[ [212] 861.

[ [213] 867.

[ [214] De Art. Poet. 9.

[ [215] Vossius's Division is here hinted at, but, I think, not clearly express'd: Epigrams, says he, are twofold,

1. When a Person, Fact, or Thing, is simply describ'd.

2. When somewhat is inferr'd from what was laid down, whether from its being greater, less, equal, or contrary.

[ [216] Lib. I. Epig. 39.

[ [217] Lib. I. Epig. 19.

[ [218] Lib. III. Ep. 57.

[ [219] Lib. IV. Ep. 18.