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In his place (Gratian), Constantine, a common trooper of no merit, was chosen Emperor solely on account of his auspicious name. Once he had obtained power, he crossed into Gaul, where he was hoodwinked into many worthless treaties by the barbarians and caused great harm to the commonwealth. Before long, at the order of Honorius, Count Constantius entered Gaul with an army, besieged Constantine in the city of Arles, captured him, and put him to death. His son Constans, a monk whom he had created Caesar, was also put to death by Count Gerontius in Vienne.

War e lerc'h (Gratianus), Constantinus, ur soudard boutin eus talvoudegezh ebet, e oa savet impalaer nemet diwar arouez e anv. Adalek bet tapet ar c'halloud gantañ, e treuzas ar mor evit mont da Galia,