JU'LIUS, was of senatorian rank, but had borne no office when unluckily meet ing Nero on one
of his drunken nocturnal frolics, he defended himself and beat the emperor. The assault might
have been overlooked, but Montanus recognised his assailant, and begged forgiveness. Nero then
compelled Montanus to commit suicide, that he might not afterwards boast of the encounter.
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