The Herald of the Latines From Gabii came in state： The Herald of the Latines Passed through Rome's Eastern Gate： The Herald of the Latines Did in our Forum stand； And there he did his office, A sceptre in his hand.