Such accidents of duration and fortune the future held. […] The Samnites held Nola even till 80 B.C., Livy, Per. 89. […] Volaterrae held out till 80 B.C., Livy, Per. 89. […] Cornificius held Africa Vetus, without legions; his predecessor had been C. […] But not for long they were a minority and could be held in check.