[2092] For further particulars as to Osthanes, see B. xxix. c. 80, and B. xxx. cc. 5 and 6; also cc. 19 and 77 of the present Book. The reading, however, is very doubtful.
[2093] “Oculorum suffusiones.” As Ajasson says, the remedy here mentioned reminds us of the more harmless one used by Tobias for the cure of the blindness of his father Tobit.
[2094] He gives a great many, however, which are equally abominable.
[2095] “Piacula.”
[2096] We may here discover the first rudiments of the doctrine of Animal Magnetism.
[2097] In accordance with the republican doctrines of Cato of Utica, Brutus, Cassius, and Portia.
[2098] Holland remarks, “Looke for no better divinitie in Plinie, a meere Pagan, Epicurean, and professed Atheist.” See B. vii. cc. 53, 54.
[2099] Whether or not, they cannot, as Ajasson remarks, be regarded as remedies derived from the human body, being no part of the human body.
[2100] “Homini acceptum fieri oportere conveniat.” This passage is probably corrupt.
[2101] Beginning with an address to Janus and Vesta, imploring their intercession with the other divinities, and concluding with an appeal to Janus.