[3112] See B. xviii. c. 77. Decuman roads or paths ran from east to west; cardinal roads were those at right angles to them.
[3113] “Pagina.” A set, compartment, or bed.
[3114] “Transtris.” “Ridges,” would appear to be the proper reading here; more especially as it agrees with what has been previously said in this Chapter in reference to declivitous ground.
[3115] De Re Rust. 40.
[3116] He differs somewhat in these measurements from Columella, B. iv. c. 11.
[3117] This is condemned by Columella, B. iv. c. 11; but is approved of by Virgil, Cato, and other authors.
[3118] In c. [34] of this Book.
[3119] Stays of elder would be utterly worthless, as they would soon rot, and break directly, upon the least strain.
[3120] This applies solely, Fée observes, to the vine trained on the trail or cross-piece.
[3121] This certainly appears to be a non sequitur, as applied to the vine.