Augus'tus, who was no stranger to this method of address, remained firm against all attacks; answering with a cold indifference which obliged her to give her attempts a different turn.33.She now addressed his avarice, presenting him with an inventory of her treasure and jewels.

This gave occasion to a very singular scene, that may serve to show that the little decorums of breeding were then by no means attended to as in modern times.34.

One of her stewards having alleged, that the inventory was defective, and that she had secreted a part of her effects, she fell into the most extravagant passion, started from her couch, and snatching him by the hair, gave him repeated blows on the face.

Augus'tus, smiling at her indignation, led her to the couch, and desired her to be pacified.

To this she replied, that it was insufferable to be insulted in the presence of one whom she so highly esteemed.