The Wise and Ingenious Companion, French and English; / or, A Collection of the Wit of the Illustrious Persons, Both Ancient and Modern

by Abel Boyer

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A Leader of revolted Slaves was taken in Fight with many of his Party, by the General of a Roman Army; this General ask’d him what treatment he thought he and his Companions deserv’d: The same, said he, which brave Men deserve, who think themselves worthy of being Free; which answer so pleased the General, that he Pardon’d them, and employ’d them in his Troops.

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Un chef d’Esclaves revoltez fut pris les Armes à la Main, avec plusieurs de son Parti, par le Général d’une Armée Romaine; Ce Général lui demanda quel traitement il croyoit que lui & ses Compagnons avoient merité: Celui que meritent de braves Gens qui s’estiment dignes de la liberté, lui répondit-il. Cette reponse plut si fort à ce Général, qu’il leur pardonna & les employa dans ses Troupes.