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De Priseo & vero Gladiatoribus, Epig. 29.
When Priscus and Uerus did enter the fieldAnd their valour proved equall and neither would yield,
The people besought that they parted might bee
But Cæsar the law of Armes would satisfie.
The Law was to cuff it out at fingers end,
Thence cherishing Cups and gifts he oft did fend,
A conclusion at last this equal strife found,
They both box'd alike, and both fell to the ground.
Cæsar to both gave rods, both did reward
Such guerdons their vertue found that fought so hard
This thing hath happ'd (Cæsar) to no Prince but thee,
When two men contended both victors should be.
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