Museum of antiquity; a description of ancient life: the employments, amusements, customs and habits, the cities, places, monuments and tombs, the literature and fine arts of 3,000 years ago (1887)
Yaggy, L. W, Haines, Thomas L · Des Moines, Iowa : G.S. Cline · leaf 144
for the commencement of the fight ; whilst behind him two THE AMPHITHEATRE. companions, at the foot of one of the Victories which enclose thescene, are preparing his helmet and shield. At first, however, they contended only with staves, calledrudes^ or with blunted weapons; but when warmed and… … EXAMINING THE WOUNDED. no power to grant or to refuse it; but if the spectators were dis-satisfied and gave the signal of death, he was obliged to becomethe executioner of their will. This signal was the turning downthe thumbs; as is well known. If any showed signs of fear, theirdeath was certain;…
Civilization · Classical antiquities
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