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Rabonius,
like a man who knew the law, in which law the number of the pillars only is set
down, but no mention made of a plumb-line, and who did not think it desirable for
himself to receive the temple on such terms, lest he should be hereafter expected to
hand it over under similar conditions, says that he is not to be treated in that
way, and that such an examination has no right to be made. Verres orders Rabonius to
be quiet, and at the same time holds out to him some hopes of a partnership with
himself in the business. He easily overpowers him, a moderate man, and not at all
obstinate in his opinions; and so he adheres to his determination of having the
pillars examined.
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