In what light did his enemies consider his institutions? With what
success did they oppose him?
3. What were the other acts of Ancus? How many years did he reign?
FOOTNOTES:
[1] First an ambassador was sent to demand satisfaction for the
alleged injury; if this were not granted within thirty-three days,
heralds were appointed to proclaim the war in the name of the gods and
people of Rome. At the conclusion of their speech, they threw their
javelins into the enemy's confines, and departed.
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CHAPTER VI.
FROM THE DEATH OF ANCUS MARTIUS, TO THE DEATH OF TARQUINIUS PRISCUS
THE FIFTH KING OF ROME.--U.C. 130.
The first of Tarquin's hapless race was he,
Who odium tried to cast on augury;
But Naevius Accius, with an augur's skill.
Preserved its fame, and raised it higher still.--_Robertson_.
1. Lu'cius Tarquin'ius Pris'cus was appointed guardian to the sons of
the late king, and took the surname of Tarquin'ius from the city of
_Tarquin'ia_, whence he last came.
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