Prefects or Tribunes of the Soldiers of equestrian rank, sent by Crassus (see Lieutenants) to collect grain from the Veneti, Esubii, and Curiosolites, but were arrested and held by them (Caes. BG 3.7.2-4, 8.2-4, 9.3, 10.2, and 16.4; Dio 39.40. 1; Oros. 6.8.6-7). (Broughton MRR II)