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In
truth, this ought almost to be considered as the voice and speech of the
immortal gods, when the world itself and the air and the earth tremble with
a certain unusual agitation, and prophecy to us with an unprecedented and
incredible sound. On this emergency we must appoint atonements
and prayers as we are ordered; but it is easy to address prayers to those
beings who of their own accord point out to us the path of safety. Our own
internal quarrels and dissensions must be terminated by ourselves.
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