Eschenburg, Johann Joachim, 1743-1820. [from old catalog], Fiske, Nathan Welby, 1798-1847, [from old catalog] ed. and tr · Philadelphia, E. C. & J. Biddle · leaf 288
greave ; the rest of thebody is naked; he has lowered his shield as being vanquished, and raised his hand to implor*mercy of the spectators. Fig. 4 is behind him, wailing for the signal from them, whether tospare bis antagonist or strike the death-blow; he carries a smaller shield, has armor upon… … 246 ROMAN ANTiaUITIES. thigh, and arm, and, having in vain implored mercy of the spectators, he bends his I?nee 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 liim and seems thus to insult his…
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