„ 78, „ 17, _for_ the male winds are therefore regulated by the odd numbers, _read_ hence it is that the odd numbers are generally looked upon as males. „ 79, „ 15, _for_ of the cloud, _read_ of the icy cloud. „ 79, „ 21, _for_ sprinkling it with vinegar, _read_ throwing vinegar against it. „ 79, „ 22, _for_ this substance, _read_ that liquid. „ 80, „ 13, _for_ but not until, _read_ and not after. „ 80, „ 14, _for_ the former is diffused, _down to_ impulse, _read_ the latter is diffused in the blast, the former is condensed by the violent impulse. „ 80, „ 17, _for_ dash, _read_ crash. „ 81, „ 21, _for_ thunder-storms, _read_ thunder-bolts. „ 81, „ 27, _for_ their operation, _read_ its operation. „ 82, „ 8, _for_ thunder-storms, _read_ thunder-bolts. „ 85, „ 2, _for_ blown up, _read_ blasted. „ 88, „ 15, _for_ the east, _read_ the west. „ 89, „ 11, _for_ even a stone, _read_ ever a stone. „ 92, „ 9, _for_ how many things do we compel her to produce spontaneously, _read_ how many things do we compel her to produce! How many things does she pour forth spontaneously! „ 92, „ 10, _for_ odours and flowers, _read_ odours and flavours. „ 93, „ 16, _for_ luxuries, _read_ caprices. FOOTNOTES: [1] The weight of testimony inclines to the latter. The mere titles of the works which have been written on the subject would fill a volume. [2] At a wedding feast, as mentioned by him in B. ix. c. 58. She was then the wife of Caligula. [3] Related in B. ix. c. 5. [4] Here at Tusdrita, he saw L. Coisicius, who it was said had been changed from a woman into a man. See B. vii. c. 3. Phlegon Trallianus and Ausonius also refer to the story. [5] See B. xvi. c. 2, and B. xxxi. c. 19. [6] Plinii Ep. B. vi. Ep. 16. [7] Twenty-fourth August. [8] “Fortes fortuna juvat.” [9] B. iii. Ep. 5. [10] Nero Claudius Drusus, the son of Livia, afterwards the wife of Augustus. He was the father of the Emperor Claudius, and died in Germany of the effects of an accident. [11] “Studiosus.” This work has perished. [12] “De Dubia Sermone.” A few scattered fragments of it still survive. [13] 23rd of August. [14] For astrological presages. [15] At midwinter, this hour would answer at Rome to our midnight. [16] At midwinter, this would be between six and seven in the evening. [17] “Electorum Commentarii.”