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DISSERTATION I.

In the temple of Diana at Aricia near Rome, whoever murdered the present priest, was legally entitled to be installed his successor[1]. A very singular institution! For, however barbarous and bloody the common superstitions often are to the laity, they usually turn to the advantage of the holy order.

  1. Strabo, lib. v. Sueton. in vita Cal.

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