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... he gave himself several wounds ; and in that condition , with his body all bloody , he caused himself to be carried in his chariot to the market - place ; where by his com . plaints and eloquence he so inflamed the populace , OF GREECE .
... he gave himself several wounds ; and in that condition , with his body all bloody , he caused himself to be carried in his chariot to the market - place ; where by his com . plaints and eloquence he so inflamed the populace , OF GREECE .
Page 77
... own countryman , Euribyades , adjudged that of wisdom to The- mistocles . They crowned him with olive presented him with a rich chariot , and conducted him with three hundred OF GREECE . 77 123. It is to be observed, however, that ...
... own countryman , Euribyades , adjudged that of wisdom to The- mistocles . They crowned him with olive presented him with a rich chariot , and conducted him with three hundred OF GREECE . 77 123. It is to be observed, however, that ...
Page 78
... chariot , and conducted him with three hundred horse te the confines of their state . 5. But still there was a homage paid him that flattered his pride yet more : when he appeared at the Olympic games , the spectators received him with ...
... chariot , and conducted him with three hundred horse te the confines of their state . 5. But still there was a homage paid him that flattered his pride yet more : when he appeared at the Olympic games , the spectators received him with ...
Page 92
... chariots , in which the Persians were accustomed to con- vey their wives to the court at Sardis . 47. When the unfortunate exile was arrived at the palace of the voluptuous monarch of the country , he waited on the captain of the guard ...
... chariots , in which the Persians were accustomed to con- vey their wives to the court at Sardis . 47. When the unfortunate exile was arrived at the palace of the voluptuous monarch of the country , he waited on the captain of the guard ...
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... chariot race . 4. But it was not after such empty honours that his son as- pired . His friends asked him one day , whether he would not be present at the games above mentioned in order to dispute the prize bestowed on that occasion ...
... chariot race . 4. But it was not after such empty honours that his son as- pired . His friends asked him one day , whether he would not be present at the games above mentioned in order to dispute the prize bestowed on that occasion ...
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