I saw several of the leading senators this morning.

Strange things are whispered in the higher political circles." "The Gods confound the political circles.

I have hated the name of politician ever since Sylla's proscription, when I was within a moment of having my throat cut by a politician, who took me for another politician.

While there is a cask of Falernian in Campania, or a girl in the Suburra, I shall be too well employed to think on the subject." "You will do well," said Flaminius gravely, "to bestow some little consideration upon it at present.

Otherwise, I fear, you will soon renew your acquaintance with politicians, in a manner quite as unpleasant as that to which you allude." "Averting Gods! what do you mean ?" "I will tell you.