Professors XII. — To Thalassus, Latin Grammarian of Bordeaux

Of your rank and name, Thalassus, youthful teacher, I heard as a little boy, scarce even do I recall them. Of your person or attainments, of the family whence you were sprung, a later age proclaims nought concerning you. Only report used to tell that you became a grammarian in your youth, but even this was then so slight that it no longer lingers now. Yet, be you who you were, because you lived and taught in my lifetime, take this my offering, "farewell!"