Social Commentaries
Book IV, Epigram 85 (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
Social Commentaries
We drink from glass, you from murrine, Ponticus. Why? That a transparent cup may not betray your two wines.
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Martial. “Book IV, Epigram 85 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/715/.
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Martial. “Book IV, Epigram 85 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/715/.
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