mi OM THE HELLESPONT TO RHOBES. 19? 
Valerius Maximianus having been consul in the year 294.— 
The title of Csesar was conferred upon him by Diocletian. The 
letters DJX are the usual abbreviation of Dominus. The title 
Princeps Jubentutis or Juvenintis , was used in the time of the 
republic; and we find it continued through almost all the em¬ 
perors, until the time of Constantine; “ Symbolumfuturce sue™ 
eessionis” as it is expressed by Spanheim.* 
In what remains of the other inscription, we find mention 
made of the Tribunm Militum of the third legion ; of the Free- 
fectus Fabrum ;f and of the Fraefecius Equilum* The latter 
part relates, perhaps, to the conquest of forty-four states in Af¬ 
rica. The following are the only legible characters upon the 
atone: 
TRIE . MILLEGXIIAV 
PRAEFFABR . TEST 
FRAEF . EQVITVMALA 
NVMID1YIPR0NI 
ClVI TATES XXXXIIJI 
EXPROVINCAFRICA 
We saw no other antiquities at the Dardanelles ; nor were 
we able to procure any N ancient medals. If these are found, the 
consuls of the different nations reserve them as presents for their 
respective ambassadors at Constantinople. Captain Castle had, 
however, obtained several among the ruins of Parium; where 
he also observed curious mosaic pavements, and other remains 
of that city. 
Having all our things on board, we weighed anchor, and took 
leave of Monsieur Preaux, who returned to Constantinople.— 
As we sailed down the Straits, a very conspicuous tumulus 
appeared, crowning the hills upon the European side. Leav¬ 
ing the Dardanelles, we again coasted the interesting land of 
Troas, passing the Rhostean promontory, and once more view¬ 
ing the tomb of Ajax, the sepulchre of iEsyetes, the Grecian 
harbour, and the mouth of Xauthus, tinging the dark waters of 
the Hellespont with its yellow torrent. Our course was along 
the European side of the channel; as in passing round Sigeum 
there is a shoal, whereon vessels are often stranded. Ic ordet 
# Dt Prast. et . Us. Ntim. Diss, ? 
t Vid. Cic. ad Attic. Ep. I 
