33. The Panegyric was pronounced at Lyons before the end of
the year 458, while the emperor was still consul. It has
more art than genius, and rnore labour than art. The
ornaments are false or trivial; the expression is fefeeble and
prolix; and Sidonius wants the skill to exhibit the
principal figure in a strong and distinct light. The private
life of Majorian occupies about two hundred lines, 107-305.