The praise of Pacatus is too vague; and Claudian always seems afraid of exalting the father above the son.] [Footnote 80: Ambros.tom.ii.Epist.xl.

p.55.Pacatus, from the want of skill or of courage, omits this glorious circumstance.] [Footnote 81: Pacat.

in Panegyr.Vet.xii.

20.] Yet the piercing eye of the founder of the republic must have discerned two essential imperfections, which might, perhaps, have abated his recent love of despostism.

The virtuous mind of Theodosius was often relaxed by indolence, [82] and it was sometimes inflamed by passion.
[83] In the pursuit of an important object, his active courage was capable of the most vigorous exertions; but, as soon as the design was accomplished, or the danger was surmounted, the hero sunk into inglorious repose; and, forgetful that the time of a prince is the property of his people, resigned himself to the enjoyment of the innocent, but trifling, pleasures of a luxurious court.