6/8 In despair Varus killed himself. Germany was practically lost and the Rhine became again the Roman frontier. This defeat caused a great stir at Rome, and the Emperor is said to have exclaimed in his sorrow, "Varus, Varus, give me back my legions!" Five years later (14 A.D.) Augustus died. In his last moments he asked his friends if he had not played well his part in the comedy of life. She was noted for her beauty and talents, but infamous for her intrigues. |