Selected Epigrams by Martial

Author:Martial [McLean, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press

11.105

You used to send a pound; now it’s decreased

to a quarter, Garricus. Pay me half, at least.

11.106

If, Vibius Maximus, you’ve time for greetings,

read just this; you’re too occupied to view

them all and none too fond of what takes effort.

You’ve skipped these four lines, also? Wise of you.

11.108

Reader, so long a book should satisfy you,

yet still “a few more couplets,” you reply.

But boys want food and Lupus wants his interest.

Pay up! You’re silent, playing deaf ? Goodbye.

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