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Pagina 20
... lake of Comum ; I therefore made her an offer , at her own price , of any quantity of my land there , except what came to me from my father and mother ; for I could not con- sent to sell any part of my patrimonial estate , even to ...
... lake of Comum ; I therefore made her an offer , at her own price , of any quantity of my land there , except what came to me from my father and mother ; for I could not con- sent to sell any part of my patrimonial estate , even to ...
Pagina 77
... lakes , & c . which had the reputation of being sacred , as a mark of veneration for those places , and to render the presiding deities pro- pitious . Suetonius mentions this practice , in the annual vows which he says the Roman people ...
... lakes , & c . which had the reputation of being sacred , as a mark of veneration for those places , and to render the presiding deities pro- pitious . Suetonius mentions this practice , in the annual vows which he says the Roman people ...
Pagina 103
... lake that lies below them , called Vadimon , † which I was informed had several very extraordinary qual- * Now called Amelia , an episcopal city in Ombria . † Now called Lago di Bassanello . ities attending it . take a nearer view ...
... lake that lies below them , called Vadimon , † which I was informed had several very extraordinary qual- * Now called Amelia , an episcopal city in Ombria . † Now called Lago di Bassanello . ities attending it . take a nearer view ...
Pagina 104
... lake produce . These islands differ in their size and shape ; but the edges of all of them are worn away by their fre- quent collision against the shore and each other . They have all of them the same height and mo- tion , and their ...
... lake produce . These islands differ in their size and shape ; but the edges of all of them are worn away by their fre- quent collision against the shore and each other . They have all of them the same height and mo- tion , and their ...
Pagina 105
... lake to appear considerably less till at last uniting in the centre , they restore it to its usual size . The sheep which graze upon the borders of this lake , frequently go upon these islands to feed , without perceiving that they have ...
... lake to appear considerably less till at last uniting in the centre , they restore it to its usual size . The sheep which graze upon the borders of this lake , frequently go upon these islands to feed , without perceiving that they have ...
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Pagina 259 - For it appears to be a matter highly deserving your consideration, more especially as great numbers must be involved in the danger of these prosecutions, which have already extended, and are still likely to extend, to persons of all ranks and ages, and even of both sexes. In fact, this contagious superstition is not confined to the cities only, but has spread its infection among the neighboring villages and country.
Pagina 261 - ... himself to be a Christian and shall make it evident that he is not by invoking our gods, let him ( notwithstanding any former suspicion ) be pardoned upon his repentance.
Pagina 256 - TO THE EMPEROR TRAJAN. IT is a rule, Sir, which I inviolably observe, to refer myself to you in all my doubts ; for who is more capable of removing my scruples, or informing my ignorance? Having never been present at any trials concerning those who profess Christianity, I am unacquainted not only with the nature of their crimes, or the measure of their punishment, but how far it is proper to enter into an examination concerning them. Whether, therefore, any difference is usually made with respect...
Pagina 260 - Adfirmabant autem hanc fuisse summam vel culpae suae vel erroris, quod essent soliti stato die ante lucem convenire carmenque Christo quasi deo dicere secum invicem seque sacramento non in scelus aliquod obstringere, sed ne furta, ne latrocinia, ne adulteria committerent, ne fidem fallerent, ne depositum appellati abnegarent.
Pagina 258 - God, binding themselves by a solemn oath, not for the purposes of any wicked design, but never to commit any fraud, theft, or adultery, never to falsify their word, nor deny a trust when they should be called upon to deliver it up; after which it was their custom to separate and then reassemble to eat in common a harmless meal.
Pagina 259 - ... by which to act in all cases of this nature. But I would not have you officiously enter into any inquiries concerning them. If indeed they should be brought before you, and the crime is...
Pagina 257 - ... punished: for I was persuaded, whatever the nature of their opinions might be, a contumacious and inflexible obstinacy certainly deserved correction. There were others also brought before me possessed with the same infatuation, but being citizens of Rome, I directed them to be carried thither.
Pagina 108 - The highest of all characters, in my estimation, is his, who is as ready to pardon the errors of mankind, as if he were every day guilty of some himself; and, at the same time, as cautious of committing a fault, as if he never forgave one.
Pagina 46 - Every circumstance of this prophecy was actually accomplished. It is said farther, that upon his arrival at Carthage, as he was coming out of the ship, the same figure accosted him upon the shore.
Pagina 207 - TRAJAN THE Prusenses, Sir, having an ancient bath which lies in a ruinous state, desire your leave to repair it; but, upon examination, I am of opinion it ought to be rebuilt. I think, therefore, you may indulge them in this request, as there will be a sufficient fund for that purpose, partly from those debts which are due from private persons to the public which I am now collecting in; and partly from what they raise among themselves towards furnishing the bath with oil, which they are willing to...