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Minor Latin poets; with introductions and English translations

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THE FABLES OlAMANUSclay jar, through fear tliat it might be an instance ofthe hght damaged by the heavy, <strong>and</strong> because weaknesshas no confidence in deaUngs <strong>with</strong> the stronger,said, " Though you reHeve me of anxiety as far asyour promises go, still I cannot shake my mind clearof fear. For whether the water brings me up againstyou or you against me, I shall always be the solevictim of either disaster."XIIThe Peasant <strong>and</strong> the TreasureOn breaking up the earth by the impact of hisplough a peasant noticed a treasure-hoard leap intoview from the furrows. Presently <strong>with</strong> quickenedheart he ab<strong>and</strong>oned the plough, now disesteemed,<strong>and</strong> drove his oxen to better pastures. At once <strong>with</strong>vows he raised altars in honour of Earth, since sheunasked had given him the wealth entrusted to her.As he rejoiced in his new estate, Fortune <strong>with</strong> an eyeto the future gave him a warning ; for she was piquedthat he did not think her also deserving of incense." For the moment you neglect to h<strong>and</strong> over yourtreasure-trove to any temple of mine, <strong>and</strong> prefer toshare it <strong>with</strong> other gods ; but when the gold is stolen<strong>and</strong> you are in the depths of grief, I shall be the firstwhom you will tearfully entreat in your beggary."XIIIThe Goat <strong>and</strong> the BullIt happened once that a bull was running awayfrom a mighty lion, seeking by lonely paths for some701

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