ascribed the merits of Theodosius to the author of his
greatness, and of the public safety. Gratian survived those
memorable events only four or five years; but he survived his
reputation; and, before he fell a victim to rebellion,
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lost,
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Roman world.
The remarkable alteration of his character or conduct may not
be imputed to the arts of flattery,
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of Valentinian from his infancy; nor to the headstrong
passions which the that gentle youth appears to have escaped.
A more attentive view of the life of Gratian may perhaps
suggest the true cause of the disappointment of the public
hopes. His apparent virtues,
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productions of experience and adversity, were the premature
and artificial fruits of a royal education. The anxious
tenderness of his father was continually employed to bestow
on him those advantages,
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