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The Histories of Polybius, Vol. 2 (of 2)

Note 48 — BOOK XII

Evelyn S. (Evelyn Shirley) Shuckburgh translation

He refers to the habit of Eastern nations thrusting their hands into long sleeves in the presence of their rulers. See Xenophon, Hellen. 2, 1, 8.

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