Social Commentaries
Book VIII, Epigram 10: De Basso
Translated by R. Fletcher (1656) · From Ex Otio Negotium (1656)
Social Commentaries
Bassus bought cloaks of the best Tyrian dy,
Forbear ten thousand pieces, gaind thereby:
But was his bargain so good cheap you'le say?
He took it upon trust, or stole't away.
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Martial. “Book VIII, Epigram 10: De Basso.” Translated by R. Fletcher. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/182/.
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