It strikes me as a bit beyond his linguistic ability; however, just as you say.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford
Though on some points he is narrowly conservative, and though some of the words which he condemns have established themselves in the language nevertheless most of his ideas regarding linguistic usage are remarkably sound, and, like those of More, commend themselves to modern opinion.
"Early Theories of Translation"
Flora Ross Amos
Although of servile origin, they must have belonged to that considerable class of educated slaves who, along with the versatility and tact of the Hellenic East, brought to their task also a knowledge and a literary and linguistic skill which were not common among Roman knights.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill