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§ 3.1
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Long ago the Romans inhabited a small town.
§ 3.2
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Now Rome is great and magnificent; the town’s streets are broad and spacious.
§ 3.3
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There are roses at the street corners; the Romans adorn the streets with temples and monuments.
§ 3.4
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Long ago there were many magnificent temples in the Roman Forum.
§ 3.5
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Every day Roman men used to walk in the Forum.
§ 3.6
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The men’s togas were white, but the women’s cloaks were red, blue, and saffron-yellow.
§ 3.7
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There were also altars in the Forum.
§ 3.8
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On the altars the Romans sacrificed many victims to the Roman gods.
§ 3.9
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There are no longer temples in the Roman Forum.
§ 3.10
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The Romans no longer sacrifice victims on the altars.
§ 3.11
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But even now the Roman Forum is beautiful.
§ 3.12
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There are many ruins; many roses grow among the ruins.
§ 3.13
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Small lizards hurry about among the ruins and roses.
§ 3.14
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The lizards are beautiful and delightful.
§ 3.15
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Cicadas, too, sing on every side.
§ 3.16
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The blue sky is pleasing to the lizards and the cicadas.
