Cornelius Balbus later acknowledged an especial tie of loyalty to L. […] Caesar’s centurions were notorious for their loyalty, and for the rewards of loyalty. […] Remonstrance was addressed to Antonius: the military men urged him to treat Caesar’s heir with loyalty and respect. […] Loyalty could only be won by loyalty in return. […] In public Cicero professed warm and eager admiration for their loyalty, their patriotism, their capacity.