contraria iuxta seposita magis elucescunt Opposites placed side by side become more apparent. The one I.e. the king. ordained Appointed. countable; Accountable. magnanimity. Superiority of station. weal Welfare. particular; Matter of special concern. per fas vel nefas Lawfully or unlawfully. credit, Subtly gain in reputation. hireling, Servant, mercenary. hand Authority. See OED P1.d.i. the committers I.e. of the treason. bourreaus; executioners. in case ye fell in the highway Even if your death occurred in the public eye. left, I.e. left off my earlier discussion. fast Safe. suffer Permit. Quinquennium Neronis, The first five (good) years of Nero's rule. Vellem nescire literas, "I wish I could not write." Seneca (De Clementia II.I.2) reported that Nero said this when asked to sign a death warrant. precario, On sufferance, in a contested fashion. color Disguise. countries Provinces. wrack Punish, destroy.