quoniam quidem in Achaiam, Asiam, Pamphyliam sumptu publico et legationis nomine mercator signorum tabularumque picturam missus est.
since he was indeed sent to Achaia, Asia, Pamphylia at public expense and with the title of ambassador, as a buyer of statues and paintings.
tricolon making list of plundered places seem longer
irony of title making Verres seem not only a criminal, but also disrespectfull to Rome.
offensive to the people of Rome as using their money for personal gain
sarcasm showing Cicero's outrage
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