Colomba, ed. with notes, by P.H.E. Brette1880 |
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Page 200 - Troianum orditur ab ovo : semper ad eventum festinat et in medias res non secus ac notas auditorem rapit, et quae desperat tractata nitescere posse relinquit, 150 atque ita mentitur, sic veris falsa remiscet, primo ne medium, medio ne discrepet imum.
Page 60 - Et elle posa sur la chemise deux balles oxydées. — Orso, mon frère! cria-t-elle en se précipitant dans ses bras et l'étreignant avec force, Orso! tu le vengeras!