Museum of Antiquity: A Description of Ancient Life

part left to the occupation of slaves, freedmen, and the lower

branches of the family. We must except, however, the terrace upon the top of all (solarium), a favorite place of resort, often adorned with rare flowers and shrubs, planted in huge cases of earth, and with fountains and trellises, under which the evening meal might at pleasure be taken.

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