1Arrius Menander, On Military Affairs, Book III. Veterans, among other privileges, have one relating to their offences, namely, that they are distinguished from other persons with reference to the penalties imposed upon them; therefore a veteran is neither thrown to wild beasts, nor beaten with rods.

2Ulpianus, Opinions, Book II. The immunity granted to soldiers who have been honorably discharged, they also enjoy in the towns in which they reside; nor is it lost if one of them should voluntarily accept an honor or a public employment. 1They must all pay taxes, and sustain any other ordinary burdens attaching to patrimonial estates.

3Marcianus, Rules, Book II. The same distinction is conferred upon veterans and their children as upon decurions. Therefore they shall neither be condemned to the mines, nor to labor on the public works, nor be thrown to wild beasts, nor be beaten with rods.

4Ulpianus, On the Duties of Proconsul, Book IV. It was stated in a Rescript addresed to Julius Sossianus, a veteran, that veterans are not exempt from contributing to the repair of highways, for it is clear that they are not excused from paying taxes on their property. 1It is stated in a Rescript addressed to Sillius Firmus and Antoninus Clarus that requisitions can be made for their ships.

5Paulus, On Judicial Inquiries. The Great Divine Antoninus, with his Father, stated in a Rescript that veterans were excused from building ships. 1They also enjoy immunity from the collection of taxes, that is to say, they cannot be appointed tax collectors. 2Veterans, however, who permit themselves to be elected members of an order, will be compelled to perform its duties.