Notes and Queries, Number 28, May 11, 1850 by Various
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vols. in Latin, translated from the Hebrew.
The Greek MSS., or some of them, are still with the collection as above; and of course were not returned to the Vatican. H.S. Morley's Hotel, April 28. _Tablet to Napoleon_ (No. 17. p. 263., No. 25. p. 406.).--"C.I.R.'s" interpretation can hardly be admitted. The true meaning will be best exhibited by the following form:-- "Napoleoni, Ægyptiaco, Bis Italico, Semper Invicto." _Bis Italico_ alludes to his twice conquering Italy, viz., in his first campaign, and again in that of Marengo. C. _Malone's Blunder_ (No. 25. p. 403.).--"Mr. BOLTON CORNEY," in his answer on this subject, says very justly, that "before we censure a writer, we should consult his own edition." He has, however, not followed this excellent principle in this case, for he has certainly not looked at the Irish edition of Malone, on which the question arises. He |
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