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189.19. virtute = vigor. This word is in Latin often used in a vague sense equivalent to our 'thanks to' or the like. 189.21.

quaposset: indir. quest. following difficultate, which implies doubt. 189.23.

se absente: Caesar knew well his own influence over his army. See also introductory notes.—dimicaturas [esse]: sc. eas, i.e. the legions. 189.24.

ipse, etc.: the most submissive Gauls at such a time were not to be depended upon, if they had the slightest chance to capture him.— eis: indir. obj. of committi, the subj. of which is suam salutem.


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