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We notice here C for G, ET for IT, O for V on the one hand: on the other, praeda where we should expect praida, besides the inconsistencies alluded to on p. 13. The Mausoleum of the Scipios containing the epitaphs was discovered in 1780.
Praeda sumus flammis; solum hoc speramus ab igne, Ut restet paucus, quem capit urna, cinis. Dum quaerit medicus febris caussamque, modumque, Flammarum et tenebras, et sine luce faces; Quas tractat patitur flammas, et febre calescens, Corruit ipse suis victima rapta focis. Qui tardos potuit morbos, artusque trementes, Sistere, febrili se videt igne rapi.
The gentleman was, after the manner of his tribe, minutely scanning some papers that is, he was looking into them so sharply that you would have inferred that he was engaged in hunting for "flaws;" a species of game that is both a prey and a reward et praeda et premium, as an old proverb says.
I shall close this Subject with giving you one Caution: When you have gained a Victory, do not push it too far; 'tis sufficient to let the Company and your Adversary see 'tis in your Power, but that you are too generous to make use of it. No. 198. Wednesday, October 17, 1711. Addison. 'Cervae luporum praeda rapacium Sectamur ultro, quos opimus Fallere et effugere est triumphus. Hor.
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