Book 2 — Chapter XIV.
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Chapter XIV.
1. Ablative of Means: 248, 8, c; H. 420.
2. Ablative with ūtor, etc.: 249; H. 421, I.
1. Divitiacus intercedes for the conquered Belgæ.
2. Divitiacus begs that Cæsar will show1 clemency.
3. Cæsar will exercise kindness toward the Belgæ.
4. By the help of the Belgæ the Ædui sustain wars.
5. Divitiacus says the chiefs had fled to2 Britain.
6. If you show3 clemency, you will increase our influence.
7. Whatever4 war befalls, by means of their5 resources we shall be able to hold out.
Notes.— 1 will show: not the future in Latin. 2 to: not ad. 3 show: not well rendered by present indicative. 4 whatever: if any. 5 their: eōrum.