"Theodorus did not curse us," Alexander said, "but we are angry because Theodorus praised the Greeks and cursed the Romans."
"We are coming from the palæstra," Alexander replied to Syphax. "Theodorus delivered a speech to us." cambridge latin course book 1 stage 10 statuae translation
The Statuae story focuses on the Roman character Quintus and his Greek friend, Alexander. The narrative takes a domestic turn when Alexander purchases small statuettes as birthday gifts for his two younger brothers. A quarrel breaks out, and it falls to Quintus to use his Roman skills of diplomacy and authority to resolve the dispute amicably. "Theodorus did not curse us," Alexander said, "but
rediit (returned), festīnāvērunt (hurried), audīvērunt (heard). This drives the narrative forward when specific actions interrupt the background noise. Historical and Cultural Context: Greeks vs. Romans A quarrel breaks out, and it falls to
Quintus and Alexander walked to the statues. Syphax greeted the young men.