Finally all this breathless passage is closed with a period of two members.... But how after this impetus the brief statement interposed comes to rest, and rests the reader, how apt it is and how charming, can hardly be said. vii. The analysis of the third example, _Amos_ vi. 1-6, leads the study to longer and more sustained rhythmical reaches. Lest it seem the more difficult in the more figurative version of the Septuagint, Augustine quotes it “as translated from the Hebrew into Latin style through the interpretation of the priest Jerome, expert in both languages.” ANALYSIS OF _AMOS_ VI. 1-6 (1) Woe to them that are at ease (1) Væ qui opulenti estis in in Zion and trust in the Sion et confiditis in mountains of Samaria, monte Samariæ, optimates, which are named chief capita populorum, of the nations, to whom ingredientes pompatice the house of Israel came! domum Israel; (2) Pass ye unto Calneh, and (2) transite in Chalanne et see; and from thence go videte, et ite inde in ye to Hamath the great: Emath magnam, et descendite then go down to Gath of in Geth Palæstinorum, the Philistines: be they et ad optima better than these kingdoms? quæque regna horum, si or their border latior terminus eorum greater than your border? termino vestro est: (3) Ye that put away the evil (3) qui separati estis in diem day, and cause the seat malum, et adpropinquatis of violence to come near; solio iniquitatis; (4) That lie upon beds of ivory, (4) qui dormitis in lectis eburneis, and stretch themselves et lascivitis in stratis upon their couches, and vestris; qui comeditis eat the lambs out of the agnum de grege, et vitulos flock, and the calves out de medio armenti; of the midst of the stall; (5) That chant to the sound of (5) qui canitis ad vocem psalterii: the viol, (6) and invent to themselves (6) sicut David putaverunt se instruments of musick, habere vasa cantici, like David; that drink bibentes in phialis vinum, wine in bowls, and anoint et optimo unguento themselves with the chief delibuti; ointments: (7) but they are not grieved for (7) et nihil patiebantur super the affliction of Joseph. contritione Joseph.