Note 1 — Chapter I
Reading edition
See Pinnock's History of Greece, Chap. I.
[2]
See Historical Miscellany, Part II. Chap. I.
[3]
These colonies, sent out by the Sabines, are said to have originated from the observance of the Ver sacrum (sacred spring.) During certain years, every thing was vowed to the gods that was born between the calends (first day) of March and May, whether men or animals. At first they were sacrificed; but in later ages this cruel custom was laid aside, and they were sent out as colonists.
[4]
The history of these colonies is contained in the Historical Miscellany, Part II. Chap. ii.