And both have Saturn's rage, repelled by Jove.—P. [254].
Astrologers have an axiom, that whatsoever Saturn ties is loosed by Jupiter. They account Saturn to be a planet of a malevolent nature, and Jupiter of a propitious influence.
Note VIII.
The Stoic institutes.—P. [255].
Zeno was the great master of the Stoic philosophy; and Cleanthes was second to him in reputation. Cornutus, who was master or tutor to Persius, was of the same school.
Note IX.
Not that which bondmen from their masters find,
The privilege of doles.—P. [255].
When a slave was made free, he had the privilege of a Roman born, which was to have a share in the donatives, or doles of bread, &c. which were distributed by the magistrates among the people.