The Scipio Elogia

The tomb of the consul of 298 BC
L. Cornelius Scipio son of Gnaeus [.......] Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus, offspring of his father Gnaeus, a brave and wise man whose appearance was fully equal to his virtue: he was consul censor and aedile among you. He captured Taurasia and Cisauna from Samnium - he subdues all of Lucania and takes away hostages.

The tomb of the consul of 259 BC
This man, Lucius Scipio, most people agree, was the very best of all good men at Rome.
The son of Barbatus, he was consul, censor and aedile among you. He captured Corsica and the city of Aleria; he dedicated the temple to the Goddesses of the Weather in fulfilment of a vow.

Tomb of an unknown Scipio, possibly the son of Africanus
For you who wore the apex of the Flamen Dialis, death has seen to it that all your accomplishments have been of but a short span: office ( honos ), fame ( fama ), virtue ( virtus ), glory ( gloria ) and intellectual power ( ingenium ). If you had been permitted to enjoy these in a long life you would easi1y have surpassed by your deeds the glory of your ancestors. For this reason the Earth willingly receives you into her bosom, Publius Cornelius Scipio, offspring of Africanus (?)

Tomb of the son of Scipio Hispallus, consul of 176 BC
Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Hispanus, son of Gnaeus, praetor, curule aedile, quaestor, tribune of the soldiers twice, member of the Board of Ten for judging law suits, member of the Board of Ten for making sacrifices. By my conduct I heaped virtues on the virtues of my family. I begot offspring; sought to emulate the achievements of my father. I upheld the praise of my ancestors so that they rejoice that I am born of their line. The offices ( honos ) which I have held have ennobled my stock.

Tomb of the brother of the preceding Scipio
L. Cornelius Scipio, son of Gnaeus, grandson of Gnaeus. This stone encloses great wisdom and many virtues along with a short life. The brevity of his life; not his honour, deprived him of honours . Here lies one who was never excelled in virtue. At the age of 20 he was buried in this tomb. Seek not here for offices ( honos ), for none were granted him. .