Brilliant success of Regulus in Africa 72 The Carthaginians sue in vain for peace 72 255. Arrival of the Lacedaemonian Xanthippus 72 He restores confidence to the Carthaginians 73 Defeat and capture of Regulus 73 Destruction of the Roman fleet by a storm 73 The Romans build another fleet 73 253. Again destroyed by a storm 73 The war confined to Sicily 73 250. Victory of Metellus at Panormus 73 Embassy of the Carthaginians to Rome 73 Heroic conduct of Regulus 74 250. Siege of Lilybaeum 74 249. Defeat of the Consul Claudius at sea 75 Destruction of the Roman fleet a third time 75 247. Appointment of Hamilcar Barca to the Carthaginian command 75 He intrenches himself on Mount Hercte, near Panormus 75 He removes to Mount Eryx 75 241. Victory off the AEgatian Islands 76 Peace with Carthage 76 End of the War 76 CHAPTER XI. EVENTS BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND PUNIC WARS. B.C. 240-219. 240-238. War of the Mercenaries with Carthage 77 She owes her safety to Hamilcar 77 238. The Romans seize Sardinia and Corsica 77 Hamilcar goes to Spain 78 235. Temple of Janus closed 78 Completion of the Thirty-five Roman Tribes 78 229. ILLYRIAN WAR 78 Conquest of Teuta, queen of the Illyrians 78 223. Honors paid to the Romans in the Grecian cities 78 232. Agrarian law of the Tribune Flaminius 78 225. GALLIC WAR 78 Defeat of the Gauls at Telamon in Etruria 79 224. Conquest of the Boii 79 223. The Romans cross the Po 79 222. Conquest of the Insubres 79 Marcellus wins the Spolia Opima 79 220. The Via Flaminia from Rome to Ariminum 79