Agnoscebamus et fruebamur, cum velut piaculares publicae sollicitudinis victimae supra sanguinem noxiorum ad lenta supplicia gravioresque poenas ducerentur.
We knew them and rejoiced; like victims chosen to atone for the sufferings of their country, treading in the blood of the criminals before them, they were led to long-lasting punishment and more fearful retribution.
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