Even my dart has also a point, and is capable of inflicting a wound, though it may not pierce so deep as yours. I would willingly avoid contest, but if you will continue to molest me, I will not suffer alone, but will take care you shall feel a part of the evil. Agreeably to this sentiment also, is the Scottish Order of the Thistle, framed, with its motto: «Nemo me impune lacessit».

In Rome, if a very improbable tale was told, it was usual to say, «I would not believe it, even though Cato himself should tell it me», thus shewing the reverence paid to the memory of that great statesman and philosopher. The Athenians, who had the same confidence in the integrity of Aristides as the Romans had in Cato, used his name on such occasions. We more commonly say, though an angel should affirm it we would not believe it.