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Now the last part of this pompous show was at the temple of Jupiter
Capitolinus, whither when they were come, they stood still; for it was
the Romans' ancient custom to stay till somebody brought the news that
the general of the enemy was slain. This general was Simon, the son of
Gioras, who had then been led in this triumph among the captives; a rope
had also been put upon his head, and he had been drawn into a proper place
in the forum, and had withal been tormented by those that drew him along;
and the law of the Romans required that malefactors condemned to die should
be slain there. Accordingly, when it was related that there was an end
of him, and all the people had set up a shout for joy, they then began
to offer those sacrifices which they had consecrated, in the prayers used
in such solemnities; which when they had finished, they went away to the
palace. And as for some of the spectators, the emperors entertained them
at their own feast; and for all the rest there were noble preparations
made for feasting at home; for this was a festival day to the city of Rome,
as celebrated for the victory obtained by their army over their enemies,
for the end that was now put to their civil miseries, and for the commencement
of their hopes of future prosperity and happiness.
Flavius Josephus. The Works of Flavius Josephus. Translated by. William Whiston, A.M. Auburn and Buffalo. John E. Beardsley. 1895.
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