Translation of "fidens" into English

Hac quidem clavi, fidenti potius quam tolerata, hodierni temporis difficultates sunt obeundae.

In this spirit, with confidence rather than resignation, it is appropriate to address the difficulties of the present time.

quidam iussu Vitellii interfectum, de fide constantiaque eadem tradidere.

Some say that he was slain by order of Vitellius, but they bear the same testimony to his loyalty and courage.