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But after he had meditated on many different plans, he decided on trying one, which the result proved to be good, without any one being aware of it. But when he was about to set out on an important expedition against some tribes of the Allemanni whom he considered hostile, and likely to proceed to acts of atrocious daring if they were not defeated in a way to be an example to the rest, he hesitated in great anxiety, since a report of his intentions had gone before him, what force he could employ, and how he could be quick enough to take them by surprise the first moment that circumstances should afford him an opportunity.Ģ. And when Numerius denied all that was charged against him, and could not be convicted on any point, Delphidius the orator, who was assailing him with great bitterness, being enraged at the failure of his charges, exclaimed, 'But, great Cæsar, will any one ever be found guilty if it be enough to deny the charge?' To whom Julian, with seasonable wisdom, replied, 'Can any one be judged innocent if it be enough to make a charge?' And he did many similar actions in his civil capacity. Numerius, a native of Narbonne, had a little time before been accused before the governor as a thief, and Julian, by an unusual exercise of the censor's power, heard his cause in public admitting into the court all who sought entrance.

And although there are many acts of his in deciding, these disputes worthy of praise it will be sufficient to mention one, on the model of which all his other words and actions were framed.Ĥ. And he found it easy to correct what was wrong on this head, because he himself decided all causes in which the persons concerned were of any great importance and showed himself a most impartial discerner of right and wrong.ģ. Taking anxious care that no one should be oppressed by the burden of taxation that the power of the officers should not be stretched into extortion that those who increase their property by the public distresses, should have no sanction, and that no judge should violate justice with impunity.Ģ. were ennobling the brothers Eusebius and Hypatius, Julian, illustrious for his uninterrupted successes, now in his winter quarters, being relieved for a while from his warlike anxieties, was devoting equal care to many points connected with the welfare of the provinces. Sapor receives the surrender of two Roman fortresses. A description of Amida and how many legions and squadrons were there in garrison. Seven hundred Illyrian cavalry are surprised by the Persians, and put to flight- Ursicinus escapes in one direction, and Marcellinus in another.

Sapor, with the kings of the Chionitae and Albani, invades Mesopotamia-The Romans of their own accord lay waste their lands with fire compelled the countrymen to come into the towns, and fortify the western bank of the Euphrates with castles and garrisons. Ursicinus, the commander of the legions, being summoned from the East, when he had reached Thrace was sent back to Mesopotamia, and having arrived there he hears from Marcellinus of Sapor's approach. Antoninus, the protector, deserts to Sapor, with all his men and increases his eagerness to engage in war with the Romans. Sapor, king of Persia, prepares to attack the Romans with all his power. Why Barbatio, the commander of the infantry, and his wife, were beheaded by command of Constantius. He repairs the walls of the castles on the Rhine which he had recovered crosses the Rhine, and having conquered those of the Alemanni who remained hostile, he compels their kings to sue for peace, and to restore their prisoners. The Caesar Julian consults the welfare of the Gauls, and provides for the general observance of justice.

337595 Roman History - Book XVIII Ammianus Marcellinus

12 labours of hercules 5 kids of hellas level 4.3