1. And when he had died, disfigured in his torments, the fifth leaped forward, and said,
2. I intend not, O tyrant, to get excused from the torment which is in behalf of virtue.
3. But I have come of mine own accord, that by the death of me, you may owe heavenly vengeance a punishment for more crimes.
4. O you hater of virtue and of men, what have we done that you thus revel in our blood?
5. Does it seem evil to you that we worship the Founder of all things, and live according to his surpassing law?
6. But this is worthy of honors, not torments;
7. had you been capable of the higher feelings of men, and possessed the hope of salvation from God.