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THE DECLINE AND FALL
CHAP. III.
_____cept the ocean, inhospitable deserts, hostile tribes of barbarians, of fierce manners and unknown language, or dependent kings, who would gladly purchase the emperor's protection by the sacrifice of an obnoxious fugitive[1]. "Wherever you are," said Cicero to the exiled Marcellus, "remember that you are equally within the power of the conqueror[2]."
_____cept the ocean, inhospitable deserts, hostile tribes of barbarians, of fierce manners and unknown language, or dependent kings, who would gladly purchase the emperor's protection by the sacrifice of an obnoxious fugitive[1]. "Wherever you are," said Cicero to the exiled Marcellus, "remember that you are equally within the power of the conqueror[2]."