THE FIRST OBSERVATION.
IT is one of Caesar's peculiars, recorded by Suetonius, that he never left behind him any spark or suspicion of war, least it might be said he did not throughly conquer where he came. For he that doth a businesse to halves, hath as much more to do before it be done: and the re∣mainder in matter of war, groweth commonly to a greater head then that which first gave oc∣casion of Arms; like fire, which is smothered for a time, to break out afterwards with greater fury. And therefore that he might not be thought to provoke an Enemy rather then subdue him, he neglected all occasions how important soever, which might draw him into Italy; to the end he might settle Spain in a peace, answerable to an absolute victory. Which he easily effected, ha∣ving over-mastered the chiefest of the party, and turned their troups out of the Country, as men altogether mistaken in the matter. The fame whereof so prevailed with the rest, that rather then they would stand out, they forsook their Commanders. And having thus removed all oc∣casions of force, he then proceeded to take away all doubtfulnesse, which might accompany a new reconcilement, by shewing such respects as well beseemed ancient desert.
For first, he made a publick acknowledge∣ment of their generall love & affection towards him: and then taking notice of particular servi∣ces, engaged them further with honours and re∣wards; righted such as were oppressed by the ad∣verse party; remitted all levies and taxations (to shew the difference between his & the Enemies favour) and filled all men with hope of good times: as knowing that fair words, accompanied with large promises, are powerfull instruments to work out whatsoever is desired. And so he took a little more time to settle those Provinces without further trouble; as believing in the proverb, that What is well done, is twice done.