In order to avoid prolixity, we shall sum up what follows here in the aforementioned account of the Christian brethren, in these words: “The wild beasts were let out, especially a frightful bear, and then a lioness; both of which indeed, by roaring terribly, made a dreadful noise, so that also the spectators were frightened by it; but they did not harm the martyrs, much less tear or devour them. The Proconsul in his rage commanded the spear-men, to thrust the bear through; the lioness, however, on account of the fear of the people, was let out by a back door, which was broken in pieces. Then Maximus ordered Terentian, to let in the gladiators, who should first kill the Christians, and then fight with each other for life. These, when they came in, first thrust through the martyrs; which happened on the 11th day of October, A. D. 290, at Tarsus in Cilicia.” When the drama was over, and the Proconsul was about to go home, he left ten soldiers in the amphitheatre, charging them, to mingle the dead bodies of the martyrs with those of the heathen gladiators, that the Christians might not be able to distinguish them. However, it is stated in the above account, that the Christians removed their dead bodies, and buried them in a cave in a rock. In regard to this, A. Mellinus, who has referred to it, has the following remark: “They who did this, also wrote the conclusion of this history; hence we have not the least reason to doubt the veracity of this account of the proceedings against the martyrs.” _First book of the Mart. 1619, fol. 96, col. 1_; but with reference to the previous proceedings against the martyrs, see _fol. 93, col. 3_, and _fol. 94, col. 1–4_, and _fol. 95, col. 1–3_. AN ACCOUNT OF THE HOLY BAPTISM OF THE MARTYRS IN THE FOURTH CENTURY. BRIEF SUMMARY OF BAPTISM IN THIS CENTURY. At the close of the third century the eminent Arnobius was introduced, and inasmuch as his life extended from one century into the other we refer to him again here in the beginning of the fourth century. He speaks of the virtue and benefit of baptism, as may be seen in the proper place. Fusca and the handmaid Maura were baptized after previous instruction. At this time (in the time of Sylvester) there existed such sects as were afterwards called Waldenses, Anabaptists, etc. One Donatus was called an Anabaptist, and his followers, Anabaptists. Athanasius, while yet a child, indicated, with other children, that at Alexandria they baptized upon confession of faith. In Canon 12, 13, 15, of the Council of Nice several good things are established with regard to baptism. Athanasius, having become a man, teaches wholesome doctrine, not only with respect to baptism, but also in regard to other matters of religion. Soon after him comes Marius Victorinus, who joins together faith, confession, and baptism. Then appears Hilarius, who wrote very appropriately on baptism, and also opposes antichrist, images, and traditions.