| 单词 | Petronius |
| 例句 | Then, like decadent Romans at Petronius’s board, we took a walk and retired for the necessary and inevitable nap. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z Vuillard places himself in a long tradition of satirical writing stretching as far back as Petronius’s “Satyricon.” Coloring History’s Gray Areas, With Strong Moral Outrage 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z But the presence of Petronius and Somerset Maugham might catch some readers by surprise. Flash mob 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z In New York, a new translation of Petronius's Satyricon became all the rage. Careless People: Murder, Mayhem and the Invention of The Great Gatsby by Sarah Churchwell – review 2013-06-02T07:01:17Z I would like to give Petronius another chance. André Aciman Would Like to Demote Virginia Woolf From the Canon 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z A movie with Fellini’s signature surrealism and episodic structure: a fever dream of imperial Rome, taken from Petronius. All Federico Fellini's films – ranked! 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z This was more Dostoevsky than Petronius but, at the same time, he was, writes Churchwell, "still drunk, tearing drunk, roaring drunk". Careless People: Murder, Mayhem and the Invention of The Great Gatsby by Sarah Churchwell – review 2013-06-02T07:01:17Z For more than a decade, Pirlo served as elite European soccer’s version of Petronius, the sport’s appointed arbiter of good taste. Andrea Pirlo Is Timeless 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Chevron shut production at its Blind Faith and Petronius platforms in the eastern Gulf. Exxon pulls offshore workers; Shell, Chevron cut output due to Alberto 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z There have been forgeries and hoaxes, of course—the false books of Livy, the supplement to Petronius—and the scholar must be on his guard against innocently swallowing such products. The Scrolls from the Dead Sea 1955-05-06T04:00:00Z But instead of being cowed, another gay Carnival group - Petronius - decided the key to survival was getting formal recognition like other krewes. NBA All-Star game spotlights LGBT oasis in the South 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z But instead of being cowed, another gay Carnival group — Petronius — decided the key to survival was getting formal recognition like other krewes. NBA All-Star game spotlights LGBT oasis in the South 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z Going from the sublime to the ridiculous, in the 1st century A.D. the poet Gaius Petronius Arbiter poked fun at the excesses of Roman society in a fictional work called “Satyricon.” The Art of Partying, From Socrates to Capote 2016-11-30T05:00:00Z The Petronius platform is in the Viosca Knoll area of the Gulf. Exxon pulls offshore workers; Shell, Chevron cut output due to Alberto 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z A statue of the city’s patron saint, Petronius, rises between the city’s two medieval towers. In Italy, Plans for an Easter Blessing Yield a Lawsuit for a Public School 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z These were scenes in popular life, written in the language of the people, vigorous with racy proverbs such as we get in other reflections of that region—in Petronius and the Pentamerone. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" 2012-04-04T02:00:56.447Z It has been a matter of much dispute whether or not this Petronius was the author of the Satyricon, one of the most licentious and repulsive works in Latin literature.318.Seneca, History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 1 of 2) 2012-03-28T02:00:20.770Z Honoriua I. a native of Campania, son of the consul Petronius, died 12th Oct. The Power Of The Popes 2012-03-27T02:00:20.043Z Every day the newspapers tell us of marriages made in pillowland between the well-to-do widower, Mr. A. Sclerosis, and Miss Emma Metic of the Saint Petronius Hospital staff. Unicorns 2012-03-14T02:00:26.677Z The elder Pliny tells us that in his day painting was at the point of death, while Petronius declares roundly that it was absolutely dead. Naples Past and Present 2012-03-13T02:00:23.473Z Petronius, in his description of Circe, describes her tresses naturally curling, and falling negligently over her shoulders, which they entirely covered. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z Petronius Arbiter was, very probably, a happier man than Marcus Aurelius. History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 1 of 2) 2012-03-28T02:00:20.770Z Then with a sudden sprightliness, "But I hear one of them has a manuscript of Petronius, on papyrus; I go to buy it, farewell for ever, for ever, for ever." The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z After that time but little is heard of it, though Petronius mentions the corrupt morals of its inhabitants; but it continues to be mentioned down to the Gothic wars. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" 2012-01-22T03:00:24.397Z Pliny and Petronius meant something else, and the key to their despondency is produced by the discovery that many of these Pompeian pictures are replicas. Naples Past and Present 2012-03-13T02:00:23.473Z Petronius, to give an idea of a perfect beauty, says, that her forehead was small, and showed the roots of her hair raised upwards. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z I am fit for one thing only, and that is to lie in bed smoking good tobacco with my books around me, translating the 'Satyricon' of Petronius Arbiter. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z The despised Christians have discovered the secret of life, which the culture of Petronius sought in vain. Essays on Modern Novelists 2011-11-22T03:00:10.817Z Read a little of Petronius, a most detestable book. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:08.903Z Never was any one so polished, so witty, so entertaining as Ziryāb; he soon became the most popular man in Andalusia, and held the position of arbiter of fashion, like Petronius or Beau Brummell. The Moors in Spain 2011-08-29T02:01:09.183Z It has been recounted a thousand times after Petronius, and since it pleased even in the worst copy, it was thought that the subject must be an equally happy one for the stage.... Dramatic Technique 2011-07-04T02:00:19.763Z It is one labor of Sisyphus the more for a man to say this is Petronius to a world for whom Petronius can never exist. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z And while we're waiting for actionable results, perhaps it's worth invoking the old adage by Roman writer Petronius: "Moderation in all things, including moderation." Could Internet Addiction Lead to Brain Damage? 2011-06-20T20:22:26Z If I had to do only with my old friends, Horace and Petronius," said the King, "my digestion would be all right. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z We have as remnants of great ancient satire, poems by Horace and Juvenal, tales by Apuleius and Petronius and the prose dialogues of Lucian. The Literature of Ecstasy 2011-02-16T03:00:39.843Z It was a time when not even the form of justice was used to veil the caprices of tyranny, and Petronius determined not to endure a long suspense when the issue was certain. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius They are lost, with the exception of a few fragments, but the story of the Ephesian matron in Petronius gives an idea of their nature. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" "Have you ever read Petronius?" she asked suddenly. Sinister Street, vol. 2 There was a puzzled pause, and the General, whose standing here was as secure as that of Petronius at Nero's court, continued. The Tempering Young Théophile showed marked preference for the so-called authors of the Decadence—Claudianus, Martial, Petronius, and others; also for the old French writers, especially Villon and Rabelais, whom he says he knew by heart. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15 But Petronius has given a new character to the old “Satura,” more in the manner of the Greek romance. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The third prefect, Gaius Petronius, cleared the neglected canals for irrigation; he also repelled an invasion of the Ethiopians and pursued them far up the Nile, finally storming the capital of Napata. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" "Yes, but what an extraordinary girl you are—have you ever read Petronius?" Sinister Street, vol. 2 Our forms of flesh—Petronius, Acte, and the others—will do whatever they can; but their powers will be exactly the same as those of other human beings of their time. Triplanetary Their lack of good taste, so common to the nouveaux riches of all ages, afforded a good target for the jibes of satirists and is caricatured in the novel of Petronius. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. Yet there is a certain bond of union in the narrative of lively, and often questionable, adventures through which Petronius carries his very disreputable characters. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius There were others, so many, in such hordes had they come, that Petronius said they outnumbered the population. Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern But what has all this to do with Petronius? Sinister Street, vol. 2 He was therefore some little distance behind the other gladiators when Petronius rushed up to him and seized him by the arm. Triplanetary At the same time Gaius Petronius defeated the Ethiopians under Queen Candace and secured the southern frontier of Egypt. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. He is expressing what was probably Petronius’s own judgment, as it was that of Tacitus,753 as to the evil effects of school declamation on musty or frivolous subjects. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The most illustrious of these fugitives," says Gibbon, "was the noble and pious Proba, the widow of the prefect, Petronius. Women of Early Christianity So long as Petronius, the man of taste, was the "arbiter" of Nero's amusements, the people of Rome were not called upon to witness the most outrageous examples of imperial depravity. Roman Women Homer, when he would praise Helen, calls her “the beautiful-haired Helen,” and Petronius, in his famous picture of Circe, makes much of “trailing locks.” Maids Wives and Bachelors In the meantime Caius had ordered Petronius, the legate of Syria, to set up his statue in the temple at Jerusalem, by force, if need be. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. But we need not moralise, any more than Petronius. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The first realistic novel of which any portion has been preserved to modern times is the so-called "Satyricon" of Gaius Petronius, who lived at Rome in the early part of the first century a.d. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 6 August 1906 In Petronius's account of Trimalchio's Feast, he represents one guest asking another who is the woman that so often scuttles up and down the room. Roman Women And from Macrobius and Petronius we can gather very interesting glimpses of the Roman idea of a menu. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" However, the prudent Petronius, seeing that this would bring about a national revolt among the Jews delayed obeying the order, and the death of Caius relieved him of the necessity of executing it at all. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. The manners of this class, if we may judge by the picture given by Petronius, were, to say the least, wanting in reserve and self-restraint. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Petronius was the favorite courtier of the Emperor Nero. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 6 August 1906 Partly from historians; but very largely from such writers as Juvenal, Petronius, and Apuleius. Roman Women I also read Petronius Arbiter, which is a rum work, not so immoral as most modern works, but singularly silly. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 24 (of 25) My own models in the case of The New Republic were The Republic of Plato, the Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter, and the so-called novels of Peacock. Memoirs of Life and Literature Thus, although that ancient city life had its sordid side, which is laid bare with such pitiless Rabelaisian realism by Petronius, it had its nobler aspect also. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The "Satyricon" of Petronius was originally a lengthy novel of which there remains to us only about a hundred pages. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 6 August 1906 We have drawn our description principally from Petronius's inimitable account. Roman Women He needed only a crier at his back and a Petronius to immortalize his gourmandise. The Cup of Fury A Novel of Cities and Shipyards When this version of Petronius was pronounced genuine by the scientific world, the perpetrator of the “joke” confessed, enjoying a good laugh at the expense of his colleagues. Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome It is this society which is drawn for us with such a sure, masterly hand, and with such graceful ease, by Petronius. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Show us your Ms. of Petronius, which you say was found at Belgrade, or consent that nobody shall believe you. Cursory Observations on the Poems Attributed to Thomas Rowley (1782) No luxury was charming or refined till Petronius had given it his approval, and the jealousy of Tigellinus was roused against a rival and master in the science of pleasure.’ Helps to Latin Translation at Sight Take Petronius Arbiter's 'novel' next, the Satyricon, if you be not over-delicate in taste, and glance at the daily journal of a dissolute wretch wandering from one scene of incredible vice to another. Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 1 Studies from the Chronicles of Rome To those who lay stress upon documentary evidence or literary testimony, to those trusting implicitly in the honesty and reliability of writers of fiction, we would recommend Petronius Arbiter. Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome Petronius could be very brutal as well as very refined in his raillery. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius It is as false that you have the genuine satire of Petronius in your hands, as it is false that that ancient satire was the work of a consul, and a picture of Nero’s conduct. Cursory Observations on the Poems Attributed to Thomas Rowley (1782) Petronius anticipated his inevitable fate by committing suicide. Helps to Latin Translation at Sight An additional stimulus to his ferocity was the emperor's father-in-law, Petronius, who, from the command of the Martensian cohort, had been suddenly promoted to be a patrician. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens Petronius deserves to be quoted in full but his work is too well-known, and our space too short. Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome The contrast between the pictures of Petronius and those of Pliny, of course, raises no difficulty. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The gods are not introduced as chief agents; cf. the censure of Petronius quoted below. The Student's Companion to Latin Authors He is probably the Petronius of whose life and character Tacitus has given us a brilliant sketch in the Annals, xvi. Helps to Latin Translation at Sight In erotic literature we also occasionally find descriptions belonging to our province, as, for instance, in the Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter. The Sexual Life of the Child It is noteworthy, however, that neither such close contemporaries as Heliogabalus and Nero, notorious gluttons, nor Petronius, the arbiter of fashion of the period, are among the persons thus honored. Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome That Petronius was deeply tainted is only too probable from his associations, although Tacitus implies that he was rather a fastidious voluptuary than a gross debauchee. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius It is practically certain that the author was C. Petronius, once proconsul of Bithynia and afterwards consul, who was long a member of Nero’s inner circle, and who, in A.D. The Student's Companion to Latin Authors In a little side chapel is the head of San Petronius himself, certified by Benedict XIV. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge Gonzague’s ambition appeared to be to play the Petronius part, to be the Arbiter of Elegancies to a newly liberated king and a newly quickened court. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama Petronius’ cena is plainly an exaggeration, but even from its distorted contours the student may recognize the true lines of an ancient meal. Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome Meanwhile he, or Petronius, plays with their follies or tortures their avidity. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Men were weary of past discords; of uncertain hopes, much as in the time of Petronius or Peregrinus. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century The satyr of Titus Petronius Arbiter, a Roman knight. The Library of William Congreve Pausanias declares that Athens "had more images than all the rest of Greece;" and Petronius, the Roman satirist, says, "it was easier to find a god in Athens than a man." Christianity and Greek Philosophy or, the relation between spontaneous and reflective thought in Greece and the positive teaching of Christ and His Apostles Without Petronius and Pompeii the antique world would forever remain at an inexplicably remote distance to our modern conception of life. Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome The tale of Petronius reveals the secret of their success. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius He turns feverishly the wanton pages of Petronius to reach this unsullied, "imperial" Animal. Visions and Revisions A Book of Literary Devotions The fragment of Petronius on the private life of the Romans excites rather than satisfies our curiosity.... A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) This is the story of the Matron of Ephesus, told in a much more interesting manner by Petronius Arbiter. The Fables of Phædrus Literally translated into English prose with notes If only a Petronius had written that story! Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome Such evidence is reinforced by the harmony of the whole tone of the Satiricon with the clear-cut character of Petronius in Tacitus. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Swift has observed that Bolingbroke "had a great respect for the characters of Alcibiades and Petronius, especially the latter, whom he would gladly be thought to resemble." A History of the Four Georges, Volume I Gibbon observes of the Roman superstition on the authority of Petronius, that it may be inferred that it was of Italian rather than barbaric extraction. The Superstitions of Witchcraft Negation cannot be the parent of heroism, though it will produce an indifference that counterfeits it not ill, since Petronius died quite as serenely as ever did the martyrs of the Church. Wisdom, Wit, and Pathos of Ouida Selected from the Works of Ouida The moralists’ testimony is substantiated and supplemented rather than refuted by their very antipodes, the satirists, a group headed by Martial, Juvenal and the incomparable Petronius, who really is in a class by himself. Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome Petronius was capable of great things, but in an age of wild licence he deliberately devoted his brilliant talent to making sensuality a fine art. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius He came nearer at his worst to Petronius than at his best to Alcibiades. A History of the Four Georges, Volume I The word is common enough in prose, and formed part of the spoken language, for it is found in reported speech at Petronius 45 6. The Last Poems of Ovid As the door closed, Mr. Belford, with a long sigh of relief, stepped to a bookcase and selected Petronius Arbiter's "Satyricon." The Sins of Séverac Bablon But there is only one Petronius in antiquity. Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome Yet a sensualist of the intellectual range of Petronius may have occasionally visions of a better world than that to which he has sunk. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius At Cologne he obtained a copy of Petronius Arbiter. Bibliomania in the Middle Ages Petronius did the same thing on the same occasion. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 There are two in Petronius, which I once amused myself by translating as closely as possible to the originals, and, if you please, I will relate them as I remember them. Gryll Grange A most ingenious hoax was the “completion” of the Petronius fragment by a scholar able to hoodwink his learned contemporaries by an exhibition of Petronian literary style and a fertile imagination. Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome Yet a caricature must have a foundation of truth, and a careful reader may discover the truth under the humorous exaggeration of Petronius. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius But Petronius held up his hand, and looked almost challengingly into Nero's face. Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year He inquires if it were true that they had at Bologna an entire Petronius? Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 The saint received a visit from St. Petronius, afterwards bishop of Bologna, in 393, being then near eighty years old, which he did not long survive. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March He studiously prevented any other individual from becoming the Petronius of the circle. The Young Duke Some of them, Petronius, Otho, Vitellius, closed their career appropriately by a tragic death. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius And he did not even know that Petronius had covered his head at that moment with a toga. Standard Selections A Collection and Adaptation of Superior Productions From Best Authors For Use in Class Room and on the Platform Ephesian Matron, versified by La Fontaine, was borrowed from the Italians; it is to be found in Petronius, and Petronius had it from the Greeks. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 The Histoire amoureuse is in its most striking passages adapted from Petronius, and, except in a few portraits, its attractions are chiefly those of the scandalous chronicle. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" Protogenes rivalled him, if we are to believe Petronius, by the foam on a dog's mouth and the wonder in the eye of a startled pheasant. A Text-Book of the History of Painting He may have been patronised or insulted by a millionaire parvenu, like the Trimalchio of Petronius, tainted with the memories of a shameful servitude. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Persons to whom addressed.The name of the person to whom the letter is addressed is given as Rufius Petronius Nicomachus. The Letters of Cassiodorus Being A Condensed Translation Of The Variae Epistolae Of Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Senator What shall we say of one of Sejan's secretaries who dedicated to Petronius a bombastic book entitled—"The Truths of the Sibylline Oracles, Proved by the Facts"? Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary They seem to have received nicknames, and Petronius describes a very low buffoon performing antics in a myrtle robe with a belt round his waist. History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour Casting reality aside, he stepped back into the riotous pages of Petronius. Masques & Phases A Messalina or a Nero or a Petronius developed a curious taste for the low life that reeks and festers in the taverns and in the stews. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Hence, all those striking expressions that we find in authors,—"the subtle devices of the fingers," as Cicero has it; the "loquacious hand" of Petronius. The Wonders of Pompeii You see in Petronius, and in other profane authors, that the libertines called themselves "brother" and "sister." Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary All interceded for him, but Petronius felt somewhat indignant at such an oversight, and said he must be a careless rascal to forget to disembowel a hog. History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour For there is not everywhere a slave, as in Trimalchio's house in Petronius, to cry to us: the right foot first. Theodicy Essays on the Goodness of God, the Freedom of Man and the Origin of Evil Petronius takes the surer method of making these people supremely ridiculous. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Petronius, of Nero's time, speaks of the poet's curiosa felicitas, meaning the gift of arriving, by long and careful search, at the inevitable word or phrase. Horace and His Influence This far-distant antiquity did not have its Martial, its Catullus, or its Petronius. Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary One of the most remarkable characters in the reign of Nero was Titus Petronius Arbiter. History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour To the credit of the post-Knickerbocker Petronius it must be said that he was ever content with his lot. Fifth Avenue It is evident from Juvenal, Martial, and Petronius that the popular hostility to the new men was partly the result of envy at their success, partly of disgust at their parade of it. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The impotent lover in Petronius, though his was a very unpardonable crime, yet was received to mercy on the terms I offer. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05 Pope had certainly both read and admired the Satyricon, for he says:— "Fancy and art in gay Petronius please, The scholar's learning with the courtier's ease." Notes and Queries, Number 16, February 16, 1850 The most illustrious of these fugitives was the noble and pious Proba, the widow of the prefect Petronius. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 I did not, I explained, wish to be unkind, but the memory of that latter-day Petronius was one of the most mirth-provoking memories of my boyhood. Fifth Avenue And the interest is heightened by the vivid art with which Petronius has ushered us into the very heart of this rather vulgar society. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Fear, as Statius and Petronius tell us, created the gods of this religion. Outspoken Essays Petronius has described the literary farce of the schools. A Dialogue Concerning Oratory, Or The Causes Of Corrupt Eloquence The Works Of Cornelius Tacitus, Volume 8 (of 8); With An Essay On His Life And Genius, Notes, Supplements The order had been given to set up a bronze statue of the emperor in the temple; the Roman governor Petronius was averse to obeying the edict, but the emperor insisted. Philo-Judaeus of Alexandria High prices and scarcity served only as spurs to the young Petronius. Fifth Avenue Indeed you bear Children for Petronius alone, but you don't live for him alone, I believe. Colloquies of Erasmus, Volume I. Magdalene held in her hand, filled with white liquor, one of those singularly-shaped glasses which Petronius has described in his feasts. The Forty-Five Guardsmen Petronius has given a lively description of the rhetoricians of his time. A Dialogue Concerning Oratory, Or The Causes Of Corrupt Eloquence The Works Of Cornelius Tacitus, Volume 8 (of 8); With An Essay On His Life And Genius, Notes, Supplements Plautus, Catullus, Propertius, Horace, Ovid, Petronius, and other Latin writers refer to bites as associated with kisses and usually on the lips. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 3 Analysis of the Sexual Impulse; Love and Pain; The Sexual Impulse in Women On the literary side, Petronius best reveals the homosexual aspect of Roman life about the time of Tiberius. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2 Sexual Inversion The expedition against Ethiopia, which Gallus entrusted to Petronius, we shall afterwards examine, confining ourselves at present to the proceedings and progress of Gallus himself. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson Petronius and Seneca could read and understand very well Goethe and Carlyle, but they could not read and understand Tolstoi and Dostojevsky, nor could they understand the Christianity of their own time. The Religious Spirit of the Slavs (1916) Sermons On Subjects Suggested By The War, Third Series Agrippa the Great made complaints to Petronius concerning this injury. The Freethinker's Text Book, Part II. Christianity: Its Evidences, Its Origin, Its Morality, Its History An interesting illustration of the influence of Greek on the Latin of every-day life is furnished by the realistic novel which Petronius wrote in the middle of the first century of our era. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature Petronius, indeed, says that the "lady takes her eyebrows out of a little box," and probably Petronius knew. Life in the Roman World of Nero and St. Paul We must now attend to the expedition of Petronius against the Ethiopians. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson Its only two notable examples are Petronius Arbiter and Apuleius, both of whom belong to the first two centuries of the Christian epoch. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 2 Lord Chesterfield, as the incarnation of the world and the most brilliant servant of the arch-enemy, comes in for a lashing under the name of Petronius. Cowper The conversational language of Terence, for instance, is on a higher plane than that of Plautus, while the characters in Plautus use better Latin than the freedmen in Petronius. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature In Rome he who had so signally avenged himself, Petronius Maximus, a senator, sixty years of age, reigned during seventy days in which he was rather a prisoner than a monarch. Ravenna, a Study The first is from The Works of Petronius Arbiter, translated by several hands, Lond. 8vo. 4th edit. Notes and Queries, Number 23, April 6, 1850 Petronius was the author whom he truly loved and who caused him forever to abandon the sonorous ingenuities of Lucan, for he was a keen observer, a delicate analyst, a marvelous painter. Against the Grain But the classical example of these stories is an old Roman tale told by Petronius. Balder the Beautiful, Volume I. A Study in Magic and Religion: the Golden Bough, Part VII., The Fire-Festivals of Europe and the Doctrine of the External Soul The large admixture of Greek words and idioms in the language of Petronius in the first century of our era furnishes proof of this fact. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature The Madonna, holding her Child, is seated in a landscape under a tree, and turns her head to the Bishop St. Petronius, protector of Bologna. Legends of the Madonna as Represented in the Fine Arts The private life of the senator Petronius Maximus was often alleged as a rare example of human felicity. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 They dreaded the influence of his father-in-law, the patrician Petronius, a cruel and rapacious minister, who rigorously exacted all the arrears of tribute that might remain unpaid since the reign of the emperor Aurelian. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 You, Octavius and Petronius, and the rest of the officers who are present, see the necessity of going which I lie under, and cannot but be sensible of the indignities and violence offered to me. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The illiterate freedmen in Petronius speak very differently from the freemen in his story. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature As perhaps did that Petronius whom Nero called his Arbiter, the master of his revels; and the notorious ribald of Arezzo, dreaded and yet dear to the Italian courtiers. Areopagitica A speech for the Liberty of Unlicensed Printing to the Parliament of England Just as it is impossible to comprehend the Rome of the Caesars without the work of Petronius, so is it impossible to fully comprehend the France of 1850-90 without these stories of Maupassant. Selected Writings of Guy De Maupassant Here Herod built a gymnasium, and here the Jews met Petronius, sent to set up statues of the emperor in the Temple, and persuaded him to turn back. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 Petronius was not armed, but being struck on the breastplate, fell down from his horse, though without hurt. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The great realistic romance of Petronius of the first century of our era is without a legally recognized ancestor and has no direct descendant. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature I recalled a supper of Petronius where the lights went out around the drunken masters, and the slaves entered and stole the silver. The Confession of a Child of the Century In the East the governor of Syria, Petronius, was directed to march on Jerusalem and set up the Imperial statue in the Holy of Holies, whatever it might cost. Josephus "I have broken my leg," roars Petronius, as if I cared for his leg. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 57, July, 1862 Petronius is a 'classicist'; the friend of Nero, he protests against the flamboyance of the age as typified in the rhetorical style of Seneca and Lucan. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal Petronius seems to delight in putting his most admirable sentiments in the mouths of contemptible characters. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature I doubt whether at present such facts as those given by Petronius, in an extract from the latter, would now be permitted to be published. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 22, August, 1859 Petronius understood, and it seems respected, the faithfulness of the Jews to their creed, and he hesitated to carry out the command. Josephus It is Petronius, the unprincipled scoundrel, who is uncording a bed, dragging remorselessly through innumerable holes the long rope whose doleful wail came near giving me an epilepsy. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 57, July, 1862 If, with the brilliant whimsicality that characterizes all his work, Petronius has placed these utterances in the mouth of disreputable and broadly comic figures, that does not impair the value or sincerity of the criticism. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal In all these respects, save in the fact that it presents one episode only, it resembles the Satirae of Petronius. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature The ambassadors, Petronius and Varro, early on the morning succeeding their interview with the Queen, departed for the city. Zenobia or, the Fall of Palmyra But the infatuation again came over Gaius; he ordered Petronius peremptorily to do his will, and, when the legate still dallied, sent to remove him from his office. Josephus I remember seeing Petronius disappear a moment ago with my lovely and beloved marble Hebe in his arms. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 57, July, 1862 But that does not affect the truth of much that he says, nor throw doubt upon the sincerity of Petronius himself. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal Long before the time of Petronius they occur sporadically in literature. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature The decision of the council has been confirmed by the senate, and Varro and Petronius have with their train departed from the city. Zenobia or, the Fall of Palmyra In Petronius the superstition appears in its full shape, and is worth repeating. Popular Tales from the Norse Petronius would fain defend himself by declaring that it is morning. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 57, July, 1862 But it is at least refreshing to find that Petronius does not attempt, like Martial and others, to excuse his obscenity on the ground that his actual life is chaste. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal The Encolpius of Petronius would in that case be in a way an ancient Don Juan. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature The company, upon this, again resolved itself into many separate groups, and returned to such private topics as each one liked, Zenobia devoting herself to Varro and Petronius. Zenobia or, the Fall of Palmyra A man who possessed the gift, frequently assumed the shape of a beast at his own will and pleasure, like the soldier in Petronius. Popular Tales from the Norse One other work of extreme and unique interest survives from the reign of Nero, the fragments of a novel by Petronius Arbiter, one of the Emperor's intimate circle in the excesses of his later years. Latin Literature Arguments based on resemblance or divergence in points of style are somewhat precarious in the case of an author like Petronius, writing with great variety of style on a variety of subjects. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal The novel of Petronius has one other characteristic which is significant, if we attempt to trace the origin of this type of literature. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature PETRONIUS; LUCIAN; MARTIAL.—Petronius was a man possessing highly refined taste who painted extremely ugly morals. Initiation into Literature The only one who is not imbued with it is the professed wit Petronius. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius Petronius, in his Satires, says, "Our country is so full of divinities that it is much easier to find a god than a man." The History of Education; educational practice and progress considered as a phase of the development and spread of western civilization There is nothing that is out of keeping with the classicism on which we have insisted as a characteristic of Petronius, there is much that is worthy of the best writers of the Augustan age. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal We have thus far been attacking the question with which we are concerned from the side of the subject-matter and tone of the story of Petronius. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature Petronius, the Roman governor who was sent to carry out the order, was a strange mixture of good and bad. Discipline and Other Sermons A Frenchman, named Nodot, pretended that the entire work of Petronius had been found at Belgrade in the siege of that town in 1688. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius "I am ready to take such an oath at the altar," Petronius said. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion Compare them with the work of Petronius' contemporary, Calpurnius Siculus, and there is all the difference between true poetry and mere poetising. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal We are reminded again of the literary method of Horace in his Satires when we read the dramatic description of the shipwreck in Petronius. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature Petronius’s heart relented; he left his soldiers behind and went on to try the Jews at Tiberias. Discipline and Other Sermons Caesar was then in Campania, and Petronius, who had gone to Cumae, was arrested there. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius I believe that there is justice in your complaints, Beric," Petronius said calmly, "and it is to lessen these grievances that Rome has sent me hither. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion Yet this passage of Petronius contains much sound criticism. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal The cynical, or at least unmoral, attitude of Petronius is brought out in a still more marked way at the close of this same passage. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature Petronius could do nothing with people who were ready to be martyrs, but not rebels; and he gave way. Discipline and Other Sermons After these comes the letter of Sappho, and then the work of Petronius. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius "I would fain put a stop to it all," Petronius said. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion But Petronius can attain to equal success in other veins. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal In point of fact Petronius refers to the mime frequently. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature And strange work, no doubt, went on in that lonely nook, looking out over the Atlantic swell, - nights and days fit for Petronius’s own pen, among a seraglio of dark Celtic beauties. Prose Idylls, New and Old Martial and Petronius Arbiter must hide their diminished heads before Baffo. After Waterloo: Reminiscences of European Travel 1815-1819 Petronius, surrounded by a number of officials, came out to meet Suetonius. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion The general impression left by the poetical work of Petronius is curiously unlike that left by any Latin poet. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal All of these characteristic features of the mime remind us in a striking way of the novel of Petronius. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature For Petronius, not being able to advance farther on account of the sand and the heat, nor to remain conveniently on the spot with his entire army, withdrew, taking the most of it with him. Dio's Rome, Volume 4 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form Believe me, if Horace and Petronius had viewed it as painted, they would never have accepted Epicurus as their master in the science of pleasure. Life, Letters, and Epicurean Philosophy of Ninon de L'Enclos The Celebrated Beauty of the Seventeenth Century They are noble looking men," Petronius said, surveying the group of captives; "it is an honour to conquer such men. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion That the attribution to Petronius rests on the authority of the lost MS. is a clear inference from Binet's words, cp. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal The speech of the uneducated freedmen in the romance of Petronius is interesting in this connection. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature Miscellaneous Poems, on several Occasions, and Translations from Horace, Persius, Petronius Arbiter, &c. with an Essay upon Satire, by the famous M. Dacier, 8vo. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume III Trimalchio, a rich freedman whom Petronius ridiculed, could afford to lose thirty millions of sesterces in a single voyage without sensibly diminishing his fortune. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements Petronius is a general, but he has distinguished himself more in civil matters. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion The emperor thought nothing charming or elegant in luxury unless Petronius had expressed his approval. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal Before the story of Ninos was found, no serious romance and no title of such a romance anterior to the time of Petronius was known. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature The scene immediately preceding contains the noble speech of Petronius quoted by Charles Lamb in the Specimens. A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 The wit of a Petronius, the ridicule of a Martial, the bitter sarcasm of a Juvenal were lost on a people abandoned to frivolous gossip and demoralizing excesses. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements "And you have done well," Petronius said courteously. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion It happened at the time that the emperor was on his way to Campania, and that Petronius, after going as far as Cumae, was there detained. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal To pass to another possibility, it is very tempting to see a connection between the Satirae of Petronius and the prologue of comedy. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature His gorgeous imagination and his daring remind us of Marlowe; the leave-taking of Petronius is certainly worthy of Marlowe. A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 Pope has mentioned Petronius, among the great names of criticism, as the remarker justly observes, without any critical merit. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 06 Reviews, Political Tracts, and Lives of Eminent Persons I would say, Petronius, let us, your captives, be present when you take the oath. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion There is nothing definitely to bring this ingenious and brilliant debauchee into connexion with the Petronius Arbiter of the Satyricon. Post-Augustan Poetry From Seneca to Juvenal It is especially interesting to notice the element of parody, which we have already observed in Petronius, in both kinds of literary productions. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature While Antonius and Enanthe are picturing to themselves the consternation into which Petronius will be thrown by the emperor's edict, the object of their commiseration presents himself. A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 Lucretius, and Petronius in his poem on the vanity of dreams, had preceded our immortal bard in a description of the effects of dreams on different kinds of persons. Thaumaturgia By this time they had arrived at the house where the other captives were guarded, and Beric repeated the terms that Petronius had offered. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion At length out steps P. Petronius, an old chum of his, a finished scholar in the Claudian tongue and claims a remand. Apocolocyntosis It is this last characteristic which is of special interest to us in this connection, because in the prose of Petronius verses are freely used. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature Sure this message of the Princes, So grievous and unlookt for, will appall Petronius much. A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 Petronius laughed at the vices he did not wish to remove, and in which he himself shared. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. Here Petronius and all the principal officers and officials were assembled. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion A folder announces that the juicy Satyr icon of Petronius Arbiter will shortly issue from the same presses. Nonsenseorship If it were not aside from our immediate purpose it would be interesting to follow the history of this prose-poetical form from the time of Petronius on. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature Faith 'tis true, we must at length; But yet, Petronius, while we may awhile We would enjoy them; those we have w'are sure of, When that thou talke of's doubtful and to come. A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 Trimalchio—a rich freedman whom Petronius ridiculed—could afford to lose thirty millions of sesterces in a single voyage without sensibly diminishing his fortune. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. Truly, as Petronius said in his letter, he is but a lad. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion As to the story itself, it only needs to be narrated by a Petronius or by an Apuleius to equal the best Milesian fables. The Queen Pedauque Similarly a character in Petronius utters a warning against the words such people use. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature The brilliant scornful figure of Petronius, a character admirably sustained throughout, rivets his attention from the first. A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 The wit of a Petronius, the ridicule of a Martial, the bitter sarcasm of a Juvenal, were lost on a people abandoned to frivolous gossip and demoralizing excesses. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. So Petronius tells me, and he has said much to excuse your conduct. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion As to private morality, we may surely trust the common authorities— Juvenal, Suetonius, Petronius Arbiter—supported as they are by the evidence of the museums. Lectures and Essays Evidently Petronius has the same dread of being taken too seriously which Horace shows so often in his Satires. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature The better answer is, surely, that, of Proust as of his fore-runner Petronius, people will keep the things they like best. The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter I saw and heard the great festival of St. Petronius in Bologna. The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Volume 01 Petronius was seated with Suetonius at his side, while a number of officers and officials stood behind him. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion What wonder if, at this time, my earlier dreams and ambitions faded from my ken; what wonder that Petronius Arbiter, and the jolly Sieur de Brantome lay neglected in my dusty knapsack. The Broad Highway Such an original writer as Petronius was may well have thought of connecting these different episodes by making them the experiences of a single individual. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature It was entirely through the courage and tact of the Syrian governor P. Petronius that the execution of these orders was temporarily postponed until the emperor was induced by Agrippa I. to withdraw them. Prolegomena I am rather sorry; I like Petronius—the poetical fragments, I mean; they make me regret that I was not born under the Roman Empire. South Wind Petronius then bade the four men who had been chosen stand forward, and told them to carry his message to their countrymen. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion And just as the buffoon and satyr are foreign to him in body and conscience, so Aristophanes and Petronius are untranslatable for him. Beyond Good and Evil If we can assume that this stage of development was reached before the time of Petronius we can think of his novel as a parody of such a romance. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature If Juvenal, Martial, Petronius, are more reticent, it is because they were not Fathers of the Church, nor yet antiquarians. Imperial Purple Petronius, I remember, speaks of the North wind being the mistress of the Tyrrhenian. South Wind Celsius, who had succeeded Petronius as propraetor, had received Beric sitting; but upon reading the document rose and greeted him cordially. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion So saying, he put into my hand Petronius Arbiter, and asked my opinion of his wit and manner. The Adventures of Roderick Random At least two stories of this type are to be found in the extant fragments of the novel of Petronius. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature Away, Britannus: tell Petronius that within an hour half our forces must take ship for the western lake. Caesar and Cleopatra "A greeting to Petronius," said the young man, entering the tepidarium with a springy step. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero One sees how the dinner is done: with a knowledge of Athenæus, Juvenal, Petronius, and Horace, many men could have written this set piece. Adventures Among Books The fragment of Petronius on the private life of the Romans excites rather than satisfies our curiosity. The Human Comedy: Introductions and Appendix The conventional motif of the story of Petronius is the wrath of an offended deity. The Common People of Ancient Rome Studies of Roman Life and Literature Still dissatisfied with the existing supply of Petronius' humour was Marchena, a writer of Spanish books, who printed at Bale a translation and edition of a new fragment. Books and Bookmen The very title, Arbiter Elegantiarum, which had been given to Petronius, annoyed Nero's vanity, for who had the right to bear that title but himself? Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Then with a sudden sprightliness, "But I hear one of them has a manuscript of Petronius, on papyrus; I go to buy it; farewell for ever, for ever, for ever." The Cloister and the Hearth "I have read so in Petronius," said the count. The Count of Monte Cristo Silence, hapless man!" said Petronius, and looking around he added hurriedly,—"If thou wish to know something of Lygia, come with me; I will tell nothing here! Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Nodot's story was that he had found a whole MS. of Petronius at Belgrade, and he published it with a translation of his own Latin into French. Books and Bookmen "But is that the only talent possessed by our divine C�sar?" asked Petronius, smiling. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Then he reproached Petronius bitterly for his counsel. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Play the fool with Petronius, not with me! Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero On the other hand, to flee would be to confirm Petronius in the opinion that Vinicius had been betrayed and murdered through conspiracy. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero By Castor! but he is a patrician, a friend of C�sar, a relative of Petronius, a man known in all Rome, a military tribune. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero And if thou," said Petronius, "were to go, for example, to the priests of Serapis? Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Then honor Him with a hecatomb," replied Petronius, with an accent of impatience, "but do not beg Him to save her a second time. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero The people of Petronius, left in Rome, were imprisoned; his house was surrounded by pretorian guards. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "But perhaps thou knowest not," continued Petronius, "that the villa, and those slaves twining wreaths here, and all which is in the villa, with the fields and the herds, are thine henceforward." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius might have thought that before him was a statue cut from white marble. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "In every case I thank thee," said Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero He thought, moreover, that Petronius would not comprehend him in any case, and that something had happened which would remove them from each other. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Chrysothemis looked involuntarily at her feet, on the toes of which diamonds were really glittering; and she and Petronius began to laugh. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius would support his prayer, and the search would begin from that day. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius, seeing that he could not remain in one place, did not try to detain him. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius opened his arms to her, and said,—"Come." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero At sight of him, Homer's Thersites came to the mind of Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Noble lord," answered Chilo Chilonides, "Ulysses, the wisest of the dead, sends a greeting through me to Petronius, the wisest of the living, and the request to cover my lumps with a new mantle." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "By Hecate Triformis!" exclaimed Petronius, "the answer deserves a new mantle." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero By the gods! enough, noble sage!" cried Petronius; "we are drowning in thy services, thy virtue, thy wisdom, and thy eloquence. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Thou rememberest, lord, I told thee once how I had given a slave of the divine Petronius one thread from the girdle of the Paphian Venus? Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero This signifies," said Petronius, "that Pomponia and Lygia poison wells, murder children caught on the street, and give themselves up to dissoluteness! Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius looked at the slaves, among whom were beautiful and stately youths. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "We shall see him at once, Eunice knows him," said Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius smiled also, for he was perfectly satisfied with his guest. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Thou hast had a pleasant dream, I trust, and a happy one!" cried he, laughing at sight of the slumbering Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Between him and Petronius there had long existed a rivalry touching Nero. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero It seemed to him, then, that he must lose Lygia; and at this thought he lost the remnant of balance which Petronius wished to preserve in him. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Is that the hostage with whom Vinicius is in love?" asked he, turning to Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero He wished to go out to meet the litter, but Petronius and Chrysothemis detained him. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Oh, is it thou?" said Petronius, waking up. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero But Petronius, who had for him a real weakness, and who wished to soften his pain, began to meditate how he might do so. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Yes, lord, what can hide before the penetration of Petronius? Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero He pushed Petronius aside and wished to pass; but the other detained him, by force almost. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero In fact, the vestiplica came in before he had finished speaking, and taking the toga, laid on a chair inlaid with pearl, she opened the garment to throw it on Petronius's shoulder. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius himself told me that I should not be altogether safe there. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "What wilt thou say of that noble sage?" inquired Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero At last, from a feeling of helplessness, sorrow, anger, and invincible yearning, two tears gathered in his eyes, which spoke with greater power to Petronius than the most eloquent words. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Evidently he himself, or perhaps he and Petronius, had seen C�sar before the feast, and won from him the promise to give her on the following evening. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius, who understood this, wondered at the passionate resistance of the girl; but he was too deeply versed in human nature not to know that love alone could call forth such resistance. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Thus conversing, they entered the house of Vinicius, who called for supper joyously; then, turning to Petronius he said,—"No, my dear, society must be renewed." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Give command to bring thee a mantle," said Petronius to him at parting. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius and Chrysothemis were laughing; but he walked with quick step up and down the atrium. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius stood up with an expression of disgust on his face. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero But, as Petronius said truly, C�sar had no courage in crime, and, with power to act openly, he chose to act always in secret. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius is alarmed on my account, and to-day again he implored me not to offend the Augusta's vanity. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "A greeting, O lawgiver of virtue and wisdom," answered Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Vinicius wished to spring from the chair in which he was sitting; but Petronius placed his hand on his shoulder, and turning to Chilo said,—"Speak on!" Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Vinicius stopped a moment, and looked at Petronius as if he had not seen him before; then he began to walk again. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Thou seest," said Petronius, "that they are in Rome, beyond doubt, and in that case we shall find them. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero But Petronius does not understand me, and does not realize that, apart from thee, I know no pleasure or beauty or love, and that for Popp�a I feel only disgust and contempt. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Hast thou among thy people any one who knows that giant Lygian?" asked Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius did not think that C�sar could love really and deeply even his own child; though he loved her passionately, he felt certain, however, that he would exaggerate his suffering. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Second, if thou wish to return to the house of Aulus, thou wilt find means of beseeching Petronius and Vinicius to gain for thee by their influence the right to return. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Thou wilt take Eunice," said Petronius, "and give her five-and-twenty lashes, in such fashion, however, as not to harm her skin." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero That is my arena," answered Petronius, carelessly; "and the feeling that I am the best gladiator in it amuses me. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero I know a small bit of Anacreon by heart, and Horace; but I cannot like Petronius quote verses, when reason is dumb from admiration and unable to find its own words. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Meanwhile Petronius, sitting near Pomponia, was admiring the view of the setting sun, the garden, and the people standing near the fish-pond. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius was not drunk; but Nero, who drank little at first, out of regard for his "heavenly" voice, emptied goblet after goblet toward the end, and was drunk. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "SHE believes in God who is one, all-powerful, and just," said Petronius, when he found himself again in the litter with Vinicius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Ye will go with me," said he, turning to Petronius and Vinicius, who were sitting in a corner of the hall. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius entreated Nero to dignify the feast with his song before the guests drank too deeply. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Ah, Acte!" answered Lygia; "Petronius was with us before they took me, and my mother was convinced that Nero demanded my surrender at his instigation." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero I do not know whether Petronius is better than others of C�sar's court, but he is different. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "He is a relative of Petronius, and returned not long since from Armenia." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Give me thy arm, Vinicius, for strength fails me; Petronius will talk to me of music." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero All at once her face was covered with a blush, and from among the columns came forth Vinicius with Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero She would die from alarm and grief were it not for the hope that Petronius and he will intercede for her before C�sar. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Here anger raised the hair on his head again; but his anger turned now, not against the house of Aulus, or Lygia, but against Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero And writing a few words on a wax-covered tablet, he handed it to Petronius, who gave directions to send it at once to the house of Vinicius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Their hearts were filled with delight over the victory; and Vinicius had to use self-restraint to avoid throwing himself on the neck of Petronius, for it seemed now that all dangers and obstacles were removed. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Vinicius, who was superstitious also, looked at Petronius with sudden and great fear. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius put his hand on her golden head. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Hast thou been employed in similar services?" asked Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius wrote me to have care of thee; and since Pomponia too wrote, as thou knowest, maybe they had an understanding. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero After that "floating feast" Petronius saw Nero daily, both on the Palatine and in other houses. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero No! it does not seem to me that if Petronius wished to take thee from Aulus he would use such a method. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Laughter distinguishes men from animals," said Petronius, "and he has no other proof that he is not a wild boar." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero But at that moment the epilatores came, and occupied themselves with Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius has lost long since that faculty which distinguishes good from evil. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero After mature decision Petronius framed a whole plan for himself. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Know that if Petronius were my own father, I would avenge on him the wrong done to Lygia. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero When he had said this, he sent another "Wait for me" after Aulus, then ran forth like a madman from the atrium, and flew to Petronius's house, thrusting pedestrians aside on the way. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Vinicius looked for some time with astonished eyes on Petronius; then he said,—"Pardon me; I love her, and love is disturbing my faculties." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero At last she took the stool inlaid with amber and ivory, on which Petronius had been sitting a short time before, and put it carefully at his statue. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius knows that he is among my people, and wishes to see him, as does Seneca also, who heard of him from Gallo. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius, who had an amazing memory, began to repeat extracts from the hymn and cite single verses, exalt, and analyze the more beautiful expressions. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Lucan, forgetting as it were his envy before the charm of the poetry, joined his ecstasy to Petronius's words. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Cursed be the moment in which Vinicius entered our house, for he brought Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Oh, general!" said Petronius, "permit us to listen from near by to that glad laughter which is of a kind heard so rarely in these days." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius was a man of courage and felt no dread of death; but since he hoped nothing from it, he had no wish to invite it. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius wished to oppose; but Aulus Plautius added in his hissing voice,—"And we feel stranger and stranger among people who give Greek names to our Roman divinities." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero That calm struck Petronius, and it struck him especially in the people. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero But in the entrance Petronius put his hand on Vinicius's shoulder, and said,—"Wait; it seems to me that I have discovered a plan." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius ordered to admit the guest to the tepidarium, to which he was borne himself. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius will tell thee sometime that I told him then how I loved and wished to marry thee. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Marcus, throwing aside his tunic, entered a bath of tepid water, for Petronius invited him to a plunge bath. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Nevertheless, people who were indignant because of the slaughter loved Petronius from that moment forth. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius looked at him, as if with a certain envy. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero But he, Petronius, did not believe in Asklepios. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Ah! but I heard Paul's conversation with Petronius and dost thou know what Petronius said at the end? Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius looked at him with the satisfied eye of an artist. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero After a refreshment, which was called the morning meal and to which the two friends sat down at an hour when common mortals were already long past their midday prandium, Petronius proposed a light doze. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Petronius does not laugh for days in succession," said Vinicius; "but then he laughs entire nights." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "I greet thee in Rome, and may thy rest be sweet after war," replied Petronius, extending his hand from between the folds of soft karbas stuff in which he was wrapped. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Thus discussed Paul, and then Petronius said, 'That is not for me.' Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius on a time had been proconsul in Bithynia, and, what is more, he had governed with energy and justice. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Ah, I have not even asked whether thy feeling is reciprocated," said Petronius, looking at the youthful body of Marcus, which was as if cut out of marble. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero And in that exclamation there was as much sincerity as flattery; for Petronius, though older and less athletic, was more beautiful than even Vinicius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius, after some time, raised to his nostrils in silence his palm odorous with verbena, and seemed to be meditating on something. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius answered that he had no thought of denying, for he knew that many incomprehensible things were done, which trustworthy people affirmed. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Thy house, Plautius, is not too large," answered Petronius, "though a great man lives in it. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Life deserves laughter, hence people laugh at it," answered Petronius, "but laughter here has another sound." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "The gods have become for some time mere figures of rhetoric," replied Petronius, carelessly. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius withdrew then to the cubiculum, but did not sleep long. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Do not believe them," said Petronius, attacking him, and pointing to those present; "they understand nothing. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero O Athene!" exclaimed Petronius, "remove from the eyes of this youth the bandage with which Eros has bound them; if not, he will break his head against the columns of Venus's temple. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero He was fortunate," replied Petronius, "for he did not hear them; but I will not deny that the matter might have ended with misfortune. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "But thou, Petronius, laughed him out of it." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Jest not, Petronius; but if the freedom with which I speak of my desire misleads thee, know this,—that bright garments frequently cover deep wounds. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero But Petronius seized them before the flame touched the paper. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero The love of the mob might be considered rather of ill omen; and the sceptical Petronius was superstitious also. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "This is a wonderful house," answered Petronius, in an undertone. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius suspected that they took place; but, as a prudent man, and one who did not like to punish, he looked at them through his fingers. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius looked through the branches of woodbine into the garden, and at the three persons who were playing there. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero I listened long, and I say only this, that even could I write like Petronius, I should not have power to explain everything which passed through my soul and my mind. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero The maiden did not make a great impression on Petronius at the first glance; she seemed to him too slender. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Aulus assured him that he was a welcome guest; and as to gratitude, he declared that he had that feeling himself, though surely Petronius did not divine the cause of it. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero But Petronius, alarmed lest the old general might begin a narrative of his former wars, changed the conversation. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Under the climbing ivy, with the light quivering on her face, she seemed to Petronius more beautiful than at the first glance, and really like some nymph. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero But Vinicius grew pale, thinking that Petronius, who thus far had never been drunk, was drunk this time. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero This time the turn for astonishment came to Petronius, for he had not expected to hear verses of Homer from the lips of a maiden of whose barbarian extraction he had heard previously from Vinicius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero We have in the house a pedagogue, a Greek," said he, turning to Petronius, "who teaches our boy, and the maiden overhears the lessons. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero But Vinicius paid no heed to that bucolic note; and from thinking only of this, that he might lose Lygia, he looked toward Petronius as if expecting salvation from him alone. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius and I," answered Seneca, "are men of two opposite camps; I know of no method against him, he yields to no man's influence. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Vinicius gave thanks for the gift, approached Petronius, and asked,—"How shall I thank thee for what thou hast done this day for me?" Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero A smile came to the lips of Petronius at thought of his suspicion of yesterday, that this man might be Eunice's lover. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Chilo," interrupted Petronius, "in thy narrative falsehood appears on the surface of truth, as oil does on water. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius was calm, and Chilo might be sure of this, at least, that he would hear him to the end. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius, who knew the affair from its inception, would believe in Chilo's innocence more easily than would the prefects. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Once Petronius had immense influence over the young soldier. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Also, I can go to Petronius, and count on a reward. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Vinicius saw the perfect truth of what he said, and, recalling Petronius's counsel, commanded his slaves to bring Croton. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero He understood that he must choose between the fear of Glaucus, and the pursuit and vengeance of a powerful patrician, to whose aid would come, beyond doubt, another and still greater, Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Tigellinus tried, it is true, to bring forward again the enchantment; but Petronius, sure now of victory, took up the challenge directly. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero In Greece Petronius was sure of victory over every opponent. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Tigellinus had this superiority, that Nero acted with less ceremony, or rather with none whatever in his presence; while thus far Petronius overcame Tigellinus at every encounter with wit and intellect. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero She is dull; but if Petronius were to give her to me, I would take her. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius alone was unmoved; he knew too well what he was doing. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Will they carry out other bodies from the prison?" inquired Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Eunice," said Petronius, "give command, thou divine one, to prepare garlands for our heads and a meal." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "The undertaking ought to succeed, for it is well planned," said Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Is thy meaning as follows: 'I do not praise Ch�rea, but he was a perfect man, and would that the gods had given us as many such as possible'?" inquired Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero At this Petronius rose, and, looking straight into Nero's eyes, said, "Permit me, O divinity, to celebrate a wedding-feast, to which I shall invite thee before others." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "In that case both are saved," answered Petronius, calmly. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero On the road both were silent, and only in the atrium of Vinicius's house did Petronius ask,—"Dost thou know who that was?" Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius knew already that he must fall in that struggle, and he understood why. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Others were taking counsel among themselves how to avert the danger, for it was no secret that were an outburst to carry off C�sar, not one of the Augustians would escape, except, perhaps, Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Gifted with an uncommon memory, Petronius knew not only the officers, but nearly all the pretorian soldiers. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero When this answer was repeated to Petronius, he said,— "Since Nero has compared himself to Brutus, there is no salvation." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero At last Petronius heard from C�sar's own lips that three days from then he would go to Antium without fail. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Vinicius wished, it is true, to do this; but Petronius, hearing of his purpose, inquired,— "But should he refuse thee, or answer with a jest or a shameless threat, what wouldst thou do?" Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Remember what the daughter of Sejanus endured before death," said Petronius to him, meanwhile. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero The face of Petronius assumed an expression of contempt and disgust. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Only when near his villa did Petronius inquire,— "Hast thou thought of what I told thee?" Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Nothing touched him, and he did not visit Petronius till the latter sent an invitation and his litter. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius heard of his coming, and went to meet him. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius, Vinicius, and Niger pressed up to the rampart in silence, not knowing why the halt was made. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius, when he had returned home, was gloomy as a storm, and did not even try to console Vinicius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius turned to the retinue with a careless, sarcastic expression,— "Senators here present, also Piso, Nerva, and Senecio, follow me." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius was angry that his acuteness could find no reply; not wishing, however, to acknowledge this, he said, so as to offer an answer of some kind,—"That is a new sect." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius shrugged his shoulders, as if to say that it was not difficult to pluck the head from such a serpent. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Permit me to say, O divinity, that if thou desire to save Rome, there is need to save even a few Romans," remarked Petronius, with a smile. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Then he turned to Petronius with a radiant face. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "I have lost, and am ruined," thought Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius, in saying that none of the ladies of C�sar's court would be able or willing to resist Vinicius, spoke like a man of experience. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius, who spoke of the too narrow hips of the girl, might talk what he pleased into C�sar, but not into the Augusta. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero ON leaving C�sar, Petronius had himself borne to his house on the Carin�, which, being surrounded on three sides by a garden, and having in front the small Cecilian Forum, escaped the fire luckily. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "If I am mistaken, show me my error," said Petronius; "but know that I speak that which love for thee dictates." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Tell him that he will get a cap full of aurei," said Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius did not write, thinking evidently that C�sar might command a return to Rome any day. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius was waiting for him in the atrium. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero ONE evening Scevinus, a Senator, visited Petronius and began a long conversation, touching the grievous times in which they were living, and also touching C�sar. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero He spoke so openly that Petronius, though his friend, began to be cautious. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Thou wilt be born to new glory and immortality," answered Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Then she supped at his house, and confessed that not only Petronius, but his lute-player, had grown tedious to her long since, and that her heart was free now. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero The cool blood and calm self-possession with which Petronius spoke disturbed Nero, who was disturbed whenever any one spoke in that fashion to him. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "She is in prison against the will of C�sar and through thy error, through thy ignorance of the law of nations," said Petronius, with emphasis. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Petronius is right," said he, after a while. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Petronius is right," repeated Nero; "to-morrow the gates of the prison will be open to her, and of the marriage feast we will speak the day after at the amphitheatre." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius was a man of sense, and more than once he meditated on the soul of man and on life. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero To both questions Vinicius answered "Yes," but a shudder passed through his whole body; he divined that Petronius did not ask without reason. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Thou art ill," said Petronius; "give command to bear thee home." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Nero raised his lips again to his nostrils, and, turning his near-sighted, glassy eyes on Petronius, said,— "Is this the way thou payest me for the friendship which I had for thee?" Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius extended his white hand lazily, took the tablet, and, casting his eye over it, gave it, in all calmness to Eunice. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero But there was something else in the words of Vinicius, and Petronius stood for the first time before a series of spiritual snarls which no one had straightened out hitherto. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Then let me in," said Vinicius; and pressing Petronius's hand, he said, "See Acte, I will come to learn her answer." Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius understood better how to die thus than to love and suffer like Vinicius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero His friends and Petronius thought also that any day might open the kingdom of shadows before him. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero He is among the people of Petronius, disguised as a slave. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius was a powerful man, who could command the police of the whole Empire, and who beyond doubt would try to find the guilty parties even at the ends of the earth. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "If thy head is not sufficient, thou hast another on thy cane," said Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "From this last man not much will result to Piso," replied Petronius. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius was astonished at seeing in the face of Vinicius increasing peace and a certain wonderful serenity which he had not noted before. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero Petronius began to walk in the atrium; disillusion and impatience were evident on his face. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero So bidding farewell to Petronius, he went hurriedly to the overseer of the "Putrid Pits" for his tessera. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero The wounds inflicted by Petronius, and healed by his stay in Greece, opened in his heart anew, and he wished to seek retribution from the Senate for such unheard-of injustice. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero The amazing dexterity of Petronius confirmed people in the conviction that his influence would outlive every other. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero "Sons of consuls or their wives are not given to lions yet in the arenas," said Petronius, laughing. Quo Vadis: a narrative of the time of Nero |
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