# Epigraph explained — The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane

> Chapter companion for The Revolution in Tanner’s Lane by Mark Rutherford.

## What happens

The epigraph quotes Virgil's Aeneid and a Scots translation by Gawain Douglas, evoking themes of endurance through trials and the promise of a destined homeland.

## Themes in this chapter

### Suffering and Resilience

The lines 'Per various casus, per tot discrimina rerum' and 'Be stout on prosper fortoun to remane' emphasize enduring hardships for a future reward.

## Key lines

> Per various casus, per tot discrimina rerum, Tendimus in Latium; sedes ubi fata quietas Ostendunt. Illic fas regna resurgere Trojae. Durate, et vosmet rebus servate secundis.

Through various misfortunes and so many dangers, we make our way to Latium, where fate shows us peaceful homes. There it is permitted for the kingdom of Troy to rise again. Endure, and preserve yourselves for better times.

_The Latin original from Virgil's Aeneid sets a tone of perseverance toward a promised land._

> By diuers casis, sere parrellis and sufferance Unto Itaill we ettill (aim) quhare destanye Has schap (shaped) for vs ane rest and quiet harbrye Predestinatis thare Troye sall ryse agane. Be stout on prosper fortoun to remane.

Through diverse cases, several perils and suffering, we aim for Italy where destiny has shaped for us a rest and quiet harbor. Predestined there, Troy shall rise again. Be stout to remain for prosperous fortune.

_Gawain Douglas's Scots translation reinforces the theme of enduring trials for a destined restoration._

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