[1465]. L. L. 6. 13. According to Macrob. (1. 13. 15) the five last days of February were added after the intercalation, in order that March might follow on Feb., and not on the intercalated days.

[1466]. H. N. 18. 8. See above, p. [304].

[1467]. Fasti, 2. 643 foll.

[1468].

Te duo diversa domini pro parte coronant,

Binaque serta tibi binaque liba ferunt.

[1469]. This must be a son of the family. We have, therefore, in this charming picture the predecessors of the Rex, the Regina sacrorum, the flamines, and the Vestal Virgins.

Stat puer et manibus lata canistra tenet.

Inde ubi ter fruges medios immisit in ignes,

Porrigit incisos filia parva favos.