[2901] See B. vii. c. 38; where marble is the substance named. There are still two gems in existence said to have been engraved by this artist; but by some they are thought to be spurious.
[2902] There are many precious stones with his name, still extant: but only six appear to have been really engraved by him.
[2903] This signet is mentioned also by Plutarch and Valerius Maximus.
[2904] See B. iii. c. 4.
[2905] The younger Africanus. This circumstance is mentioned in the Epitome of Livy, B. xlviii.
[2906] See B. xxxiii. c. [5], and end of Book ix.
[2907] In reference to the ambiguous part which he acted, Ajasson thinks, in the early part of his career.
[2908] In reference to the story of Œdipus and the Sphinx.
[2909] A Greek word, signifying a “repository of kings.”