accused us of Thyestean banquets and Oedipodean intercourse, and things of which it is not right for us to speak or think, 15 nay, not even to believe that the like was ever done by man. But these rumours spread, and all were infuriated at us, insomuch that those who had formerly acted with moderation, on the ground of friendship, were now greatly incensed and cut to the heart4 against us. Thus was fulfilled that which was said by the Lord: The time will come, when whosoever killeth you shall think that