1They say that Piso, watched by those around him at once and soon with all eyes turned upon him, betrayed no sign of a disturbed or exultant spirit. 1His words towards his father and emperor were respectful, about himself modest; 1nothing in his face or bearing changed, as if he were able to rule rather than eager to. 1Then it was debated whether the adoption should be announced before the rostra, or in the senate, or in the camp. 1It was decided to go to the camp: that would be an honour to the soldiers, whose favour, though wrongly acquired by largesse and bribery, was not to be despised if won by good means.
1Meanwhile public expectation had surrounded the Palatine, impatient of so great a secret; 1and those trying to suppress the badly contained rumour only increased it.