1. =Māximīnus=: his full name was Gaius Iulius Verus Maximinus. He was born of barbaric parentage, his father being a Goth and his mother a German. He was famous for his gigantic size and his marvelous feats of strength. His government was characterized by oppression and excesses. CH. 2. 9. =Gordiānus=: Marcus Antonius Gordianus was the grandson of the elder Gordianus. He was a mere boy, probably not more than twelve years old, when he was proclaimed emperor by the soldiers. PAGE 84. CH. 3. 1. =Philippī=: Marcus Iulius Philippus I was an Arabian by birth. After the death of Misithus, the father-in-law of Gordianus, he became praetorian praefect, and caused the soldiers to revolt, to slay Gordianus, and to proclaim himself emperor. He proclaimed his son of the same name Caesar, though he was only seven years old. 3. =mīllēsimus annus=: this anniversary was marked by the celebration of the Saecular Games with unusual magnificence, 248 A.D. CH. 4. 8. =Decius=: his full name was Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius. He was sent by Philippus to Moesia to crush an insurrection, and was compelled by the soldiers to proclaim himself emperor. His reign was occupied chiefly with warring against the Goths. He persecuted the Christians with great severity. CH. 6. 21. =exstinctus est=: he was slain by the soldiers. CH. 7. 23. =Galliēnus=: the son of Valerianus. PAGE 85. 5. =superātus est=: at first Valerianus was successful; but he followed the enemy too rashly. He was captured near Edessa. After his death his skin was stuffed and long preserved as a trophy in the chief temple of the nation. CH. 9. 22. =Postumus=: this period is known as the ‘Rule of the Thirty Tyrants.’ These men, who revolted from Gallienus and set up separate governments for themselves, were noted in the main for their courage. They repelled the invaders and established governments that gave peace and security to their provinces. 28. =vīlissimus opifex=: he is said to have been a smith, _ferrī opifex_. PAGE 86. 3. =mātrimōnia=: here has a concrete meaning, ‘wives.’ CH. 10. 10. =Odenāthum=: he was the ruler of Palmyra. He checked the incursions of the Persians and drove Sapor out of Syria. In return for these services Gallienus honored him with the title of Augustus. CH. 11. 16. =occīsus est=: he was slain by his soldiers while besieging Milan. 18. =Gothōs … vīcit=: he conquered the Goths at Naisus in Dardania and received the surname Gothicus in consequence. PAGE 87. CH. 13.