_Romulus._
LV. The foundation of Rome by Romulus is contested also. Jacob Hugo,
in his book entitled _Vera Historia Romana_, denies his having been
the founder of it. Jacob Gronovius, in a dissertation on the origin of
Romulus, which is quoted in the Republic of Letters, acknowledges that
he founded Rome, but says, he was a stranger, and consequently considers
as fabulous all that is said of his birth, parents, and ancestors. And
although these opinions are founded in mere conjectures, the doubt that
arises out of them is greatly fortified by the confession of Livy, who
declares the antiquities of Rome are very doubtful and obscure.