This is true in Scotland also, where the matter is in the hands of a body of officers, known as procurators fiscal, with the Lord Advocate at their head; and even in Ireland a similar system has developed informally by the employment of crown counsel acting under the control of the Attorney General for that kingdom.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
On the other hand, a great number of the provincial procurators were freedmen.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
Some are high officials of the Empire, procurators of provinces, curators of great public works, or distinguished officers of the legions.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill