Was said of any one shewing his joy by uncommon expressions of hilarity. Literally, he rejoices more than an old man, restored to youth; or, than a cripple, who has recovered his health and the use of his limbs. It seems to have taken its origin, from observing, that serpents, after changing their skins, from being dull and torpid, become extremely active and lively.

Being in office, it is your duty to hear all that can be said on the business before you by either party, before you decide on its merit.

«Qui statuit aliquid, parte inaudita altera,
Æquum licet statuerit, haud æquus est».

He who determines a cause without hearing both the parties, though he passes a just sentence, acts unjustly.