Ammianus Marcellinus, Res Gestae, John C. Rolfe (Translator), 29.5.53

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[53] Paruit Theodosius dictis, et crebritate certaminum Isaflenses ita protrivit, ut eisdem labentibus pecudum ritu,¹ Firmus ipse² latenter evaderet, et aviis et diuturnis latebris amendandus, inibi dum de fuga consultat, tentus ab Igmazene custodiretur.

Res Gestae. Ammianus Marcellinus. John C. Rolfe (Translator). Cambridge, MA. 1935-1940.

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Res Gestae (Ammianus Marcellinus. Ammianus Marcellinus, with an English translation, Vols. I-III. Rolfe, John C., editor. Cambridge, MA; London: Harvard University Press; W. Heinemann, 1935-1940 (printing).)

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[53] Theodosius did as he was advised, and so wore out the Isaflenses by frequent contests, that they were falling like cattle; and Firmus himself secretly escaped, intending to hide in remote and lasting retreats; but while he was there planning flight, he was taken prisoner by Igmazen and kept in custody.

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Res Gestae

1. ritu added after pecudum, EA; more before p, W 2N 2G; V omits.

2. ipse, add. by Her. (cf. § 41); quoque, by C.F.W.M.; firmusque, V.

Ammianus Marcellinus Res Gestae 29.5.53

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