Stage 10 is where the Cambridge Latin Course emphasizes the difference between ongoing actions and completed actions.
Postumus, when he heard this, was furious. He chased the sculptor through the workshop. Quintus and Alexander, who were standing in the street, heard the shouting. They entered the workshop and saw the statue. cambridge latin course book 1 stage 10 statuae translation
To master this stage, you need to recognize these high-frequency words used in "Statuae": Statue Artifex: Artist / Sculptor Nasus: Nose Caput: Head Iratus: Angry Risit: Smiled / Laughed Valde: Very much / Heavily Grammar Spotlight: Imperfect vs. Perfect Stage 10 is where the Cambridge Latin Course
This story highlights the Roman attitude toward Greeks. While Romans admired Greek art and philosophy, they often viewed Greek individuals as temperamental or "too clever," as seen in Syphax's witty (and insulting) response to Postumus. Quintus and Alexander, who were standing in the
"Look!" said Alexander. "The statue has a big nose.""And a small head," laughed Quintus. "It is definitely Postumus!"
Syphax, after he inspected the statue, smiled."Master," said Syphax, "the statue is not ugly. The statue is very much like you!"