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... Pompey for life in consequence of this boast ; but he was pacified by Pompey's begging that he might be made consul . Still they were not heartily friends , and each tried to gain the love and admi- ration of the people for himself . Pompey ...
... Pompey for life in consequence of this boast ; but he was pacified by Pompey's begging that he might be made consul . Still they were not heartily friends , and each tried to gain the love and admi- ration of the people for himself . Pompey ...
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... Pompey , being the first general in the state , was appointed to the command . We must remember that in former times , the same persons constantly commanded both by land and sea . It is generally agreed , that Pompey's conduct on this ...
... Pompey , being the first general in the state , was appointed to the command . We must remember that in former times , the same persons constantly commanded both by land and sea . It is generally agreed , that Pompey's conduct on this ...
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... Pompey and Cæsar ; and this was a great triumph to Cæsar , who was not at all of a cruel disposition . But it was ... Pompey's province , as Gaul was Cæsar's ; he was therefore , more powerful there than in any other place yet Cæsar's ...
... Pompey and Cæsar ; and this was a great triumph to Cæsar , who was not at all of a cruel disposition . But it was ... Pompey's province , as Gaul was Cæsar's ; he was therefore , more powerful there than in any other place yet Cæsar's ...
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... Pompey's stood to defend themselves . The mode of attack which Cæsar had ordered , was one which they were quite unaccustomed to , the young patricians were unable to bear it , and fled because they feared to have their faces covered ...
... Pompey's stood to defend themselves . The mode of attack which Cæsar had ordered , was one which they were quite unaccustomed to , the young patricians were unable to bear it , and fled because they feared to have their faces covered ...
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... Pompey our master if we dismiss him , Pompey will hate us for being inhospitable , and Cæsar for allowing his enemy to escape . Dead men cannot bite . " This was a wicked suggestion for Pompey's death ; but it was not declared openly ...
... Pompey our master if we dismiss him , Pompey will hate us for being inhospitable , and Cæsar for allowing his enemy to escape . Dead men cannot bite . " This was a wicked suggestion for Pompey's death ; but it was not declared openly ...
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Seite 195 - But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judea, in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither : notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee. And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.
Seite 56 - Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield : but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
Seite 7 - Sabine soldiery, she promised to betray the fort to them, if they would give her what they wore on their left arms ; whereupon, after having been admitted by her, they threw their shields on her, and crushed her.
Seite 168 - Being at length entered the senate-house, where the conspirators were prepared to receive him, he met one Spurina, an augur, who had foretold his danger, to whom he said, smiling, " Well, " Spurina, the ides of March are come." " Yes," replied the augur,