Eschenburg, J[ohann] J[oachim], 1743-1820. [from old catalog], Fiske, Nathan Welby, 1798-1847, [from old catalog] ed. and tr · Philadelphia, E. C. Biddle · leaf 286
greave ; the rest of thebody is naked; he has lowered his shield as being vanquished, and raised his hand to imploremercy of the spectators. Fig. 4 is behind him, waiting for the signal from them, whether tospare his antagonist or strike the death-blow; he carries a smaller shield, has armor upon… … 245 x2 246 ROMAN ANTIQUITIES. thigh, and arm, and, having in vain implored mercy of the spectators, he bends his knee appa-rently to receive from the sword of his comrade a more speedy death than would be likely fromthe trident of his antagonist retiarius, who pushes him and seems thus to insult…
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