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... ftill extant , which he delivered before the people on occafion of his fon's fune- ral , who died after he had been conful . Fabius Maximus was five times conful ; and in his first confulfhip was honored with a triumph for the victory ...
... ftill extant , which he delivered before the people on occafion of his fon's fune- ral , who died after he had been conful . Fabius Maximus was five times conful ; and in his first confulfhip was honored with a triumph for the victory ...
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... took care to encamp above them on high and * μαλλί την αρχομενος εκ δέων αρχηνα This vow had formerly been made to Mars by Aulus Corne lies , and neglected .. mountainous places . When they fat ftill , he did 6 PLUTARCH's LIVES .
... took care to encamp above them on high and * μαλλί την αρχομενος εκ δέων αρχηνα This vow had formerly been made to Mars by Aulus Corne lies , and neglected .. mountainous places . When they fat ftill , he did 6 PLUTARCH's LIVES .
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Plutarch. mountainous places . When they fat ftill , he did the fame ; when they were in motion , he fhewed himself upon the heights , at fuch a distance as not to be obliged to fight against his inclination , and yet near enough to keep ...
Plutarch. mountainous places . When they fat ftill , he did the fame ; when they were in motion , he fhewed himself upon the heights , at fuch a distance as not to be obliged to fight against his inclination , and yet near enough to keep ...
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... ftill , by being the firft to fhow an example " of obedience and fubmiflion . " He then ordered the enfigns to advance with the eagles , and the troops to follow , himfelf marching at their head , to the camp of Fabius . Being admitted ...
... ftill , by being the firft to fhow an example " of obedience and fubmiflion . " He then ordered the enfigns to advance with the eagles , and the troops to follow , himfelf marching at their head , to the camp of Fabius . Being admitted ...
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... ftill whilft it was under the conduct of the Fabii ; but for his part he would take but one day to get fight of the enemy , and to beat him . With thefe promifes he fo prevailed on the multitude , that he raifed greater forces than Rome ...
... ftill whilft it was under the conduct of the Fabii ; but for his part he would take but one day to get fight of the enemy , and to beat him . With thefe promifes he fo prevailed on the multitude , that he raifed greater forces than Rome ...
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