5) considers this rescript as a relaxation of the ancient penal laws, "quas Trajanus exparte frustratus est:" and yet Tertullian, in another part of his Apology, exposes the inconsistency of prohibiting inquiries, and enjoining punishments.] [Footnote 60: Eusebius (Hist.Ecclesiast.l.iv.c.

9) has preserved the edict of Hadrian.

He has likewise (c.

13) given us one still more favorable, under the name of Antoninus; the authenticity of which is not so universally allowed.

The second Apology of Justin contains some curious particulars relative to the accusations of Christians.