Medulla Poetarum Romanorum Or, the Most Beautiful and Instructive Passages of the Roman Poets. Being a Collection, (Disposed under proper Heads,) Of such Descriptions, Allusions, Comparisons, Characters, and Sentiments, as may best serve to shew the Religion, Learning, Politicks, Arts, Customs, Opinions, Manners, and Circumstances of the Antients. With Translations of the same in English Verse. By Mr. Henry Baker |
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Wit.
The rolling Sea rewards the Merchant's Pains,And pays his Confidence with ample Gains:
The Sons of Mars, in War and Battles bold,
Return with Plunder rich, and cloth'd in Gold:
The drunken Scoundrel Parasite can lie
On costly Couches, ting'd with purple Dye:
He that debauches other People's Wives,
Receives his pay, and by his Baseness thrives:
Poor Wit alone a Threadbare Garment wears,
And courts those Arts, for which no Mortal Cares.—
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