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6.12.

convenientthe subjv. is used because diem dicunt has the force of a command. The indict would mean 'on which they do assemble' ; this means 'on which they should.' Technically, the clause is a purpose clause (§ 529 (317); B. 282. 2; G. 544. ii; H. 590 (497. 1); H-B. 502. 2). — a. d. v. Kal. Apr.ante diem quintum Kalendas Aprilīs): nominally March 28 (§ 631, 424. g (376, 259. e); B. 371 and 6, 372; G. App.; H. 754, 755 (642-644); H-B. 664, 667). But the calendar was in a state of great confusion at this time, and till Caesar's reform, twelve years later. — L. Pisone, etc.: notice again the regular Roman method of giving dates; see note on Messala, 2 2. Piso was Caesar's father-in-law.


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