85. Sulpicius Severus, 1. ii. p. 405 [ed. Lugd. Bat. 1647].
The emperor passed the day in prayer with Valens, the Arian
bishop of Mursa, who gained his confidence by announcing the
success of the battle. M. de Tillemont (Hist. des Empereurs
tom. iv. p. 1110) very properly remarks the silence of
Julian with regard to the personal prowess of Constantius in
the battle of Mursa. The silence of flattery is sornetimes
equal to the most positive and authentic evidence.