The majority of Lucullus' troops now openly…

The majority of Lucullus' troops now openly refuse to obey his commands, but agree to defend Roman positions from attack.

Lucullus, a plebeian noble, is incensed at the prospect of his replacement by a "new man" such as Pompey.

The outgoing commander and his replacements trade insults.

Lucullus calls Pompey a "vulture" who feeds from the work of others.

Lucullus is referring not merely to Pompey's new command against Mithridates, but also his claim to have finished the war against Spartacus.

Lucullus returns to Rome.