[871] In the preceding [Chapter].
[872] See B. xi. c. 36.
[873] See B. vii. c. 2.
[874] See B. iv. c. 17.
[875] Ajasson remarks, that the Castilians still call the surface earth of auriferous deposits by the name of segullo. He also doubts the correctness of Pliny’s assertion as to the produce of the mines of Dalmatia.
[877] We learn from Ajasson that numerous pits or shafts are still to be seen in Spain, from which the Romans extracted gold. At Riotento, he says, there are several of them.
[878] Both meaning “channel gold.”
[879] “Marmoris glareæ.” Under this name, he no doubt means quartz and schist.