[68] An instance of temporary imbecility produced by them is mentioned, Beverl. H. of Virg. b. 2, c. 4.
[69] When Boaz had eaten and drank, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn; and Ruth came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down. Ruth, iii. 7.
[70] This is one generation more than the poet ascribes to the life of Nestor:
Tö d' ede duo men geneai meropö anthröpön
Ephthiath oi oi prosthen ama traphen ed' egneonto
En Pulö egathee, meta de tritatoisin anassen.
II. Hom. II. 250.
Two generations now had passed away,
Wise by his rules, and happy by his sway;
Two ages o'er his native realm he reign'd,