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98 2. If the Subject is not expressed with the Infinitive, an Adjectival Complement is still often introduced, agreeing with the word from which the Subject is to be supplied; cŭpĭō ăbīrĕ incŏlŭmĭs I wish to go away unharmed; lĭcĕt mĭhĭ incŏlŭmī ăbīrĕ I am permitted to go away unharmed.

After Verbs and phrases of saying, thinking, and feeling, the Infinitive with the Ace. is used instead of a Dependent clause: nūntĭăt Caesărem rĕdĭissĕ he reports that Cæsar has returned; sēnsī prŏcellara advĕnīrĕ I perceived a storm was approaching; sŭēs vŏlārĕ incrēdĭbĭlĕ est it is incredible that pigs should fly.

§ 207. nōn is used—

In negativing single words or phrases: et sĭt hŭmus cĭnĕrī nōn ŏnĕrōsă tŭō and let the-earth be not-burdensome to your ashes.

In negative Statements and Questions: nōn respondet he does not answer; nō respondĕăt? would he not answer?

§ 208. nē is used—

In Requests: nē respondĕris do not answer.

So also when we are requested to suppose something. See § 382.

In Wishes: nē sīs fēlix! may you not be happy!

§ 209. nĕc, nĕquĕ are used to connect single Words, Statements and Questions: nĕc săpĭt nĕc mĕmĭnĭt he neither understands nor remembers.