From this place the party again diverged, according to their several fancies, some to the Sudatorium, which answered the purpose of our vapor-baths, and thence to the warm-bath itself; those more accustomed to exercise, and capable of dispensing with so cheap a purchase of fatigue, resorted at once to the calidarium, or water-bath.
"The Last Days of Pompeii"
Edward George Bulwer-Lytton
Being then gradually warmed in the tepidarium, which has just been described, the delicate steps of the Pompeian elegant were conducted to the Sudatorium.
"The Last Days of Pompeii"
Edward George Bulwer-Lytton
Then wrapping himself in a light robe, he returned once more to the tepidarium, where he found Glaucus, who had not encountered the Sudatorium; and now, the main delight and extravagance of the bath commenced.
"The Last Days of Pompeii"
Edward George Bulwer-Lytton