Chap. 26.
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ing and speaking being barred; and in danger by informers. We had certainly lost our memories together with our speech if it had been as much in our power to forget, as it was to be silent.
Chap. XXVI.
Lastly, that these evils are neither strange nor new. But common to all Nations and Men; whence we may derive comfort.
I have done with comparison; and now I bring up the other Brigade of my Legion, which opposes the novelty of these Calamities: But briefly and by way of Triumph. For it rather takes the spoiles of the already conquered enemy; than fights with him. And to speak truth, what is there in these things, that can appear new to any
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