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4. Each entry must be marked ‘Spectator Classics Cup Round 3’ and must identify the appropriate section.

5. Entrants for the Open section must enclose the English.

6. Entrants for the Undergraduate and Schools sections must quote their university/school address.

7. Entries sent by e-mail (editor@ spectator.co.uk) are preferred, but not compulsory.

8. Entries by post must be typed, double-spaced, 14 point.

9. The closing date for Round 3 is 17 December 2005.

ROUND 3

1. Open section (two classes)

Translate 200 words from any Spectator article into EITHER Latin/Greek verse OR Latin/Greek prose. Enclose the English with your entry. A bottle of champagne for the winner of each class.

2. Undergraduate section

Up to 200 words in Latin or Greek (prose only) on the theme ‘The new Tory leader’. Accuracy and wit are expected. The winner will receive a bottle of champagne. Entry to include the address of the university department to which the prize will be sent.

3. School section

Up to 150 words in Latin or Greek (prose only) retelling the story of the explosion of Vesuvius. Accuracy and imagination are expected. The winner will receive a £25 book token. Entry to include the address of the school to which the prize will be sent. Space permitting, winning entries (in whole or part) will be printed in the magazine.