Crossword-Solution: DRUSUS 6 letters, 1 clue 🏆 scrabble score: 7

And Pliny tells us, that Antonia, the wife of Drusus, had a Lamprey at whose gills she hung jewels or ear-rings; and that others have been so tender-hearted as to shed tears at the death of fishes which they have kept and loved.

The disputed possession of some salt-pits engaged the Alemanni and the Burgundians in frequent contests: the latter were easily tempted, by the secret solicitations and liberal offers of the emperor; and their fabulous descent from the Roman soldiers, who had formerly been left to garrison the fortresses of Drusus, was admitted with mutual credulity, as it was conducive to mutual interest.

What sayest thou?” “Thou hast found him, my Messala,” Caius answered; “or I am not myself.” “Thy pardon, Drusus—and pardon of all—for speaking in riddles thus,” Messala said, in his winsome way.

Messala took the chaplet from his head, gave it to Drusus, who climbed upon the table, and, in the view of all, solemnly replaced it, making Messala master of the night.

And for myself, and these thy votaries, I vow this chaplet”—and from his head he raised it reverently—“I vow this chaplet to thy altar in the Grove of Daphne.” He bowed, replaced the crown upon his locks, then stooped and uncovered the dice, saying, with a laugh, “See, my Drusus, by the ass of Silenus, the denarius is mine!” There was a shout that set the floor to quaking, and the grim Atlantes to dancing, and the orgies began.