The Bookshelf for boys and girls Children's Book of Fact and Fancy (1912)
University Society, New York · New York. : University Society · leaf 133
before yesterday, my host, whoseoffice imposes upon him part of the care of thesematters, took me to the public supper at whichthe gladiators who were to fight on the morrowtook leave of their friends and kinsfolk. Thetables were spread in the circus itself; and therewere present, I should suppose,… … silent ; and these, I noticed, were also more spar-ing of the wine-cup, which moderation woulddoubtless receive the reward of a clearer sightand steadier hand for the arena. There were notwanting sights which touched the heart. Onesuch I observed in particular, because my hostwas concerned in it. I…
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