The “δακρυων πηγαι,” the “sacri fontes lachrymarum,” which even amongst enlightened Heathens seem to have been more regarded than by many modern Christians.
XXVI. “The Imperial Boar.”
Diocletian.
XXIX. “By that majestic Faith, &c.”
Such is the force of the Saint’s name, Σεβαστὸς.
XXXII. “Her heart transpierces, falls, and dies upon his corse.”
—Καλὸν μοὶ τοῦτο ποιούσῃ θανεῖν.
Φίλη μετ’ αὐτοῦ κείσομαι, φίλου μέτα.
Soph. Antig. 72.
“It will be my glory thus to die. Loving I will lie by the side of my beloved!”