Is the Cambridge Latin Course Book 1 the saddest language-learning book of all time?The final page:Now the black cloud came down to the ground; now the thickest ash was falling. Most of the Pompeiians in the city were losing hope in their lives. Many were dying. Clemens, however, was not despairing, but stubbornly headed for the house, because he was searching for Caecilius. He reached the house at last. He was worried as he looked at the ruins. The whole house was on fire. Clemens saw smoke everywhere. However, he bravely hurried through the ruins and called to his master. Caecilius, however, didn't respond. Suddenly, the dog barked. The slave entered the study, where the dog was. Cerberus was guarding the master Caecilius was lying almost dead in the study. The wall almost half-collapsed on him. Clemens gave wine to the master. Caecilius, after he drank the wine, slowly breathed again. "What happened, master?" asked Clemens"I came to the house," said Caecilius. "I didn't see Metella! I didn't see Quintus! The house was deserted. Then I was hurrying to the study. Suddenly, the ground shook, and the wall fell down on me. You are a faithful slave. Go! I order you. I am losing hope in my life. Metella and Quintus have perished. Now I am also about to die. Clemens refused. He stubbornly remained in the study. Caecilius shouted again: "Clemens, go! I order you. Perhaps Quintus has survived. Look for Quintus! Give this ring to Quintus!" Caecilius, after he handed over the ring to Clemens, at once breathed out his last (died). Clemens sadly said goodbye to his master and left from the house. >Cerberus tamen in villa mansitCerberus, however, remained in the house.>Dominum frustra custodiebat.He was guarding the master in vain.
I cried.
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