Cicero: de imperio Pompey’s eligibility for the command against Mithridates. 27 28 Pompey’s track record. 29 30 How Pompey rid the world of pirates. 31 32 33 34 35 The qualities of a great general. 36 The deplorable behaviour of past generals. 37 38 39 Pompey’s self-restraint and suitability for the position. 40 41 42 43 44 45