[747:9] See Seneca, page [714].

[[748]]

PLINY THE YOUNGER.  61-105 a. d.

(Translation by William Melmoth. Bohn's Classical Library.)

Modestus said of Regulus that he was "the biggest rascal that walks upon two legs."

Letters.[748:1] Book i. Letter v. 14.

There is nothing to write about, you say. Well, then, write and let me know just this,—that there is nothing to write about; or tell me in the good old style if you are well. That 's right. I am quite well.[748:2]

Letters. Book i. Letter xi. 1.

Never do a thing concerning the rectitude of which you are in doubt.