Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 24:2

2 And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,

When Paul was sent for to appear, being under the custody of the Soldiers who brought him to Cesaria.

It being one of the rules of Art, which an Orator seldom forgets, to endeavour to obtain the Judges favour, Tertullus commends Felix, who indeed had delivered that Country from some Robbers (like Banditi, or Moss-Troopers) that did infest it; but is commended for little else amongst the Historians, who brand him for extraordinary covetousness and cruelty.