51. See the Sacred History of Sulpicius Severus (1. ii. p.
437-452, edit. Lugd. Bat. 1647), a correct and original
writer. Dr. Lardner (Credibility, etc., part ii. vol. ix. p.
256-350) has laboured this article with pure learning, good
sense, and moderation. Tillemont (Mem. Eccles. tom. viii. p.
491-527) has raked together all the dirt of the fathers - an
useful scavenger !