Epitaph XXXIII. — On a Wonderful Horse : Written by Order of the Emperor

Phosphorus, who used victoriously to cover the seven circuits over the broad track in the uproarious circus, cantering leisurely over the first lap after the start, and saving your mettle to come up with the horses who led, easy was it for you to outpace swift four-horsed chariots also: to win a race against winners is higher praise. Take, then, this epitaph — poor consolation! — for your tomb, and gallop nimble-hoofed to join the wing-hoofed steeds of Elysium. Hereafter let Pegasus run on your right and Arion be your left-wheeler; and let Castor find you the fourth horse!