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Listen, Fausta, to the confused murmur that comes from the camp of the Roman army, bearing witness to its numbers; and to those sounds of the hammer, the axe, and the saw, plied by ten thousand arms, bearing witness to the activity and exhaustless resources of the enemy, and you cannot but feel, that at last it may be long first but that at last, Palmyra must give way.
Of these parties we were one; for neither Gracchus, nor Fausta, nor I, cared much for the sports of the day, and there were few foolish or wise things that were not uttered by one of as during the continuance of those tedious, never-ending games. 'Well, Lucius, said Fausta, 'and what think you now of our great Queen?
Is it not most evident that, with whatever authority this religion may propound its doctrines, men not being in a single power coerced, will not, though they may receive them, yield to them an equal observance? Hence, even among Christians, there must foe, perhaps ever, much imperfection. 'Does not this appear to you, Fausta and Piso, said Julia, as the old man paused, 'just and reasonable?
So that to me, belief in a future existence is in proportion to the difficulty of admitting the idea of divine malignity, and it cannot therefore be much stronger than it is. 'How can you make that clear to us? said Fausta; 'I should truly rejoice if out of the evils which so darken the earth, any thing good or beautiful could be drawn.
'Strange indeed, said Julia, 'that she who can enter with Longinus into the deepest mysteries of philosophy, and whose mind is stored with all the learning of the schools, should still love the pomp of power better than all. And Fausta is but her second self. Fausta worships Zenobia, and Zenobia is encouraged in her opinions by the kindred sentiments of that bright spirit.
'What makes you here? inquired Fausta; 'are there none in Palmyra to do your bidding, but you must be abroad at such an hour and such a place? ''Tis not so fearful quite, replied the Queen, 'as a battle-field, and there you trust me. 'Never, willingly. 'Then you do not love my honor? said the Queen, taking Fausta's hand as she spoke.
Returning, hardly had I arrived at the house of Gracchus, when it was announced in loud shouts by the slaves of the palace, that Gracchus himself, Fausta and Calpurnius were approaching. I hastened to the portico overlooking the court-yard, and was there just in season to assist Fausta to dismount. It was a joyful moment I need scarce assure you. Fausta returns wholly unhurt.
I shall rely much upon your counsel. No sooner had I spoken thus, than Fausta quickly exclaimed: 'O father, how easily, were the Queen now in Palmyra, might we obtain through her the means of approaching the Persian King with some hope of a successful appeal to his compassion! and yet' She hesitated and paused. 'I perceive, said Gracchus, 'what it is that checks your speech.
Upon returning to the house of Gracchus, and finding myself again in the company of Fausta and her father, I said: 'I go to-night to hear a Christian, the Christian Probus, discourse concerning the Christian doctrine. Will you accompany me, Fausta? 'Not now, Lucius, she replied; 'my head and heart are too full of the interests and cares of Zenobia, to allow me to think of aught else.
He strangled Licinius, after defeating him; murdered his own son Crispus, his nephew Licinius, and his wife Fausta, together with a number of others. The wealth of the Christian churches was considerable during the third century, and the bishops and clergy lived in much pomp and luxury.
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