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Chapter 34
The Combat

Annals
This word is from the Latin annales meaning "yearbooks."  This was a standard term used by Roman historians to title their historical works.  Trollope seems to uses this Latinate word so that is sounds like John Eames' fight with Crosbie is almost a historical event. Through the use of this word the episode of the fight becomes a little humorous in being elevated in this way. OCD [AM]

Who can say punishment--adequate punishment--had not overtaken him?
This reference to punishment implies Nemesis, the Greek goddess of retribution and punishment. By implying Nemesis, Trollope is showing that Crosbie's egregious act of jilting Lily Dale is finally being punished through means of his black eye and public humiliation that were brought about by John Eames. See commentary on Nemesis and antecedentem scelestum in Chapter 37 of Framley Parsonage.
Cassell's Dictionary of Classical Mythology  [AM]

Chapter 35
Vae Victis

Vae Victis
This is a Latin phrase literally meaning, "Woe to the vanquished ones." This phrase was recorded by the Roman historian Livy in his History of Rome (5.48.9). According to Livy, this statement was made by the chieftain of the Gauls after the defeat of the Romans at the Battle of Allia circa 387-390 BCE, which was said to be one of Rome's greatest defeats. This chapter title is appropriate in regard to both Mr. Crosbie's misadventure with John Eames in the previous chapter and his marriage and integration into the De Courcy family. This phrase summarizes Crosbie's situation in general, and through this Latin phrase Trollope is identifying Crosbie's devastating situation with the Roman defeat.  By means of this title, Trollope projects some sympathy on to Crosbie because he has been defeated by himself and those to whom he has submitted.  [AM]

Hymeneal altar
"Hymeneal altar" is a phrase used to refer to marriage.  In this context, the newspaper that documents Mr. Crosbie's misadventure at Paddington Station uses the phrase to identify Mr. Crosbie as the man who is soon to be married to the daughter of the Earl De Courcy. This phrase stems from the name of the Greek god of marriage, Hymen.
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Annals
Lady Amelia uses this Latinate word to explain how nicknames have not been used in the history of the De Courcy family. The effect of Lady Amelia using this word shows her elitist attitude regarding the De Courcy family name and its history and reputation. See commentary on Chapter 34 above.   [AM]

Chapter 36
See the Conquering Hero Comes

By Jove
Cradell uses this interjection referencing the king of the Roman gods to express his strong feeling that John Eames should do all in his power to not be thought of as a coward by others.  [AM]

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