[2087] See Chapter [6] of this Book.
[2088] In the original, as given by Sillig, “Plautiu, Marcus Cleœtas.” That commentator supposes him to have been a Greek by birth, and adopted into the Plautian family, on being made a citizen of Rome.
[2089] “Euripi.” See B. ii. c. 100, B. viii. c. 40, and B. ix. cc. 22, 80. The landscape paintings on the interior walls of houses at Herculaneum and Pompeii may be taken as specimens of this artist’s style.
[2090] “Succollatis sponsione mulieribus.” This passage appears to be a mass of confusion, in spite of Sillig’s attempts to amend and explain it. The meaning can only be guessed at, not given with any degree of certainty: of Ludius himself, no further particulars are known.
[2091] The “hypæthra” or promenades.
[2092] Most editions give “Famulus.” Nothing further is known of him.
[2094] Both in the First Region of the City, near the Capenian Gate.
[2095] See Chapter [41] of this Book, where the difficulties attending this description will be considered.