Know, I have vowed two hundred gladiators.—P. [271].
A hundred pair of gladiators were beyond the purse of a private man to give; therefore this is only a threatening to his heir, that he could do what he pleased with his estate.
Note XII.
----Shouldst thou demand of me
My torch, when I in course run after thee.—P. [272].
Why shouldst thou, who art an old fellow, hope to outlive me, and be my heir, who am much younger? He who was first in the course or race, delivered the torch, which he carried, to him who was second.
Note XIII.
Well fed, and fat as Cappadocian slaves.—P. [273].
Who were famous for their lustiness, and being, as we call it, in good liking. They were set on a stall when they were exposed to sale, to show the good habit of their body; and made to play tricks before the buyers, to show their activity and strength.