Valerius Maximus, Memorabilia IX 12, ext. 1

Das folgende Ereignis hat sich laut Diodorus Siculus (XXXIV/XXXV 2, 20 f.) während des Sklavenaufstandes in Sizilien 133 v.u.Z. ereignet;
bei Diodor wird allerdings der Suizid nicht erwähnt.

There are external deaths too worth note, such as particularly that of Coma, who is said to have been brother of Cleon, the great brigand leader. He was brought to Consul P. Rupilius in Henna, a bandit stronghold which he had captured.

When asked about the strength and enterprises of the runaways [fugitivi], he took some time to collect himself, then covered his head, fell on his knees, and stopped his breath [compresso spiritu]; so in the very hands of his guards and in the presence of highest command he found rest in the security for which he yearned [exoptata securitate acquievit].

Ein Suizid durch Luftanhalten, ist das überhaupt möglich? Atmet man nicht bei Eintritt der Bewußtlosigkeit automatisch wieder?