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428.
The great bird will take its first flight;-- on the back of his
great swan,--filling the universe with wonders; filling all writings
with his fame and bringing eternal glory to his birthplace.
[
(
Footnote: This seems to be a speculation about the flying machine
compare p. 271).]
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429.
This stratagem was used by the Gauls against the Romans, and so
great a mortality ensued that all Rome was dressed in mourning.
[
Footnote: Leonardo perhaps alludes to the Gauls under Brennus, who
laid his sword in the scale when the tribute was weighed.]
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430.
Alberto da Imola;--Algebra, that is, the demonstration of the
equality of one thing to another.
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431.
Johannes Rubicissa e Robbia.
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