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derived the little they knew of the Gesta Romanorum.
Note 38.Page 148.
Macrobius, I believe, furnishes no relation resembling the present: nor is it likely, perhaps.
Note 39.Page 150.
"Cosdras."
By Cosdras, is meant Codrus, the last king of Athens. See Justin ii. ch. 6 and 7.
Note 40.Page 152.
There is no foundation in Valerus Maximus for this story.
Note 41.Page 154.
"Marcus Aurelius."
Marcus Curtius was the name of the youth who devoted himself, according to Roman History. The condition upon which the sacrifice was to be performed, is purely monastic.
