Book XII, Epigram 74 (Ker)

While a fleet from Nile is bnn<Ting you crystal glass, accept some cups from the Flaminian Circus. Are these the more "dreadnought" or are they who send such presents? But in cheap vessels is a double advantage: these embossed cups attract no thief, Flaccus, and they are not cracked by water too hot. What of this, too, that the attendant is not nervous while a guest drinks, and shaky hands do not fear a slip? This, also, is something: you will drink a health in these vessels, Flaccus, if you have to break the cup afterwards.