Latin prose 2

Question 1

1/ saevam vim morbi augebat peruasio veneni a Pisone accepti;

Answer 1

The belief that the poison had been received from Piso increased the virulent force of the disease;

Question 2

1 cont/ et reperiebantur solo ac parietibus erutae humanorum corporum relinquiae, carmina et devotionnes et nomen Germanicus plumbeis tabulis insculptum, cineres semusti ac tabo obliti aliaque malefica quibus creditur animas numinibus infernis sacrari.

Answer 2

also, in the floor and walls were discovered the exhumed remains of human bodies, spells, curses and the name of Germanicus engraved on lead tablets, ashes half burnt and smeared with rotten flesh and other evil charms with which it is believed that souls are dedicated to the powers of the underworld.

Question 3

2/ simul missi a Pisone incusabantur quod valetundinis adversae signa expectarent.

Answer 3

At the same time, men sent by Piso were accused of looking out for signs of bad health.

Question 4

3/ haec Germanico haud minus ira quam per metum accepta sunt.

Answer 4

These things were received by Germanicus with no less anger than fear.

Question 5

componit epistulam qua amicitiam ei renuntiabat.

Answer 5

He composed a letter in which he broke off friendship with Piso.