The History of Rome, Volume 4Bell, 1850 - 2278 pages |
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Page 1658
... wall and a gate were struck by lightning in several parts , and two men killed . It was clearly proved , that , at Nursia , in the midst of a calm , a tempest suddenly burst forth ; and there also two freemen were killed . The Tusculans ...
... wall and a gate were struck by lightning in several parts , and two men killed . It was clearly proved , that , at Nursia , in the midst of a calm , a tempest suddenly burst forth ; and there also two freemen were killed . The Tusculans ...
Page 1660
... walls , defended the city for that day , although the scaling ladders were raised against the walls . About mid - day , Acilius , the signal for re- treat being given , drew off his men to their camp . After their bodies were refreshed ...
... walls , defended the city for that day , although the scaling ladders were raised against the walls . About mid - day , Acilius , the signal for re- treat being given , drew off his men to their camp . After their bodies were refreshed ...
Page 1661
Livy. 6. However , the wall was broken down in many places , when word was brought , that his successor , having ... walls ; all , armed and unarmed , retired into the citadel , which they deemed an impregnable fortress . The consul ...
Livy. 6. However , the wall was broken down in many places , when word was brought , that his successor , having ... walls ; all , armed and unarmed , retired into the citadel , which they deemed an impregnable fortress . The consul ...
Page 1664
... walls , first of all inspired priests of Cybele , in their solemn dress , met them before the gate . These said , that , " by order of the mother of the gods , they , 1 Called Galli , and Corybantes . the immediate servants of the ...
... walls , first of all inspired priests of Cybele , in their solemn dress , met them before the gate . These said , that , " by order of the mother of the gods , they , 1 Called Galli , and Corybantes . the immediate servants of the ...
Page 1665
... walls and the city . " None of them was injured ; and , presently , the whole senate and the magistrates came out to surrender the place . The fleet then sailed over to Abydos ; where when , their minds being sounded by conferences , no ...
... walls and the city . " None of them was injured ; and , presently , the whole senate and the magistrates came out to surrender the place . The fleet then sailed over to Abydos ; where when , their minds being sounded by conferences , no ...
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Page 1809 - During the night, which succeeded the day in which the affair was made public, great numbers, attempting to fly, were seized, and brought back by the triumvirs, who had posted guards at all the gates ; and informations were lodged against many, some of whom, both men and women, put themselves to death. Above seven thousand men and women are said to have taken the oath of the association.