It is certain that the temples, which were almost forsaken, begin to be frequented.

And the sacred solemnities, after a long intermission, are revived.
Victims, likewise, are everywhere brought up, whereas, for some time, there were few purchasers.

Whence, it is easy to imagine, what numbers of men might be reclaimed, if pardon were granted to those who shall repent." * * * * * "Trajan to Pliny, wisheth health and happiness:[76] "You have taken the right course, my Pliny, in your proceedings with those who have been brought before you as Christians; for it is impossible to establish any one rule that shall hold universally.

They are not to be sought after.
If any are brought before you, and are convicted, they ought to be punished.

However, he that denies his being a Christian, and makes it evident in fact, that is, by supplicating to our gods, though he be suspected to have been so formerly, let him be pardoned upon repentance.