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ally managed, That Photius finding there was no safety where he was, was forced to retire to Constantinople, as not being able to protect himself against her perpetual ambushments: When Photius was gone, Theodosius was recalled into Italy, where Antonina continued for some time in as much luxury and happiness, as the embraces of her Gallant, and the stupidity of her Husband could contribute: But at length she returned with both of them to Constantinople. There it was, that Theodosius felt his first compunctions of Conscience, and began to be in no little perplexity to find how to demean himself; for he could not hope to conceal his course of life any longer, seeing Antonina was so far from making a secret of her passion, that she abandoned her self wholly to the transport of her lust, without the least care or regret for the imputation of an adultress. Upon this score he went off again to Ephesus, and having shaved according to custom, he entred himself into a Monastery. This accident put Antonina out of all patience, insomuch, that not only her habit, but her looks and deportment, represented nothing but sadness: She wept, and lamented up and down the house (though her Husband was then present, and in health) declaring publickly, That she was undone in the loss of Theodosius, whose fidelity, whose friendship, whose diligence, and magnanimity were incomparable; and she brought over Bellisarius to be of her opinion, insomuch, as he ran up and down with the same complaints, and left no means
