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Question 1

et nunc ille quidem spe multum captus inani fors et vota facit cumulatque altaria donis,

Answer 1

And now, he indeed, seized greatly by an empty hope, perhaps he makes vows and he piles the altars with gifts,

Question 2

infelix, nati funus crudele videbis! hi nostri reditus exspectatique triumphi?

Answer 2

Unhappy one, you will see the cruel death of your son! Is this our return and expected triumph!

Question 3

haec mea magna fides? at non, Evandre, pudendis vulneribus pulsum aspicies,

Answer 3

Is this my great pledge! O Evander, you will not see him beaten with shameful wounds

Question 4

ei mihi quantum praesidium, Ausonia, et quantum tu perdis, Iule!’

Answer 4

Alas me, how great is the protection you have lost Ausonia and how great is the protection you have lost Iulus.

Question 5

nos iuvenem exanimum et nil iam caelestibus ullis debentem vano maesti comitamur honore.

Answer 5

we the sad ones accompany the dead young man with empty honour and oweing nothing now to any of the heavenly gods.

Question 6

nec sospite dirum optabis nato funus pater.

Answer 6

and you will not wish for a dreadful death as a father because your son is safe.