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179.4. fortuna: cf. 175 7.—possit, adferat: present tense to express a general truth; though usually in Latin such expressions follow the sequence of tenses. 179.8.

ultro, freely; i.e. any that would; as a general invitation extending beyond those immediately concerned. 179.10.

supra docuimus: see 102 21-25. 179.13.

primos finīs, the nearest limits. 179.16.

paludes: subj. of morantur. 179.18.

profectum: i.e. eum profectum esse. 179.22.

Aduatucam: i.e. where Cicero with a single legion was guarding the baggage of the whole army; see ch. 32. 179.23.

tantum, only so much, really, so feeble. 179.24.

cingi, surrounded; i.e. manned (with a line of defenders). 179.27.

duce, as guide (pred. app.).


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