Silver and gold the Gods have denied them, whether in mercy or in wrath, I am unable to determine.
Meaning of the quote
The Roman soldier Germanicus is saying that the gods have not given the people silver and gold, but he is not sure if they did this out of kindness or anger. He is unsure whether the gods' decision was a good thing or a bad thing.
About Germanicus
Germanicus Julius Caesar was a famous ancient Roman general and politician, known for his campaigns in Germania. He was born into the influential Claudia family and later adopted into the Julii Caesares, making him an integral part of the Roman imperial dynasty. Despite his untimely death, Germanicus was widely revered as a heroic and virtuous leader, comparable to Alexander the Great.