Social Commentaries
Book II: De eodem
Translated by R. Fletcher (1656) · From Ex Otio Negotium (1656)
Social Commentaries
Linus gives purple and rich scarlet gowns
To his notorious and adult'rous woman:
If thou wouldst give what her degree becoms?
A loose coat would more fitly stock her common.
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Martial. “Book II: De eodem.” Translated by R. Fletcher. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/48/.
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Martial. “Book II: De eodem.” Translated by R. Fletcher. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/48/.
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