Social Commentaries
Book XIV, 65 (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
Social Commentaries
If it happens your slave is not at hand, and you want to put on your house-shoes, your foot will itself be its own slave.
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Martial. “Book XIV, 65 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/1629/.
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Martial. “Book XIV, 65 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/1629/.
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