E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Continence of a Scip’io.
It is said that a beautiful princess fell into the hands of Scipio Africa’nus, and he refused to see her, “lest he should be tempted to forget his principles.” The same is said of Cyrus (see PANTHEA), of Anson (see THERESA), and of Alexander.
