113. See Rutilius Numatianus (Itinerar. 1. ii. 41-60), to
whom religious enthusiasm has dictated some elegant and
forcible lines. Stilicho likewise stripped the gold plates
from the doors of the Capitol, and read a prophetic sentence
which was engraven under them (Zosimus, 1. v. [c. 38] p.
352). These are foolish stories; yet the charge of impiety
adds weight and credit to the praise, which Zosimus
reluctantly bestows, of his virtues.