Living
Book IX, 445
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
Golden Tetianus, the Emperor wished to send you again to the distressed cities which had need of you ; but you preferred a peaceful life, keeping to your home and inheritance, and increasing the righteously acquired fortune of your house. For Justice, enthroned beside you, knows that you loathe to touch wealth won from those you rule.
This translation is printed as prose in its source edition.
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Julian, Prefect of Egypt. “Book IX, 445.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/julianus-egypt/42/.
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