Illustrations of school classics, arranged and described (1903)
Hill, George Francis, Sir, 1867-1948 · London, Macmillan · leaf 216
The Latins are distinguished by oval shields (clipei) andfairly complete armour (cuirass, helmet, etc.); the Rutulianshave oblong shields {scuta) and are scantily clothed. TheLatins are victorious; this is indicated by the fact that afigure of Victory, carrying a palm-branch, holds out awreath to… … Two towers of the city wall are already complete ; thewall between them is in course of construction. The female 176 ILLUSTRATIONS OF SCHOOL CLASSICS figure standing at the side appears to be meant for thepersonification of the city. The warrior who runs towardsher, with long oblong shield (scutum)…
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