| Rome used crucifixions as a deterrent, and standard for the 'vilest' crimes, such as slave rebellion. |
| The Achaean League chose this moment to fight Rome but was swiftly defeated. |
| McCartan and I gave London a hasty goingover, had a calm Channel crossing, and parted company in Paris, when I went on towards Rome. |
| Soon afterward, Octavius, whom Caesar adopted through his will, arrived in Rome. |
| Hadst thou foxship to banish him that struck more blows for Rome than thou hast spoken words. |
| At Rome, when Sallust was the fashionable writer, short sentences, uncommon words, and an obscure brevity, were affected as so many elegances. |
