He was a peculiarly skilful and perfectly shameless adept in the arts of Captation.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
Captation became a regular profession in a society where trade, industry, and even professional skill, were treated as degrading to the men of gentle blood.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
Captation by every kind of mean flattery, or vicious service, became a recognised profession.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill