143 – S. Ambrose means Maximus’ brother.

144 – He seems to mean that pity for the dead should move him to

less harsh treatment. But perhaps the word ‘tuam’ may have

dropped out, and we should read ‘tu tuam causam considera,’

‘do you consider your own case.’

145 – It seems necessary here to read ‘allegabis’ for ‘allegabas,’

as the past tense would be unmeaning.

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