[103] Eutropius had been raised by Arcadius to the highest of all ranks, that of Patrician. These patricii were called the “fathers” of the Emperor. Hence Eutropius, a patrician, left (i.e. forfeited) his property on his banishment to Cyprus to his “son” Arcadius.

[104] A reference to the rescue of Arion by the dolphin.

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IN EUTROPIUM

LIBER II.

(XX.)

Mygdonii cineres et si quid restat Eoi,

quod pereat, regni: certe non augure falso

prodigii patuere minae, frustraque peracto

vulnere monstriferi praesagia discitis anni.